International Primary School Violenschool

Violenschool is a primary school, subsidised by the Dutch Government, to continue English/International education for expatriate children in the Netherlands on a short-term basis.

The academic programme is based on the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation with a view to developing an international curriculum while integrating Dutch requirements.

The staff at Violenschool consists of English native speakers with an international background. They are all fully qualified Primary School teachers. The management of the school is Dutch.

There are currently 40 nationalities on the student body with an average length of stay of approximately three years.

The Violenschool school year is planned according to Dutch regulations. Emphasis is placed on family involvement in Dutch community life.

The Violenschool is housed in two modern buildings with all facilities in residential areas in Hilversum.

Admission to the school is available for the international orientated community; no specific criteria for acceptance are required except an ability to speak English to a reasonable standard. Prospective parents and pupils are interviewed by the headmaster of the International Department.