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If you're researching international schools in Netherlands offering American Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is American Curriculum, taught by 3 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 5,406–32,370 EUR, with the average sitting around 12,885. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like American School of The Hague (opened 1951).
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The International School of The Hague (ISH) provides education for students aged 4 to 18 on a unified campus in the Kijkduin dunes. The Primary School follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), incorporating Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods in the Early Years. The Secondary School delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes. ISH features specific facilities such as an indoor Early Years gym, multiple astroturf fields, and dedicated spaces for primary and secondary students. A defining feature of ISH is its extensive experiential learning and service programming. The school hosts MUNISH, the second-largest school-based Model United Nations conference in Europe, where students engage in global policy debates. Additionally, the Global Issues Network (GIN) and translanguaging initiatives allow students to actively apply their learning. Through these concrete opportunities—ranging from the Chickeneers club to the International Award—students develop practical skills and contribute directly to their communities.
The Japanese School of Amsterdam offers the Japanese Curriculum for students in elementary and middle school. Located in the western part of Amsterdam between Rembrandtpark and Sloterplas lake, the campus provides easy access to natural surroundings for environmental study. Instruction is primarily in Japanese, but students begin learning English and Dutch in the first grade to help them navigate their host country. The school maintains traditional Japanese customs, hosting annual events like the Kakizome (New Year’s calligraphy) and Mochitsuki (rice-pounding) festivals. Alongside standard academic subjects, students participate in specific cultural exchange programs with local Dutch institutions, such as Merkelbach School and Oudvaart School. Field trips to cheese farms, windmill museums, and local industries are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to learn about Dutch society. A dedicated school bus service is available, ensuring safe transport for students living across the greater Amsterdam area.
Amstelland International School is an international day school in Amstelveen, Netherlands, welcoming students aged 4 to 11. The curriculum blends IEYC in the early years with IPC units in primary years, complemented by PYP and Cambridge Primary pathways. Learning is organized around themes, with project-based work and IPC skill development at the core, and a strong emphasis on global citizenship values. The campus hosts a dedicated music room and the Amstel International Music School, offering on-site piano, guitar, violin lessons and choir. Specialist teachers deliver English Language Acquisition, Dutch Language and Culture, Physical Education and Art in small groups in purpose-equipped spaces. UniKidz provides on-campus after-school experiences, including swim lessons. The development plan envisions a single building to house primary and secondary on the Amstelveen site. The school emphasizes language support, cultural celebrations, field trips, and a no-homework policy that prioritizes intrinsic motivation and project-based learning, for curious, independent learners.
Gifted Minds International School (GMIS) is the international school in Hoofddorp, adjacent to Schiphol Airport, serving ages 3 to 16. It offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. The medium of instruction is English, with Dutch or French language classes taught twice weekly. The campus covers about 2,000 square meters in former office building converted into a learning environment for students. GMIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning across age groups and runs three Learning Pathways—Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners—to balance academic study with creativity. Facilities include a library with books in nine categories and specialist teachers in PHE, Art, Music, Library, STEAM, IT, EAL and Drama. Extracurricular activities take place on Wednesdays, offering sports and arts such as Zumba, Pottery, Mosaic Art and Film Production. A 12:1 student‑teacher ratio operates. The school embraces inclusivity and supports neuro-divergent learners within its wellbeing framework.
UStudy Academy@Watersley is an international secondary school in the Netherlands offering an American curriculum for students aged 12 to 18. The Watersley campus blends online coursework with on-site workshops, projects, and daily mentorship. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no homework, and learning centers on collaboration and projects. The program includes college counseling and a study-abroad option, and students can earn Accredited Certificates, Diplomas, and Transcripts, with credits allocated for each term and transfer opportunities. On-campus housing is available for 18+ students. English and Dutch are spoken on site; Dutch language options and ESL support are available for an added fee. Facilities include bright classrooms, a cooking studio, a performance stage, a student lounge, fitness and yoga spaces, and walking and cycling routes. Daily mentorship and reflection circles support wellbeing, with 24/7 access to the learning platform and a personal adviser for student success.
The American School of The Hague offers an American-style education for students from over 80 nationalities, integrating Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme into its high school offerings. The school operates across two campuses in Wassenaar: the Early Childhood Center and the Main Campus, which houses dedicated STEM centers, a theater, and specific science laboratories. A defining feature of the school is its Peace and Diplomacy program, which includes an active Model United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goal Academies. Through these academies, high school students design solutions for real-world issues and travel to implement their projects in communities within Nepal or Thailand. Furthermore, the school incorporates a fully inclusive learning support system, featuring self-contained classrooms for students with developmental delays. Students also participate in environmental initiatives like creating pollinator-friendly gardens and organizing waste-sorting systems on campus.
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