You will find below a list of the most popular international and bilingual schools for expats in the Netherlands with fee information. The list includes nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools for you to find the right school to prepare for the International Baccalaureate and other accreditation in the Netherlands. Schools may follow the American or British curriculum with an English speaking program while others run under the French, Japanese, Chinese or German language and system.

Education in the Netherlands

The school system in the Netherlands is excellent with compulsory education (leerplicht) beginning at the age of five (although most children begin at age four in group 1). Elementary school (basisschool) has eight grades, groep 1 (group 1) through groep 8.

After attending primary school, children move on to high school (voortgezet onderwijs). The first year is referred to as the brugklas (bridge class) as it connects the schools. The voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs (VMBO) lasts four years, from the age of twelve to sixteen, and prepares students to graduate. Several paths are offered:

• Theoretische leerweg (VMBO-TL; "theoretical learning path") - Prepares students for middle management.
• Gemengde leerweg (VMBO-GL; "mixed learning path") - Between VMBO-TL and VMBO-KL.
• Kaderberoepsgerichte Leerweg (VMBO-KL; "middle management-oriented learning path") - Theoretical education and vocational training.
• Basisberoepsgerichte Leerweg (VMBO-BB; "basic profession-oriented learning path") - Vocational training.
• Praktijkonderwijs ("practical education") - Vocational training tailored to students who would otherwise not be able to obtain a VMBO-diploma.

International Schools

International schools can be the perfect solution for an expat student (multinational corporation executives, children of diplomats, NGO staff) in the Netherlands. International schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools whether they are in France or Vietnam.

There is usually local population, as well as an international student body. Schools may follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, France, etc. Primary instruction may be any language (and multiple languages are usually taught), but it is usually in English. Schools also provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.

Admission and enrollment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes. DISS (Dutch International Secondary Schools) provides accreditation for most schools in the Netherlands.

Accreditation & Membership

• Council of International Schools (CoIS) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools.
• Dutch International Secondary Schools (DISS) offers international education according to international curricula such as; IPC, PYP, IGCSE, MYP, IB-DP. Education is given in an international environment, embedded in a Dutch context. The language of instruction is English and schools are partly funded by the Dutch government ensuring affordable school fees.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS) is a collaborative network promoting the ideals and best practice of international education.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) is an American accrediting association for schools around the world.

International Schools in Almere

Letterland International Primary School
Address: A.Roland Holststraat 58
1321 RX Almere, the Netherlands
Tel: 31(0)36-5367240
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

An international (English-speaking) department within a Dutch Public School. Preliminary-school admits pupils from 4 years of age to 11 years of age.

International School Almere (IS Almere)
Address: Heliumweg 61
1362 JA Almere - Poort
Tel: 31 36 7600 750
Tuition Rates: €2,075 - €4,855 per year

A small IB World School with an international curriculum (English & Dutch) and authorized IB Middle Years and IB Diploma Programme.

International Schools in Amsterdam

Amsterdam International Community School (AICS)
Address: Prinses Irenestraat 59-61
1077 WV Amsterdam
Tel: 31 (0)20 577 1240
Tuition Rates: €5,585 - 8,285 per year

Community-based international learning for students of all nationalities living in the Netherlands. It offers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for children aged 4-11, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16, IB International Baccalaureate Diploma (DP) for students 16-19. The main language of instruction at AICS is English and it is a member of the group of Dutch International Primary and Secondary Schools.

British School of Amsterdam
Address: Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1a
Amsterdam, 1077ME
Tel: 31 020-67-97-840
Tuition Rates: €5,015 - 15,600 per year

An independent co-educational non profit British day school providing world class learning for children from 3 to 18 years from infant to senior schools. It follows the British National Curriculum. Uniforms are required.

International School Amsterdam (ISA)
Address: Sportlaan 45
1185 TB Amstelveen
Tel: 31 (0)20 347 1111
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

ISA offers the International Baccalaureate’s three programmes — the Primary Years, the Middle Years and the Diploma Years programmes. It is a member of CoIS, NEASC and ECIS.

Gifted Minds International School (GMIS)
Address: Landtong 18
1186 GP Amstelveen, Netherlands
Tel: 31 020-822-1390
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

International school providing classes from preschool to primary Years (3 to 12 years old). The school provides English and/or bilingual classes with-Dutch, French, German, or Spanish.

Berlage Lyceum
Address: Pieter Lodewijk Takstraat 33-34,
1073 KJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: 31 (020) 572 1200
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

A bilingual school (Dutch/English) with a focus on multicultural integration and international outlook. Lessons are supplemented with international travel.

Florencius International School
Address: De Savornin Lohmanlaan 2
1181 XM Amstelveen
Tel: +31 (0)20 6408118
Email: info@florencius.nl
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

An international school for children between 5-12 years. We offer optimal teaching conditions, small groups (1 professional and 8 children). Every child gets an individual approach with a focus on their personal identity and talents. We use IPC.

