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The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 the university ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master and PhD programmes in all fields, completely in English. Currently we have a student body of 30,000 - almost 5,000 of which are international. We are proud to have won the prestigious International Student Satisfaction Excellent Award for the last two years running. Many international students are attracted to Groningen predominantly for the world class education offered at the university however, our location is second to none. Groningen is the Netherland’s best kept secret, based in Northeast of the country, approximately 2 hours by train from Schiphol Airport, the city is home to almost 200,000 people with one in four being a student! Groningen is a buzzing student city and a very safe place to live, as soon as you arrive at you’ll notice the youthful, safe, fun vibe of the city. Our bachelor graduates can continue their studies by studying a master degree with us in Groningen or at another university around the world. Some individuals will decide to go further still and earn a PhD in their field of expertise. Notable alumni include the first-ever female graduate in the Netherlands and we also produced the first Dutch space traveller Wubbo Ockels.

Noorderpoort is een onderwijsinstelling voor mbo, volwasseneneducatie en contractactiviteiten. Met 17 verschillende scholen verspreid in de regio, ruim 17.500 cursisten en 1.600 medewerkers is Noorderpoort één van de grootste ROC's (Regionale Opleidingscentrum) van Noord-Nederland.

At The British School in the Netherlands (the BSN), we are committed to providing an international, inspirational and individual education for all of our learners, encompassing high academic achievement and a broad and balanced experience that develops the whole person. The BSN's blend of traditional British values, educational rigour, and caring and committed staff provide an environment for learners to prepare for a happy and successful life, no matter the pursuit. Our children and students learn through practice and experience – supported by excellent teaching, innovative resources and an international context. They are always encouraged to be creative in their thinking, and they are expected to work hard. This potent mix makes us proud to be a leader in European international education – it’s this that makes the BSN international AND British. Although we are one of the largest international schools in Europe, we believe in a personal approach to ensure that every child and young person makes progress and develops into the person they are meant to be. We are proud of our students and their achievements and take pride in looking after our employees, too. Everyone who works for us is crucial to our success - we offer challenging and rewarding careers where professional development is encouraged: https://bsn.homerun.co/