European School the Hague - Primary Campus vs Japanese School of Rotterdam

	E European School the Hague - Primary Campus Rotterdam, Netherlands	J Japanese School of Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,240 - 9,440	Fees / year €9,360
Age range	Age range 4 - 11 years	Age range 6 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 880	Pupils 20
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish	Instruction language Japanese
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ESH Primary is conveniently situated in the International Zone of The Hague, strategically located between the city centre and the beach of Scheveningen. This cosmopolitan environment accommodates many expats and provides easy access to excellent city facilities and public transport.	Location The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Address: Verhulstlaan 19, 3055WJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands. From Rotterdam Central Station, take tram 4 to the end of the line and walk about 7 minutes to the school.
Stages	Stages Early Years and Primary.	Stages Primary (elementary) and middle (junior high) school.
School type	School type Accredited European School	School type The school is operated by Stichting The Japanese School of Rotterdam.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1400 students from over 50 countries	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Two-part pupil support: basic support and extra support in cooperation with Passend Onderwijs Haaglanden (SPPOH).	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Netherlands	Country affiliation The Netherlands.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Five days a week. Arrival is from 8:00–8:30. Classes run 8:30–15:40 (Tuesday–Thursday) and 8:30–15:00 (Monday and Friday).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school bus route to Den Haag is operated, currently costing 596 euros per month (as of 2020).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Category III applicants: a non-refundable registration fee of EUR 300 is required (payment by bank transfer; proof of payment is required as part of the application checklist). - Category I applicants: no registration fee is required as part of the Category III checklist. Tuition fees - Early Years and Primary School: - Category I pupils: EUR 8,585 per year. - Current Category III pupils (continuing pupils): EUR 8,240 per year. - New Category III pupils (joining from August 2026): EUR 9,440 per year. - Lunch Time Supervision (Early Years & Primary): EUR 315 per year (invoiced once per school year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued for the full annual amount; payment must be made in advance either in full or in three equal instalments. The instalment deadlines are: - First instalment: payable no later than 1 June each year. - Second instalment: payable no later than 1 November each year. - Third instalment: payable no later than 1 January each year. - In exceptional cases a monthly payment plan is possible provided the final instalment is paid by 1 January of the school year; requests for monthly arrangements are handled by the school finance contact. - Admission later than 1 June: the full payment or payment of the first instalment must be made within 21 days after signing the confirmation of enrolment. - Pro rata invoicing for mid-year starts: the school applies a percentage of the full annual fee based on the pupil's start month as follows: August & September 100%; October 90%; November 80%; December 70%; January 60%; February 50%; March 40%; April 30%; May 20%; June & July 10%. - Consequences of non-payment: failure to meet payment obligations may result in denial of access to classes or exams; the school reserves its contractual rights in such cases. Other costs and fees - Lunch Time Supervision (Early Years & Primary): EUR 315 per year (invoiced once per school year). - The following items are not included in the annual school fee and will be charged separately when applicable: - Laptop hire or purchase - Voluntary residential trips - Canteen (warm lunches) - Bus transport - After-school activities and before/after-school care - Other optional extracurricular activities and materials as required for particular courses or trips. Refunds, cancellations and termination charges - If the enrolment agreement ends before the end of the granted period, the school is entitled to reimbursement equal to one quarter of the annual school fee as cancellation costs. Specific obligations for the current school year are: - Deregistration after 1 August but before 1 October: parents/guardians owe 50% of the fee due for the current school year. - Deregistration after 1 October but before 1 January: parents/guardians owe 75% of the fee due for the current school year. - Deregistration after 1 January: no refund for the current school year is payable. - Termination for the next school year must be done by deregistering before 1 June. Deregistration after 1 June but before 1 August for the following year incurs a charge of 25% of the fee due for that next school year. Parents/guardians have no right of suspension or setoff.	Fee details Application fee - EUR 300 one-time admission fee. Tuition fees (by year group / per term) - Tuition is set as a flat rate for all enrolled year groups; there is no separate tuition schedule per individual grade. The school charges EUR 780 per month, equivalent to EUR 9,360 per year. Tuition is invoiced in equal monthly installments (the annual tuition divided into monthly payments). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced as equal monthly instalments (the annual amount divided into monthly payments). Mid-year admissions are calculated on a pro‑rata basis and, when applicable, may be calculated in half‑month increments. Payment is expected by bank transfer to the school's designated Dutch bank account (payments should be made from a Netherlands bank account in the school's specified account). Specific invoice due dates and the school's designated bank details are provided on the school's invoices/registration paperwork. Incidental costs (for example, overnight event fees or external activity charges) are billed separately as required. Boarding / accommodation fees - The school does not operate a boarding facility. Students attend as day pupils and travel by parental drop‑off or by the school bus service (school bus use incurs an additional fee). School bus / transport fees - School bus use is available for routes (including The Hague and Rotterdam city centre) and is charged in addition to tuition. (Detailed bus-route availability and exact bus tariffs are provided separately to families making bus enquiries.) Historical published guidance shows a sample bus tariff figure used in school materials; parents are asked to request current bus charges and route details from the school. Other costs and typical extra fees - PTA fee: EUR 30 per year. - Textbook and routine classroom materials: basic teaching materials are generally included in tuition. If a student requires materials that were already distributed prior to transfer‑in, those items may be charged separately. Specific grade‑level lists of required personal school supplies and physical education kit (for example, PE jersey, swimwear, stationery) are published for families to provide. External trip fees, overnight event fees and certain individual item charges (graduation album, special materials) are collected separately when required. - Uniform: no standard full school uniform is specified; required personal items and PE clothing are listed in the school's supply guidance. Refund information - Mid‑year admissions are billed on a pro‑rata basis (calculated in half‑month increments when applicable). Other specific refund provisions for tuition or fees (for example, refunds on withdrawal) are handled according to the school's published administrative rules and invoice terms; incidental charges for activities are collected separately and may have their own refund/adjustment rules as stated on the relevant communications. