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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Dutch and English are the languages of instruction; all subjects are taught in both languages. The Dutch national curriculum is taught alongside the UK national curriculum, linked through the IPC. IPC is taught in both English and Dutch, providing cross-curricular, thematic learning. The bilingual program prepares students to continue into Dutch, British, or international education pathways.
Winford Bilingual Haarlem offers a totally immersive, dual-language education in Dutch and English. All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, using a curriculum that blends the Dutch national curriculum and the UK national curriculum, closely linked with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Each classroom has two fully qualified teachers, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, delivering instruction in both languages. The program is a private B3 Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment, and it is recognised by the Dutch schools inspectorate.
Winford Bilingual Haarlem is the only total-immersion, dual-language primary school in the Netherlands. Core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, with IPC taught in both languages. The school combines the Dutch and UK curricula with IPC to provide bilingual, cross-curricular learning, starting from age 4 so pupils can move into Dutch or international secondary education. This dual immersion supports fluency in both languages across the primary program.
Winford Bilingual Haarlem is a private Dutch primary school (B3) serving children aged 4 to 12. It provides a totally immersive bilingual education in Dutch and English, combining the Dutch National Curriculum with the UK National Curriculum and linking closely to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). All core subjects are taught in both languages, with two fully bilingual teachers in every classroom to support personalised learning. The program uses IPC projects and field trips to reinforce real-world learning and cross-language thinking, while a diverse cultural programme celebrates Dutch and English traditions. Class sizes are small, with no more than 20 pupils per class. The school prepares pupils for transitions to Dutch secondary education and offers pathways in British, Dutch, or international education. Located centrally in Haarlem within easy reach of bus and train services, it also provides daily lunch and snacks. Winford Haarlem is part of the Winford group today.
