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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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Harbour International Primary School is located in the centre of Rotterdam, a short walk from Central Station. It opened in 1987 as Blijberg International and was renamed Harbour International in September 2019. The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with elements of the British curriculum, and pupils are taught in English by experienced teachers. It represents 69 nationalities and has a population of about 280 pupils, with small class sizes averaging 18 students and never exceeding 22.
Our school community is built on an international and culturally diverse environment, with staff and students representing over 60 nationalities. The PSG regularly meets to plan special events and updates families via email or the self-run WhatsApp group. Special activities and events throughout the year include coffee mornings (often with guest speakers), an International Food Festival, and family picnics. The money raised by the PSG is used to provide extra resources and sponsor special events for all children and/or families.
The Parents' Support Group (PSG) is the school's Parents' Association that supports fundraising activities and encourages parent involvement in school events. Regular PSG meetings are organised, and events such as Valentine's Day are often run in collaboration with the Students Council. The PSG also coordinates library volunteering, with parents helping sort books and run the library. Parents are essential for school trips; each group has a contact parent to assist the classroom teacher and welcome new families. For more information, email psg.harbourinternational@gmail.com.
Harbour International Primary School sits in the heart of Rotterdam, offering an English-taught IPC-based program for ages 4 to 11. The curriculum blends the International Primary Curriculum with elements of the British curriculum, and literacy and numeracy are taught alongside IPC subjects, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils who need it. The school serves a diverse community representing 69 nationalities, with around 280 pupils and small class sizes averaging 18. Dutch culture is woven into learning through All about the Netherlands activities, and the school is nut-free with snacks and lunches eaten in classrooms. The library is run by parent volunteers; there is a dedicated technology program and specialist music provision. A qualified gym teacher delivers PE to all pupils; younger children have PE on site, while older pupils walk to a local gym and Group 4–8 swim weekly. Co-curricular activities include coding, art, basketball, mindfulness, chess and music lessons; the Parents' Support Group coordinates volunteering and fundraising.
