Language school for refugee children in Eelde secures continued support
Refugee children in Eelde will continue receiving specialized language education, helping them integrate into regular schools. The renewed agreement ensures a strong start for newcomers, easing their transition into Dutch society and education.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| School Name | Taalschool De Atalanta |
| Location | Eelde, Drenthe |
| Target Group | Children of refugees |
| Duration | 40 to 60 school weeks |
| Collaborating Partner | Stichting Baasis |
| Municipal Representative | Alderman Hans Kuipers |
| Agreement Renewal | Confirmed for continued collaboration |
The municipality of Tynaarlo, where Eelde is located, plays a key role in facilitating integration programs for newcomers, including language education. By partnering with local organizations like Stichting Baasis, the municipality ensures tailored support for refugee children transitioning into Dutch society.
Read the full translated article below
Promising start remains important: Taalschool agreement renewed
Taalschool De Atalanta in Eelde provides children of newcomers with a strong start in our municipality. Children typically stay at the language school for 40 to 60 school weeks before transitioning to a regular primary school.
The agreement specifically focuses on children of refugees. For this purpose, the municipality makes arrangements with Stichting Baasis to ensure these children can get a good start at De Atalanta. Alderman Hans Kuipers states: “The Taalschool gives children who are new here a warm and strong start. With this agreement, we once again emphasize how important this work is for our community.”
With the renewed agreement, the municipality and Stichting Baasis will continue their successful collaboration. More information about the Taalschool is available on the Stichting Baasis website.