Information Booklet: Studying at KABK & Living in the Netherlands by Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK)

1 INFORMATIONwww.kabk.nlBOOKLET Studying at KABK & living in the Netherlands

1. Theo Jansen, (2016), De Grote Fantast

4. Pair of Clappers in Form of Human Hands, ca. 1539-1190 B.C.E. Ivory, Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

3. Entrance area of the Royal Acadamy of arts, 1930, By Rijksdienst, Cultureel Erfgoed

5. Bill Viola, (1995), The Greeting. Video and sound installation

2. Stork Coat of arms of The Hague. Dijsselhof, G.W (1876 – 1924). pen in colours, brush in colours, Rijksmuseum

Cover image

6. James Wyld, (1851), Interior of the Great Globe

3 1. Welcome to the KABK community 4 2. Studying at KABK 6 2.1 The Academy building 7 2.2 General measures in case of an emergency 9 2.3 Safe study and work environment 12 2.4 Participation bodies 16 2.5 Education and Examination Regulations (EER) 17 2.6 Student services 18 2.7 Workshops 20 2.8 Applications 22 2.9 Student-led initiatives 24 2.10 Copyright, portrait rights and personal data 25 3. Living in The Hague and in the Netherlands 26 3.1 Administrative formalities 27 3.2 Healthcare 28 3.3 Housing 31 3.4 Finances 31 3.5 Public transport 34 3.6 Cultural hotspots 35 3.7 Becoming a Dutchie 38 3.8 Useful sources 41 3.9 Calendar 42 Table of Contents

Image: Bill Viola, (1995), The Greeting. Video and sound installationKABK Portal 1

Hi there! Welcome to the Royal Academy of Art The Hague, also known as the KABK! Each year, around 950 students from all over the world join us at the KABK, including pupils and students of the Preparatory Courses and PhD students. With this booklet we hope to give you some basic information about studying at the KABK and in the Netherlands. The booklet also gives you information about cultural hotspots, housing and working in the Netherlands. You can find even more information about these topics on the portal. Scan the QR code on the page you are reading and you will go to the relevant portal page where you find more information about the topic. The portal (www.portal.kabk.nl) is our internal communication platform. Each department has pages where study-related information can be found. Besides this, the department and Academy can use the portal to post announcements that are important for students or are just nice to know about (such as events). There is also a great deal of information about the KABK and how it functions under the button ‘The KABK’. You can go to the portal by typing portal. kabk.nl in your browser or scan the QR code on the left page with your phone. Enjoy your time at the KABK!

Welcome to the KABK community

6 KABK Building 2 Image: Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten, Den Haag: Interieur grote zaal. By Rijksdienst, Cultureel Erfgoed

2.1. THE ACADEMY BUILDING

Studying at the KABK

Welcome to our 1930’s building! We are proud to share with you that our Academy building is a historic monument and occupies over 18,000 m2, located in the city centre of the Hague near the Central Station. In the building we have many diverse types of spaces that you can make use of, such as the auditorium, several exhibition spaces, a small cinema room, over fourteen workshops and several studios. Please feel free to use them! Together with the Royal Conservatoire (KC), the KABK forms the University of the Arts. Both faculties have their own director. KC can be found a five-minute walk from the KABK. The KC is located in Amare, the brand-new cultural hub of the Hague and can be found at Spuiplein 150. KABK floor plan Our building can sometime feel like a maze. To help you, we have created a floor plan which can be found on the portal. This floor plan can also be found on the red pillars near the rental desk and Student Administration as well as online on the portal. House rules In the Academy buildings, the safety of students, employees and visitors is paramount. For this reason, the house rules listed on the following pages apply to everyone in the academy buildings. We, as the KABK community, work safely, responsi bly and with respect.

8 We work safely We always follow safety instructions: • Escape routes are always free of clutter. • By Dutch law smoking is not allowed in and around the Academy building (including courtyards, entrance, parking). • Drugs are not allowed. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding drugs. • Hazardous materials are stored safely. We work responsibly • We minimise the use of environmentally impactful materials. • We recycle our waste. • We only use spray cans in the spray booth. • Left-over paints, solvents and such are disposed of in allocated containers. • Biking and skating are only allowed outside the building and courtyards. • Assistance dogs are the only animals allowed on the premises. We work with respect towards fellow students, staff, and the building • Theft is not tolerated and is always reported. • Any damage incurred is charged to perpetrator. • We take care of and respect our 1930’s Academy building. That means that we do not drill holes or apply other damaging materials to the building. • We use designated areas for our posters. • We use designated areas as bicycle parking. RulesHouse

6. Leave the building calmly.

1. Follow the instructions of the Emergency Response Team (BHV team).

2. Leave the building at the nearest exit and go to the assembly point (in front of the building).

4. If you know how to use the manual fire extinguisher, try to put out the fire (this only applies to minor fire incidents that have just started).

