Eerde is the only international school in the Netherlands to offer day school, flexible boarding and full boarding facilities. Located on a tranquil country estate only 2 hours from central Amsterdam, Eerde offers a safe and healthy environment for your child to focus on study, outdoor activities and having fun with school-friends.
The school is consciously small-scale to ensure individual attention for all children.
In line with our school philosophy, the team is international and intercultural.
WHAT EERDE HAS TO OFFER
• Outstanding international education
• Day school, flexible boarding and full boarding options
• Personal approach with small class sizes
• Safe campus
• 25+ nationalities amongst students and staff
• International staff with English native speaking skills
• Boarding parents, 24/7 available
• Full range of extra curricular activities (e.g. sport and cultural activities)
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Dutch |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, German, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
5 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students have a MacBook through which they will be able to find the class materials to be used. We make use of interactive digital boards in every class room. |
| 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) |
Yes, during this pandemic we have been able to switch to online lessons within 24 hours. At this moment when a student or staff member needs to go into quarantine we will go onto hybrid lessons. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we have students from all kinds of different religions. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Slightly above the world average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the year group. In the lower grades less of course than in the IB classes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Learning support, EAL, math support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through our small classes we are able to cater for every individual students’ needs. Levels can be adjusted if necessary.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
GL assessment, and for the IB program we require IELTS or something similar for non native English speaking students |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Ongoing enrolment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, however It depends on the grade they will join, but all years except the IBDP, we allow students to join throughout the year. |
| School start time |
8.30 |
| School finish time |
3PM / 2PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
For our boarding students yes. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No, except for PE. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Eerde offers students an abundance of after school activities consisting of sports, music and culture. Benefiting from the beautiful surroundings at the Eerde Castle. |
| Sports activities included |
PE, fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Socces, Table tennis, Horse back riding |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, library, art room, science lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall and gym |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
As of the age of 12 years old (secondary students), grade 6 to grade 12. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Most of our boarding rooms have ensuite bathrooms. We have dedicated boarding staff on campus 24/7. There is an extensive activity program for the boarding students, during the week and weekends.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Eerde International Boarding School is the only international school in the Netherlands to offer day school, flexible boarding and full boarding facilities. Located on a tranquil country estate only 2 hours from central Amsterdam, Eerde offers a safe and healthy environment for your child to focus on study, outdoor activities and having fun with schoolfriends.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Eerde chooses to teach a combination of internationally renowned education programmes, giving its students the best of all worlds. Right from day 1 Eerde immerses students in English and teaches the syllabus from global perspectives. Students aged 4-19 gain a solid foundation in Maths and English with the international Cambridge curriculum. Eerde's teaching – based on the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – encourages students to develop a 21st-century connected mindset and advanced creative thinking skills. |
We choose to teach a combination of internationally renowned education programmes, giving our students the best of all worlds. Right from day 1 we immerse students in English and teach the syllabus from global perspectives.
Students aged 4-18 gain a solid foundation in Maths and English with the international Cambridge curriculum. Our teaching – based on the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – encourages students to develop a 21st-century connected mindset and advanced creative thinking skills.
Eerde International Boarding School is located just outside Ommen, a picturesque ‘Hanze’ town in the east of the Netherlands. Amsterdam, the Hague and Utrecht are less than two hours drive by road or train. The historic town of Zwolle and the university of Enschede are right on the doorstep, and we are just 70 kms from the German border.
Eerde is located on a secluded country estate in beautiful woodland scenery. The moated castle dates from 1715 and has been in use as an international school since 1934. At the heart of the castle students find a fully-equipped Library. On weekday evenings we hold supervised study sessions here and teach 21st century information skills. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are in the cosy bistro in the castle basement where students, teachers and support staff all eat together.
As a parent with a challenging career, you have high hopes for your children too. When you entrust your child’s education to Eerde , you give them the best possible start in life. And a passport to global citizenship.
Eerde – The only international school in the Netherlands to offer full boarding and flexible boarding options.
Eerde’s boarding parents are on hand 24/7. Reflecting your role as a parent, they guide the children in our care to take responsibility: for their study, their belongings, their wellbeing and their relationships with others. Teachers and other members of staff, support each child to become a tolerant individual and a team player. Together with parents, we help our students reach their full potential and feel comfortable being themselves.