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International School Hilversum - Model United Nations

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International School Hilversum - Model United Nations

Hilversum, Netherlands · high-school

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Dates
Jun 6–2026 (day: 7)
Fee
TBD
Reg deadline
TBD
Delegates
TBD
Language
English
Format
In-person
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Summary

International School Hilversum Model United Nations (ISHMUN) returns to the Dutch media city for a compact weekend of high-school diplomacy. Hosted in Hilversum, the conference draws delegates from across the Netherlands and the wider European circuit for a tightly scheduled programme of committee debate, resolution drafting and informal caucusing. The event is pitched squarely at secondary-school delegates, with a format that favours accessible procedure over intimidating spectacle. For students building a first MUN portfolio, ISHMUN sits in the sweet spot between local school conferences and the larger continental flagships.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Hilversum is a useful node on the European MUN map. The Netherlands hosts a dense cluster of international schools and a long-standing culture of student diplomacy, which means a conference here typically attracts well-prepared delegations and faculty advisors who take the academic side seriously. That raises the floor on debate quality even when the headline numbers stay modest. For high-school delegates, the ISHMUN weekend is also a low-friction way to test themes that dominate the United Nations agenda - from security council mechanics to humanitarian and development questions - without the cost and logistics of a flagship event. The compact format forces delegates to move quickly from opening speeches to operative clauses, which is exactly the skill profile that selective university circuits look for later. Finally, the Hilversum setting matters in its own right. The city's identity as a media and broadcasting hub gives the conference a natural backdrop for thinking about information, narrative and public diplomacy - themes that increasingly shape how real multilateral negotiations play out.

How to prepare

Treat ISHMUN as a procedure-and-policy gym rather than a trophy hunt. Because the conference runs over a short weekend, committee chairs will push to reach a vote, and delegates who arrive with a clear policy line and two or three drafted operative clauses will shape outcomes far more than those who improvise. Read your committee background guide against the actual UN resolutions it cites, not just the summary. On the diplomacy side, map your assigned country's recent voting record in the General Assembly and any relevant Security Council statements. Delegates who can quote a real position - even loosely - command more respect in unmoderated caucus than those who invent one. Pair that with a short list of likely bloc partners drawn from regional groupings and you have a working negotiation plan before the first gavel. Logistically, build in time for the Hilversum-Amsterdam transit pattern that most visiting delegations use, and confirm whether your school is travelling as a registered delegation or as individual applicants through the public MUN platform. The application route changes what materials you need to prepare and when.

Eligibility deep-dive

Level
high-school
Age
—
Team size
—
Country quota
Open

Schedule & deadlines

  1. Conference

    Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who is eligible to attend ISHMUN?

    The conference is aimed at high-school delegates, with committees and procedure calibrated to the secondary-school level rather than university circuits.

  • Where is the conference held?

    ISHMUN is hosted in Hilversum in the Netherlands, within easy reach of Amsterdam and the wider Randstad transit network.

  • How long does the conference run?

    It is a short weekend format, which means committees move quickly from opening speeches through draft resolutions to voting procedure.

  • How do delegates apply?

    Applications run through the public MyMUN listing for ISHMUN, either as part of a school delegation or, where permitted, as an individual delegate.

Last verified May 27, 2026 · Source: mymun.com

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