What to do if you discover a major fire

1. Press the fire alarm. This will trigger a direct signal to the fire brigade and will activate the fire alarm.

9 2.2. GENERAL MEASURES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

3. The reception desk will immediately notify the Emergency Response Team (BHV team).

What to do if you discover a minor fire

2. If you hear the fire alarm, leave the building immediately.

Evacuation

1. Call the reception emergency number at 070 3154 700 or send someone to notify the reception desk. Report who you are and where you are.

3. Use the stairs. Do not use the lifts under alarm conditions. Close doors and windows behind you (but do not lock them). Follow the instructions of the Emergency Response Team (BHV team), who will be wearing yellow vests.

3. Stay at the assembly point and wait for further instructions.

2. Report who you are, where you are, the number of victims and where they are located.

10 What to do in case of an accident

4. The reception will immediately notify a first aid staff member, and if necessary, call 112.

3. If possible, provide information about the state of the victims and what has happened.

5. If you think that 112 should be notified immediately, act yourself as soon as possible. Make sure you inform the reception desk, so that they can follow up with a notification as well. Note: There are various first aid boxes throughout the building. Emergency numbers For life-threatening situations, call: 112 (ambulance, fire depart ment or police department) or visit the emergency room at the nearest hospital. If you are feeling unwell and your symptoms are not life threat ening, you can contact your General Practitioner and make an appointment. It is important to make sure you register with a GP upon your arrival in the Netherlands. For emergencies after 17.00 hrs and during weekends, you can contact the huisartsenpost Hadoks via telephone number +31 (0) 70 34 69 669.

Calamities (Politie)Police

1. Call the reception desk emergency number at 070 3154 700 or send someone to notify the reception.

Fire Department(Brandweer) Animal ambulance (Dieren Ambulance)

More information about what to do and where to find first aid kits are to be found on the portal (QR-Code on page 10) Sirens on the first Monday of the month

11 General emergency number 112 Police (Politie)(non-emergency) 0900-8844 Animal ambulance (Dieren Ambulance) 070-328 28 28

If you are new to the Netherlands, you may wonder at noon on the first Monday of the month why you are suddenly being deafened by loud sirens everywhere. This is called the ‘warn ing system’ (in Dutch: waarschuwingsstelsel). It is tested every month to ensure it works properly, reaching everybody across the country in case of an emergency, with 4200 sirens.

If you hear this sound and it is not midday on the first Monday of the month, it is a warning to go inside, shut all doors and windows and turn on your television or radio for updates. You can also check the website Crisis.nl (which is in Dutch) to see if there are current warnings. You can also install the app NL-alert, then you will be notified about what is happening in your region.

Student counsellor

12 2.3 SAFE STUDY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student counsellor In addition to study coaches, the independent student counsellor (Mirjam Pol) can assist with concerns about study progress and/or issues of a more personal nature such as men tal-emotional problems, stress and personal problems. If your wellbeing is interfering with your studies, you are more than welcome to talk to Mirjam Pol. She is there for all personal and study-related problems. The student counsellor represents the individual interests of the students and is bound by a duty of confidentiality. The counsel lor can also mediate or make referrals to agencies or individuals outside the Academy. Third parties are contacted, if necessary, but only with the approval of the student. Con tact Mirjam via m.pol@kabk.nl and find relevant information, tips and tools on the portal.

Everyone in our community should feel secure in their daily study or work. The Academy and University Council, study coaches, and student and confidential counsellors are here to listen to you and help you. Study coach You can approach the study coach for all issues that have a neg ative effect your studies. In one-to-one meetings you will work together to figure out what is needed. The study coach can also direct you towards other people if a different type of expertise is needed to help you further. Ask your department if you want more information about the study coach. Study coaches are department bound. Not all departments have a study coach.

The external confidential counsellor is the first point of contact for students who have complaints about undesirable behaviour, integrity issues or safety, including social safety. These could be such issues as sexually intimating behaviour, bullying, aggression, racism, discrimination, or any other kind of unacceptable behaviour.

