Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
350 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50+ |
| Most common nationality |
Multicultural |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Average of 20-25% local students |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Mostly native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Extra individualised help. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English-French bilingual learning environment + additional: Spanish, German and Dutch. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Ratio 1-12 |
| Average number of students per class |
Varies depending on age range (small groups) |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Two trained teachers per group with assistance when required. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every Upper Primary/Secondary classroom are equipped with the newest iMac technology. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our 'Montessori of the Air' programme uses a combination of Zoom, Padlet and Google Classroom for students to continue learning from home during the COVID-19 period. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Not one religion in specific. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate - MYP certificate and Diploma Programme |
| Results in these examinations |
Pass |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
From Secondary onwards, dependant on subjects and students' learning styles. Primary students love taking their work home! |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Increasing as the Secondary student gets older |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, SER (Special Education Requirements) is provided where applicable |
| Learning support offered |
Individualised approach. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Individualised approach. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Guidance offered internally, external specialists where applicable |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Reports from previous school years |
| Waiting list |
Depending on the age range and time of year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration depends on available places - no specific deadlines. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on with the exception of the IB-Diploma Programme |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
Between 15:00 and 16:30 depending on age range. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, an After School Hour Programme (all campuses) and early Arrivals Programme (at select campuses) |
| School bus service available |
Yes, 9-seater shuttle busses provide daily door-to-door service |
| School provided lunches |
Organic lunch and snacks included for children in Toddler Community and Children's House. Older students bring their own warm or cold lunch and eat together in a 'family setting'. Cooking and Practical Life is a big part of the Montessori curriculum from the age of 15 months, all the way up to MYP. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No uniform is required |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Language clubs, animal care, dance, music, cooking, circus, art and craft, gross motor activities, sports |
| Sports activities included |
Weekly sports lessons are included in Primary and Secondary at our on-campus Gym Hall. Daily outdoor play and sports takes place for all age groups. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Students join local sports clubs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
An indoor Gym Hall at the 'Hof ten Berg' campus is used for weekly sports lessons for all Primary and Secondary students. Extensive outdoor playgrounds with basketball, volleyball, soccer areas, table tennis. In addition, giant chess boards and fitness equipment for Secondary. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Individualised education, stimulating learning environments, beautiful buildings and playgrounds, reciprocal relationships with teachers, catering to different learning styles and helping every child to develop the different intelligences and reach their true potential |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Bilingual Montessori Education and International Baccalaureate Secondary Section |
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