The ISU crew were ready to welcome our families and visitors during the Dag van de Bouw

Dag van de Bouw

CommunityPermanent Campus
22-06-2026

Around 750 people visited the construction site of our new campus at Utrecht Science Park. On Saturday 20 June, we joined the national Dag van de Bouw (Open Construction Day) where constructions sites across the Netherlands are open to the general public. A great opportunity for our school families, to have a look at our permanent campus!

By Ingrid Schmoutziguer, communications advisor

Together with constructor Van Wijnen and installation company ITN, we created a fenced-off, self-guided tour for our families and visitors. All visitors received an activity card that would be signed at every stand along the route. They could also grab a barista coffee or a lemonade. 


Architects

Children could adorn posters with the text of our school song at the ISU stand, whilst their parents could check out 3D simulations of the building at the neighbouring stand of construction company Van Wijnen. On the next floor, they could see the maquette of the building, stand outside on the terrace, look at artist impressions of the inside of the building and speak with the architects from SVP & Cross.

Drone shot of the construction site taken on 20 June 2026. It is taken from the backside of the building Visitors during the Dag van de Bouw could take a self-guided tour along a fenced-off, safe route
The Boats they built inside could be tested in a paddling pool outside on the construction site children could build a solar powered boat during the Dag van de Bouw
Two primary teachers were manning the ISU stand Of course good coffee was served during the Dag van de Bouw
Partner organisation Kind&Co Ludens will open a nursery in our new permanent campus at the Cambridgelaan at Utrecht Science Park Lots of ISU staff members helped during the Dag van de Bouw. They all were visi vests supplied by Bouwend Nederland, the organisation behind the Dutch Dag van de Bouw
Children could write or draw on posters with the text of the school song during the Dag van de Bouw Children could join in an activity offered by the architects from SVP during the Dag van de Bouw

Boat

One floor down, installation company ITN had set up a model of a shower cubicle for children to work on with real tools. They also manned a stand where children could build a solar powered boat. The boat could be put to the test later on in a paddling pool set up outside. With the warm summer weather on the day, the ice cream van along the tour was a big hit. 


0-18 school

On the ground floor, children could hang out with their BSO leaders from Kind & Co Ludens, whilst parents could get information about the nursery that Kind & Co Ludens will open in the building. Fun fact: ISU will be the first 0-18 school in the Netherlands!

A huge thank you to everyone who visited and helped make the day so memorable. Seeing so many people connect, learn and celebrate this important milestone together was truly inspiring.


Aftermovie

Enjoy this short video, looking back at a fantastic day. 

We cannot wait to welcome our community to our new home in 2027!



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