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| Number of students |
322 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
29 |
| Most common nationality |
Dutch, the education for the Dutch Stream is delivered in Dutch |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
In Singapore, Singaporean students are expected to attend government schools and can only attend international school with permission from the Ministry of Education. |
| Native English and Dutch speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Dutch |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, chrome books |
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cito as final examination of the Dutch Stream |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No, we have a Zero Homework Policy |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The team of the Learning Support Center consists of learning coordinators, remedial teachers and a speech therapist. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our homegroup teachers are able to tailor to individual needs and they support children to fulfil their potential. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Sometimes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A Dutch language assessment can be required for entering the Dutch Stream and an English language assessment can be required for entering the International Stream. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students can enroll throughout the year until June |
| School start time |
8.30 am |
| School finish time |
2.30 pm (lower primary) and 3.30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, organized by Woodlands Transport |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have many different Co-Curricular Activities such as language lessons, sports, arts and cooking classes, that we offer over the academic year. Students are able to choose different CCA every term and they run after school. |
| Sports activities included |
Holland International School provides a Dutch-rooted sports programme, in where students develop grove motor skills and learn the fundamentals of individual and team sports in a fun and playful way. Our Physical Education (PE) programme is led by a specialist teacher and focuses on gymnastics, athletics, ball games and other sports. Students can also get involved in sports at HSL through our ExtraCurricular Activities programme. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Holland International School is represented by a school team in several football competitions and we participate in swimming and athletics tournaments to compete with other International Schools in Singapore. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a Maker-space (science lab), a library, a kitchen and a music room at the school. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have indoor and outdoor sports facilities at the school's premisses and we can use the soccer fields, swimming pool and tennis courts of the Hollandse Club for the CCA programme. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in lush, green surroundings, Holland International School (former Hollandse School Limited) provides an excellent Dutch and International (English) education. Holland International School is a safe and stress-free place where students are really seen. Children are encouraged to purposefully learn, play and collaborate. This proven Dutch-rooted approach to education creates an optimal learning environment, in which a child is happy to go to school and is empowered to achieve their best.* *Research conducted by UNICEF shows that a non-competitive, low-stress school culture and learning in a playful way contributes to the recurring Dutch number 1 ranking of the happiest children in the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
With over 100 years of educational experience in Singapore, Holland International School is well-known for delivering an excellent and tailored blend of the national and the International Primary Curriculum to children from the age of 2 to 12 at moderate fees. Two learning streams, one approach
The Dutch Stream
The International Stream
Both streams provide education based on the three pillars, that we believe to be essential for preparing your child to make an impact in the future world:
Our outstanding team of teachers delivers a highly personalised education for all students. With a maximum of 18 students per class in our Early Childhood programme to a maximum of 24 in our Primary classes, our teachers can tailor to the specific learning needs of each child. Confident, happy and ready for its future
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