Library

About the Beehive

Welcome to the Beehive’s page!

Beehive is the Library Learning Centre of International School Almere where curiosity, research, and discovery come together. The Beehive symbolizes our collaborative approach to learning, where we, as a school community gather to explore, create, and develop together.

Our MYP and DP collections are actively expanding to meet the evolving needs of our students. We’re thouroughly curating resources that align with inquiry-based learning and support the development of international mindedness.

Current resources:

Growing collection of academic and research resources (print and digital)
World literature fostering international perspectives.
Digital learning platforms and databases.

Library Services

Our library team is committed to empowering students with essential skills for academic success and lifelong learning. Below is a list of services that we provide:

Research skill sessions or individual research consultations
Encouraging reading for pleasure
Providing current books and fresh titles for curious minds
Information hub containing a weekly themes and up to date and relevant IB information
Connections to the iB Learner Profiles that are relevant in everyday life
Academic honesty guidance
Information literacy sessions
Individual research consultations
Collaborative learning spaces
Quiet study area

Our space is thoughtfully designed to support small group collaborations, individual research and reflection, digital learning platform troubleshooting, and reading for pleasure.

Current reading programme

IRIS Award

What is IRIS Award?

IRIS Award is a reading collaboration program between international Schools since 2016. Students in over 20 participating schools read books throughout the school year.

In May they vote for their favorite books. All student votes are added up and the Award in each category goes to the book with most votes. Winners are announced the first week of June.

Interested to know more about IRIS? Visit IRIS website to read more.