Transition class, language class and ISK. For international and expat parents, entering the Dutch education system can be pretty overwhelming. In this article, I explain what transition classes (language classes NT2) and ISKs do, how long the programmes last, when...
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Dutch summer learning: Keep your expat child’s Dutch alive and thriving this summer!
Dutch summer learning: Keep your expat child’s Dutch alive this summer! From summer camps to reading games and podcasts, discover fun, proven ways to keep Dutch thriving while your child enjoys the summer holidays! The summer holidays are a wonderful time for rest,...
Integrating expat children in the Netherlands: how DfC helps
Integrating expat children in the Netherlands. How Dutch for Children helps expat kids truly integrate: More than just learning Dutch. Discover how Dutch for Children supports expat children with more than grammar and reading. We help kids integrate into Dutch life,...
Summer activities for kids in the Netherlands in 2026
Summer activities for expat kids and teenagers in the Netherlands 2026 What are some great activities for your children this summer in the Netherlands? As an expat, you are new to the country and all that happens during holidays and festive occasions. We at Dutch for...
The hard reality of learning Dutch as an Expat Child: three mistakes
Learning Dutch as an expat child? This is nothing we have to do right now… Right? Many parents of international or expat children underestimate what it takes for their child to speak and write Dutch fluently at the right level. Often, they think: “They’ll pick it up...
Learn Dutch for expat children: More fun with friends
Learn Dutch for expat children: More fun with friends. Why Group Lessons Work Best Expat moms in the Netherlands manage everything for their kids—except Dutch language learning. Here's why interactive group lessons help children learn Dutch faster and more...
Why expat children struggle to make friends in the Netherlands
Expat children struggle to make friends in the Netherlands, and this is a real obstacle for expat families. How can you help them? You moved to the Netherlands with your family, full of enthusiasm about this new start. But soon, you notice that your child struggles to...
How learning Dutch helps integrate expat children
Integrate expat children in the Netherlands How learning Dutch helps integrate? We experience it every day and want to share our experience with you. As a parent, you want to see your child happy, confident, and thriving—no matter where life takes you. But what...
Learning Dutch NT2 as expat child: his key to succes
Learning Dutch NT2 as expat child can be challenging! Okay, it is fair to say that English has become the second language of the Netherlands. But many families that have made the move before, will agree that a more than a basic understanding of the Dutch language will...








