Netherlands, Rotterdam
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Language provision is multilingual. Primary language sections are Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. Secondary language sections are English, French, Dutch and German. All pupils study one official EU language (English, French or German) as Language 2 (L2); mother tongue classes are offered for several European languages, and language support is available in English, German, French and Dutch for L1 and L2.
Multilingual teaching is used across the curriculum. Primary has five language sections: Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. Secondary has four language sections: English, French, Dutch and German. Students follow instruction in their language section and also learn additional European languages as part of the curriculum.
European School The Hague (ESH) Primary offers a specialized multilingual education utilizing the European Schools curriculum. The primary campus integrates students into five distinct language sections: English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish. Instruction primarily occurs in the student's designated language section, complemented by a mandatory second language (L2) introduced during the first year. Distinctively, ESH Primary actively promotes cross-cultural integration through "European Hours," where students mix across language sections for Physical Education, Music, and Art. The campus features dedicated support programs for individualized learning, notably the ESH Plus and Challenge programs, which provide targeted compacting and enrichment projects for gifted pupils. Extracurricular options emphasize practical skill-building and civic responsibility, driven by student-led initiatives like the Eco Planet Team and Playground Buddies. By focusing on language acquisition, structured enrichment, and student collaboration, the school equips pupils with concrete tools for further education across Europe.