Nadine Bradshaw Inburgering update January 2023 Inburgering update January 2023 If you have followed the Inburgering developments, you will know that it was the intention of the Dutch Government to renew the organisation of the Inburgering Exam and... Jan 26, 2023
Nadine Bradshaw Inburgering in 2023 Inburgering in 2023 Since the start of 2022 the language level for Inburgering has been increased from A2 to B1 – but only for those who are under the obligation to participate in a civic integration ... Nov 15, 2022
STAP subsidy STAP subsidy As of March 1, 2022, everyone 18 years and older can apply for the STAP subsidy at the UWV. There are a few requirements: You must have a link with the Dutch labour market, you have Dutch... May 27, 2022
Academic English for Teens Starting in May, teens aged 14 to 16 will have a unique opportunity to study and practice Academic English language skills which will help them to not only perform better at school now but also to bui... May 27, 2022
Dutch Kids Club Are your kids in the international school system but you still want them to participate - to some extent- in Dutch society? Then you may want to think about this fun after school activity in Dutch for... Dec 15, 2021
What does a private kid's lesson look like? We know that it can be difficult to transition to a new place and a new language. To make settling into a Dutch-speaking school easier for your children, have you considered a private course? Have a l... Dec 1, 2021
Inburgering in 2022 Inburgering in 2022 The new Law on Integration has been valid now for approximately six months, so let’s have a look at the current situation. The municipality (gemeente) where you live is responsible... Nov 22, 2021
Kickstart School Sinterklaas Poem Contest Submit an original Sinterklaas poem for a chance to win a free language course, valued at €360. This year at Kickstart School we have decided to celebrate Sinterklaas together, by hosting a Sinterklaa... Nov 17, 2021
Kickstart Kids Club Do you think it would be a wonderful idea if your children could communicate with Dutch children on the playground? And wouldn’t it be nice if they could retain the level that they may have acquired a... Aug 25, 2021
Join our Jubilee competition! Instagram reel competition – Kickstart your language learning! To celebrate our 20-year anniversary, we want to offer you the chance to win a free or discounted group course at Kickstart School! It is... Aug 25, 2021
Chinese Dining Etiquette Etiquette at the dining table In China, almost all dishes are served at once. Only at a formal dinner will the soup be served separately, before or after the other dishes. And then there is also the d... Aug 24, 2021
Would you like to learn more about China? Continuing lecture series! Also interesting for NT2 students. If you would like to attend presentations about China in Dutch, read on to the end of this blog post! Kickstart School is committed to pro... Jun 25, 2021