About us

who we are

What we stand for

The Johan de Witt Scholengroep is an inner-city school for public secondary education at six locations, mainly in the heart of The Hague. We offer all secondary education courses: VMBO basic, VMBO framework, MAVO, HAVO, VWO, practical education, entrance and ISK. All courses have the designation 'Excellent school' and the assessment 'good'. Our school falls under the competent authority of the VO Haaglanden foundation.

Mission

The Johan de Witt School Group offers education that ensures that every student is well equipped and can continue their journey in society with confidence.

This education:

  • is of high quality
  • is provided in a safe and pleasant environment in which we learn and work together, with attention and respect for each other
  • takes differences into account
  • matches everyone's needs, interests, performance and ambitions
  • encourages social involvement and actively contributes to (local) society

Who we are

Ambitious and focused on development

Johan de Witt offers good education. To continue to offer quality, we are always developing at the Johan de Witt School Group. We set high standards and have high expectations of every Johan de Witt employee, students and staff. The competencies and commitment of our teaching staff determine the success of our students. That is why we are committed to lifelong learning and at our school it is not only about the learning of our students, but also about the learning of our staff.

Involved & connected

We do everything we can to ensure that the student succeeds and is successful. This requires involvement and solidarity from students, staff and parents. Together we ensure that every Johan de Witt employee feels welcome and safe every day and every moment in the optimal possible learning environment.

We always act in the interests of the student and are persistent in doing so, but also remind the student of their own responsibility. This requires customization where possible and necessary. Offering opportunities and possibilities, within pre-set limits, is a prerequisite for this.

Unity in diversity

Our school reflects The Hague society. Our students and staff have diverse backgrounds, preferences, interests and qualities. The wealth of differences is our strength. The Johan de Witt School Group is truly a mini-society in which we learn from and with each other, so that we can then face the outside world with confidence. At school we treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves, with respect and consideration for each other.

Explore

Education is about more than qualification. Personal development is also an important task. Our job is to encourage students to discover their interests and talent. We familiarize students with what is on offer, offer different options and stimulate curiosity and then support them in developing these interests and talents. Naturally, the same applies to the staff.

what we're going for

What we're going for

The Johan de Witt School Group offers excellent education

At the Johan de Witt Scholengroep we have an overview of every student, we work goal-oriented and we closely monitor developments and results. We know what a good lesson is and what that means for the pedagogical and didactic actions of every teacher.

We create the Johan de Witt School Group together

The Johan de Witt Scholengroep is an attractive school for students and employees. It is a nice place to work and learn. We are involved with each other, work together and enter into dialogue. We guide new colleagues and students well, we introduce them to the culture of the Johan de Witt School Group and are open to what they add. We show what we are good at and continue to develop ourselves. We are agile and flexible, and take on challenges with confidence.

The Johan de Witt School Group is in the middle of the world

The school is located in the middle of the rich cultural, historical, sporting and economic environment of The Hague: the international city of peace and justice and the democratic heart of the Netherlands. Our network allows students to make optimal use of this environment. They are given opportunities to discover their interests and talents and to actively practice their attitudes and skills in the social context.

excellent school

The Excellent School

All courses have the designation 'Excellent school'. The predicates are for schools (or school types) that offer good quality education and also distinguish themselves from other good schools because they excel with a specific profile.  The jury indicates that it is impressed by the coherent and everywhere noticeable approach to providing the best possible education.