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The International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm is on a single campus at Emmastraat 56, Hilversum. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and a bilingual VWO stream for students aged 4 to 19, all on one site. The campus supports a range of learning environments, including spaces for learning outside the classroom and the use of information and communication technology to support teaching and learning. The school's canteen has earned a Gold plaque from the Dutch Nutrition Centre for offering healthy options. The ISHilversum community comprises students from more than 45 nationalities and a wide array of student clubs and activities, including MUN, STEAM, and a Book Club.
There is an on‑campus library that provides resources for study, research and classwork and is used by clubs such as the Book Club, which uses Kindle devices funded by the library. The curriculum is delivered across the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with learning supported by a variety of spaces and integrated information and communication technology. STEAM projects combine science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts in hands‑on learning. The school emphasizes learning through diversity and inquiry, supported by a digital and physical learning environment on a single campus.
Extracurricular activities include Model United Nations (MUN) clubs with participation in conferences such as LMUNA Arnhem and other events; the MUN program has a leadership structure and regional engagement. The school supports a range of student clubs and activities such as STEAM, Book Club, Rainbow Alliance, Sustainability Committee and Student Council. Excursions and exchanges are part of the learning experience, including field trips and conferences. The Book Club uses ISHilversum library resources and provides Kindle access for members.
The International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm is a long‑standing IB World School on a single campus in Hilversum, between Amsterdam and Utrecht. The language of instruction is English, and the school offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, plus a bilingual Internationaal Tweetalig VWO stream for ages 4 to 18. The community gathers students and staff from more than 45 nationalities, creating an internationally oriented campus environment. Facilities on Emmastraat 56 include an on‑site library with Kindle access for clubs, ICT‑driven learning spaces and dedicated STEAM areas, and a canteen awarded a Gold plaque by the Dutch Nutrition Centre for healthy options. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry and diversity, with extensive co‑curriculars such as Model United Nations (ISHMUN and THIMUN), STEAM projects and a Book Club. Student life features a Student Council, Sustainability Committee, and clubs including Rainbow Alliance, Photography and Baking, plus Arts Week and a music showcase.