External confidential counsellor

Student Complaints Desk

There is zero tolerance for this kind of behaviour. The external confidential counsellor offers a listening ear and can help clar ify the problem, providing you with the guidance and advice you need. It may be that you want to file an official complaint and would like to know more about the procedure or other related matters. The University of the Arts has several confidential counsellors: Francis van Hekelen (external) and Gerda van Zelm (internal) are there to help you. You can choose who you want to contact. Contact Francis van Hekelen (f.vanhekelen@ kabk.nl) or Gerda van Zelm (g.vanzelm@koncon.nl). You can find relevant information on the portal.

The University of the Arts the Hague has set up an online Com plaints Desk for students’ legal protection. This desk receives the complaints, objections or appeals submitted by students and passes them on to the correct body to ensure that they are dealt with in an appropriate manner. Complaints can be sent in either Dutch or English to: klachtenloket@kabk.nl More information about the Student Complaints Desk can be found on the portal.

External confidential counsellor Student ComplaintsDesk

Complaints about inappropriate behaviour

Code of Integrity/Code of Conduct

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Last year, the University Council and the KABK and KC Quality Assurance departments worked on a new Code of Conduct. Students and staff members were able to contribute their ideas. The new Code of Conduct will be published in the coming academic year. You can find and download the Code of Conduct on the portal.

In addition to the Code of Integrity, the procedure for dealing with complaints of inappropriate behaviour and the protocol for the confidential adviser are part of the Academy’s policy to guarantee a safe climate for working and studying at the uni versity. You can find the procedure for dealing with complaints of inappropriate behaviour on the portal.

The Code of Integrity or Code of Conduct on Standards of Be haviour sets out the basic principles on how staff and students should behave towards each other and their surrounding: in other words, what is regarded as desirable behaviour. The Code of Conduct also offers scope for challenging individuals whose behaviour can be considered reprehensible.

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Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

The Diversity and Inclusion Working Group consists of students, teachers, and staff. Its purpose is to facilitate dis cussion on the very many topics concerning diversity and inclusion within the learning community of KABK, organise symposia, seminars, discussion groups on topics of diversity

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15 and inclusion, and facilitate initiatives by students, teachers, and staff members. Read more about the Diversity and Inclusion working Group on the portal.

At the KABK we want every student who has been admitted to the programme of their choice to be able to participate, including when the student has a disability or a chronic physical or mental-emotional condition.

For students with a disability or a chronic condition, we will look for a tailor-made solution as much as possible, within what are called ‘the boundaries of reasonableness and fairness’. We do this by considering the student's personal situation and the possibilities offered by the Academy. This process requires both common sense and creative thinking. It is therefore especially important for students with a disability to tell the student counsellor about the nature of their disability at the start of their programme. Find more information on the topic of studying with a disability or chronic physical or mental-emotional condition on the portal.

Studying with a disability or chronic physical or mental-emotional condition

Participation

16 2.4 PARTICIPATION BODIES

The Academy Council (DMR-KABK) of the KABK is actively en gaged in moving the Academy towards a radically progressive future in which the wellbeing and creativity of all students, teachers and staff is the central principal guiding policy decisions. The role of the Academy Council is to approve new KABK policy, advise on academy-wide issues and initiate new projects. The dates for public meetings of the council are indicated on the portal. If there is anything you want to bring to our attention, please contact dmr@kabk.nl.

Do you have a vision of how your department could improve its study programme and would you like to share your ideas? If so, please feel free to talk to the Study Programme Committee – a collective of students and teachers who advise on the promotion and safeguarding of the quality of the study programme. Please email Study ProgrammeCommittee

Study Programme Committee

The University of the Arts The Hague has two faculty councils of representatives, one for the KABK and one for the KC. The councils comprise representatives of staff and students. The University Council (CMR-HdK) is chosen from the two councils and supplemented by one representative each from the ArtScience interfaculty and the School for Young Talent interfaculty.

Academy Council (DMR-KABK) & University Council (CMR-HdK)

2.5 EDUCATION

17 l.walcott@kabk.nl

Examination

If you have suggestions or remarks. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to read more. & EXAMINATION REGULATIONS (EER)

andRules

The Education and Examination Regulations (in Dutch: Enderwijs- en Examenregeling; OER) describe the objectives, content and structure of KABK degree programmes. Next to this, you will find the regulations and provisions prescribing the organisation of these programmes and the related assess ments and examinations in these documents. On the portal you can find the relevant documents. Board

The KABK Examination Board is responsible for safeguarding the quality of the assessments and examinations. This board also appoints the assessors and examiners. It is responsible for decisions on exemption requests as well. All bachelor and master programmes share one Examination Board, which consists of teaching staff and at least one external member to the programmes concerned. Read more on the portal. regulations Board

Student Administration

At the KABK we have several student services that are here to help you follow your study, such as the Student Administra tion, Financial Administration, and the International Office.

