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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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Lunch is provided by Moeke Maaltijd, a caterer specializing in meals for kindergartens and schools; kindergarten meals are included in the annual fee, while pupils and staff can register for lunch and pay €4.90 per meal cashless. Meals are prepared fresh, with no artificial additives and 85% of ingredients from organic farming; meat comes from certified Dutch farms (free-range cattle and antibiotic-free chickens). Gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available; nuts are avoided; a warm meal is served daily with a fruit dessert and water.
DISDH is a private school owned by the School Association (Schulverein). The association operates as a democratic body with an annual general meeting and invites parents to join. The Board handles non-pedagogical areas including organizational and financial matters, strategic planning, personnel, finances, legal issues, safety, building work, and negotiations with the German embassy and host-country authorities.
German International School The Hague (DISDH) delivers the German curriculum from kindergarten through secondary, with a bilingual kindergarten that starts at age two. The school sits in The Hague's international district near the beach and has a history spanning more than 150 years. It operates entirely according to the German curriculum (Baden-Württemberg), with a seamless path to further study in Germany or at another German international school. All qualifications are recognized worldwide, including Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife (in cooperation with Deutsche Schule Brüssel), and the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA). Transitions between levels are supported by manageable class sizes and a familiar, personal learning atmosphere. Emphasis on language supports an international environment, with a four-language program and multilingual parent involvement. In secondary levels I and II, project-based learning and dedicated teacher support form the core of instruction, alongside holistic student development and robust college and career options. Expansion plans include outdoor space.
