(Urban) Beekeeping & SMART Beehive management! (for English speakers)
Imkerschool ("The Beekeeping Academy") offers a specialised, personally tailored, small-scale and very practical professional training for those beginners and early-carreer bekeepers who are seriously interested in starting a small-scale beekeeping enterprise (max. 3 students per lesson!): We offer a complete and practice-oriented Urban Beekeeping traineeship, meaning: practical working and learning by doing, under the expert guidance of a professionally qualified teacher. In addition, get to know the latest technology, including the use of SMART beehives and sensor technology in the city, aimed at the health and well-being of city-bees!
ALL necessary equipment, books, hives, and tools are made available by Imkerschool.
You will work two-weekly under supervision of experienced international beekeeping professional(s). Step through the complete annual cycle, together with the beekeeper, in a small, enthusiastic team of serious fellow students. Immediately enter the practice, but then safely and under expert and personal guidance. During this course/internship, you work two-weekly with your regular bee colony and, if desired, walk with the beekeeper at different inspiring locations in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. The course is led by a teacher recognized by the Education Committee of the Dutch National Beekeeping Association in Wageningen with more than 25 years of (international) experience in bee practice and in higher education.
√ Hands-on meetings and learning by doing!
√ English books and spoken language
√ Very personal guidance (max 3 persons per lesson)
√ Traineeship approach: step through ALL inspections in the annual cycle...and more...
√ Personal intensive coaching and guidance
√ Two-weekly practice training in Amsterdam
√ extra optional practical sessions at different locations
√ Diploma reckognised by the National Beekeeping Association
√ Includes teaching and learning materials **
√ Including interactive online learning environment ***
√ Including use of colonies, equipment and tools on location****
√ 1 year free membership National Beekeeping Association NBV***
** Worth 40 to 80 euros
** Saving 75 to 105 euros
*** Worth 70 euros
√ 10% Discount on Imkerschool study trips, tools and clothing
The meetings are between March 2027 and December 2027
Times and days in consultation during weekdays in Amsterdam.
Note: registering, you will receive an invoice for €50 for the deposit/reservation of your course place. This deposit will subsequently be deducted from the final invoice but is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
