Wet internationalisering in balans

Reactie

Vraag1

This bill is xenophobic in disguise. The Netherlands has a unique advantage in offering world-class education at competitive cost. International students are not eligible to any type of subsidies (housing, commuting, tuition) nor government aid, unlike local students, and generally would want to stay in the Netherlands after education. By enacting this bill into law, it would knee-cap the Netherland's place as a talent magnet, deferring that human capital to neighboring countries. If the problem are housing costs and integration problems, address those directly by promoting housing development and working with universities to better integrate international populations to the local culture.

International students are ambassadors of Dutch education quality. By passing this law, the Netherlands is sending a strong message that immigrants aren't welcome; even those immigrants that are talented enough to go through the long journey of education and finding a job.

Vraag2

Flip the requirement. Mandate universities that international students must meet Dutch language proficiency for graduation instead of limiting the number of English courses offered.