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IamExpat • 22nd August 2023

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning in Education

Despite the benefits to their development, children today are spending half the time playing outdoors than their parents did. The outdoor classroom movement aims to bridge this gap by campaigning for students to spend more time outdoors as part of the curriculum.

International School of Amsterdam • 16th March 2023

ISA Grade 4 Create their Own Business

This week saw the return of a beloved student-run event which has been a feature in the ISA Main Foyer for several years: the Grade 4 Marketplace. Students in Grade 4 have recently been hard at work on their Marketplace unit of inquiry, which culminated in their hosting their Marketplace on Monday.

As part of the unit, students had the opportunity to visit the local Amstelveen Marketplace to interview local business owners. They learned more about the costs involved in running a small business,

International School of Amsterdam • 9th December 2022

ISA at the Youth Organized Conference of Peace & Sustainability

Ten Global Politics students from grade 11 recently travelled to Israel to participate in the Youth Organized Conference of Peace and Sustainability hosted by the Eastern Mediterranean International School.

International School of Amsterdam • 5th October 2022

"What Does It Mean To Be A Sustainable Foodie?"

By raising awareness, Taste Before You Waste aims to provide citizens with inspiration and the opportunity for responsible and waste-free consumption, contributing to a social movement that pushes for a sustainable food system and, ultimately, an environmentally just society.

International School of Amsterdam • 4th May 2022

The Beijing Winter Olympics comes to ISA!

With the Winter Olympics taking place in Beijing, Programme Coordinator Rosa Middendorf and her fellow educators wanted to create an opportunity for the students to experience their very own Winter Olympics here at ISA.

International School of Amsterdam • 3rd August 2021

ISA Wins the E-Waste Race!

One of ISA's focuses has been deepening the connection to the local community through taking part in environmental initiatives. After taking part for the past five years, ISA is pleased to be declared the winner of the E-Waste Race in Amstelveen!

International School of Amsterdam • 9th April 2021

ISA Joins City ‘Grow Your Own Tree’ Project

The Municipality of Amstelveen has come up with a creative solution to restore the city to its former green glory; every primary-school child is being given a small tree to grow to ensure that the ecosystems they create continue to thrive.

International School of Amsterdam • 26th March 2021

ISA Joins Global Online Academy to Promote Student Agency

ISA is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Global Online Academy, a remarkable moment for the future of student learning and an opportunity to join a global learning community.

International School of Amsterdam • 28th September 2020

Developing Communities: ISA Unveils New Friendship Bench

The purpose of a friendship bench is to allow students who may not have anyone to play with to find a friend. This is particularly helpful for new students.

International School of Amsterdam • 17th April 2020

Green Team Visits Waste Management Company

Four members of the ISA Green Team visited Van Happen Containers to learn more about how waste and recycling processes work in the Netherlands.

International Admissions Bulletin • 11th April 2018

My Journey To Admissions: Interview with Julia True

Julia True has a unique insight into how the families of prospective students may feel throughout what is often an uncertain period in their lives.

International School of Amsterdam • 18th December 2017

Author Colson Whitehead Visits ISA

On 6 December, Colson Whitehead, author of Pulitzer-prizewinning novel The Underground Railroad, visited ISA for a Q&A session with the grade 12 Theory of Knowledge class.

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Tips for Christmas markets in Berlin

Berlin's Christmas markets open from early November to spread festive cheer throughout the city. There is a wide variety of markets, with a range of themes, goods and entertainment.

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The Hidden Gem of Napa: Lake Berryessa

Situated in beautiful Napa Valley, California, and surrounded by stunning views of the Vaca Mountains, Lake Berryessa is an ideal location to relax.

Headingley Literature Festival

Women of Mystery Panel

The darkness of the room in the New Headingley Club and the dark subjects discussed by the panel bears no reflection on the atmosphere of the event.

Scyfer • 25th July 2017

AI and the Personalisation of Healthcare

Long waits, short appointments and limited resources. Sound familiar? The solution: personalised medicine, a policy proposed by the European Commission to place the individual at the centre of healthcare
decision-making.

Scyfer • 13th July 2017

Challenging Myths Around AI

When we emphasise that machine learning is most successful when humans and computers work as a partnership, we can ease people’s worries about artificial intelligence.

Scyfer • 9th June 2017

Active Learning: A Human and Machine Partnership

The most successful machine learning occurs when there is an element of human judgement, creativity and imagination involved in the process.