Affordable International Schools in Netherlands
Edited by Giulia Ceccon · Chief Marketing Officer
About international schools in Netherlands
Affordable international schools in the Netherlands sit between fully private, high-fee international schools and local Dutch state provision: many are either state-subsidised international departments or smaller private schools that aim to keep fees lower while teaching in English. Commonly offered curricula include the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British programmes (IPC/IGCSE/A-levels) and, in some schools, American diplomas or primary IPC; several schools also run bilingual Dutch-English streams or offer structured Dutch lessons. Fees vary by type: subsidised international departments usually charge a parental contribution much lower than private tuition, while private international schools range widely - many affordable options fall in the mid-five- to mid-fifteen-thousand euro band per year when extra charges are included. Admissions are often managed on a rolling basis with a strong demand for September starts, waiting lists for popular year groups, and a standard documentary requirement (reports, passport, proof of employment/residence), so relocating families should start enquiries early and confirm any eligibility rules for subsidised places.
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At a glance 42 schools · avg fee EUR 6,542
- Schools listed
- 42
- Curricula
- 23
- Average annual fee
- EUR 6,542
- Fee range
- EUR 180 – 14,633
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (18 schools)
- Average school size
- 498 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The International School of The Hague
- Oldest
- German International School The Hague (1868)
- With boarding
- 1