Chinese International School in Amsterdam

iDealFuture Chinese International Community School
Address: Prinses Irenestraat 21
1077 WM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0) 613 735 999
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Bilingual (Chinese/English) international school with courses directed to students temporarily in the Netherlands or non-Chinese students who wish to attend Chinese language courses.

French International School in Amsterdam

Annexe du Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh
Address: Rustenburgerstraat 246
1073 GK Amsterdam (NL)
Tel: 31(0)20.6446507
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Bilingual international school with instruction in French and Dutch. The school operates under the auspices of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is run in conjunction with the AEFE (Agency for the Teaching of French Abroad).

Japanese International School in Amsterdam

Japanese School of Amsterdam (JSA)
Address: Karel Klinkenbergstraat 137
1061 AL Amsterdam
Tel: 31 (0)20 611 8136
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

A Japanese language international school with curriculum based on the Japanese system. The school is supported by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Japanese government.

International School in Arnhem

Arnhem International School (AIS)
Address: Groningensingel 1245
6835 HZ Arnhem, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 26 3230729
Tuition Rates: €5,985 - 6,500 per year

A primary and secondary international school from ages 4-18. The language of instruction is in English and AIS is one of nine International Schools in the Netherlands affiliated with Dutch Schools. Students, 12-15, follow the IB-MYP curriculum. Students, 16-18, follow the IB Diploma Programme.

International School in Bergen

The European School
Address: Molenweidtje 5
1862 BC Bergen NH
Tel: 31 (0)72 589 0109
Tuition Rates: €2,868 - 5,377 per year

An international school for pupils from 4-18 years-old. This school has a multilingual environment (English-Dutch) with pre-school facilities and the goal of obtaining the European Baccalaureate.

International School in Breda

International School Breda (ISB)
Address: Mozartlaan 27
4837 EH BREDA
Tel: 31 76 560 7870
Tuition Rates: €4,900 - 7,200 per year

The ISB Primary School now welcomes children aged from 3 to 11 years of age, with International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the Early Years, Literacy and Numeracy strategies from the UK. There is also daycare and after-school care. The international secondary education received IBO World School status and offers students aged 11-16 the IB Middle Years Programme. Students aged 16-18 follow the IB Diploma Programme which is also available to regular Dutch students.

International School in Eerde

International School Eerde (ISE)
Address: Eerde Castle Kasteellaan 1
7731 PJ Ommen, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 529 451452
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

ISE serves foundation/kindergarten ages up to and including grade 13 through the medium of the English language. It uses the British curricula enriched with international best practices. The International School Eerde is CoIS and ECIS accredited.

International School in Eindhoven

International School Eindhoven (ISE)
Address: Postbus 1310
5602 BH Eindhoven
Tel: 31 (0)40 264 5367
Tuition Rates: €3,885 - 6,445 per year

Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

An English-based International School with courses in Spanish and French as secondary languages within the MYP years. Dutch is a compulsory subject, and is offered at three levels: Foundation, Secondary Language and Primary Language. The ISSE offers the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). It is accredited by the CoIS and NEASC.

International School in Enschede

International School Twente
Address: Johannes ter Horststraat 30, 7513 ZH, Enschede,
Tiemeister 20, 751 WG, Enschede
Tel: 31 (0)352068035
Email: info@istwente.org
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The International School Twente encourages students of all ages from diverse international backgrounds to develop a love for learning, to discover their full potential, and to support them in international understanding, competency-learning and character development

International Schools in Groningen

Groningse Schoolvereniging (GSV)
Address: Sweelincklaan 4
9722 JV Groningen
Tel: 050 - 527 08 18
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

A regional primary school with a Bilingual (English/Dutch) and an International Department (English).

International School Groningen (ISG)
Address: Postbus 6105
9702 HC Groningen, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0) 50 534 00 84
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

International, English-language school offering the International Baccalaureate for students from 11 to 18.

International School in the Hague

de Haagsche Schoolvereeniging
Address: Nassaulaan 26
2514 JT Den Haag, Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0)70 318 4950
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

A group of campuses with international departments.

Lighthouse Special Education
Address: Amalia van Solmsstraat 155
2595 TA the Hague, Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0)70 33 55 698
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Lighthouse Special Education is the International Department of the Instituut Voor Individueel Onderwijs (IVIO - Institute for Individual Education).

International School of The Hague (ISH)
Address: Wijndaelerduin 1
2554 BX Den Haag, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0)70 328 1450
Tuition Rates: €6,340 - 7,996 per year

The International School of The Hague (Primary & Secondary) is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. The six schools within the foundation offer national and international programmes.

