HSV International Primary School - VNS vs The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp

	H HSV International Primary School - VNS Rotterdam, Netherlands	T The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,990	Fees / year €6,780 - 28,014
Age range	Age range 5 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 640	Pupils 2,100
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Dutch	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened 1931
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The VNS location is centrally situated in a residential part of The Hague known as Waalsdorp, located within the attractive Benoordenhout area. It is surrounded by various international organizations, making it a highly convenient and appealing location for expatriate families living and working in the city. The campus is also easily reachable by public transport.	Location —
Stages	Stages 4-11 years (International Department)	Stages —
School type	School type Subsidised international primary education (Dutch government funded)	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pupil support is provided by a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers; support focuses on individual needs, including social-emotional development and progress for pupils who may be behind or who are more able.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Netherlands	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure ID1 to ID6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 08:45 a.m. start; arrival from 08:15; 15:00 p.m. end; 15-minute morning break; 1-hour lunch break. Wednesday: 08:45 a.m. start; 12:30 p.m. end; break times vary by location.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A one-time application fee of €150 is payable when the application is completed. This application fee is non-refundable. Tuition fees (current academic year) - Annual tuition per child: €6,800. An additional annual lunchtime supervision fee of €190 per child applies. The school fee applies to all year groups (no separate year-group fee levels) and no sibling discount is offered. Prorated joining amounts (tuition + lunchtime supervision) for families joining part-way through the year - September (join): €6,990 - October (join): €6,300 - November (join): €5,600 - December (join): €4,900 - January (join): €4,500 - February (join): €3,900 - March (join): €3,200 - April (join): €2,500 - May (join): €1,750 - June (join): €1,750 These prorated figures apply regardless of year group. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: Families may pay annually or in two installments. - For existing pupils: the school fee for the following year is paid in two installments — the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; the second installment is due by 1 November. - For new pupils: an invoice schedule is issued when a place is offered; the first installment is required to confirm acceptance as described in the invoice schedule. Account details and fee payment options - Payment method: Payment is made by bank transfer to the school's account. The provided account details are: STG HSV ID FEES; IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170; BIC: ABNANL2A. No alternative payment methods (for example credit-card payment) are specified in the school's published fee information. Other costs and common additional charges - Lunchtime supervision: annual fee of €190 per child (see tuition section). - After-school and holiday care (BSO): after-school and holiday childcare is provided by independent local providers; parents contract and pay those providers separately and directly to the provider. Charges for after-school/holiday care are set by the external providers and are not included in the school tuition. - Administration / withdrawal charge: if an existing family withdraws after having paid the first installment for the following academic year but withdraws before 1 August, prepaid fees will be refunded minus an administration cost of €150 per child. - The school does not offer a sibling discount.	Fee details —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details HSV International Primary School delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The IPC is based on contemporary brain research and aims to provide a brain-friendly environment that optimises learning. International-mindedness underpins the curriculum, fostering global awareness across HSV pupils. The IPC comprises Mileposts: Early Years Foundation Stage; Milepost One (ID1–ID2); Milepost Two (ID3–ID4); Milepost Three (ID5–ID6). The curriculum framework includes Literacy (England's National Curriculum with The Power of Reading), Mathematics (England's National Curriculum with White Rose), ICT, English as an Additional Language (EAL) with classroom and specialist support, and Host Country, Culture and Language (Dutch lessons). The Social and Emotional Curriculum draws on IPC goals and the Jigsaw programme.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Pupil support includes provisions for more able pupils beyond the regular curriculum. The Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers coordinate with specialists; the first point of contact is the classroom teacher. Progress is monitored and the curriculum is adjusted to support individual needs.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
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 —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Check Admission Requirements Children aged 4 to 11 are eligible to apply if they meet specific criteria, such as being non-Dutch nationals with parents working temporarily in the Netherlands. Families must provide employer documentation proving their temporary residence status to qualify. Admission is always subject to seat availability across the four locations. 2. Make First Contact Parents with questions can submit an optional Registration of Interest form to the admissions team. If you already have all the necessary information, you can skip this step and proceed directly to the formal application. 3. Submit the Admission Application Apply through the school's online portal by uploading the required documents, which include your child's passport, recent school reports, and written employer confirmation of international mobility. The admissions team will review your file once all documents are submitted, and no student interview is required. 4. Pay the Application Processing Fee A non-refundable, one-time fee of €150 per child is required before the school will process your application. This payment covers administrative costs and does not guarantee a placement or count toward annual tuition fees. 5. Receive Confirmation The Admissions Office will acknowledge your application on the portal and officially place your child on the waiting list once all checklist items are complete. Parents can log into the Admissions Portal at any time to track their application status.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist After all required items are submitted, the child will be wait listed. You can track the status of your application through the Admissions Portal.	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →