We’re delighted to announce The Netherlands Festival of Education, taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026 in The Hague. This landmark event marks the first time the Festival of Education will be held in the Netherlands, opening an exciting new chapter for a movement built on collaboration, curiosity and high-quality professional learning.
The Festival will be hosted at Edith Stein College, a school whose values, ethos and commitment to student-centred education strongly align with the spirit of the Festival. Known for its thoughtful approach to learning, inclusion and community, Edith Stein College provides the perfect setting for a day designed to inspire, challenge and connect educators.
Delivered in partnership with Toetsrevolutie, the Netherlands Festival of Education will invite educators from across the Netherlands to come together to share practice, explore ideas and engage with the big questions shaping education today. From teaching and learning to assessment, wellbeing and leadership, the Festival will showcase a rich mix of voices and perspectives from across the sector.
Shane Mann, Chief Executive of EducationScape and Co-Director of the Festival of Education, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be bringing the Festival of Education to the Netherlands for the first time. The Hague is a city that stands for dialogue, innovation and international thinking, and Edith Stein College is a school whose values genuinely reflect what the Festival is about. This Festival is about creating space for educators to think, connect and be inspired – and we can’t wait to welcome colleagues from across the Netherlands in June 2026.”
Valentina Devid, Director of Toetsrevolutie, added:
“Partnering on the Netherlands Festival of Education is an exciting opportunity to bring educators together around meaningful conversations about learning and assessment. The Festival creates room for curiosity, professional dialogue and shared reflection – exactly what our sector needs. We’re thrilled to welcome educators from across the Netherlands to a day that puts learning, values and professional trust at its heart.”
The Netherlands Festival of Education will follow the Festival’s distinctive format: a vibrant, open programme shaped by educators, practical sessions rooted in classroom and school leadership experience, and a strong sense of community throughout the day.
Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, researcher or policymaker, the Festival offers a unique opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, reconnect with purpose and return to your work energised with new ideas and perspectives.
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