Winford Bilingual Holds Open Day in Amsterdam and The Hague on 11 November

AMSTERDAM, 18 October 2026. Winford Bilingual will hold an Open Day on Wednesday 11 November from 14:00 to 17:00 at Winford Bilingual Amsterdam and Winford Bilingual The Hague, giving families the chance to see the Netherlands' only 50/50 Dutch-English primary programme for children aged 4 to 12.

Each classroom has two native-speaking teachers, one Dutch and one English, and children are immersed in both languages throughout the school day. The school calls this approach dual immersion: the aim is for pupils to become fluent in two languages rather than simply competent, and to switch easily between Dutch and English with their teachers and friends.

The Open Day is designed to give families a clear insight into the school's educational practices and how they are aligned with each child's needs. Visitors can see the bilingual model at work and get a sense of the curiosity, independence and strong sense of community the school sets out to foster.

Families who cannot attend on 11 November can contact the school to arrange a personal tour instead.

How to attend

Date and time: Wednesday 11 November, from 14:00 to 17:00 (Amsterdam time).

Venues: Winford Bilingual Amsterdam (Jan Luijkenstraat 29, 1071 CK Amsterdam) and Winford Bilingual The Hague.

Families are asked to sign up in advance.

Registration: families can sign up from Winford Bilingual's profile on International School Advisor.

About Winford Bilingual

Winford Bilingual offers a bilingual education split 50% English and 50% Dutch. Its own curriculum combines the Dutch national curriculum and the UK national curriculum, both closely linked with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and all subjects are taught in both languages.

The school follows the Positive Discipline approach, which pairs kindness with firmness, mutual respect and a focus on solutions, and brings in Montessori ideals of independence, curiosity and love of learning within a mixed community of Dutch and international families. When a child starts, the instructional coach and class teachers assess their needs and draw up a personal development plan.

What this means for families

For international families settling in the Netherlands, choosing between a Dutch school and an English-language international school can be difficult. A bilingual primary keeps both options open, which matters for children who may later move on to Dutch secondary education, a transition the school prepares pupils for. An Open Day is the moment to ask how the two languages are balanced in practice.

Parents can also compare the best international schools in Amsterdam.

You can contact Winford Bilingual here.