Extracurriculars
Activities, Sports, Music & Languages
Activities & Sports
ISA offers a programme of after school activities to add diversity to the learning experience and an important social element to the lives of the students from Pre-School to grade 12.
The programme itself is non-competitive, meaning that the emphasis is on enjoyment, participation and improvement. The various activities offer students the opportunity to be physically active and develop skills and knowledge in their chosen area of interest.
Extra-curricular activities for the younger students (PS-Grade 3) generally start directly after school. Depending on the activity, start times for older students may begin later. It is the parents’ responsibility to supervise, bring and pick up their child(ren) for any chosen extracurricular activity.
Overviews of some of the activities and sports offered:
- Art Class
Grades K – 12 - Ballet
Grades PS – 12 - Basketball
Grades 1 -12 - Building & Construction
Grades PS -1
- Card and Board Games
Grades 1 & 2 - Centre Stage Drama
Grades K – 5 - Clay, Canvas and Collage
Grades 2 -5 - Coding Club
Grades 2 & 7
- Dance Mix Gr.
Grades PK – 6 - Early Years Cooking
Grades PS – PK - Fitness training
Grades 8-12 - Football
Grades K – 4
- Forest School
Grades N – 5 - Fun and Gym
Grades PS -2 - Golf
Grades 2 – 12 - Gymnastics & Free Running
Grades 3-8
- Handwriting Club
Grade 2 - Judo
Grades 1-12 - Karate
Grades 2-12 - Swimming
ABC Diploma Swimming
(Grades PK – Grade 8)
Competitive Advanced Swim (Grades 3-12)
- Yoga
Grades 4-12 - Science Club
Grades K – 3 - Street Dance
Grades 6-12 - Tennis
Grades K -12
ISA Music Academy
ISA also provides students with the opportunity to learn and/or improve their musical talents by participating in our Ensemble, Lower or Upper School Choir, our Percussion groups or our ISA Music Academy (instrument and vocal lessons). Sign ups for these activities must be done directly through the group organiser.
Choir (Lower School)
The ISA Choir programmes allow students to find “their voice”, strengthen their vocal skills and learn about various musical styles from around the world.
For the Lower School Choir members must be in grades 3 – 5 and willing to practice two times a week during a recess period. Students perform for their classmates and the larger ISA community.
Choir (Upper School)
The ISA Choir programmes allow students to find “their voice”, strengthen their vocal skills and learn about various musical styles from around the world.
Upper School Choir students, grades 9-12, train for and participate in international choirs and competitions as well as create and perform productions for the ISA community.
Upper School Ensemble (Grades 6-12)
The Upper School Ensemble is an after-school activity for students grades 6-12 who play non-amplified instruments such as strings, winds, percussion and piano. The group is taught and conducted by Frans Moussault, a professional music performer and instructor.
Percussion (Grades 3-8)
The ISA Percussion groups allow students to explore world music through percussion instruments. Students train with leading world music experts and perform concerts and performances for the ISA community and public.
Music Academy (Kindergarten - Grade 12)
ISA is very proud to offer a rich after-school programme of music lessons run by a team of 18 qualified conservatory-trained and professional teaching musicians. The ISA Music Academy offers private piano, violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, electric guitar, bass, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, keyboard, voice, drums and percussion for the ISA community.
Clubs
Learners have the opportunity to join a range of student-led clubs. See below some examples.
- Tutoring Club
- Entrepreneurship club
- Tennis Club
- Wellness Board
- The Voice
- Stories That Move
- Global Peace Club
- Physics Club
- Amnesty International
- Heart of Service
- Debate Club
- Leap 2 Learn
- Stop Denial, Just Recycle
- Gender & Sexuality Alliance
- Choir
- Knitting Club
- Yearbook Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Math Club
- Makers Club
- Chess Club
- Kids 4 Kids
- Engineering Club
- Sound and Light Club
MUN
Model United Nations (MUN) is a dynamic and engaging simulation of the United Nations, where students take on the roles of delegates representing different countries to debate global issues. Open to students in grades 6-12, participants gain a deeper understanding of international relations and diplomacy while honing their leadership abilities. Through collaborative problem-solving and exposure to a variety of perspectives, students develop confidence, empathy, and a greater awareness of current events on top of key skills that benefit them both academically and personally.
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework that supports young people in finding their purpose, place, and passion in the world. In more than 120 countries, this globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds. At ISA, we offer the International Award beginning in Grade 9. Using the Award framework and with the support of adult volunteers, young people develop their own bespoke programme, as they work towards achieving the internationally recognised Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, with four sections designed to provide a balanced programme of personal development and challenge.
Sign-up Information
- Online signups for ISA extracurricular activities and sports occur each season. Families will receive an email when registration opens.
- Sign-ups for Music-related activities (Ensemble, Choirs, Percussion and Music Academy) are done directly with each instructor.
- Sign-ups for Lower School Language Academy classes are done directly through the ISA Lower School Language Academy Coordinator.
Activities Coordinator
Jess Hopkins
activitiesoffice@isa.nl