Language Structure
The Primary school has five language sections:
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish (to be phased out by 2028-29)
Our SWALS pupils (Students Without A Language Section) are placed in the language section of one of the official vehicular languages: English, German, French, or in the section of the host country language (Dutch).
In addition, ESH also offers Italian, Greek, Slovenian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, and Finnish mother tongue tuition.
Pupils take the majority of the subjects in their own language section. To encourage playing and learning together while facilitating cross-cultural friendships, a number of lessons are organised in mixed language groups. In the Primary cycle, these mixed groups occur during Physical Education, Music, Art, and European Hours lessons. In the Early Years, pupils have combined activities during "Friendship Zone".
