International Primary School Groningen

Netherlands, Groningen

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €4,004 - 4,953

Ages 3 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 135

Type Co-educational

Opened 1986

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)

Taught languages Dutch

Typical class size 20

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

International Primary School Groningen (IPSG) is a publicly funded international primary school in the Netherlands, serving children aged 3 to 11. It teaches the English National Curriculum for literacy and numeracy and follows IPC (International Primary Curriculum) with a thematic approach and learning goals in academic, personal and international development, with a global outlook. Dutch language and culture are taught two hours weekly. Specialist subjects include Music, Physical Education and ICT. IPSG offers English as an Additional Language, learning support and inclusive practices to all pupils. IPSG is part of Groningse Schoolvereniging (GSV), providing opportunities in Groningen since 1910. The KiVa program supports empathy and respectful communication. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking and intercultural understanding, with creativity through art, music and gardening. After-school clubs cover arts, language activities and wellbeing; a gardening program enhances learning. The day ends at 15:00, with Wednesdays at 12:30; after-school care runs until 18:00 today.

www.ipsgroningen.nl

Sweelincklaan 4, 9722 JV Groningen, Netherlands

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The Essentials

Location

Rijksstraatweg 24, 9752 AE Haren. It sits on a green campus in Haren, just outside Groningen. Since 2020, IPSG resides on this campus. In 2029, the site will be expanded to become The International Campus for the city of Groningen, a center for international community life in the northern Netherlands.

Stages

IPS G serves primary-age children. English is the primary language of instruction, with students also introduced to Dutch and local cultural activities.

Type

Publicly funded international primary school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

30 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support

Small class sizes. KiVa program supports social-emotional development. GSV Hoogbegaafd provides a Dutch-language gifted program.

Country affiliation

Netherlands

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Fees

Application fees

- No separate application or registration fee is charged; parents are required to pay an annual, income-dependent parental contribution (the school fee) for pupils in the International Primary School Groningen (IPSG).

Tuition (school) fees — 2025–2026 (annual and instalment breakdown)

- The IPSG school fee is income-dependent and charged per family, with different amounts for the first child and for additional children in the same family. Families are initially placed in the highest fee category until income documentation is provided.

- Scale 1 — Combined income < EUR 22,142:
- Annual fee (1st child): EUR 4,004.
- Annual fee (additional child(ren)): EUR 3,004.
- If paid in 10 monthly instalments (October–July): 1st child EUR 400.40 per month; additional child EUR 300.40 per month.

- Scale 2 — Combined income EUR 22,142 – EUR 41,572:
- Annual fee (1st child): EUR 4,626.
- Annual fee (additional child(ren)): EUR 3,469.
- If paid in 10 monthly instalments (October–July): 1st child EUR 462.60 per month; additional child EUR 346.90 per month.

- Scale 3 — Combined income > EUR 41,572:
- Annual fee (1st child): EUR 4,953.
- Annual fee (additional child(ren)): EUR 3,715.
- If paid in 10 monthly instalments (October–July): 1st child EUR 495.30 per month; additional child EUR 371.50 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options available:
- Single annual payment in October (the full annual fee).
- Ten monthly instalments from October through July (equal instalments).
- Fees are adjusted in the event of enrolment later in the school year (pro rata as required). Families are placed in the highest income category by default until they supply required income documentation.

Fee payment method

- Payments are processed via iDEAL through the WIS-Collect system; parents receive instructions for using that system. No alternative payment methods (credit-card or bank-transfer options) are specified in the published school-fee document.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. IPSG is a day primary school with a standard school day (doors open in the morning and the day ends at 15:00 on most days, earlier on Wednesday), and pupils stay at school for lunch under teacher supervision. There are no boarding-place charges for primary pupils.

Other costs and routine charges

- Uniform: There is no school uniform; children wear their own clothes. Gym clothes (named gym shoes and a change of shorts/t-shirt) are required for older children and should be labelled. A soft cloth library bag is recommended.

- Books and stationery: Classroom books and basic stationery are provided by the school (no separate charge listed for standard books and stationery).

- Lunchtime supervision: Supervision at lunch is provided and the payment for this supervision is taken from the school fees. There is no school-provided lunch; children bring their own food.

- Afterschool care and clubs: Afterschool care (BSO) is offered on site by an external partner (Kids International by SKSG) and is billed separately by that provider; rotating afterschool clubs are offered on a term basis and may carry separate charges depending on the provider and activity.

Refunds and adjustments

- Adjustments: The published school-fee schedule allows the fee to be adjusted for pupils who enrol later in the school year (pro rata adjustment). The fee document provides this adjustment mechanism as the stated approach to mid-year starts.

Academics

Curriculum

The school uses the English National Curriculum for literacy and numeracy. The IPC features include a thematic approach, learning goals in academic, personal and international development, and a global outlook. Dutch Language and Culture is taught two hours per week; Music, Physical Education, and Information and Communication Technology are taught as specialist subjects. English as an Additional Language (EAL), learning support, and inclusive practices are available to all pupils.

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Admissions

Step 1: Enquiry about a place. Enquiries can be made in person, by phone, or by email. Admissions staff or school staff will share the eligibility criteria with parents and check this. Families are welcome to schedule a visit at IPSG or have an online tour, and you will be accompanied by the Team Leader or another senior member of staff to introduce you to school life. The school is supervised and subsidised by the Dutch government, with a required financial contribution from parents.

Step 2: Meeting. The school meets with the family to discuss their needs and determine whether the school can meet them. This meeting helps establish whether IPSG can meet the child's needs.

Step 3: Confirmation. A registration form is completed, and a place is confirmed. The confirmation reserves a place for the child at IPSG.

Step 4: Starting school. For younger children or those entering lower grade groups mid-year, IPSG may invite your child to attend a half-day trial session to help transition into school.

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FAQs

What age range does IPSG serve?

International Primary School Groningen serves children aged 3 to 11 across early years and primary education.

What curriculum does the school follow?

IPSG teaches the English National Curriculum for literacy and numeracy and follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with a thematic approach covering academic, personal and international development.

Is the school government-funded?

Yes, IPSG is a publicly funded international primary school in the Netherlands.

Where is the school located?

The school is at Rijksstraatweg 24, 9752 AE Haren, on a green campus just outside Groningen. By 2029, the site will expand to become The International Campus for the city of Groningen.

What languages are taught?

English is the primary language of instruction, with Dutch language and culture taught two hours weekly. Specialist subjects include Music, PE and Library.

Is there an anti-bullying programme?

Yes, IPSG uses the KiVa programme to support social-emotional development and prevent bullying across the school.

Is there gifted provision?

Yes, GSV Hoogbegaafd provides a Dutch-language gifted programme for identified students alongside the small class sizes.

Are there tuition fees?

No separate application fee is charged. Parents pay an annual, income-dependent parental contribution as the school fee.

How many students attend?

IPSG has approximately 135 students in a small, close-knit community.

When was the school founded?

IPSG was founded in 1986 and has served the international community in the Groningen area for four decades.

How do I apply?

Contact the school to begin the admissions process. As a publicly funded school, IPSG follows Dutch national admissions regulations.

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