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𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
Supporting a child’s language development doesn’t require complex methods. In international assignments, it’s often the small, consistent habits at home that make the biggest difference.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀:

🞄 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲
Regular exposure matters. Using the same language in daily routines, conversations and familiar moments helps children build confidence naturally.

🞄 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲‑𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Books, songs, games and everyday conversations help children connect words to real-life experiences — without it feeling like “learning”.

🞄 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲
For internationally mobile families, maintaining the first language is essential. A strong home language supports overall language development and family connection.

🞄 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹
Language develops best when it’s used for real communication, not forced practice. Engagement beats repetition.

🞄 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳
Progress is gradual and not always linear. Encouragement, interest and positive experiences are more effective than correcting mistakes.
These insights help set realistic expectations and support families beyond logistics — helping children and parents feel more confident, settle faster, and experience smoother transitions overall.

Relocations are often carefully planned. Homes are arranged, contracts are signed and logistics fall into place.

But what happens after arrival is where the real difference is made.
Many challenges only become visible once a family has settled in. And by then, choices are harder to adjust.

In this carousel, we share how to spot potential risks before relocation, and what to look at beyond logistics to make the transition truly successful.

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Relocating to a new country is complex enough. Arranging the right education for your children shouldn’t add uncertainty.

During this free Edufax webinar, we’ll help you understand what to consider when moving to the Netherlands. From school choices to language and integration, you’ll get clear and practical information to make the right decisions.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

🞄 How the Dutch education system works

🞄 The difference between international and local schools

🞄 How to support children with language and integration

🞄 Common challenges and how to prevent them

If you want to make well-informed decisions around schooling and ensure a smooth transition to the Netherlands, this session is designed for you.

👉 Register now: https://edufax.net/moving-to-the-netherlands/

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱?

Starting at a new school in a different country is a big step. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming.

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
● Create structure. A familiar rhythm before and after school gives your child a sense of security
● Give encouragement. A simple “you did well today” can mean a lot after a long day
● Be patient. Adjusting to a new language, classmates and routines takes time
● Recognise the tough moments. Your child may feel tired, frustrated or unsure. That is completely normal
● Give space and support. Not every problem needs a solution right away
● Take breaks together. Time to relax helps process new impressions
● Talk about the day. Focus on what went well, even if it is something small
● Listen. Sometimes being there is enough

Give it time and celebrate the small wins like a first conversation in a new language or feeling a little more confident than yesterday.

There will be ups and downs and that is part of the journey.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.

Veel succes met het IB Dutch exam! Wij duimen voor alle leerlingen 🍀

𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗷𝘀𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗴𝘁 𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Edufax ondersteunt internationaal opgeleide leerlingen die terugkeren naar Nederland met online programma’s die hun academisch Nederlands versterken en hen helpen soepel te wennen aan het Nederlandse onderwijssysteem.

Ontdek meer: https://edufax.net/nl/dienst/terugkeren-naar-nederland/

📢𝗢𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

Onze zusterorganisatie LanguageOne organiseert deze week twee webinars voor ouders met terugkeerplannen. Interesse? Lees hieronder meer informatie over de onderwerpen en hoe je kunt deelnemen.

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱.

At Edufax, we help families cut through the complexity of international curricula, grade placement, and diploma pathways. Our objective, evidence-based recommendations give parents a realistic picture of their options so they can make confident decisions for their child’s future.

Global mobility teams value this clarity too. We provide an unbiased overview of local and international schooling, highlighting opportunities, risks and costs. The result: informed families, transparent expectations and stronger transitions for every child. ⭐

That’s why global mobility teams rely on Edufax: we provide independent, evidence-based school advice that puts the child’s long-term wellbeing first.

👉 What do you think is the biggest challenge for relocating families when it comes to education?

We are happy to share what our valued partner in Global Mobility and relocation management – Aires – has to say about working with us:

“Aires have been working with Edufax for more than a year now and the service that they offer client assignees based on PRS scores is of the highest quality. In the event of any questions or queries the friendly proactive Edufax team will always make themselves available to reach a prompt resolution.

Having Edufax as a partner, who we see as an extension of our service, elevates the client employee experience to a level that all parties, including Aires, the client and ultimately the employee are very satisfied."

We are proud of this shared success and look forward to strengthening and growing our partnership in the years ahead. 🤝