Kenya, Nairobi
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The Netherlands School Society offers bilingual Dutch-English pre- and primary education in Nairobi, and has done so for 50 years. Small classes focus on the individual learning needs of each student, and the large green campus provides space to learn and discover. Through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), students receive a wide and challenging education with a thematic approach that encourages participation and reflects the international character of the school. Around 15 nationalities are represented, making NSS a national-international school, with a Dutch education model embedded in an international environment. Students learn to learn and take responsibility for their own learning in a safe, learning-centered setting.
The Netherlands School Society Nairobi is a Dutch bilingual pre- and primary school. It combines the Dutch curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in a small-class setting that tailors learning to each child. With about 15 nationalities, the school operates as a national-international school, embedding a Dutch education model in an international environment. The IPC units provide a broad, thematic program across History, Geography, Science, Technology, ICT, Music and Art, fostering participation and an international perspective. English is the main language of instruction in Milepost 2 and Milepost 3, while Dutch supports language development in earlier years. The school offers a green campus, parental involvement, and social gatherings. The library hosts Dutch and English titles, with annual new books and Dutch Child Book Week. Portfolios document student progress across IPC, literacy in Dutch and English, and Mathematics, using an assessment for learning approach. A seamless path to further study.