The teaching of our Host country language is an important part of Elckerlyc International School. The aim is to teach the Dutch language to foreign students and increase the knowledge and skills of Dutch students at the International School especially where grammar and spelling are concerned. ORGANISATION As soon as students have a reasonable command of the English language they will enter the Dutch programme. This will vary individually as some students will acquire a language at a faster pace than others. The school will make these decisions in close deliberations with class teachers, English as an Additional Language and the teachers of Dutch. Children in groups 1, 2 and 3 will receive a minimum of 2 sessions of 45 minutes per week, students in groups 4, 5, 6 and 7 will receive a minimum of 2 sessions of 60 minutes per week. OBJECTIVES to be able to take part in Dutch society at their own level to communicate with students of the Dutch School to expose the students to various aspects of Dutch culture