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Nationalities
| Number of students |
560 |
Languages
| Native English, French, and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, English |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
European Baccalaureate |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Educational Support |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Other than the normal school events, musicals, plays, competitions and other activities organised in the school, including the programme of educational trips and visits, there is a full programme of extra-curricular activities organised by the Parents Association. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
European School Bergen has three language sections - the Dutch-speaking, French-speaking and English-speaking. In their language section they follow the curriculum in that language. The pupils then choose one of
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| Teaching approach of the school |
As one of the original European Schools, ESB offers a languages-rich, differentiated, all-round quality education in three language sections leading to the European Baccalaureate which provides access to a wide range of universities in Europe and beyond. Beyond academic achievement ESB encourages young people to develop other skills as part of a caring “one school, one learning community” in an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect. |