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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Being bilingual supports social and emotional development. Bilingual learners show improved ability to read social cues, overcome social shyness, and display strong active listening skills. This helps with making friends, understanding diversity, and integrating into new environments. The school emphasizes cultural understanding and inclusion as part of daily learning.
All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English throughout the school day. Each classroom has two fully qualified teachers who speak English and Dutch, and each teacher uses their native language with students while teaching in both languages. The curriculum combines the Dutch national curriculum and the UK national curriculum, closely linked with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The IPC is taught in both English and Dutch.
Positive discipline emphasizes kindness and consistency, supporting student wellbeing. The school describes a child-focused approach with small class sizes to enable individualized attention and a nurturing environment. The bilingual, dual-language setting helps students develop confidence and adaptability across languages and cultures. The learning environment promotes inclusion and respectful interactions as part of daily practice.
Winford Bilingual Amsterdam is a private Dutch B3 school offering a 50/50 bilingual Dutch-English program for ages 4 to 12. The curriculum blends the Dutch National Curriculum, the UK National Curriculum, and the International Primary Curriculum, with all core subjects taught in both languages throughout the day. The school operates multi-age classrooms—Panda (4-6), Zebra (5.5-8), Giraffe (7-10), Eagle (10-12)—each with two native-speaking teachers and approximately 20 students, ensuring personalized attention. Pupils can follow either Dutch or International secondary education paths after age 9, depending on family choice. IPC themes run across subjects, linking learning in both languages. Facilities are central in Amsterdam's Museumplein, and field trips to libraries and Nemo Science Museum enrich IPC projects. Nutritious lunches are prepared in-house. After-school offerings include Mindful Minds: Sensory Lab, Textile Club, and The Crafty Creators Club. The school's bilingual approach supports fluency in both languages while preparing pupils for diverse futures globally.
