As you may be aware, the Dutch Prime Minister held a press conference on Tuesday evening 14 September with an update to the current COVID19 restrictions.  More specifically, he announced the following changes with regard to health and safety regulations within schools.  The main changes and dates from which they may be implemented are as […]

As you may have heard in the news, numbers of infections in the Netherlands are continuing to decline. The government has therefore decided that schools can open up fully and we are pleased to report that the ISB  will fully reopen on Monday 7 June.  The government based its decision to allow secondary schools to […]

During the last press conference, Prime Minister Rutte and Health Minister de Jonge announced that the national (semi-) lockdown would remain in place until (at least) 20 April given the increase in the current rate of infections.  The government had initially planned to announce a handful of relaxations to the coronavirus restrictions but ultimately decided […]

For our Dutch-speaking parents, two online courses on raising children of primary age are starting up in February and March.  These courses are being organised free-of-charge by the Social Work Foundation (Stichting Social Work).  The idea is to exchange experiences with other parents, gain insights and possible solutions that fit your own family as well […]

It is with great pleasure and pride that we post the official full report (in Dutch) as well as translated extracts (in English) from the findings of the Dutch School Inspectorate following the inspection of the school and school board in January this year.

Hayden, one of our MYP5 students, decided to use his personal interests and talents of writing, reading, researching, solving problems and the environment to carry out some research on the Oak processionary caterpillars who caused so much discomfort in this area last year. Hayden tells us that  “This action will serve a multinational community, as […]

As Coronavirus continues to make its impact across the world, we are following government advice and shutting our doors until 3rd May. We are implementing a distance learning programme across Primary and Secondary and current ISB students and parents are being updated on how this is being implemented. If you are an existing parent and […]

Please find the links of the letters with information about the school’s precautions about the Coronavirus spread.  We will keep you updated with the latest news with regards to the ISB. 1st letter to all parents and staff (Coronavirus) – 1st March 2020 2nd letter to all parents and staff (update) – 3rd March 2020 […]

The goal for the students was to complete a Drug Prevention Project.  For this they could design a poster, make a video or animation or make a presentation to prevent young people using drugs. They had to play the role of a youth worker who works with young people in community settings. They needed to […]

The aim of programme evaluation is for the IB to ensure on a regular basis that the standards and practices of the programme are being maintained. The IB is aware that for each school the implementation of an IB programme is a journey, and that the school will meet these standards and practices to varying […]