Top 2 summer schools, courses in Netherlands

Summer study in the Netherlands offers a number of significant advantages.

• Summer school is an excellent opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Dutch education system, get acquainted with academic traditions and lifestyle. In addition, some courses allow you to get credits that can be counted towards university admission: a very important quality for students of foreign schools and future applicants.
• Summer school in the Netherlands is an opportunity to improve your English, because this small country holds the absolute record for the number of English teachers among countries where this language does not have an official status. In addition, there is a large community of students from all over the world who use this language as a tool for international communication. De facto, English is used as the language of urban navigation: along with Dutch, menus and signage are made in it, announcements and information messages are posted, public transport schedules and signs in museums.
• Educational institutions in the Netherlands are known worldwide for their quality. A summer school in one of them is an excellent addition to an applicant's resume.
• Spending the summer in the Netherlands is a great opportunity to get to know the culture and history of this distinctive country on the shores of the North Sea, experience all the charms of its long—standing peaceful policy and liberal legislation, pay tribute to the countless varieties of Dutch tulips and cheese, and learn from your own experience what advantages sustainable development, renewable energy and careful attitude to natural resources.

Finally, do not forget about the benefits of the geographical location of the country.: It is located in the central part of the map of the continent, so you can easily get to other European capitals (for example, London, Paris or Berlin) in a few hours.

Summer courses often offer a wide range of social activities, which allows international students to make friends from different parts of the world. The cost of tuition for short summer courses is noticeably lower compared to long-term programs designed for six months or a year.

In addition, you can master summer programs in parallel with your studies and work, in the most unencumbered mode for yourself.

Sian Thomas

International Student Recruitment Specialist at Inspired Education Group

How are homesickness and emotional well-being addressed among campers?

Our staff members are trained to provide emotional support and create a supportive environment for campers. We have procedures in place to address homesickness and offer activities to help campers feel connected and engaged.

Summer studies in the Netherlands for foreign children and teenagers are, without exaggeration, a unique opportunity to make significant progress in mastering English. All that is needed is to choose a suitable course for students with a level from elementary to advanced. Classes help to improve reading, writing, grammar, listening comprehension, communication skills, and expand vocabulary.

Summer schools in the Netherlands offer students a variety of extracurricular activities: excursions to neighboring countries, large and small cities of the country, acquaintance with Amsterdam, trips to numerous museums, of which there are more than 1000 in the country.

The Netherlands is a unique country from a geographical point of view: more than 17 million people live in a relatively small area of just over 41,000 square kilometers. The country has many lakes, rivers, canals, vast areas of flower greenhouses and meadows. Major international music stars regularly play at Dutch stadiums and small venues, and musicals and theatrical performances are popular.

During their studies at summer schools, students live in comfortable conditions: school-age students live in residences under the supervision of experienced teachers and receive balanced meals. Students choose to stay in the teacher's family, the host family, or the student apartments. The cost of accommodation in apartments (one room with a shared bathroom and kitchen) is from 400 to 600 euros per month.

Below is a list of language schools offering summer education in the Netherlands.:

• Fontys University of Applied Sciences
• Language Corner
• Twist and Talk
• Amsterdam Language
• Experience
• Bogaers Language Institute
• Tilburg.