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This is a unique situation that we are currently in and many of our community members have questions. Here we answer the most frequently asked questions.

Following the advice from the Dutch government and health authorities, in the interest of protecting the safety and security of all our students and colleagues at Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam, we will be closing our school for three weeks from March 16th, until April 6th 2020.

Did you know that having an effective teacher is the single greatest factor that contributes to the success of a student? While small class sizes, curriculum, family support, facilities and extra-curricular opportunities all play their part, it is the connection between an effective teacher and a pupil that really makes the difference in a student achieving to the best of their ability. Read more...

On Tuesday, 14 January, middle school students had their third Entry Point of the year. The purpose of the Entry Point is to introduce a new IMYC unit of learning in a fun, hands-on and exciting way, as well as to invite students to begin thinking about the BIG IDEA for their next unit. Read on to hear more about our Entry Points!

Parents, teachers and students were treated to a wonderful Winter Concert on the 19th of December. The annual tradition of finishing Semester 1 with a festive and celebratory concert continued in 2019, with Elementary students from Pre-Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5 singing and dancing on stage.

Every year, on the last Wednesday of November, NAISR students have the pleasure of welcoming their parents, guardians and friends to a Thanksgiving lunch at the school. This has been one of the most beautiful traditions at our school for many years now. Read on to find out why.

During the week of 18-22 November 2019, we enjoyed a UNICEF week here at NAISR. Our Global Campus leader and UNICEF leads planned a number of activities for our school community, ensuring that we honoured World's Children's Day and to build awareness of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

On Tuesday 29 October, middle school students had their second Entry Point of the year. The purpose of the Entry Point is to introduce a new IMYC unit of learning in a fun, hands-on and exciting way, as well as to invite students to begin thinking about the BIG IDEA for their next unit. Read on to hear more about our Entry Points!

The NAISR Elementary Student Council is always listening to Student Voice and organising events to make a difference to our community, local and global. On Friday, 11 October, the Elementary Student Council at Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam, held a disco party. Rather than selling tickets to this event, the Student Council encouraged students to donate toys and games for the children at JBRR (Youth Protection Rotterdam Rijnmond).

On Friday, 1 November, the NAISR Athletics department had a visit from ex-footballer, Iwan Redan. Secondary HAPE students, the IB Sports Science class, and a lucky grade 2 class received an intense, energetic and fun training from Iwan and his assistant.

Introduced by award winning author, Margriet Ruurs, this year's Creative Writing competition is based on the the theme of 'Home' in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). NAISR students are encouraged to enter this wonderful competition and unique opportunity.

Walking through the halls of NAISR you may hear whispers of Dutch, or a lengthy discussion in Portuguese. While the language of instruction at NAISR is English, we not only understand the needs of students to sometimes communicate in their Mother Tongue, we also actively encourage it.

During the week of 15 - 18 October, NAISR middle school students participated in their first IMYC Exploration of the year. Read on to find out more!