Grotius College

The school operates as a small-scale, public community where personal attention and a warm relationship between students and staff are central. It emphasizes the '5 G's'—gezien (seen), gelijk (equal), geluk (happiness), gezellig (sociable), and getalenteerd (talented)—to foster an environment where students can be themselves, learn from mistakes, and develop responsibility. The educational approach focuses on student-centered learning, allowing for individual differences in talent, level, and pace to prepare students as self-aware citizens.

The school offers mavo, havo, and vwo (atheneum and gymnasium) curricula, with two-year bridge classes for mavo and havo/vwo students to determine the most suitable level. The mavo programme includes a specialized 'Technisch Design' course covering 3D printing, programming, and robotics, while the gymnasium programme integrates Latin and Greek with classical studies, including cultural trips to Italy or Greece. Additionally, the school utilizes a 'Flexwijs' system, where students have three 80-minute core lessons daily and plan their own remaining time for specific subjects or talent classes under mentor guidance.

The school follows a structured placement process for incoming students, with specific deadlines for registration and finalization of enrollment. It guarantees placement for students who apply by March 31st with a suitable recommendation, provided the school can meet any specific support needs. Upon enrollment, students participate in introductory activities, including meeting their mentor and classmates, and receive their books before the start of the school year.

The academic year is organized into standard school terms with scheduled breaks, including an autumn break, Christmas holiday, spring break, and a summer holiday. The school also observes public holidays such as Easter, Pentecost, and a May holiday period that incorporates King's Day, Liberation Day, and Ascension Day. Specific dates are published annually for the upcoming academic years.

Located on the Juniusstraat in Delft, the campus features a school building equipped with lockers and an open learning center for student use. The grounds include a spacious schoolyard, private gymnasiums, and dedicated sports fields. The school also operates a canteen that has been awarded the 'Gezonde Schoolkantine' (Healthy School Canteen) designation by the Voedingscentrum.