History of the buildings of the European School building(s) in the Netherlands

1963

Opening of the EU-school in wooden barracks

1977

Delivery of the current school building in Bergen (NH)

1978

Opening of the current school by HM Princess Beatrix

2017

Current school building is 40 years old

2020

Start of bid book process to select a new location

2021

Selection process for new location and decision to move to Alkmaar

2022

The project new school in Alkmaar officially started in cooperation between OCW, ESB, RVB and the municipality of Alkmaar.

2023

Program of demands formulated

2024

Technical program delivered, cooperation agreement signed, urban framework approved.

2025

Design of the new school building started

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