NTC Houston – Dutch program Awty International School
Dear parents and students,
NTC Houston would like to welcome you.
On this page you will find information about the Dutch
program offered at the Awty International School.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
The Dutch classes are offered as an integrated course at the Awty
International School. We are the only school in Houston offering the
complete Dutch curriculum from PK4 (Dutch group 1) through 12th
grade!
The Awty International School is unique in the fact it comprises two different school systems in one school:
Students in the International section follow a curriculum that
leads to both a high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate
diploma. The language of instruction is English.
Students in the French section follow the curriculum that is set by the
French Ministry of Education and will receive both the American high
school diploma and the French Baccalaureate diploma at the end of 12th
grade. The language of instruction is French.
Bilingualism is very highly rated at the school and because of this unique
situation NTC Houston is able to offer the students Dutch classes every
day, during their normal school day. Students in the Lower School receive
6 hours of Dutch education per week (5 hours for students from the French
section) and students in the Middle- and Upper School 5 hours.
Students at Awty can take Dutch through their entire school career.
Integrated classes start in grade PK4 and finish with the International
Baccalaureate A1 or A2 in 12th grade. We use modern language methods, all
of which are in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Ministry of
Education and are used by many Dutch schools. But we don’t just
emphasize linguistic aspects; we also recognize the importance of culture.
Through a variety of projects and by celebrating Dutch holidays such as
‘Sinterklaas’ and ‘Bevrijdingsdag’, students will acquire valuable
knowledge about their heritage.
Awty also offers an after-school program, called Dutch Plus. This program
is open to students (4-18 years) who are enrolled at other schools in the
greater Houston area.
More information
* administration: Jacqueline Elfring (ntc_houston@msn.com)
* blog Awty International School Dutch students: www.cloggiesatawty.waarbenjij.nu (password:
can be requested by mailing the administration)
* 2006 reports Dutch inspectorate (www.onderwijsinspectie.nl)
* Foundation for Dutch Education Abroad (www.stichtingnob.nl)
