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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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The school is part of MZH (Montessori Education South Holland). The school offers international education embedded in a Dutch context and operates within the Dutch educational system. The school is partly funded by the Dutch government, making education affordable for expat families. The school is part of Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland.
The school is a warm, welcoming, culturally diverse community that supports children to discover and explore their strengths and abilities through an engaging curriculum. The school provides opportunities for children to be at home in an international community, with teachers who foster curiosity about the world. The strategy promotes languages to enable learning, strengthens English for academic and social use, and integrates into Dutch society by learning Dutch language and culture, while developing knowledge and respect for different cultures. The school builds a trusting partnership between home and school and provides opportunities for staff professional development, and emphasizes international mindedness, thoughtfulness, resilience, communication, and adaptability.
Elckerlyc International School is a private international school in Leiden Leiderdorp, partly funded by the Dutch government to keep education affordable for expat families. It serves students aged 3 to 11 and is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and part of Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland. The curriculum combines IEYC (early years) with IPC (primary), alongside elements of British and Dutch curricula. IPC uses inquiry-based, thematic learning across science, art, design technology, geography, history and health and wellbeing, with Mileposts from Groups 2–7 developing increasingly sophisticated skills. Language support is provided via English Language Learners and Dutch as an Additional Language; ICT devices are in every room. Facilities include a small gym for the early years, De Bloemerd sports hall, a multilingual library, and regular learning excursions plus a three-day camp for Groups 6–7. Music and performing arts feature in concerts. Secondary links exist with Rijnlands Lyceum.
