International School Delft vs The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen
International School Delft and The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen are both in Rotterdam, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen also offers British, IBCP, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification and EYFS. Published annual fees are €5,430 - 8,225 at International School Delft and €6,780 - 28,014 at The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen, which puts The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen roughly 155% higher. International School Delft takes pupils from 4 to 18, and The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen from 11 to 18. The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen is the larger school, with around 2,100 pupils to International School Delft's 530. Typical class sizes are 15 at International School Delft and 24 at The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen.
British Curriculum, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils
Pupils
530
Pupils
2,100
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
24
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2014
Opened
1931
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Two campuses in Delft, Netherlands: Primary at Jaffalaan 9, 2628 BX Delft; Secondary at Prins Bernhardlaan 5C, 2628 BW Delft.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).
Stages
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School type
School type
IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. The school teaches in English.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
ISD Primary opens at 08:15; Primary day runs 08:30–14:45 on most days (Wednesday 08:30–12:30); supervision available from 08:15; lunch and breaks include 30 minutes eating time plus 30 minutes of supervised play, and a 15-minute morning snack break. ISD Secondary opens at 08:00; the day finishes vary, commonly 14:00 or 17:15; the building closes at 17:30.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees
- Non‑refundable application / registration fee: EUR 250. - New‑student deposit: EUR 500 (charged once; refundable on lawful departure when school property is returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations).
Annual tuition fees and per‑term breakdown (by programme / year group)
(Note: the per‑term figures above are equal one‑third divisions of the published annual tuition and are presented for per‑term budgeting purposes.)
One‑off and programme‑specific additional charges
- New student expenses (secondary): EUR 70 (includes items such as a hoodie and PHE shirt, yearbook, school photos). Existing secondary students: EUR 30 (yearbook, photos). Similar small event charges apply in Primary. - Technology / MacBook options (secondary): where the school provides a laptop under contract, typical technology charge shown is EUR 475; a differing contract year lists EUR 500; students who supply their own MacBook according to school specifications are not charged the laptop contract fee. Specific amounts depend on the year/type of contract. - MYP activity charges (mandatory for secondary): MYP 1, 3 & 5 — activity day and curriculum‑related day trips EUR 150; MYP 2 & 4 — 3‑day camp and day trips EUR 350. MYP 5 personal project fee EUR 54; IDU fee EUR 54. - DP activity charges (mandatory for DP1): 3‑day camp in August and subject‑related activities EUR 200. - IB examination fees (DP2): EUR 650. - School trips in Primary are charged separately and are payable individually by parents/guardians; various optional or event‑based charges are charged per event. Specialist learning support, after‑school clubs and mother‑tongue lessons are not included in the tuition and are charged separately where applicable.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing: Invoices are sent by the school's invoicing system (WisCollect) by email; parents/guardians can download invoices and view payment status online. For the referenced academic cycle, invoices are issued at the end of May to current and confirmed incoming families. - Payment timing when joining or leaving: a monthly pro‑rata schedule is applied for students starting or leaving during the school year (the school applies fixed percentage amounts depending on the month of entry or departure). Example percentages for amount payable on joining: August/September 100%, October 90%, November 80%, December 70%, January 60%, February 50%, March 40%, April 30%, May 20%, June/July 10%. Refund percentages on termination follow a defined scale (for example: termination in August–December yields up to 50% refund; January 40%; February 30%; March 20%; April 10%; May–July no refund). These month‑by‑month percentages determine final billed or refunded amounts. - Instalment option: Tuition may be paid in instalments for the school fees only; the maximum number of instalments is up to eight (number depends on joining date). Instalment plans must meet due dates in the school's payment schedule and are confirmed by the school. There is a cut‑off for instalment eligibility for students joining after December of the academic year referenced. Instalment requests are handled by the school finance office. - Non‑payment: Non‑payment may result in referral to external debt collection and additional costs charged to the family; persistent non‑payment may lead to referral of the student to a national public school programme.
Refund information
- Refund schedule on withdrawal: refunds are calculated against the full annual school fee using the month‑by‑month refund percentages. Withdrawals up to and including December will never yield more than a 50% refund; later months yield lower percentages down to 0% for withdrawals in May, June or July. The deposit refund is conditional on return of school property and settlement of all outstanding financial obligations.
Boarding
- Boarding provision: Boarding is not listed as a provision and no boarding fees are published for this school; therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs commonly payable by parents
- Uniform / clothing items: New student expenses include a school hoodie and PHE shirt for secondary; any further uniform items, if required, are charged separately or purchased as specified by the school. - School trips, certain mandatory secondary activity fees, yearbooks, photos and specialist services are charged in addition to tuition as itemised above.
Fee payment options and banking details
- Accepted payment channels: online payment via iDEAL (preferred) or by bank transfer to the account indicated on invoices. Invoices are managed through WisCollect. Separate bank accounts are used for Primary and Secondary payments; there is a dedicated bank account for application fee payments. Clear beneficiary/account details appear on the invoice or payment instructions.
Deposit handling and conditions
- The EUR 500 deposit charged to new students is a one‑off charge, transferable if a student moves from Primary to Secondary, and refundable on leaving once school property has been returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations.
Summary of the most commonly budgeted items
- Application fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 250. Deposit (one‑off, refundable subject to conditions): EUR 500. Primary annual tuition: EUR 5,170. MYP annual tuition: EUR 6,970. DP annual tuition: EUR 7,680. IB exam fee (DP2): EUR 650. Technology contract charge (where applicable): approx. EUR 475–500. Mandatory secondary activity charges vary by year (EUR 150–350). Invoicing via WisCollect; payments via iDEAL or bank transfer; instalment plans available under defined conditions.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
ISD follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the primary school, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for the secondary school, and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Diploma Programme began in the 2023/2024 academic year with plans to offer the full IB continuum by 2024/2025. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE); students study six subject groups, with some courses at Higher Level and others at Standard Level, and language options including Dutch, English, and French or Spanish. English is the language of instruction; Dutch is taught as the host-country language; home languages are supported and EAL assistance is available. Language learning is integrated across ISD, with English as the language of instruction and Dutch taught as the host-country language, plus home-language support.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes in the Diploma Programme.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university and is recognized and respected by leading universities around the world.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The International School Delft provides a quality international education in English for children in the Delft/The Hague area. The school welcomes students from the international community of all nationalities, faiths, beliefs and cultures. General criteria for admission are: A) the student does not have Dutch nationality and one of the parents/legal guardians is temporarily employed in The Netherlands; B) the student has Dutch nationality and has lived and attended school abroad for at least two years; C) the student has Dutch nationality and a parent/legal guardian who will be stationed abroad within the next two years for a minimum of two years, supported by a written statement of intent from the parent or employer. The school's programme should be appropriate for the student's needs and the student should be able to benefit from the programme. Admissions process steps: 1. Submit a Registration of Interest via OpenApply; 2. Submit an online application via OpenApply; 3. Submit all required documents (such as previous school records) to ensure the application is complete; 4. Pay the €250 application fee (non-refundable and does not guarantee a space); 5. Attend an interview to get to know the student and to assess the student's needs (a placement test may be requested if necessary); 6. Placement offer when the Head of School confirms the programme is appropriate and a place is available. OpenApply is accessible on the ISD site.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
There may be a waiting list for certain groups. Those groups that are full will be indicated when applying on OpenApply. If you have multiple children and one group is full for a child, contact the Admissions team directly.
