Welcome Back to School
Welcome to a new school year at the European School The Hague! As of today, I am excited to be your new Director. Together with our dedicated teachers, we are ready to inspire your child through rich European cultural and academic experiences. At ESH, we aim to nurture responsible, future-focused, and proactive citizens.
Let's embark together on a new school year of growth, learning, and success together!
Wouter Abrahamse.
Besuchen Sie uns
Mitten im internationalen Viertel von Den Haag liegt unsere Schule zwischen dem Stadtzentrum und dem Strand von Scheveningen. Viele unserer Schüler kommen mit dem Fahrrad oder dem Bus zur Schule und genieβen die Nachmittagsaktivitӓten, welche sich direkt vor Ort befinden. Wir hoffen, dass Sie durch unsere Internetseite umfassende Eindrücke von unserer Schule und unserer Gemeinschaft sammeln können. Wir laden Sie herzlich dazu ein, uns zu besuchen und sich bei uns umzusehen.
Welcome to our school.
Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, the European School The Hague is an Accredited European School. We offer complete Early Years, Primary and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate.
With tuition in 15 European languages, our dynamic multilingual and multicultural environment nurtures the growth and development of our students, and prepares them to become responsible, future-focused and proactive citizens of Europe and the world.
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Nationalities
We deliver high quality education to our 1400 students, who come from over 50 countries from all over the world. Our curriculum equips our students with a multilingual education, and a diploma that opens doors to tertiary institutions around the world.
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Our Primary and Secondary schools are located in two large campuses in the International Zone of The Hague. Our qualified and dedicated staff of 350 ensure the highest quality education and small class sizes.
![ESH football team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646985344/europeanschoolthehaguenl/w6wyaftcyehzqln4zdro/ESH-football-team.jpg","width":2000}])
ESH Secondary hosted the annual football match against Gymnasium Haganum and took the win 5-3, extending our winning streak to four matches! Big thanks to the students from Gymnasium Haganum for visiting our school and for the friendly competition.
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The Hague Model United Nations begins today with delegates from ESH Secondary representing Malaysia and Mexico. Being involved in THIMUN gives ESH Secondary students the opportunity to tackle a variety of global issues alongside students from around the world, enabling them to further develop their research, communication and critical thinking skills.
Testimonials
Irena - ESH Alumni
![Irena - ESH Alumni]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585597437/europeanschoolthehaguenl/zcqmkdbhvafd2g82ceee/Irena1200x1600.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585597437/europeanschoolthehaguenl/zcqmkdbhvafd2g82ceee/Irena1200x1600.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585597437/europeanschoolthehaguenl/zcqmkdbhvafd2g82ceee/Irena1200x1600.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585597437/europeanschoolthehaguenl/zcqmkdbhvafd2g82ceee/Irena1200x1600.jpg","width":1200}])
ESH offered a very warm and understanding environment in which to pursue the most important years of my secondary education
Julia - ESH Alumni
![graduate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585598670/europeanschoolthehaguenl/ojadul5foldohysgrmna/julia1600x1200.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585598670/europeanschoolthehaguenl/ojadul5foldohysgrmna/julia1600x1200.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585598670/europeanschoolthehaguenl/ojadul5foldohysgrmna/julia1600x1200.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1585598670/europeanschoolthehaguenl/ojadul5foldohysgrmna/julia1600x1200.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585598670/europeanschoolthehaguenl/ojadul5foldohysgrmna/julia1600x1200.jpg","width":1201}])
I will never forget the support I got from the teachers, their availability throughout the year has been very helpful and I knew that I could count on them
Moira O'Hare - English Section Leader
![Moira]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580806235/europeanschoolthehaguenl/wtodtoveacf3mpqutvvz/Moira.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580806235/europeanschoolthehaguenl/wtodtoveacf3mpqutvvz/Moira.jpg","width":355}])
The ESH is a school which encourages everyone to be the best they can by developing skills they already have or by learning new ones to benefit the children, parents and staff.
Eugene Voorneman - Deputy Director Primary School
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At ESH I want to facilitate an environment in which ESH staff can grow and develop and to make sure our pupils achieve their maximum potential!