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Terugluisteren: Glow FM van Studio 040 besteedt aandacht aan de Internationale Dag van de Moedertaal
Ter gelegenheid van de Internationale Dag van de Moedertaal ging onze directeur in gesprek over het belang van deze dag
Feb 21


Fresh faces in the board of Eindhoven's French heritage language program
Meet the two new board members of Eindhoven's French heritage language program: Audrey and Marion
Feb 20


Waarom taaldiversiteit waardevol is voor Eindhoven
2 februari 2026 Alle talen zijn belangrijk. In een stad als Eindhoven komt het ondersteunen van taaldiversiteit niet alleen individuen ten goede, maar ook de samenleving als geheel. Volgens de Europese Unie draagt taaldiversiteit bij aan meer empathische, vreedzame en democratische samenlevingen. Taaldiversiteit kan bijdragen aan: Inclusie en verbondenheid Mensen die volledig zichzelf kunnen zijn, kunnen zich beter verbonden voelen met de gemeenschap. Gezonde integratie en so
Feb 2


Leaders of Eindhoven’s French Saturday school reflect on board sustainability
HLE Network linked a heritage language program—the French Saturday School of Eindhoven "Francofilous"—with local expertise in non-profit governance.
Dec 12, 2025


A decade of teaching Czech to preschoolers in Ireland: what are the magic ingredients?
A re-posted article from the global HL blog: about Czech-learners in Dublin!
Nov 23, 2025


Korean heritage language teachers gather in Rotterdam to share best practices at national training day
On Saturday, November 15, teachers from the Eindhoven, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam Korean schools gathered at Amsterdam Korean School for a full-day professional development program.
Nov 22, 2025


Thema moedertaalonderwijs opgenomen in brochure over inclusietrainingen van de Gemeente Eindhoven
HLE Network is opgenomen in de nieuwe brochure Dichter bij de mensen van de Gemeente Eindhoven
Oct 30, 2025


Education Council of the Netherlands advises against proposed supervision law for informal education
The Educational Council of the Netherlands (Onderwijsraad) voices serious concerns about the law proposal on informal education.
Oct 30, 2025


Voor het eerst in Nederland: Rondetafel over moedertaalonderwijs binnen én buiten Nederland
Voor het eerst in Nederland kwamen vertegenwoordigers van moedertaalonderwijs binnen én buiten Nederland en Vlaanderen samen aan één tafel.
Oct 20, 2025


From passion to professionalism: Tips on self-evaluation from Eindhoven’s Russian Language School
During a professionalization workshop, heritage language educators explored a new self-evaluation tool.
Oct 18, 2025


Route naar het reguliere: Innovatieve ideeën voor moedertaalonderwijs in Brainport
Een unieke brainstormsessie 'Van informeel naar formeel': kan er een programma worden ontwikkeld waarmee moedertaaldocenten bevoegd worden om les te geven in het reguliere onderwijs?
Oct 18, 2025


What could structured support for heritage language education look like? Answers from Switzerland
In Zurich the heritage language programs are formally recognized but remain community-led, with access to training and lesson spaces.
Oct 17, 2025


Networking Night marks a milestone for heritage language education in the Netherlands
This year’s program, with its depth, scope, and level of professional expertise, shows how far the heritage language education sector has come — and how much potential lies ahead.
Oct 16, 2025


Netherlands Chinese Language Education Association (SCON) hosts teachers’ talent show awards and autumn training
Chinese language educators from across the Netherlands came together to discuss the innovative opportunities and practical pathways that artificial intelligence technology brings to Chinese language education.
Oct 12, 2025


From cicadas to stroopwafels: The Ohisama Project creates Japanese textbooks perfect for children growing up overseas
A team of Japanese heritage language teachers based in the Netherlands create teaching materials for Japanese heritage language learners worldwide.
Oct 9, 2025


A warm thank you to Anne van Buul for three years of dedication
October 8, 2025 Anne van Buul receives a small token of appreciation for her service on the board of HLE Network. After three years of dedicated service on the HLE Network board, Anne van Buul is stepping down from her board role. During this period, HLE Network experienced enormous growth, thanks in large part to Anne’s contribution. She adeptly hosted several of our key events and played a key role in helping us secure funding from the municipality of Eindhoven, a true game
Oct 7, 2025


Forum of Polish Schools in NL celebrates 30 years ~ Eindhoven teachers awarded medals of excellence
The Forum of Polish Schools in the Netherlands celebrates 30 years of supporting Polish-speaking children through heritage language education. Eindhoven teachers awarded for their dedication and service.
Oct 5, 2025


New location, more students: Eindhoven Persian School is growing!
The Eindhoven Persian School celebrates its new location.
Sep 17, 2025


Big win for multilingualism: Dutch Education Council endorses home languages
Advice from the Dutch Education Council: developing the home language is enriching for multilingual students!
Sep 9, 2025


This year in HL education: Admiring Eindhoven's "HL Highlights" 2024-2025
Be impressed by the "HL Highlights" from this past school year, showcasing the successes of the HL programs in Eindhoven.
Sep 3, 2025
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