What we offer


The European Schools

logo-ES-smallThe original 14 European Schools were set up for the families of employees of European Union institutions. Other local and international families may join if there are spaces available.

The main difference between European Schools and international schools is that, in an international school, there is one working language (usually English), with other languages taught as foreign languages.

In a European School like ours, the curriculum is delivered in different languages. It can meet the needs of children from many different backgrounds, for a truly international education.

There are currently around 35,000 pupils attending European Schools in 13 European countries.

Recognition of the European Schools

The European Baccalaureate and our curriculum are recognised throughout the European Union as equivalent to the national systems, and this makes it easy for pupils to transfer in and out at any stage of their education. The European Baccalaureate is a well-recognised qualification that leads to entry to top universities in Europe and around the world.

Our curriculum

The European Schools curriculum is unique.

It combines modern approaches to education across Europe based on the eight key competences for lifelong learning. Our international education curriculum is recognised throughout the European Union as equivalent to the national systems.

This makes it easy for pupils to transfer in and out at any stage of their education. In the European School Bergen, the curriculum is delivered in three different languages:

  • English,
  • French
  • and Dutch.

For detailed information about the programmes in the European School Bergen, and in all the European Schools, go to the website www.eursc.eu and click on “Studies and Certificates”.

Higher education and careers guidance

Most of our pupils go on to higher education and the European Schools have good contacts in universities across Europe.

Our pupils are recognised for their broad, as well as deep, international education, their independent learning skills and their language competences.

Careers advisers help with further education choices, and also run a two-week work experience programme for students in the S5 class.

Other information

Other activities

There are regular school events, musicals, plays, competitions and other activities, including the programme of educational school trips and visits.

Transport

Our international school draws students from around the Netherlands.

We help facilitate their travel. There is a minibus service from Amsterdam, and a public bus service from Alkmaar (scholierenlijn), which stops at the school.

Find out more about the transport services here.

Canteen and healthy nutrition

Pupils need the right fuel to ensure they get the most from their international education. Our school canteen has been completely renovated and since September the canteen has been operated by a new canteen provider, Markies Catering (www.markiescatering.nl).

Cold lunches and drinks are available at the counter.

Hot meals are also available but are to be pre-ordered via this link. The menu can be found under the “i” icon for each item, allowing you to see exactly what will be served on that day, week, or semester. Two teachers are present in the canteen to supervise and assist the nursery and primary pupils with the hot meals. For secondary pupils, hot meals can also be ordered at the counter.

For further questions, please send an email to our chef Ben, using [email protected]

 

Health, safety and pupil care

The safety, health and security of our pupils are a top priority.
A school nurse is on site, and there are first-aiders among the staff.

We also have a psychologist on site, on a parttime basis. Click here for more information about this service.

The Child Protection Policy covers a range of relevant issues relating to childcare, protection and safety, and the school or the Parents’ Association can give further information if needed.

Care Team Secondary Cycle

Our school recognises the importance of a safe and comfortable environment for all students. The Care Team plays an essential role in this. It is responsible for creating support for the wellbeing of individuals with social, psychological, physical and academic issues.

The team will offer preventative help where possible and will do its best to react quickly when problems arise.