Student card

All general information about studying at the KABK can be provided by the Student Administration. Please inform them if you change your home or postal address, phone number or email address. It is important your home address is always up to date. The Student Administration can be reached via studentadministration@kabk.nl

All students receive a student card at the start of their study programme. Your student card remains valid for the entire duration of your study programme. You can use your student card both inside and outside the academy. Within the Academy you can use it to pay for your materials in the workshops, to print or copy. To do so, you need to top up your card with money (cash or card) using the top-up machines which you can find in the corridor near the Student Administration. You also need your student card to make use of our library facilities, the rental facilities, and workshops. Outside the KABK, you can use it to get discounts at certain museums, shops, or food places. This will always be listed on their website or in their shop if this is the case. If you are not sure, simply ask them! You will be issued with your student card during the introduction days and/or during your first classes in school.

18 2.6 STUDENT SERVICES

Note: If your student card gets lost or stolen, you will have to purchase a new card at a charge of € 10.

In addition to departmental programmes, bachelor’s students participate in Academy-wide courses. From the first year on wards, collaboration between students from different depart ments and disciplines is therefore actively encouraged. Courses and subjects that are offered at an Academy-wide level are the Individual Study Track (IST), Research & Discourse (only in the first year), Propaedeutic Project Week and Studium Gen erale. If you have any questions regarding the Academy-wide education, you can contact coordinator Liza Swaving via l.swaving@kabk.nl. Scan the QR code to read more.

AcademyWide EducationInternational office

Academy-wide Education

More infor mation about student services can be found on the portal.

Financial Administration All information about tuition fees, payments, and expense claims at the KABK can be provided by the Financial Administration. The department can be reached via financien@kabk.nl

International Office

One of the tasks of the International Office is to stimulate international student exchange and manage international contacts. It provides information about the various mobility programmes of EU and non-EU/EEA partners, the Dutch government, and the scholarships that are available for students who take courses or do an internship abroad. You can contact the International Office via international@kabk.nl.

20 2.7 WORKSHOPS

External workshops

The KABK has fifteen workshops spread over the entire building. As a student, you are free to use all the different workshops! Operating the machinery can be dangerous and complex, which is why the KABK offers short courses in using the machinery safely and properly and in getting the most out of it. If required, the workshop staff will provide personal protective gear, such as safety shoes in a variety of sizes, safety goggles, hearing protection, welding gloves and masks, etc. You can find all the information regarding courses, the availa ble machinery and opening hours on the portal.

External workshop network Besides our own specialised instructors and workshops, you also have access to an even wider variety of industry standard tools, which expand the possibilities offered by the Academy's own workshop facilities. As a student of the KABK, you may be given a discount when using technical support in any of the companies within our external workshop facilities network. Our workshop instructors are keen to help you with your projects but sometimes you might need a different technique or bigger machinery to realise your artistic ideas and design concepts. For these occasions and when it is too busy at the Academy's own facilities, you can make use of this network. If you need a company outside the mentioned network, please contact Bart Vissers (Head of Technical Services) to discuss your proposal. Check the portal for an overview of external workshops

Workshops

KABK students are also invited to make use of neighbouring libraries, including The Hague Public Library. Students can register free of charge at the Leiden University Library (with the possibility to transfer books from Leiden and pick them up at the campus in The Hague) and the library of the Royal Conservatoire. A subscription to the National Library of the Netherlands (KB) can be arranged with a student discount. More information can be found on the portal Canteen This is a place for get-togethers, as well as for meetings and coaching talks. And, of course, for food and drinks. Our caterer is Juni Lekkernijen, a local company dedicated to working as much as possible with fresh, organic, and fair-trade products. Please help keep the canteen clean.

Library

21 Library

The KABK has a very well-equipped library/multimedia centre with a collection of more than 13,000 materials about art and design ranging from visual arts, architecture, photography, graphic design, architectural design, philosophy, art appre ciation, history, to art and cultural history. In addition to the extensive collection of books, the library has subscriptions to roughly 80 magazines and daily newspapers while the multimedia centre has approximately 500 DVDs. Theses written by graduate students can be found in the library as well.

You can find more about ASIMUT, including tutorials, on the portal.

