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Netherlands, Bergen
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The school has English, French and Dutch language sections. Language 1 is the section language and is compulsory throughout the secondary cycle. Language 2 languages are the three EU working languages: French, German or English, and must differ from Language 1; Dutch can be studied as Language 2 in S6 and S7 for the European Baccalaureate. Language 3 is chosen as a beginner's course in S1 and includes German, English, French, Dutch, Italian or Spanish, compulsory until the end of S5. Language 4 is an optional beginner's language in S4 that can continue to the European Baccalaureate.
Pupils are taught in Language 1, the section language, with mother tongue tuition. Language 2 is one of the EU working languages (English, French or German) and must differ from Language 1. Most subjects are taught in Language 1, while Art, Music and Sport are taught in "open" language groups to blend sections. Starting in S3, Human Sciences are studied in Language 2.
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.
