Hey guys - how do you find schooling in the Netherlands? We’re moving in around 12 months with our two year old but I’m wondering if the international schools will be the way to go. Any idea what your plan is for when Andreas gets to school age?
We are still considering options, but it has been a challenge for him adjusting to day care environments with the language barrier. People commonly say, "Kids always pick up languages easily and readily." Every kid is different, but for ours, he was just getting a grasp on English when we moved, so when he was thrown into groups of kids speaking Dutch, he kind of shut down. We know a few other English/American families who have opted for international school settings due to similar language barrier experiences. If your kid is an outgoing type and very adaptable, I have no doubt that local Dutch schools would be great! Hope this helps a little.
Hey guys - how do you find schooling in the Netherlands? We’re moving in around 12 months with our two year old but I’m wondering if the international schools will be the way to go. Any idea what your plan is for when Andreas gets to school age?
We are still considering options, but it has been a challenge for him adjusting to day care environments with the language barrier. People commonly say, "Kids always pick up languages easily and readily." Every kid is different, but for ours, he was just getting a grasp on English when we moved, so when he was thrown into groups of kids speaking Dutch, he kind of shut down. We know a few other English/American families who have opted for international school settings due to similar language barrier experiences. If your kid is an outgoing type and very adaptable, I have no doubt that local Dutch schools would be great! Hope this helps a little.
@@findouttravelfantastic reply! Thank you so much 🙂👍🏻