Feel at Home event - Education & Language

Are you new to The Hague? Join us for our Feel at Home event at the Central Library on Tuesday 19 March 2024 for an enlightening and engaging evening. Meet a panel of experts who will provide you with everything you need to know about education and childcare in The Netherlands.

This evening will also be the opportunity to learn more about the (Dutch) language courses that are available to you in The Hague. You will also have the opportunity to participate to some entertaining workshops as an introduction to the Dutch language!

Our Feel at Home event is a great way to mingle and meet a diverse group of newcomers in The Hague! Participation is free for everyone and includes a drink and snacks.

When?

Tuesday, 19 March 2024
18:00 to 19:45 hrs
Doors open at 17:30 hrs

Where?

Centrale Bibliotheek Den Haag (Central Library The Hague)
Podium B, 5th floor
Spui 68, 2511BT The Hague

Our following partners will be present at the event:

Education & childcare:

Big Ben Kids
Zein International Childcare
Young Expat Services
Luzac Lyceum-College The Hague
HSV Haagsche Schoolvereeniging
International Waldorf School The Hague
International School of The Hague

Language - Dutch language & intercultural differences:

Direct Dutch Institute
Taalhuis – The Hague Public Library
Dutch Language Café

You will have the opportunity to ask questions about education and language, such as:

How to find the best childcare?
What childcare facilities and services are available in the Netherlands?
Who is eligible for childcare allowance?
How does the Dutch education system work?
How to select and find a school; local or international?
What does an enrollment procedure entail?
What to do when ending up on a waiting list?
What Dutch language learning initiatives are available in The Hague region?
What level of Dutch is required for university, a job in the Netherlands, or the integration examination?
What cultural differences can come up when working and residing in the Netherlands?