Dutch as the host country language is a mandatory subject for all students in Years 7 -11. Dutch has three lessons per week. In each Year, there is a distinction between Dutch A (native/near native speakers) and Dutch B (Dutch as a foreign language for beginners and at an intermediate level).
Dutch A
For Dutch A students the aim is to develop and improve their Dutch language skills and knowledge of the Dutch culture through reading, writing and presentations. The ISH aims to follow a Dutch curriculum, while keeping in mind that ISH native Dutch students have different backgrounds than Dutch students in a regular Dutch school.
Dutch B
For Dutch B students, the primary aim is to teach our students to communicate well in Dutch, and to familiarise them with the Dutch culture and society as a whole. All students work in groups and individually on their language skills.
Students are made aware of their development and progress in Dutch through self-assessment, peer assessment and clear assessment criteria. The final assessment is done by the teacher.
