European School Bergen

The European School Bergen (ESB) was established in 1963 in the town of Bergen, located in the Dutch province of North Holland. With over six decades of service, the school has a rich history and a strong reputation. The school was primarily established to provide education to the children of staff employed by the European Atomic Energy Community’s (Euratom) nuclear research facility in nearby Petten. Today, it operates under the remit of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. The ESB is one of the thirteen European Schools and it prioritizes, for enrollment purposes, the children of European Union staff. Students must enroll in either the English, French, or Dutch language sections of the school. The school’s function is to provide a high-quality, broad education, develop hig...