Comprehensive Approach to Personal Development
Eerde’s philosophy centers on creating a secure, structured environment where extensive sports and cultural programs complement academics. Students can pursue equestrian activities from introductory lessons through competitive tournaments while exploring creative pursuits and extracurricular opportunities. The connections formed here endure beyond graduation—many alumni consider it their second home, becoming ambassadors who’ve discovered their potential within an international community.
Unique Educational Environment
Set in a secluded forest estate two hours from Amsterdam, Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands occupies a 1715 castle surrounded by a moat, serving as an educational hub since 1934. As the only Dutch institution offering both day and flexible boarding options, it maintains an intimate atmosphere with classes of 10-15 students among approximately 110 total. This environment, enriched by over 25 nationalities, enables personalized attention while fostering comprehensive development through inquiry-based, practical learning that cultivates globally-minded, responsible adults with enduring friendships.
Equestrian Sports at Eerde International Boarding School
Located in the heart of the Netherlands’ equestrian region, Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands provides exceptional conditions for young riders who can combine their IB Diploma with intensive training and competition. Students may bring their own horses while benefiting from partnerships with premier facilities: Galaxy International Stables, just 2km away, offers expert instruction in dressage, jumping, and eventing with modern indoor and outdoor arenas, while H&H Stables specializes in elite show jumping with professional coaching and scouting opportunities at top-tier events like CSI Ommen and the Dutch Jumping Championships. The flexible academic schedule accommodates serious athletic pursuits.
Partnership with Cultural Organizations
Since 2017, Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands has partnered with Amsterdam’s renowned Rijksmuseum, weaving works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals into its curriculum through specialized lessons and excursions. Simultaneously, collaboration with Natuurmonumenten, the Dutch nature conservation society, enhances outdoor education by providing students access to protected landscapes and expert-led programs in ecology and sustainability.
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