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Netherlands, Groningen
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We are the longest-standing international primary school in the province of Groningen. We foster a lively and close-knit community on our evergreen campus. The learning approach is based on the English National Curriculum and is flexible and responsive, helping children thrive in English while preparing for future learning in the Netherlands or abroad. The school implements the KiVa social-emotional development program to teach empathy, respect and communication. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking with creative outlets like music, art and gardening.
The learning approach is based on the English National Curriculum and is flexible and responsive, helping children thrive in English while preparing for future learning in the Netherlands or abroad. We focus on critical thinking and global awareness, with creativity integrated through music, art and gardening. The school emphasises social-emotional development and intercultural understanding as part of academic learning.
A gardening program operated by NDE two kilometres from IPSG involves planting, tending and harvesting vegetables. Pupils explore Groningen with trips to the Drentse forest, the Sprookjesbos and Paterswoldsemeer, with an overnight camp in Year 6. Art is central, with workshops, collaborations with professional artists and an in-house kiln, and many pupils' works adorn the walls. International Day is celebrated with ISG, sharing food, music, dress, dance and stories. The Dutch language curriculum includes national celebrations such as Sinterklaas, Kerst, Koningsspelen and Bevrijdingsdag, and home language lunches are hosted by cultural groups.
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.
