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The number of foreign priests in Dutch Roman Catholic parishes is growing

9 july 2025

The number of foreign priests in Dutch Roman Catholic parishes is growing. Approximately 30% of Dutch priests now come from abroad. In this way, the Church is easing the pain of the shortage of priests and the priests provide a new dose of enthusiasm, idealism, and inspiration from the world church. This is also the case in the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch. STE Languages is pleased to collaborate with the Diocese to develop and improve the foreign priests’ Dutch language skills.
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Why language determines the success of labour migration

3 july 2025

Highly educated migrants must be able to integrate well into Dutch society. Language courses are an essential foundation for this group, in particular. They often have a lot of knowledge and experience, but without language their potential remains untapped. Language makes the difference between succeeding or getting stuck in a new country. It is not only a practical tool, but the key to truly participating. Whether it concerns work, education or social contacts, language opens doors. In this way we create a close-knit, inclusive society and help internationals to grow in self-confidence and independence.
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Conversations at the coffe machines are, fortunately, increasingly often in Dutch!

12 june 2025

Conversations at the coffee machines in Brainport Eindhoven are, fortunately, increasingly often in Dutch! Language makes the integration of thousands of newcomers a success or a failure. Language is not only a tool, but the key to truly participating in society. In an interview with Alderman Stijn Steenbakkers in the Eindhovens Dagblad, Director of SMART Photonics Ruud Vullers and Janneke van Kessel of Brainport voor Elkaar, the importance of Dutch language lessons for companies’ employees and their spouses is emphasized. For this purpose, Eindhoven Municipality together with Brainport voor Elkaar and Holland Expat Center South, has launched the programme 'Employer approach: Dutch for international employees'.
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