Ter gelegenheid van de Internationale Dag van de Moedertaal ging onze directeur in gesprek over het belang van deze dag

Meet the two new board members of Eindhoven's French heritage language program: Audrey and Marion

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

HLE Network linked a heritage language program—the French Saturday School of Eindhoven "Francofilous"—with local expertise in non-profit governance.

A re-posted article from the global HL blog: about Czech-learners in Dublin!

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.

HLE Network is opgenomen in de nieuwe brochure Dichter bij de mensen van de Gemeente Eindhoven

The Educational Council of the Netherlands (Onderwijsraad) voices serious concerns about the law proposal on informal education.

Voor het eerst in Nederland kwamen vertegenwoordigers van moedertaalonderwijs binnen én buiten Nederland en Vlaanderen samen aan één tafel.

During a professionalization workshop, heritage language educators explored a new self-evaluation tool.

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?

In Zurich the heritage language programs are formally recognized but remain community-led, with access to training and lesson spaces.

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.

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.

A team of Japanese heritage language teachers based in the Netherlands create teaching materials for Japanese heritage language learners worldwide.

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

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.

The Eindhoven Persian School celebrates its new location.

Advice from the Dutch Education Council: developing the home language is enriching for multilingual students!

Be impressed by the "HL Highlights" from this past school year, showcasing the successes of the HL programs in Eindhoven.