22 2.8 APPLICATIONS

At KABK we make use of several applications which you should be aware of during your study. A brief introduction to these applications is given below:

Osiris The KABK uses OSIRIS Student. OSIRIS is an assessment system where you can check your results and study progress. To check your results and progress, you need to log in to OSIRIS using your KABK account and password. OSIRIS is also used to register for IST labs (Individual Study Track). If you have any questions, please contact the OSIRIS Functional Manager via fb-osiris@kabk.nl. Find more about OSIRIS, including manuals, on the portal.

ASIMUT

The KABK uses a scheduling system called ASIMUT. This programme offers you a personal schedule and the possibility to book rooms and make reservations for workshops. ASIMUT is an online application, so you can access it anywhere with your KABK account. To check your timetable, you need to log in to ASIMUT using your KABK account and password. You can also add your schedule to the calendar on your smartphone or tablet. If you need more information, please contact the book ings office at the Student Administration (PD.009) or send an e-mail to boekingen@kabk.nl.

Osiris

23 MS Teams The KABK uses Microsoft Teams as an online platform for communication, collaboration, file sharing, class meetings and class assignments. You will be added to a class team. You have access to MS Teams with your KABK account. If you have any questions, please contact ict@hdkdenhaag.nl SURFspot SURFspot is the IT shop where students from the KABK can buy official software and other ICT products at very low pric es. Choose Login for MBO, HBO and WO and search for ‘Royal Academy of Art' and log in with your student number@kabk. nl and password. You can ask questions regarding software at the service desk of the Computer Workshop. Scan the QR code to go to the website of SURFSpot. SURFspot

Queer KABK The KABK believes it is important to be a diverse and inclusive institution. Nonetheless, there is always room for improvement. Although gender and sexuality are very broad subjects that could be studied for years, Queer KABK has created an easy and accessible resource that we feel could improve the environment of the Academy. We hope that the student body and faculty of the school can take advantage of the information we share and apply it to their everyday interactions. Find Queer KABK on Instagram: @queerkabk. On the portal you can find a document compiled by Queer KABK explaining several terms and discussing several topics.

Mushroom Radio KABKQueer

24 2.9 STUDENT-LED INITIATIVES

Mushroom Radio The radio station, initiated by KABK alumni Jack Bardwell, Benjamin Earl and Esther Vane, was set up as a research tool that eventually developed into a platform for students to use and discuss topics. In recent years they have also had an active role during the KABK graduation show. Radio Mushroom is open for collaboration on any occasion; simply send them a message! Follow them on Instagram via @mushroomradio

25 2.10 COPYRIGHT, PORTRAIT RIGHTS AND PERSONAL DATA Copyright of work by students Copyright is an important form of protection that gives the student rights over reproduction, public display, public distribution, public performance, and creation of derivative works from their copyrighted works. Quitclaim portraits right At the KABK, we regularly make photo, film, and podcast recordings for promotional or educational use. These recordings may include you. As we deal with privacy and copyright matters responsibly, we ask for your permission beforehand and or by filling in the quitclaim form which can be found at the Marketing & Communication department. Information Security & Privacy The University of the Arts The Hague naturally attaches significant importance to ensuring that personal data are processed carefully. We regard this as a task for everyone and therefore expect employees and students to manage their own and other people’s personal data correctly. To guarantee your information security, it is extremely important that you only use your @kabk email account for communication with fellow students, teachers, and staff members. You are not allowed to email using your personal email account! More information about these topics can be found on the portal. &Securtiy Privacy

26 3 Info about The Hague Image: Stork Coat of arms of The Hague. Dijsselhof, G.W (1876 – 1924). pen in colours, brush in colours, Rijksmuseum

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES

Every student who stays in the Netherlands for more than 90 days will need a residence permit and a Citizen Service Number (BSN) and has to register at the municipality of The Hague (if you are studying in The Hague). You need these documents, for example, to open a bank account and to take out a health insurance policy. Note: you need a proof of address in The Hague to be able to register. After registration, you will receive your BSN within two weeks. If you are going to live outside The Hague, you will need to contact the municipality where you live for a registration appointment. Together with the municipality of The Hague, the Student Administration will organise a central registration day for international students from the Royal Acad emy of Art on Saturday 10 September 2022. Students who live Living in The Hague and in the Netherlands

The Hague is proud to bear the title ‘international city of peace and justice’. With the presence of the king, government, international courts, embassies and international companies, The Hague has an excellent international reputation. If you choose The Hague, you will find a unique combination of seriousness and fun. Read more about The Hague by scanning the QR code on the left page.

