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Kenya, Nairobi
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The Netherlands School Society Nairobi offers bilingual Dutch and English pre- and primary education in Nairobi. The small classrooms focus on the individual learning needs of each student. The campus features a large green compound with space to play and explore. Parental involvement is high and social gatherings outside of school hours are encouraged. IPC units provide a wide, thematically organized curriculum with an international focus, covering History, Geography, Science, Technology, ICT, Music and Art.
The library provides Dutch and English books linked to the English curriculum, with recent titles purchased annually. Books are borrowed using library bags, and weekly volunteers assist with book exchanges. Dutch Child Book Week is observed every October. IPC units focus on History, Geography, Science, Technology, ICT, Music and Art with an international perspective, and English is the main language of instruction in Milepost 2 and Milepost 3. Portfolios document student progress across IPC, literacy in Dutch and English, and Mathematics, using an assessment for learning approach.
Dutch Child Book Week is held every October. Parental involvement is high and social gatherings outside of school hours provide opportunities for families to engage. IPC's thematic units encourage activities that extend beyond daily lessons. Library-based programs and reading-related activities support learning outside class time.
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.
