The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen vs The International School of The Hague
The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen and The International School of The Hague are both in Rotterdam, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer IB and IBCP programmes. The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen also offers British, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification and EYFS, and The International School of The Hague also offers IPC, Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Published annual fees are €6,780 - 28,014 at The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen and €8,500 - 12,800 at The International School of The Hague, which puts The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen roughly 63% higher. The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen takes pupils from 11 to 18, and The International School of The Hague from 4 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 2,100 and 2,000 pupils. Typical class sizes are 24 at The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen and 23 at The International School of The Hague.
British Curriculum, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils
Pupils
2,100
Pupils
2,000
Typical class size
Typical class size
24
Typical class size
23
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1931
Opened
1983
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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Location
Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands. The postal address is The International School of The Hague, P.O. Box 52047, 2505 CA The Hague, The Netherlands. The visiting address is Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands.
Stages
Stages
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Stages
Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
School type
School type
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School type
Private international day school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Over 100 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Learning Support is provided in Primary and Secondary; English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
The 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 Early Years day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The day includes morning carpet time, free-flow play, snack, specialist lessons (PE, Music, Library), lunch and outdoor time, followed by a second carpet time and story time.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Door-to-door bus service is provided by Achttax; routes cover Den Haag, Voorburg, Leidschendam, Ypenburg, Scheveningen, Rijswijk, Zoetermeer and Voorschoten. In Primary, staff supervise students during the bus journey; inquiries can be made via planning@achttax.nl.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
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Fee details
Application fees and deposit
- Non-refundable application fee: EUR 300 payable upon application. - Acceptance deposit: EUR 1,000 payable on acceptance; the deposit is held to cover loss or damage to school property and is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices.
Tuition fees — Primary (annual)
- Pre-Early Years / EY / EY1: EUR 8,500 per year - Year 2 – Year 4: EUR 9,000 per year - Year 5: EUR 9,100 per year - Year 6: EUR 9,200 per year
Tuition fees — Secondary (annual)
- Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 10,300 per year - Year 10: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 11: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 12 (Career-related Programme, CP): EUR 12,800 per year - Year 12 (Diploma Programme, DP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (CP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (DP): EUR 11,200 per year
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing and payment are processed via the WIS Collect online system. Parents/guardians receive payment instructions by email and must quote their school debtor number on correspondence to the finance inbox. - Payment must be made in advance either in full or in three equal instalments: first instalment no later than June 1; second instalment no later than November 1; third instalment no later than January 1. A monthly payment plan can be arranged in exceptional cases provided the final instalment is paid by January 1. - For admissions occurring after June 1, the full payment or the first instalment must be paid within 21 days of the invoice. For students joining during the school year fees are charged on the percentage scale published in the School Fee Agreement (for example: August/September/October = full amount; November = 90%; December = 80%; January = 70%; and subsequent months at lower percentages).
Other costs and additional fees
- Primary: there are no additional costs charged; all school activities for Primary are covered by the initial school fee. - Secondary: compulsory curriculum trips and activities that are integral to the curriculum are included in the annual fee; extra-curricular activities, optional trips and unforeseen activities may incur additional charges and will be invoiced separately. - IB examination fees (applicable to Year 13 candidates): IB-DP examination fees EUR 720 (typical for six subjects, including extended essay, TOK and administrative charges); IB-CP examination fees EUR 720 (charged at current IB rates for DP subjects / Career-related study). - Replacement parent badges and locker cards: EUR 10 each. - Special assistance: if a personal educational assistant is required, the cost is payable by parents/guardians. - IT device requirement: parents/guardians must provide an iPad for Years 7–9 and a laptop for Years 10–13 (minimum specifications listed annually).
Refunds and cancellation charges
- The acceptance deposit (EUR 1,000) is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices; the deposit may be used to cover loss or damage to school property. - Deregistration for the next school year must be completed before 1 March. Deregistration after 1 March but before 1 August for the next school year triggers a percentage charge of the next year's fee (for example: in March before 1 April = 10% of next year's fee; in April before 1 May = 15%; in May before 1 June = 20%; in June/July before 1 August = 25%). - Termination during the school year (withdrawal) is subject to a sliding scale of fee liability based on the month of leaving (for example: August–December = 50% owed; January = 60%; February = 70%; March = 80%; April = 90%; May–July = 100% owed), as specified in the School Fee Agreement.
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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
The ISH Primary Curriculum is IPC-based and centers on inquiry-based learning across age groups. The Curriculum includes Language Art, Mathematics, Units of Inquiry, Social and Emotional Learning, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Dutch, Art and Drama. Early Years uses a Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired approach with free-flow, child-centered learning and a transition into IPC; EY1 begins IPC content as students move into Primary Years. The school supports multilingual learners through English as an Additional Language (EAL) and a Home Language program, and over 80% of students are multilingual. In Secondary, ISH offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) for Years 12–13; the DP and CP include subject groups and core components with a focus on preparing for higher education; in DP, students can study their home language as part of the IBDP, including SSST Language A. The Home Languages at ISH Secondary program supports home language development and allows continuation of home languages in DP.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Group sizes are capped at 23 pupils 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
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous two-year pathway designed to prepare students for higher education. The Career-related Programme (CP) provides a university- and employment-oriented route in the final years. ISH provides Careers Guidance and information for University Representatives to support university applications, and DP/CP are offered as the primary routes for post-secondary study. The DP and CP are supported by the school's IB framework and university-preparation resources. Home languages can be continued in the IBDP via SSST Language A, extending language study into the final years.