Registering at the municipality & BSN number

Having the right healthcare insurance during your stay at our school is of the utmost importance. It will give you the peace of mind needed while you are studying that if something happens to you, you will be taken care of. International students who are privately insured in their own country should bring along a statement (in English) with details about their health insurance coverage. Useful information on how to arrange your health insurance as an international student in the Neth erlands can be found on the portal. Liability InsuranceRegistering

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All students (including Dutch students) at the KABK are required to be insured for any damage caused to school property as well as any damage caused to a third person’s property outside the school (for example, in case you hit a car with your bicycle and cause damage). All students need to provide both their insurance documents (health and liability) after they have been admitted to the KABK. Travel insurance is not accepted, as it covers neither healthcare expenses (health insurance) nor damages to third parties (liability insurance). You can find more information on the portal. 3.2 HealthHEALTHCAREinsurance

Liability insurance

in28the municipality of The Hague can come to the Student Ad ministration at the KABK at 11.30 CET. Find more information, including the documents to take with you on the portal.

Healthcare allowance

Healthcare

It is important to register with a General Practitioner (GP) when you arrive in the Netherlands. You need a health insurance to be able to make use of a GP. The Dutch GP or family doctor (in Dutch: huisarts) is the main link to any specialist or hospital. Stu dents are advised to choose a family doctor practising in their neighbourhood and to inquire whether they can accept you as a new patient, even before you need to consult them. Please note that not all doctors are able to take new patients! If necessary, the family doctor will give you a prescription for medication. Strong medicines are only available on prescription and are pre pared at a pharmacy (in Dutch: apotheek). Chemists (in Dutch: drogisterij) sell ‘over the counter’ medicines, such as aspirin and cough medicine that do not require a prescription. To search for a local doctor, go to 'zorgkaartnederland.nl' (in Dutch) and enter your postal code. More information and useful links can be found on the portal. benefits

You can only apply for a health care allowance (in Dutch: zorgtoeslag) if you are eligible for a Dutch public health insurance via the Dutch Tax Office. Read more by scanning the QR code.

General Practitioner (GP)

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The GGD monitors, protects, and promotes public health in the municipalities of the Haaglanden region. Please contact them for tests and vaccination procedures if you are living in the Haa glanden region. For any general questions on health and health care, you can contact your Municipal Medical and Health Care

Dentist A GP does not treat dental problems. Dental care is privatised in the Netherlands. It is not covered by basic insurance policies (except for children under 18 and specialist dental care, such as surgery), so please check the conditions of your health insurance before you make an appointment. If you are not insured for dental care, you will need to pay the dental bill on the spot. Most Dutch dentists (in Dutch: tandarts) work in their own single-dentist practice. There are many dentists all over the city. You are free to choose your own dentist. Several practices have dentists who speak English and other foreign languages. Check out the tandarts.nl website to search for a conveniently located dentist.

Like other art schools and institutes of higher education worldwide, the KABK has faced challenges in continuing to provide education and keep the workshops in the building open. The KABK staff monitor the latest developments fre quently and make new decisions if needed. Any new measures in the building will be communicated by e-mail, on the screens and in front of the workshops.

COVID-19

Municipal Medical and Health Care Service (GGD)

3.4 FINANCES

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Service (in Dutch: Gemeentelijke Geneeskundige en Gezond heidsdienst, www.ggd.nl), also called the GGD for short.

3.3 FindingHOUSINGanapartment, studio, or room Students themselves are responsible for ensuring that they have accommodation, and therefore need to find suitable housing themselves. The KABK is not situated on a campus and does not have university-owned accommodation. Despite the housing shortage, a wide range of rooms and apartments are offered in The Hague by private individuals and organisations. On the portal we have created an overview with helpful information for finding accommodation in The Hague. We also strongly advise you to look at the Study in The Hague website where many more tips regarding housing are listed.

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Cost of living Experience has shown that students living and studying in the Netherlands spend approximately € 1,000 a month. This amount is needed to cover daily expenses such as meals, accommodation costs, insurance, and material costs. This es timate does not include tuition fees and unforeseen costs, and should be used as a general indication of the costs of living in the Netherlands.

