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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Welcome "Kleine Sprachwelt," a new heritage language program born in Groningen
A new German HL program in the north of the Netherlands becomes part of the HLE Network.
Sep 2


The new "Review Rubric": A simple yet powerful tool for strengthening heritage language programs worldwide
A new "Review Rubric" has been published for heritage language (HL) programs worldwide, designed to help managers, teachers, and administrators reflect on their organization’s practices and spark discussion on improvement strategies.
Aug 26


“For the first time I wasn’t just speaking French for a grade. I was using it to do something real.”
Want to inspire teens to learn their heritage language? Journalism works!
May 26


Korean School of Eindhoven boosts skills at European conference for heritage language teachers
Teachers from the Korean School of Eindhoven joined heritage language teachers from across Europe for a professional development conference.
May 17


Three takeaways from the 2024-2025 Survey of Heritage Language Programs in Eindhoven/Brainport
Results are available from a survey of heritage language (HL) programs in Eindhoven that HLE Network issued in the autumn of 2024.
Apr 6


Heritage Language Educators: Paving the Path in 2025
On February 6, FOHLC Europe organized another free online Café for people involved in heritage language education.
Feb 24


What's the "Why?" - Exploring motivation from all angles at FOHLC Europe 2024 (videos available!)
The FOHLC Europe team organized its 4th successful conference with inspirational examples and practical strategies.
Nov 16, 2024


Advancing French HL education: The French Saturday School of Eindhoven "Francofilous" joins FLAM 2024 in Paris
Eindhoven's French Saturday School "Francofilous" shows dedication to offering high-quality HL education through professional development.
Oct 12, 2024


HLE Network hosts 6th Annual Networking Night, promoting education in all languages
On September 26, HLE Network held its 6th Annual Networking Night, for the first time with professional development workshops.
Sep 29, 2024


This year in HL education: Admiring Eindhoven's "HL Highlights" 2023-2024
Be impressed by the "HL Highlights" from this past school year, showcasing the successes of the HL programs in Eindhoven.
Sep 14, 2024


Utrecht University Multi-STEM project welcomes our network of HL educators
HLE Network has been welcomed as official partner of Utrecht University's Multilingual Voices in STEM Education (Multi-STEM) project.
Jan 30, 2024


45 organizations celebrate anniversary of HLE Networking Night
Happy European Day of Languages! Check out the coverage of our 5th annual networking event celebrating linguistic diversity.
Sep 25, 2023
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