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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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Social and emotional benefits to being bilingual. Being raised as bilingual enhances reading social cues, reduces social shyness, and strengthens active listening skills. These skills help children make friends, understand diversity, and integrate into diverse environments. The bilingual setting fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion as part of everyday learning. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and learning is an exciting lifelong journey.
All subjects are taught in Dutch and English; two teachers per classroom, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, with each teacher speaking their native language to students. The Dutch national curriculum is taught alongside the UK national curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with all subjects taught in both languages. The programme is recognised by the Dutch schools inspectorate. Families can choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9. IPC is taught in both English and Dutch to foster bilingual fluency across the curriculum.
Winford Bilingual uses Positive Discipline, which is based on kindness and firm guidance, mutual respect, and constructive communication. The approach emphasizes belonging and significance, long-term development, and social and life skills, helping children become independent and understand logical consequences. The aim is to create happy, capable, and kind learners who can navigate social situations respectfully and effectively.
Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague is a private Dutch school offering bilingual education for ages 4 to 12. Dutch National Curriculum provides the base, with the UK National Curriculum running alongside it and linked through IPC. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with IPC material delivered in both languages. A Dutch-only pathway remains available from age 9 for families who prefer it, while many students continue bilingual study to secondary education. Each classroom contains two teachers, one Dutch and one English, supporting small classes of about 20 pupils. Located in Bezuidenhout, Den Haag, facilities include a school garden for experiential learning, and after-school activities through Amforça, with transport to Overbosch for swimming and sports facilities. The program emphasizes field trips, IPC projects, sports, music, arts, and robotics.