The32 costs for housing, for example, may differ considerably. For some departments, material costs are quite high. Whether you qualify for student finance from DUO depends on your age, course and nationality or residency status. If you are under 30 and have a residence permit type I, or the nationality of an EU/ EEA country or Switzerland, then you may qualify for student finance (through DUO). International non-EU/EEA students, who are not eligible for student finance via DUO, are expected to be able to fund their study programme themselves. There are practically no funding possibilities in the Netherlands. Working during your studies It might be that you will have to work alongside your studies to supplement your income, put your studies into practice, learn new skills or meet new people. If you want to work during your studies, you should keep in mind that there are some formali ties you need to take care of. If you are an international student and you want to work in addition to your studies, you need to have a work permit (in Dutch: TWV - tewerkstellingsvergunning), unless you are from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. Keep in mind that your employer will need to apply for the TWV (work permit) and that you make a commitment to each other when starting this process. Once you have received a work permit, you can work for 16 hours a week throughout the year, or full-time during the summer months June, July, and August. Sometimes, having a part-time job may mean that you need to switch to a higher health insurance plan since you are not a na tional. Make sure you check whether it is worth the effort and money to switch plans; it may very well be that it is financially better for you to not be employed while you are studying in The Hague. Your student grant may also not allow you to earn additional money.

There are several student job agencies that can help you find work in The Hague. While their websites are primarily in Dutch, it is worth stopping by at their office or giving them a call to see if they have opportunities for you. You can find a list of job agencies on the portal Bank account You should have no problem obtaining cash from your overseas account using an ATM (in Dutch: geldautomaat). All ATMs provide instructions in the English language and accept a wide range of debit and credit cards. The amount you can withdraw and any extra service charges will depend on what kind of account you have. There should be no charge if you are using a card from one of the Eurozone countries (UK is not one of them). Cash is still widely used, but the most common method of payment is using a debit card. If you will be staying in the Netherlands for several months or years, we would recommend opening a Dutch bank account. We have compiled a detailed overview of what you need to apply to these banks. You can find this overview on the portal Workingduringyourstudies BankDutch account

The student OV (public transport) chipcard is a great perk that Dutch students can make use of when studying. If you are a student from another EU country and you receive student finance (tuition fee loan) from the Dutch government, you are also entitled to a student OV chipcard. It allows you to travel free of charge by any form of public transport (train, tram, metro, and bus). For more information about the OV chipcard, visit www.ovchipkaart.nl. Scan the QR code to read more about this topic.

Student OV chipcard

Public TransportOV-Chipkaart

Getting around Public transport in the Hague, and throughout the whole of the Netherlands, is well organised. But if you are new, you might need some extra tips. There are many ways to get around in The Hague. You can go on foot or by bike, but public transport is an effortless way to get from A to B. Public transport possibilities in The Hague include the bus, tram and metro, and you can pay everywhere with an OV chipcard. And let's not forget one of the most popular means of transport in the Netherlands: cycling. So, we recommend you buy a second-hand or new bike as soon as possible!

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35 3.6 CULTURAL HOTSPOTS If you are interested in Dutch art, culture, history, or science, you can be sure there is plenty on offer. For starters, we can give you five local and five national recommendations. Of course, there is much more to discover and visit! Cultural hotspots in The Hague • 1646 — 1646.nl • Kunstmuseum Den Haag — kunstmuseum.nl/en • KM21 — km21.nl/en • Fotomuseum Den Haag — fotomuseumdenhaag.nl/en • Stroom — Stroom.nl • Nest — nestruimte.nl/en • Page Not Found — page-not-found.nl Tip: The Hague Contemporary offers a platform where the leading art that the Hague has to offer is brought to the attention of a diverse audience of art lovers. This takes place in the form of an art guide and the annual festival The Hague Contemporary Art Weekend: thehaguecontemporary.nl Cultural hotspots in the Netherlands • Kunsthal Rotterdam — kunsthal.nl/en • Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam — stedelijk.nl/en • Kunstinstituut Melly — kunstinstituutmelly.nl/en • TENT Rotterdam — tentrotterdam.nl/en • Foam Amsterdam — foam.org • Eye Film Museum — eyefilm.nl/en

36 Art events During the year there are several major art events organised all over the country. You can find a small selection of these events here: • Art Rotterdam — artrotterdam.com • TodaysArt The Hague — todaysart.org • Dutch Design Week — ddw.nl • Unseen Amsterdam — unseenamsterdam.com • International Film Festival Rotterdam — iffr.com/en • Rewire Festival — rewirefestival.nl • Hoogtij The Hague — hoogtij.net/en Museum card A good piece of advice is to purchase a Museum card, because it gives you free access to over 400 museums in the Nether lands. If you are younger than 18, you pay a reduced fee. The easiest way to obtain the card is to visit one of the big museums in The Hague but you can also order a card online. You can buy a card that is valid for one year or you can take out a subscription that extends your museum card automatically af ter one year. More information can be found on: museum.nl/en

