While the native language is Dutch , the level of English is high . Host families tend to be small and hard-working . Your host family will be keen to share many Dutch traditions with you from the famous Christmas festival of Sinterklaas to delicious sweet treats like poffertjes and stroopwafels .

PROGRAMME DETAILS :

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE : Academic Year , Semester , Three months & Two months .

DEPARTURE TIMES : Short-term - December ; Year & Semester - January and August

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS : Some knowledge of Dutch recommended .

Known for its tulips , windmills , canals and bicycles , the Netherlands is a truly unique exchange destination .

VISAS : Short-term - No visa required Year & Semester - Visa required ( online application ).

PLACEMENTS : Throughout Holland .

EXTRAS : Trips available .

HOST FAMILY : Volunteer .

George went to Holland

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