Since 1 February 2026, we have been offering bilingual childcare groups in both English and Dutch at The Willows and The Estate Day Cares, alongside our fully English-speaking groups. This step reflects our vision to provide children with a warm, international learning environment where language development is supported in a natural and playful way.
This provision aims to meet the desire for bilingual childcare amongst the growing number of expat families choosing for long-term assignments or lifetime careers in the Netherlands – as well as the ever-increasing number of internationally-oriented (international & local Dutch) families who recognise the many advantages a bilingual upbringing can offer their child.
Research into bilingualism shows that children raised bilingually (or multilingually) are more open-minded, have better problem-solving skills and adapt better to different environments than their monolingual counterparts. Bilingualism is the perfect complement to Basker’s international community of children, parents and staff - where worlds come together and different cultures are celebrated.
In a bilingual group, children are guided in both English and Dutch throughout the day:
Our aim is for children to feel confident, understood and secure in both languages, without any pressure.
Located in the Benoordenhout area of The Hague, the building was completely modernised in 2014. With over 3000m2 of gardens, designed specifically for the different ages of the children, this is a childcare location to rival all others.
Located in the Leidschenveen area of The Hague, this purpose-built childcare location is situated on the edge of the British School Leidschenveen Campus. The spacious rooms are designed to encourage children to explore.
At Basker International Childcare, you are always welcome to visit us. We invite you to discover the unique benefits international childcare can provide to your child for yourself: see how children play, discover and learn together, explore our facilities, meet our team, and find out what we can offer your child.