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| Number of students |
92 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
57 |
| Most common nationality |
International |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Only international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We do not use technology in the classroom. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/A |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A our school was founded in 2018. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a learning support coordinator who can facilitate the sourcing of extra tutoring or specialists. |
| Learning support offered |
This depends on the level of support needed. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
N/A |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, this falls under the help of the learning support coordinator who is able to refer students to an educational psychologist. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No, only in situations where there are students with needs for extra learning support. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Teachers prefer to meet the child before enrollment is complete. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept registrations all throughout the academic year, so there is no deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:25am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
N/A |
| Sports activities included |
Gym, eurythmy, yoga. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A gymnasium. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International Waldorf School of The Hague distinguishes itself through the integration of cognitive and artistic education. Children have a natural capacity to wonder and marvel at what they experience. The basis of our educational approach respects that curiosity in all fields. We consider physical education, handicrafts, art and respect for the natural world to be of equal importance to proficiency in mathematics and literacy. Our balanced educational approach addresses learning that occurs with the head, heart and hands. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The International Waldorf School of The Hague is a non-profit international primary school with a distinct educational vision. Our International Waldorf education will be shaped by the following elements; free play, imagination, empathy, engagement, responsibility, sustainability and well-being in our current society. These are combined with the International Primary curriculum (IPC) personal goals of enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect and adaptability. Opportunities to develop and experience these elements will be built into each unit of study. |