The ISSE is situated in the north of Eindhoven and provides a full secondary school education in English for children from families right across the Dutch province of North Brabant and further away. Our students travel from other cities in North Brabant, such as Breda, Tilburg and den Bosch, and from as far away as Venlo, Belgium and even Germany. The school is on a direct bus route from the city's central railway station, and close to major motorway connections.
Our school is for:
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boys and girls aged 11-19 years who wish to be educated in English
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children from families with an international background, or from local families with a strong interest in an international education
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students of all abilities who are able to benefit from our programmes
Our motto is UNITY IN DIVERSITY and we welcome students of all backgrounds. Our students come from over 40 different nationalities. As well as Dutch passport holders our largest nationality groups include British, North American, Taiwanese, Korean, Indian and Japanese students. International understanding, intercultural awareness, tolerance and respect are among our most important values.
Our teachers represent some 12 nationalities, including the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland, Canada, the USA, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. All are well-qualified specialists, with a big heart for our students.
We aim to
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help students to feel welcome and settle easily
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challenge and support students from all backgrounds to achieve personal excellence in a student-centred programme
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welcome and involve parents as partners in the education process
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celebrate the diversity of our international, multicultural school community
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provide a wide range of extracurricular activities
The ISSE provides seven years of education based on the programmes of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO):
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The 5-year International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11-16, and leads to an IBO validated certificate of achievement.
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The 2-year International Baccalaureate Diploma is a prestigious and challenging programme for students aged 16-18. Success in the Diploma provides students with entry to universities and colleges around the world, including the Netherlands.
Both of these programmes are recognised by the Dutch Ministry of Education.
Well over 90% of our graduating students go on to higher education. ISSE graduates have gained admission to top universities around the world, including North America, the United Kingdom the Netherlands, Japan and a wide range of other countries.
We offer:
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A friendly, family atmosphere
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Small class sizes with individual attention
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Specialist teaching rooms including:
- 4 science laboratories
- 2 ICT laboratories
- 2 art studios
- Music room
- Technology workshop
- Media centre/library
- Double gymnasium with changing rooms
- Multipurpose hall with canteen
- Spacious outdoor recreation areas
- Access on foot to local sports fields
We provide specialist support for:
- students who are not yet proficient in English
- students with a limited range of learning difficulties or special needs
- students in need of emotional or social counselling
- college and careers guidance, including assistance with applications to overseas universities
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ISSE School Handbook 2009/2010