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Netherlands, Bergen
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Extracurricular activities take place after school hours on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and are organized by the Parents' Association. The activities range from typing to ceramics, IT, sports, and philosophy. The school fosters learning beyond the classroom through excursions, projects and subject competitions. Semester 2 club sign-ups remain open until Friday 31 January.
There are regular school events, musicals, plays and competitions, as well as a programme of educational trips and visits. Art, Music and Sport are taught in open language groups, so all language sections are blended. The Parents' Association offers extra-curricular activities that include creative and performing arts beyond the classroom. These activities enable students to participate in the arts as part of school life.
The curriculum is delivered in English, French and Dutch. Language 1 is normally the language of the pupil's section, and Language 2 is one of the EU working languages (English, French or German) and must be different from Language 1. Language 3 is chosen as a beginner's course in S1, with options including German, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish; Language 4 is an option in S4. Latin can be studied from S2, and the Latinum Europaeum examination is available for some university applications.
Extra-curricular activities include IT and sporting activities, offered through the Parents' Association. The school also hosts regular events such as musicals, plays and competitions, along with a programme of educational trips and visits. The activities published each year by the Parents' Association include IT and sporting clubs, as well as other hobby-based activities. Students can broaden their interests beyond academics through these clubs and events.
There are residential trips and day visits that focus on particular subjects or are multidisciplinary. The school participates in events and projects organized by the European Schools and provides opportunities for pupils to participate in larger events across the European Union. There are other events and projects within the school and in the local community. These activities foster community engagement and cultural exchange.
Pupils are encouraged to take a full and active part in all aspects of life in school. Every class has a pupil representative, and the pupil committee elects a President and Vice-President at the beginning of each school year. Pupils participate in the strategic planning and management of the school through meetings such as the School Administrative Board, the School Advisory Council and the Secondary Education Council. Careers advisers provide guidance across language sections, and a two-week work experience programme is run for S5 students.
Health, safety and pupil care are priorities; a school nurse is on site and first-aiders are available. A psychologist is on site on a part-time basis to support wellbeing. The Care Team offers preventative help and swift support for social, psychological, physical and academic issues. The canteen provides hot meals and drinks with pre-order options, supporting healthy nutrition.
European School Bergen is a day school within the European Schools network serving pupils from age 2 to 18. The curriculum follows European Schools framework, with three language sections: English, Dutch and French. All sections share the same syllabuses, ensuring coherence across language groups, while Nursery and Primary classes are taught in the mother tongue. In Secondary, a third language is compulsory from year 1, with German, Dutch and Spanish offered and a fourth option in Year 4. The language focus is complemented by cross-language learning through European Hours in Primary. The school emphasizes science, mathematics, information technology and creative arts, and integrates ICT across lessons. Native-speaking teachers support multilingual education, and distance-learning with European colleagues broadens horizons. Students have access to a well-stocked library, the Europahal sports hall, and a broad programme of cultural, educational and residential activities. The European Baccalaureate anchors the final stages of study for graduates.
