Netherlands, Groningen
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IPS Groningen offers after-school clubs at IPS itself, including violin, sculpture, origami, and art and crafts. These clubs run each term and depend on the providers and demand. An after-school care program, Kids International, run by SKSG, is housed in Building B on the IPS premises, with sessions until 6pm, and pick-up times at 3pm or 12:30pm on Wednesdays. Other private providers are available to families.
Home Language Lunches give attention to languages and cultures; parents are invited to share lunchtime in school with children who belong to the same home language group.
After-school clubs provide opportunities for social engagement and personal interests. Examples include yoga. Clubs run each term and depend on providers and demand.
Yoga is offered as an after-school club, supporting mindfulness and physical wellbeing. The school day ends at 15:00 on most days and at 12:30 on Wednesdays, with a lunch break from 12:00–13:00. The after-school care program, Kids International run by SKSG and housed on the IPS premises, runs until 6pm.
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.