European School of The Hague
Address: Houtrustweg 2
2566 HA Den Haag
Tel: 31(0)70 7001600
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The European Schools were established in 1957 to educate the children of employees of European Union institutions such as the European Commission. The European School of The Hague was primarily founded to meet the educational needs of children of employees of Eurojust, Europol, EPO and ESA-ESTECA. The school consists of nursery to secondary classes with graduates earning the European Baccalaureate.

American School of The Hague (ASH)
Address: Rijksstraatweg 200
2241 BX Wassenaar, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0) 70 512 10 60
Tuition Rates: €12,735 - 14,790 per year

International school with English language instruction and American curriculum. The school is comprised of 3 divisions – Elementary School (from Preschool through Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Fully accredited by the CoIS and MSA.

British School in the Netherlands (BSN)
Address: Vrouw Avenweg 640
2493 WZ, Den Haag
Tel: 31 (0)70 315 4077
Tuition Rates: €5,304 - 18,720 per year

This English language international school has a strong British curriculum. The academic programme at the Senior School is based on the National Curriculum for England & Wales, but has been adapted to meet the needs of our international student body. At age 16 students sit the internationally recognised qualification of GCSEs. Post-16 students then have the choice to study for English A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The BSN is the only international school in The Netherlands to offer this choice.

French International School in Den Haag

Le Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh
Address: Scheveningseweg 237
2584 AA DEN HAAG
Tel: 31(0)70.3066920
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

French language international school that operates under the guidelines of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the AEFE (Agency for the Teaching of French Abroad).

German International School in Den Haag

Deutsche Internationale Schule (DiSDH)
Address: van Bleiswijkstraat 125
2582 LB Den Haag, Niederlande
Tel: 31-70-354.94.54
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

The principal language within the classroom is German, but as an international school, the DISDH also has a strong emphasis on English and offers bilingual lessons in German and English with French and Dutch as extracurricular courses. It is the only school in The Hague that prepares students for the German high school diploma, the "Abitur".

Indonesian International School in Den Haag

Indonesian Embassy School in the Netherlands (SIN)
Address: Rijksstraatweg 679
2245 CB, Wassenaar, Nederland
Tel: 31-70-5178875
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Sekolah Indonesia Nederland is an Indonesian international school.

International School in North Holland

International School Hilversum
Address: Emmastraat 56
1213 AL Hilversum
Tel: 31 (0) 35 672 9931
Tuition Rates: €3,955.35 - € 6,425.65 per year

An IB World School offering three programmes and catering for all ages from 4 to 19 years.

International School in Limburg

International School Delft (ISD)
Address: Nassaulaan 2b
2628 GH Delft, the Netherlands
Tel: 31(0)152850038
Tuition Rates: €4,000 per year

An international primary school with daycare. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

International Schools in Maastricht

United World College Maastricht (UWC)
Address: Discusworp 65
6225XP Maastricht, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 43 2 410 410
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

First opened in Wales, this is one of the international group's latest schools. UWC Maastricht merges two existing international schools, International School Maastricht and the International Primary School Joppenhof.

International Schools in Rotterdam

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR)
Address: Verhulstlaan 21
3055WJ Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0)10 422 5351
Tuition Rates: € 15,200 - 19,700 per year

A co-educational international day school for students aged 3-18. International Curriculum and accredited by CIS and NEASC. The school includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). NAISR also offers both an after school and holiday care programme for primary school aged students.

Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS)
Address: Bentincklaan 294
3039 KK Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)10 890 77 44
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

This international school was established in 1987 to provide educational facilities for the children of the international community living in and around Rotterdam. It provides English-language education at the Wolfert van Borselen School. Students are prepared for the IGCSE (14-16 years) and IBDP (16-19 years) examinations. Students aged 11-13 join the Foundation Course.

Japanese International School in Rotterdam

Japanese School of Rotterdam
Address: Verhulstlaan 19 3055WJ
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: 010-422-1211
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

Japanese language international school which follows Japanese curriculum.

International Schools in South Holland

Elckerlyc International School
Address: Klimopzoom 41
2353 RE LEIDERDORP, the Netherlands
Tel: 31 (0)71 589 6861
Tuition Rates: €3,758 per year

International, English language school.

Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest International School
Address: Apollolaan 1
2341 BA OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands
Tel: (31) (0)71 519 3555
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

International school offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18. English is the language of instruction at the school. It is a member of the CoIS.

International School in Utrecht

International School Utrecht (ISUtrecht)
Address: Notebomenlaan 400
3582 CN Utrecht, Netherlands
Tel: 030 8700400
Tuition Rates: Inquire at school

International, English language school that is a candidate International Baccalaureate World School, currently teaching the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). From 2016 the school will offer the Diploma Programme (DP). Students qualify for a place if they are not Dutch and have a parent temporarily employed in the Netherlands, students from Dutch families who have been internationally mobile and are now returning to the Netherlands after a period abroad (having had at least two years of education abroad), or students who will be educated overseas for a period of at least two years, due to their parents’ employment outside the Netherlands.