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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Music is taught once a week by a music specialist. Students explore voice and instrumental performance, as well as music theory and understanding of local and world music. The program is integrated within the IB framework to support cross-disciplinary learning.
Home languages are encouraged and form an integral part of the learning landscape. Dutch is offered as the host country language; in the lower years Dutch is taught through play-based learning by native speakers, with progression to more formal language study as students advance. The school supports drawing on students' home languages to aid learning, and the library stocks books in many languages. After-school Dutch lessons are provided by external teachers.
Newcomers' guide provides information about clubs and local traditions. The PTA is instrumental in organizing activities to raise funds for extracurricular activities not covered by school fees. There is a School Council and a Student Council that provide governance and student input. The community structure supports parent involvement through these bodies.
The PTA coordinates activities to raise funds for extracurriculars not covered by the school fees. The School Council and the Student Council provide governance and advisory input on school direction and policy. Parents, carers and students participate in community life through these governing and advisory bodies. Newcomers' guide also points to clubs and local community resources.
There is a School Council and a Student Council that provide governance and student input on school life. The School Council approves prescribed school policy documents and budgets. The Student Council represents student voice and perspectives in school life.
Physical Education takes place twice a week, taught by class teachers. Group 7 and 8 go on a three-day school camp, cycling to the camp location with their teachers. School sports days are held, with activities such as dance, archery, chess, korfball and rugby. A Dutch walking tradition continues with four consecutive evenings of walking 5km with parents and classmates.
IPS Hilversum is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) school for children aged 4 to 12, taught in English with Dutch as the host country language. The school operates on two campuses, Rembrandt for Early Years to Grade 4 and Mondrian for Grades 5 to 8, housed in historic-listed buildings. The PYP uses an inquiry‑based, transdisciplinary approach, with ongoing assessment and regular conferences to review progress. Students develop ICT skills with Chromebooks and iPads, and every classroom has an interactive whiteboard. Home languages are encouraged and Dutch language learning is integrated through play in the younger years and formal study later. The school offers after‑school care, two playgrounds, libraries at both campuses, and a large outdoor inquiry garden that supports learning. A strong cultural program includes weekly music lessons, language clubs, and active student leadership through a School Council and Student Council. The school fosters community involvement and belonging.
