Dutch language
& Culture Education
The Dutch School Silicon Valley (DSSV) has provided the link with the Dutch and Flemish education system for students in the greater San Francisco area for more than 20 years. We offer qualitative Dutch primary and secondary education that, in addition to linguistic skills, emphasizes Dutch and Flemish culture as well as personal development.
The DSSV falls under the Dutch Inspectorate for Education and is part of the Foundation for Dutch Education Worldwide (Stichting NOB).
Why the Dutch School Silicon Valley?
Accredited Dutch School
We are the only school for Dutch language and culture education in Northern California accredited by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. We are held to the highest quality requirements and are tested and accredited by the Dutch Inspectorate for Education through audit visits.
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Possibility of transfer of student performance into the Dutch or Flemish education system upon return to The Netherlands or Belgium or when applying for university.
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We use the same curriculum and teaching methods as in The Netherlands and Belgium.
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Our classes fall outside American day school hours.
In class or online
We believe that children learn best and enjoy learning most in a physical classroom with a fun teacher, and teach at four locations in the Bay area: Berkeley, Palo Alto, San Francisco and San Jose.
For students who prefer online classes, we offer a hybrid program with lively online classes and in-person return days in a comprehensive digital learning environment.
For pre-schoolers we offer a hybrid program with home school and monthly in-person try-out lessons.
We have an extensive school library and a free membership of the online library in the Netherlands for all students.
Cultural Events
Cultural events are one of the core activities of our school. We offer:
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Saint Nicholas: every year the Sint visits our students in a joyful gathering.
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Children's Book Week: discover and meet Dutch children's book authors and ask questions!
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Skating: not an Elfstedentocht, but an event that cannot be missed.
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King's Day: in collaboration with the Dutch Consulate we organize traditional Dutch children's games.
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