About us

Thousands of Dutch children spend part of their childhood abroad. When they return to the Netherlands, they (re-)enter the Dutch education system at anywhere from primary school to university level. The Foundation for Dutch Education Worldwide (Stichting Nederlands Onderwijs in het Buitenland, or NOB) is a non-profit organisation that has been facilitating their smooth transition into the Dutch education system since 1980. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has commissioned NOB to promote and support high standards of Dutch education for Dutch-speaking children around the world.

Worldwide support
In addition to international or local education, 13,500 pupils all over the world are pursuing Dutch education abroad. Many attend Dutch schools (full Dutch curriculum or Dutch language and culture lessons), others go to European schools or stay connected through distance learning. Dutch schools and organisations for distance learning receive grants from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science via NOB. NOB supports the educational staff as well as the administrative board of Dutch schools abroad. For the European Schools, NOB acts as the employer of the Dutch teachers and directors and represents the Netherlands on the board of the European Schools.

NOB, a solid partner for:

• The teaching staff and administrative board of Dutch schools abroad.
• Teachers aspiring to develop their professional and personal skills by working abroad.
• Teachers and prospective teachers at European Schools, by being an excellent and reliable employer.
• Governments wishing to utilise our unique expertise and specific knowledge.
• Parents planning to live abroad for an extended period of time, by providing current information about Dutch education worldwide.