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If you're researching international schools in Netherlands offering BTEC, 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 IB (DP), taught by 5 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 4,520–28,014 EUR, with the average sitting around 11,290. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen (opened 1931).
Compare 5 BTEC international schools in Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 11,290), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Welcome to Senior School Voorschoten (SSV), an international campus within The British School in The Netherlands. Located in a suburban area, SSV educates students aged 11 to 18 in English. Students follow the British National Curriculum up to GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, they choose between four distinct pathways: A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the IB Diploma, or the IB Career-related Programme. The campus features dedicated subject spaces, an atrium, and a student-led Eco-Garden that integrates environmental awareness into daily life. SSV is particularly known for its extensive co-curricular options, including a long-running Model United Nations (MUN) society where students debate global issues across Europe. Additionally, students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, completing community service and independent expeditions. Through targeted Mother Tongue Enrichment and Dutch language exams (CNaVT), SSV ensures students connect deeply with the local culture while preparing for global university destinations.
Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS) is part of the Wolfert van Borselen School Group and operates two campuses: Junior on Bentincklaan 294 and Senior on Schimmelpenninckstraat 23. For students aged 11–18, the curriculum runs Foundation Years (grades 6–8), Middle Years (9–10) and Senior Years (11–12). RISS offers Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), the IB Career-related Programme (CP) and a BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business. In CP, three IB DP subjects sit with a BTEC core; DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. A Rose Programme characterises Foundation Years as experiential learning, while Middle Years include RISS Reach course. Senior Years provide DP or CP pathways, supported by a library and digital resources, plus a broad extracurricular offering including Debate, Model United Nations and Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school represents more than 70 nationalities and offers language choices.
International School Haarlem (ISH) is a day IB World School for students aged 4 to 18. In Primary, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is taught; in Secondary, students follow the MYP, CP, and DP. ISH opened in 2017 with a primary department and added secondary in 2018. The school operates across three Haarlem campuses: Buitenrustlaan 9 (Lower Primary), Schreveliusstraat 27 (Upper Primary) and Junoplantsoen 58 (Secondary). English is the working language, with English Language Acquisition and support available as needed; DP language courses and language development initiatives are described in policy materials. The Libraries offer fiction and non-fiction, magazines, online resources and IT equipment, with spaces for research and collaboration. Primary literacy is supported by the Oxford Reading Tree. Secondary students are expected to bring a laptop, and essential information is published in ManageBac and the ISH School Guide. Extracurriculars include MUN, Olympic Moves, language-focused activities, debate and newspaper clubs today.
International School Almere is an IB World School serving ages 2 to 18. It offers the IB programmes PYP, MYP and DP, plus CP and BTEC qualification. The MYP and DP are IB-authorised and CIS-recognised, with MYP classes capped at 24 students and a DP core comprising Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The CP provides a candidacy pathway for 16+ students, pairing two DP subjects with CP Core and BTEC Level 3 International Diploma in Information Technology. The campus on Breskensweg 5 in Almere. Facilities include two gyms, the Beehive Library Learning Centre, science laboratory, a workshop, and a cafetorium; Primary and Secondary occupy separate wings but share a vibrant campus life. English is the language of instruction with Dutch taught as Host Country Language, and International Mother Language Week is celebrated. Extracurriculars include ALMUN, Dungeons & Dragons, and Yearbook, along with sport, orchestra, and drama.
The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen provides day education for students aged 11 to 18. The campus offers a British curriculum leading to GCSEs, alongside multiple Sixth Form pathways including A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the IB Diploma Programme, and the IB Career-related Programme. The school grounds include specific areas for design and technology, food technology, and the sciences, alongside a school hall equipped with professional theatrical lighting. Sports amenities feature two sports halls, a fitness suite, and access to both grass and 4G artificial pitches. A distinctive offering is the native speaker language program, which allows students to study French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian. Situated adjacent to the Junior campus, the school maintains a continuous layout. Students are supported by specialized on-site staff, including English as an Additional Language coordinators, ensuring accessibility for non-native speakers adjusting to instruction in English.
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