A reliable educational pathway for internationally mobile families

Moving abroad brings many changes for families, which makes a reliable educational pathway all the more important. DISDH accompanies children from bilingual kindergarten to the German International Abitur – with German educational standards, personal support and an international perspective.

Felix Schoenemann, father of four former DISDH students, shares his experience:

“When we decided to move abroad as a family, it was important to us to make the transition as smooth as possible for our children. Right after our first trial visit to DISDH, they made their first contacts with future classmates – by email and Skype. This was invaluable for our children: they felt welcome even before they arrived and could ask all the questions they had.”

Bilingual kindergarten and school in The Hague under one roof

The close collaboration between kindergarten and school creates a continuous educational pathway and makes it easier for children to move on to the next stage. Our educational professionals exchange insights regularly, so they can support each child’s individual needs and developmental progress in a targeted way. Parents also benefit from this continuity and are kept closely informed about their child’s development.

Many children already know each other from kindergarten and grow into a close-knit community over the years. New children are warmly welcomed from day one and supported by our educational team as they settle in. For children and students who speak little or no German yet, we offer targeted, professional language support.

Having kindergarten and school on one campus gives families a special kind of continuity. Children get to know their surroundings, routines and key caregivers early on and can prepare for starting school step by step – with plenty of room for play, curiosity and discovery. This builds their self-confidence and makes the transition to school particularly smooth.

German education with an international perspective

At DISDH, students learn according to German educational standards – in the heart of an international environment. We foster professional, personal and social skills and specifically prepare our students for vocational training, university, and for their next steps in Germany, Europe and around the world.

Small classes and individual support allow us to keep sight of every child’s strengths and interests. This creates a reliable foundation for a successful educational journey while opening up international perspectives.