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Netherlands, Bergen
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The European School Bergen provides wellbeing support through the Care Team, which focuses on the wellbeing of individuals with social, psychological, physical and academic needs. The Care Team offers preventative support where possible and acts quickly when problems arise. A school nurse is on site, and first-aiders are available among staff. A psychologist is on site on a part-time basis to support pupils' mental health and wellbeing. The school emphasises safety, health and pupil care as a priority in daily life and school activities. Activities and trips provide opportunities for social development and inclusion within a multilingual community.
Opportunities exist for pupils who need extra help or who are new to the school and do not yet have all the language skills required. Pupils are evaluated at the start of the year to identify language and other support needs. Pupils with more intensive support needs follow a defined procedure. Screening tests are used to determine fit for the school, and a trial day is encouraged for new admissions. The admissions process itself includes language and support considerations as part of placement.
The curriculum is delivered in English, French and Dutch. A second language is introduced from the start of the primary cycle. In the secondary cycle, pupils begin with a third language and may later choose a fourth language and Latin, subject to numbers and availability. English is the most popular Language 2 and is expected to be at a high level by the final examinations. The European School Bergen recognises the European Baccalaureate across the European Union, facilitating university entry.
The safety, health and security of pupils are priorities. A school nurse is on site, and there are first-aiders among staff. A psychologist is on site on a part-time basis. The Care Team in the secondary cycle provides support for wellbeing, covering social, psychological, physical and academic issues, and offers preventative help where possible and quick response when problems arise. Pupils can access support through the Care Team when needed.
Safety and safeguarding are priorities at ES Bergen. A school nurse is on site, and first-aiders are available. A psychologist is on site on a part-time basis to support pupil welfare. The Care Team provides safeguarding-related support for pupils with social, psychological, physical or academic issues. The team offers preventative help and rapid response to problems.
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.
