Imagine a high school that truly meets the developmental needs of students. Innovative education where adolescents can become themselves in a world that is constantly changing. A new educational concept in which personal development, ownership, autonomy and meaningful learning are central.
Learning through real responsibility, meaningful projects and active engagement in the community.
That is precisely what Casa College will be. For adolescents aged 12 to 18, we aim to establish a bilingual Montessori College in Pijnacker in 2028.
Why is further education such as Casa College necessary (especially now)? What could it look like? And what does it take to establish a new school? During this meeting we share our vision for Casa College. We take you through where we are now in the establishment process, as well as the steps still to be taken between now and 2028.
We have invited inspiring speakers. Mark Mieras (science journalist and physicist specializing in brain development) shares how innovative education can help adolescents become themselves, drawing on scientific insights into adolescence, learning, and motivation. And former students of Casa will talk about their experience transitioning from Casa to secondary education. What challenges did they face, and what do they miss from Casa? What do they see as the added value of Casa College?
This Kick-off is intended for our Casa community (parents and teachers) and for interested educational professionals.You are welcome to listen, ask questions and explore whether (and how) you would like to be involved in this next phase of Casa.
The meeting will take place at Casa in Pijnacker. We expect a large turnout, so be sure to secure your spot by registering in advance via the registration form.
What if you could redesign secondary education — not improve it, but rethink it? Are you a secondary school teacher, educational designer or interested in another way? Think and build with us on the academic program development of this innovative form of secondary education!
Want to know more? Go to: For educational professionals
We are looking for people who are curious and want to contribute to better education.Co-build and co-think innovative education and join the Casa College Community.
With your support, Casa College can actually open. Therefore, from July 1st until October 29th 2026, we will be collecting parental declarations to demonstrate that there is sufficient support for Casa College. This is required to officially establish the school. These declarations should be from parents of children aged 10, 11, or 12 (as of November 1st 2026) who live within a 15-kilometre radius of Pijnacker, covering the area from Rotterdam to The Hague and Leiden.
For more information about how you can actively contribute, see: Casa College Community – Campaign Team
At a later time, we will organize additional meetings for those interested in innovative education, such as our think tank and development sessions. Also for entrepreneurs who are interested to contribute as supporter or think along with our innovative educational concept.
For fifteen years, we have been successfully building our primary education at Cas Bilingual Montessori School. Together with children, parents and guides. With Casa College we want to extend the current pathway of our education for 0-12 years to 0-18 years.
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