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Netherlands, Groningen
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
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.
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.
