From crèche to university: how does the education system in the Netherlands work? Article Jul 16, 2026
The summer holiday is starting soon: schools close and time for fun summer activities News Aug 6, 2026
What you need to know when swimming in nature When the weather in the Netherlands is good, people like to take a dip in the water to cool off. If you are going swimming, pay close attention to the risks of swimming in natural water. News Jul 29, 2026
The Dutch government has introduced new rules on income and work, effective from January and July 2026 In 2026, the government amended various rules relating to wages, income and employment. Some of these changes came into effect on 1 January and others on 1 July. This has implications for many people in the Netherlands. In this article, we explain exactly what has changed. News Jul 21, 2026
Changes in rental allowance starting in 2026 From 1 January 2026, new rules on rental allowance will come into force in the Netherlands. These changes may affect the amount of rental allowance you receive. In this article, we explain the most important changes. News Jul 21, 2026
Celebrate Pride in the Netherlands this summer Every year, you can celebrate ‘Pride’ in the Netherlands, just like in many other countries. In Amsterdam, the ‘Pride Walk’ takes place on Saturday 25 July and the famous ‘Canal Parade’ on Saturday 1 August. Read this article to find out what events are taking place in the Netherlands. News Jul 20, 2026
Do you have an asylum residence permit? If so, you will not be charged a penalty for your civic integration loan, nor will you be required to repay the loan Do you have an asylum residence permit and are you covered by the 2013 Dutch Civic Integration Act? If so, you will no longer have to pay a fine if you have not completed your civic integration on time. Nor will you have to repay your civic integration loan. In this article, you can find out what this means for you. News Jul 15, 2026
Free online Dutch language course on 10 August, organised by the University of Groningen Would you like to learn Dutch, but have no previous experience of the language? The University of Groningen’s free online course ‘Introduction to Dutch’ starts on 10 August 2026. The course is taught in English and is designed specifically for beginners. Activity Jul 13, 2026