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GMIS uses inquiry-based learning across ages with dedicated teachers guiding exciting discoveries and hands-on investigations. Three Learning Pathways—Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners—balance academic rigor with creativity and cross-disciplinary thinking. Language Acquisition includes English, Dutch, Nomadic, and Mother Tongue Languages, supported by Qualified Homeroom Tutors and Talented Specialist Teachers who foster cross-disciplinary connections. Information Technology underpins core learning alongside Exploring the World of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Arts are expressed through Music, Drama, and Visual Arts. The school also offers Wednesday Extra Curricular Activities such as Zumba, Table Tennis, Pottery, Piano, Mosaic Art, Jewelry Making, Interpretive Dance, Game Forge Creation, Football, Film Production, Crochet, and Cooking and Baking. These activities support creative expression and practical skills beyond the classroom.
Language Acquisition includes English, Dutch, Nomadic, and Mother Tongue Languages. Language development is supported by qualified Homeroom Tutors and Specialist Teachers to promote multilingual learning. The program aims to empower students as global citizens and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Extra Curricular Activities include Zumba, Table Tennis, Pottery, Piano, Mosaic Art, Jewelry Making, Interpretive Dance, Game Forge Creation, Football, Film Production, Crochet, and Cooking and Baking. ECA activities promote team-building and leadership through engaging, interest-based sessions held on Wednesdays. These activities complement academic learning and contribute to holistic development.
ECA activities promote leadership through team-building and opportunities to take on roles in projects. The Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Mondrian pathways encourage independent thinking, initiative, and collaboration. Qualified Homeroom Tutors and Talented Specialist Teachers provide personalised guidance and cross-disciplinary connections to develop professional skills. A personalised 12:1 student-teacher ratio supports individualized growth and leadership development.
PSPE bolsters mental and physical well-being through kinetic learning. Gratuitous Transportation and a Nutritious International Meal program provide practical supports for daily life. The school embraces inclusivity and supports neuro-divergent learners as part of its holistic approach to well-being.
Gifted Minds International School (GMIS) is the international school in Hoofddorp, adjacent to Schiphol Airport, serving ages 3 to 16. It offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. The medium of instruction is English, with Dutch or French language classes taught twice weekly. The campus covers about 2,000 square meters in former office building converted into a learning environment for students. GMIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning across age groups and runs three Learning Pathways—Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners—to balance academic study with creativity. Facilities include a library with books in nine categories and specialist teachers in PHE, Art, Music, Library, STEAM, IT, EAL and Drama. Extracurricular activities take place on Wednesdays, offering sports and arts such as Zumba, Pottery, Mosaic Art and Film Production. A 12:1 student‑teacher ratio operates. The school embraces inclusivity and supports neuro-divergent learners within its wellbeing framework.
