Information on education in the Netherlands – National platforms
Information on education for newcomers offered by the Dutch government through the Inspectorate of Education through a question & answers page.
LOWAN provides a platform focused on newcomer education. This platform provides general information on the Dutch education system, a school database by region, and supporting teaching materials.
Nuffic provides information on the Dutch education system and compares it with other countries' education systems.
The Education Executive Agency is an agency of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.
Schools on the map give a complete picture of the schools in your area. You can easily find and compare schools here and see all school profiles. For example, would you like to know what the school does to ensure a good education? Then, read the school's profile.
Information point for internationals in the Brainport region
The Holland Expat Center South is a non-profit public body. It is a joint initiative of the participating municipalities, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), Brainport Development, and the province of North Brabant. The organization supports internationals in moving to the region. Besides many other services and events, the center offers information on the Dutch education system and educational opportunities via its website and via an (online) brochure.
Mother tongue programmes - also known as "mother tongue schools" - are often non-profit, grassroots initiatives run by parents from a non-majority language community to preserve the language and culture of their children's heritage.
Whether you study, work, or do business, the Brainport Eindhoven region welcomes you with open arms. To know more about Europe's most innovative region, its initiatives, news and job portal visit Brainport Eindhoven's international website with the latest updates in English.
Information on education from Expat organisations in the Netherlands
Edufax helps families choose a school for their children through a consultation with an education expert. The expert explains the Dutch school system and compares it to that of the child's country of origin. Together with the parents, the expert looks at which school best suits the child. Edufax experts can also assist in making contacts and enrolling in a school.
Edufax is located in Eindhoven and has been counseling families from companies in the Brainport region, among others, for 30 years.
We help expats find the right school or preschool for their child in The Netherlands.
Other organisations and info for expats (not education-related) - Brainport
Expat Spouses Initiative (ESI) connects internationals, especially spouses of international knowledge workers, to local professional opportunities and accelerates them toward the Dutch Labor market in a community-driven way. For the local business community, ESI is a driver of change specializing in bridging the gap between businesses that need talented, skilled employees and highly skilled international talent who are dedicated, driven, and ready to enter the Dutch labor market.
If you're an international woman living in the Eindhoven area or a Dutch woman who has returned after living abroad and wants to meet other women from around the world, the International Women's Club Eindhoven may be perfect for you!
Discover a vibrant showcase of cultural organizations and communities that truly embody the essence of this remarkable city. This organization offers residents a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse range of activities and groups, highlighting the rich tapestry of experiences that Eindhoven has to offer.
Childcare information per municipality
- Gemeente Asten (Dutch)
- Gemeente Bergeijk (Dutch)
- Gemeente Best (Dutch)
- Gemeente Bladel (Dutch)
- Gemeente Cranendonck (Dutch)
- Gemeente Deurne (General) (Dutch)
- Gemeente Eersel (Dutch)
- Gemeente Eindhoven (Dutch)
- Gemeente Geldrop-Mierlo (Dutch)
- Gemeente Gemert-Bakel general info (Dutch)
- Gemeente Heeze-Leende (Dutch)
- Gemeente Helmond (Dutch)
- Gemeente Laarbeek (Dutch)
- Gemeente Nuenen + Gerwen en Nederwetten (Dutch)
- Nuenen Helpt
- Gemeente Oirschot (Dutch)
- Gemeente Reusel-de Mierden (Dutch)
- Gemeente Someren (Dutch)
- Gemeente Son en Breugel
- Gemeente Valkenswaard (Dutch)
- Gemeente Veldhoven (Dutch)
- Gemeente Waalre (Dutch)