37 Art supply stores We have also compiled a small list of art supply stores in the Netherlands. Some might offer you student discount if you show your student card. Some of these – but not all - offer a webshop. • Artifac (The Hague) — gerstaecker.nl • Goedman Art Supplies (The Hague) — rolfgoedman.nl • Harolds (Rotterdam) — gerstaecker.nl/rotterdam • Van Beek Art (Amsterdam/Rotterdam)Supplies — vanbeekart.nl • Academy Shop in KABK — academiewinkel.nl

38 3.7 BECOMING A DUTCHIE Dutch language courses There are times when you might find it useful to have some understanding of the local language. It is therefore a good idea to consider attending a Dutch language course. You can also find a glossary with some words which might be of help on the last few pages of this booklet. Find some possibilities for Dutch language courses on the portal. Glossary with Dutch words which might come of help Hello Hallo hah-low Hi Hoi/Hi hoy/hay Good morning Goedemorgen khoo-der-mor-khern Good afternoon Goedemiddag khoo-der-mi-dakh Good evening Goedenavond khoo-der-aa-font See you later Tot ziens toat seens Bye Dag dakh Here you are Alstublieft als-stuw-bleeft Please Alsjeblieft als-yer-bleeft Thanks Bedankt! ber-dahnkt I am sorry Neem me naym mer niet kwalijk neet kvoalerk Dutch LanguageCourses

39 The Dutch calendar Calendar kalender ka-len-daer Days de dagen der dah-kern Monday maandag maan-dakh Tuesday dinsdag dins-dakh Wednesday woensdag voons-dakh Thursday donderdag don-der-dakh Friday vrijdag fray-dakh Saturday zaterdag zaa-ter-dakh Sunday zondag zon-dakh Months Months maanden maan-dern January januari yan-nuw-aa-ree February februari fay-bruw-aa-ree March maart maart April april a-pril May mei may June juni yuw-nee July juli yuw-lee August augustus ow-khuhs-tuhs September september sep-tem-ber October oktober ok-toa-ber November november noa-fem-ber December december day-sem-ber Scan the QR code to learn more about the Dutch language. Dutch LanguageGlossary

40 Image: Pair of Clappers in Form of Human Hands, ca. 1539-1190 B.C.E. Ivory, Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

41 3.8 USEFUL SOURCES • Dutch Government — government.nl • Nederland Wereldwijd — netherlandsworldwide.nl • Municipality of The Hague — denhaag.nl/en • Embassies, consulates, and other representations — consulates-and-other-representationsgovernment.nl/topics/embassies• Study in Holland — studyinholland.nl • Study In The Hague — studyinthehague.com • Education Executive Agency (DUO) — duo.nl/particulier/international-visitor • The Hague International Centre — thehagueinternationalcentre.nl • Expatica — expatica.com/nl • Royal Academy of Art, The Hague — www.kabk.nl/en • Royal Conservatoire, The Hague — www.koncon.nl/en • University of the Arts, The Hague — hogeschoolderkunsten.nl/en • Public Transport Planner — 9292.nl/en News websites • NOS (Dutch) — nos.nl • NU (Dutch) — nu.nl • Dutch News — dutchnews.nl

42 3.7 CALENDAR The Dutch have several national holidays and other festive days that are celebrated. In general, this means that schools and offices are closed. Most shops in shopping areas will be open but will have adjusted opening hours. You can find these national holidays and closing days by scanning the QR code on this page. 2022 20 September — Prinsjesdag 5 December — Sinterklaas 25 December — Christmas Day 26 December — 2nd Christmas Day 31 December — New Year’s Eve 2023 1 January — New Year's Day 7 April — Good Friday 9 April — Easter 10 April — Easter 27 April — Kings day 4 May — Remembrance Day 5 May — Liberation Day 18 May — Ascension Day 28 May — Pentecost 29 May — Pentecost Monday 24 June — Veterans' Day Calendar

43Image: Cai Guo Qiang, (2013), Heritage. Installation view, Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane

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46 PUBLICATION DETAILS Published by Royal Academy of Art, The Hague © August 2022 Editors Co Knol and Evita Bruin Translation Marilyn Hedges Image editor Mahtab Zamanifar Design Jaap Smit Disclaimer: The information shown in this publication has been compiled with care by the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, but the correctness and completeness of it cannot be guaranteed. We have done our best to trace all copyright holders with regard to visual material. No rights can be derived in any way from the contents of this publication. www.kabk.nl

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