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's designated account in the Netherlands; payments are expected from a Dutch bank account where indicated. No public listing of credit card payment as a standard option is provided in the school's fee guidance. Parents should use the bank transfer details supplied on the school invoice/registration documents when making payments.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Gemini said The Primary Campus follows the official European Schools curriculum, which is organized into a two-year Early Years cycle and a five-year Primary cycle. Students are enrolled in one of five distinct language sections—Dutch, English, French, German, or Spanish—for their main instruction. The core subjects include Mother Tongue (L1) studies, Mathematics, and an integrated science and humanities program called Discovery of the World. Beginning in the first year of the Primary cycle, children also start a mandatory second language (L2) by choosing English, French, or German. In years P3 through P5, pupils participate in "European Hours," where they mix across different language sections for specific collaborative lessons. While formal external qualifications are not awarded during the primary stages, completing this curriculum fulfills the requirements to transition directly into the secondary cycle, which ultimately culminates in the European Baccalaureate diploma.	Curriculum details The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area northeast of Rotterdam and was established in 1992. It shares its facilities with an international school (NAISR) and uses its internationally diverse environment to promote education. The school aims to develop students who live with rich international-mindedness for the 21st century, envisioning students as 'caring', 'able to think and learn together', and 'open to the world'. It emphasizes small, individualized instruction; Japanese instruction follows the national curriculum guidelines; foreign language education begins in the first grade; and ongoing daily exchanges with local and international schools foster international awareness, proactive learning, and diverse expressive abilities through ICT. It promotes cross-age learning and, drawing on Dutch-style education, pursues its own 'Lotte Style' to support each student's self-development and collaborative learning, aiming to nurture internationally capable individuals who can contribute to society beyond Japan. It collaborates with MEXT, the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands, JCC, the school management council, parents, and the local community to maintain a safe learning environment and to promote Japanese culture and education in the Rotterdam area.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates go on to attend a wide range of high schools in Japan and international schools in the Netherlands; examples listed include Tsuchiura Dai-ichi High School, Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Joshi High School, Chiba Meitoku High School, Aoyama Gakuin High School, International Christian University High School, Waseda High School, Keio Shonan Fujisawa High School, and the international options American International School of Rotterdam, Rotterdam International Secondary School, and Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented provisions adopt a highly inclusive, student-centred approach with in-class differentiation and a Talent Coach for identified students. A dedicated space and access to extracurricular clubs and university projects support their learning.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: When to apply. Early Years applications are accepted from age 2 but are processed later. Applications to join at the start of the school year should be submitted by April 1; after that date placement may be delayed. Applications for mid-year starts should be submitted as soon as possible. Step 2: Attend information sessions or arrange a visit. Regular information mornings are held for Primary School and Secondary School; prospective parents can meet staff and see the school. Dates for the next sessions are available on the admissions information page. If you cannot attend, submit a Registration of Interest Form and school reports (for pupils applying to P1–S6) and contact the Admissions Office to arrange a visit. Step 3: Application procedure. Submit the formal application through OpenApply and create a parent account to track status. In the portal, upload required documents; Category I requires a passport copy, two years of school reports, any SEN/medical documents, a statement confirming Category I status from your HR office, and the Pupil Information Request Form. Category III requires a passport copy, two years of school reports, any SEN/medical documents, proof of payment of the €300 registration fee, the Pupil Information Request Form, and, in most cases, proof of eligibility for international education in the Netherlands. Additional information may be requested as needed. Step 4: Next steps after submission. After submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation email; the application is assessed by the directorate; you may be asked for additional information, a meeting, or a placement offer or placement on the waiting list (Category III). For Secondary School applications, language and mathematics tests may be scheduled if transferring from another European School. Step 5: Enrolment and post-arrival arrangements. With director's approval, placement letters are sent to parents to sign; acceptance of the offer. Subsequent arrangements such as class allocation, timetables, and introduction days (Early Years) will be communicated later.	Admissions Admissions: If you wish to enroll, transfer, or transfer into the school, apply according to the steps below: 1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire to enroll. 2. Download the enrollment application form and fill in the required information. 3. Email the completed enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person. 4. If you need information about the school bus, please contact by email. Trial Enrollment: The school offers trial enrollment for children who are considering transfer and for children attending international schools or Dutch local schools. If you wish, please apply according to the steps below: 1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire for trial enrollment. 2. Download the trial enrollment application form and fill in the required information. 3. Email the completed trial enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Category III applicants may be placed on the waiting list. If a place becomes available, admissions officers contact the family with a placement offer; otherwise the applicant remains on the waiting list. Updates will be provided via OpenApply after the initial assessment.	Waitlist —
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