The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp vs Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague
The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp and Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague are both in Rotterdam, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp also offers EYFS, and Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague also offers Dutch and IPC. Published annual fees are €6,780 - 28,014 at The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp and €23,800 at Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague, which puts Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague roughly 37% higher. The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp takes pupils from 3 to 11, and Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague from 4 to 12. The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp is the larger school, with around 2,100 pupils to Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague's 20. Typical class sizes are 24 at The British School in The Netherlands - Junior School Vlaskamp and 20 at Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Pupils
Pupils
2,100
Pupils
20
Typical class size
Typical class size
24
Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
Dutch, English
Opened
Opened
1931
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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Location
Winford Bilingual The Hague is located in the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands. It is within walking distance of The Hague Central Station. Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 91, 2594 AC Den Haag.
Stages
Stages
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Stages
The Hague campus serves children aged 4 to 12 with a bilingual pathway. From age 9 to 12 there is a Dutch curriculum stream alongside the bilingual program.
School type
School type
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School type
Private Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with a dual immersion approach that links the Dutch, UK, and IPC curricula.
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
Netherlands
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, with drop-off between 08:45 and 09:00. Wednesdays are a half-day, finishing at 13:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
An after-school transport arrangement with Amforça provides bus pickup from Winford Bilingual to Amforça locations, including Overbosch.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
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Fee details
Application and enrolment fees
- Application (registration) fee: EUR 550 one-time, non-refundable. - Enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 one-time, non-refundable. This enrolment fee is not deducted from tuition and remains non-refundable if you defer or leave.
Tuition fees (by academic year and per term)
- Annual tuition (Winford Bilingual The Hague) for the current academic year 2025–2026: EUR 23,800 per pupil. This same annual fee applies to the Bilingual stream and the Hague Dutch stream.
- Per-term / instalment detail: - Single payment option: Pay the full annual tuition of EUR 23,800 in one instalment by 1 August 2025. - Three-instalment option: The school permits payment in three instalments with an additional 3% administration and interest charge. Instalment due dates are 1 August, 15 November and 1 February. Using the three-instalment option increases the total payable by 3% (EUR 23,800 + 3% = EUR 24,514.00) and yields three equal instalments of approximately EUR 8,171.33 each (the school will allocate cents to sum correctly).
Tuition by year group
- The published tuition rate is the same across year groups (Panda, Zebra, Giraffe, Eagle). There is no separate tuition schedule by individual year group; annual tuition is applied per pupil regardless of the class within the primary school.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice for application fee is issued during the application process; the application will be processed only after the application fee has been paid. - Full-payment deadline for the single-payment option: 1 August 2025. - Instalment due dates for three-instalment option: 1 August, 15 November and 1 February; a direct debit instruction is requested for the instalment option. A 3% administration/interest surcharge applies to the total. - Tuition fees are pro-rated according to the pupil's starting date when enrolment occurs after the beginning of the school year. Depending on start date, instalment payment may still be offered (with additional administration and interest costs).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day primary school with the school day running from 09:00 (drop-off 08:45–09:00) to 15:00 (Wednesdays end at 13:00). Meals are provided during the school day.
Other costs and included items
- The tuition fee is described as all-inclusive for the school's services: it covers testing in both languages, special exhibits, field trips, morning snacks and a warm lunch each school day. - Additional charges may apply for extra evaluations, specialist assessments, or one-to-one support if required; such costs are discussed with parents at the time such services are recommended. - No uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed as part of the fee schedule. (School-provided daily lunch and snacks are included in tuition.)
Refund and withdrawal information
- Application (registration) fee of EUR 550 is non-refundable. - Enrolment fee of EUR 1,000 is non-refundable in all circumstances (including deferral or leaving). - Withdrawal policy: Parents must provide two months' written notice to withdraw. In the absence of written notice, two months' tuition fees will be charged in lieu. Any overdue fees or other charges remain payable on notice of withdrawal. Tuition is otherwise pro-rated for mid-year enrolment.
Fee payment options
- The school issues an invoice for the application fee. For the three-instalment payment plan the school requests a direct debit instruction. The single-payment (one instalment) option requires payment by the stated deadline (1 August). Specific other payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.
Family discount
- A 5% family discount is applied to the tuition fee for the youngest child when more than one child from the same family attends the school (applicable to Amsterdam, Haarlem and The Hague locations).
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
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Curriculum details
Winford Bilingual The Hague provides a total immersion, dual-language primary education for students aged 4 to 12, with a Dutch curriculum stream for students aged 9 to 12. All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, with IPC taught in both languages. The Dutch national curriculum forms the base, with the UK national curriculum running alongside it, linked by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The classrooms have two fully qualified teachers, one native English speaker and one native Dutch speaker, with around 20 children per class. Families may choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9, and the program prepares students for Dutch or international secondary education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Two teachers per classroom and about 20 students per class.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Graduates typically move on to Dutch secondary schools or International secondary schools, with options to continue in British, Dutch or international education pathways.
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
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Admissions
Submit the completed form (Word or PDF) along with school reports and CITO results. For children over five, the school will schedule a trial session via the school director. A non-refundable registration fee of €550 must be paid before Winford Bilingual begins processing the application.
Step 2: Provisional Confirmation The school will email a Provisional Offer once the application is processed. Parents have 10 business days to accept or decline; after this period, the offer is automatically withdrawn, and the process must be restarted.
Step 3: Acceptance Following acceptance, a non-refundable enrolment fee of €1000 per child is due within 3 weeks. Once paid, the school secures the student's placement and issues a formal confirmation of Enrolment. This fee is separate from tuition and is non-refundable regardless of start date or withdrawal.