Becoming familiar step by step
with language and daily life
It is normal for not everything to be clear straight away. Learning the language, contact with school, healthcare and practical information often overlap.
Use this page as a starting point. Choose the topic you need now and ask the school for help if information is difficult to understand or if you do not know which organisation can answer your question.
Useful websites
These websites are used on the current Newcomers West-Friesland site as useful guides. Their content is hosted outside our own website and may change over time.
| Topic | Website | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Practise Dutch | oefenen.nl | Online practice for language and other basic skills. |
| Learn Dutch | nt2taalmenu.nl | Practice material for Dutch as a second language. |
| Get to know the Netherlands | New in the Netherlands | Information and programmes for people who want to get to know the Netherlands better. |
| Health | Primary care infographic | Visual explanation of primary care in the Netherlands. |
| Healthy in the Netherlands | gezondinnederland.info | Health information, also intended for visitors who speak other languages. |
Ask for an explanation if something is unclear
Your child’s school is a good place to ask questions about education, contact with the municipality and practical matters concerning your child. You do not need to know exactly which organisation you need first.
If the school cannot answer your question directly, it can often help refer you to the right place.