Compare International Schools in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Knegselseweg 30, 5504 NC Veldhoven, Netherlands. Located on a modern campus with excellent facilities and a sports complex.

Ages 11 to 16; IB Middle Years Programme.

International school offering the IB Middle Years Programme.

At least four nationalities represented: American, Spanish, Indian, and Chinese.

Mentor-based support and coaching; ESOL program for learners of English; NT2 Dutch language support; resources for home languages.

The Netherlands

School day runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The school is part of Sondervick College.

English-language curriculum with Dutch language study. All subjects are taught in English with six hours of Dutch per week. NT2 Dutch language instruction and culture are provided. ESOL support helps students learning English as an additional language. Home language resources and multilingual activities support language development. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) is offered for students aged 11 to 16.

Small class sizes.

Our students go to universities all around the world.

The school provides in-class support from mentors, subject teachers and deans, with guidance in social-emotional development. Every pupil can receive guidance in didactic areas, career orientation and social-emotional development. A team of specialized staff is available in-house to provide extra support and guidance beyond regular coaching. The school offers resilience training and anxiety-reduction programs, as well as homework support and dyslexia support when needed. Each day begins with a mentor who understands the student, and coaching helps foster personal development through reflection and ownership.

A team of specialized staff is available in-house to provide extra support and guidance beyond regular coaching. Resilience training helps students face challenges with confidence. Anxiety reduction training helps students cope with stress and exam anxiety. Homework support is provided in collaboration with Spectrum Brabant for daily study guidance. Dyslexia support is provided with specialized coaches, digital tools, and individualized assistance.

The curriculum uses English in half of the lessons and Dutch in the other half; 50% of lessons are in English and 50% in Dutch. Applicants must meet at least ERK A2 in English to enroll. During the admissions process, a screening assesses proficiency in both English and Dutch.

Resilience training helps students face challenges with confidence. Anxiety reduction training helps students cope with stress and exam anxiety. Homework support is offered to ease academic pressures. Care and support includes guidance in social-emotional development and personal wellbeing.

Anti-bullying coordination is in place. The school has three anti-bullying coordinators. Counselors are available to support students, with listed contact details. The physical and social safety of students and staff is important to us. An anti-bullying protocol is maintained for safeguarding.

The school welcomes international students aged 11.5 to 17 with at least one parent of international background and temporary residence in the Netherlands. Class 1 is 11.5–13; Class 2 is 13–15; Class 3 is 14–16; Class 4 is 15–17 (starting in 2026–2027). English proficiency must be at least ERK level A2; Dutch proficiency must be at least CEFR level A1 for enrollment in classes 3 and 4. If your child is new to the Netherlands, apply for 2026–2027 during the central application week in March 2026. Admission steps: 1. email with the child's full name, date of birth, residence, arrival date, motivation, and language proficiency; 2) communications officer reviews eligibility; 3) screening tests English and Dutch and assesses cognitive abilities (vmbo-gt, havo or vwo); 4) screening results are reviewed; 5) enrollment decision yields a link to complete the admission form. The school offers the IB MYP (MYP2–3) and will introduce MYP4 next year; it also offers CP and DP, with CP combining IB subjects with career-focused courses and DP preparing for higher education.

SIS2/MYP3 is full; join waiting list by emailing internationalschool@sondervick.nl.

ISE operates across two campuses in Eindhoven: the ISE Campus at Oirschotsedijk 14B, 5651 GC Eindhoven, and the Primary Dutch Bilingual Department at Jan Luikenstraat 49, 5615 JL Eindhoven. The school sits in the Brainport region, a leading hub for design, science and technology. It serves a diverse community of over 1,400 students and 200 teachers representing about 60 nationalities and speaking more than 40 languages.

The school offers Primary International; Primary Dutch Bilingual; and Secondary education, including the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.

The school is a non-profit Dutch International School operating across two locations and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

60 nationalities represented.

The Netherlands; the school operates as a Dutch international school.

Primary International: first bell at 8:25 and lessons start at 8:30; primary lessons end at 15:30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 12:30 on Wednesdays. Primary Dutch Bilingual: children welcome from 8:00, building opens at 8:15, lessons start at 8:30. Secondary: day starts at 8:45 and ends at 15:55 (Wednesdays 14:55). Diploma Programme students may study off campus if schedules allow.

No boarding facilities. An after-school care programme at both locations run by Atalenta, and a daycare facility at the main campus.

No uniforms; the school does not require students to wear a uniform.

Main campus has a cafeteria run by external company PDX offering a variety of hot and cold items daily. Primary Dutch Bilingual students bring their own morning snacks and lunches.

The school is a non-profit Dutch International School, subsidised and partially funded by the Dutch government.

ISE comprises Primary International (ages 4-11), Primary Dutch Bilingual (ages 4-12) and Secondary (ages 11-18) across two locations. The Primary International Department follows the National Primary Curriculum from England and uses a project-based, thematic approach; all students in the International Department follow Dutch as a Foreign Language three times a week in small groups. The Dutch Bilingual Department follows the Dutch National Curriculum (Kerndoelen Primair Onderwijs); 30% of lessons are taught in English, and English instruction is delivered by EFL teachers. The Secondary Department offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11-16 and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18. English Additional Language (EAL) and Dutch Additional Language (DAL) programmes support language learners, and the Home Languages Programme provides after-school courses in nine home languages; learning continues outside the classroom through field trips and community engagements.

The ISE prioritizes students' social and emotional development within a safe environment. The school recognizes the right of every child to develop physically, mentally, and socially and places a primary focus on physical health, mental well-being, and social needs. The school shares responsibility across the community to create conditions necessary for students to thrive and to respond swiftly to safeguarding concerns. Students are educated about their rights and personal safety and know how to seek help. A multidisciplinary wellbeing team supports individual goals and inclusive learning, including Student Coaches, Counsellors, Coordinators, Learning Support Teachers, School Nurses, Teaching Assistants, and Year Tutors (in secondary). The Home Language Programme and extensive after-school activities promote inclusive social engagement across languages and cultures.

Yes, tailored support is provided for students with identified and diagnosed learning needs through the Learning Support and Student Support teams. The multidisciplinary team includes Student Coaches, Counsellors, Coordinators, Learning Support Teachers, School Nurses, Teaching Assistants, and Year Tutors (in secondary) who collaborate to guide students toward individual goals and to support teachers in meeting diverse needs. When necessary, the school collaborates with external specialists to ensure effective assistance for a student's development and success. Classroom strategies and resources are used to enable access to mainstream lessons. Small class sizes help maximize individualized attention and progress is monitored through regular assessments.

The language of instruction is English in both the Primary International and Secondary Departments. The Primary Dutch Bilingual Department teaches 70% Dutch and 30% English. English Language Learning (ELL) support is available in the International Departments to help students develop their language skills and access the curriculum. Admissions include English proficiency assessments and a Language Profile to inform placement and support needs. The Language Policy confirms that English is the dominant language of instruction across the curriculum and that teachers support language development across subjects.

The ISE places the safety and well-being of students as the highest priority. Mental well-being and social needs are positively and proactively stimulated as part of a safe environment. The safeguarding framework supports prompt and appropriate responses to concerns, and students are empowered with knowledge about their rights and personal safety. A dedicated wellbeing framework is supported by a team of professionals who collaborate with families as needed to support holistic development and resilience.

The safety and well-being of students is the highest priority. The school commits to acting immediately and decisively whenever safeguarding issues are identified or suspected. Child protection is the active safeguarding of children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect, including identifying signs of harm and providing necessary support. All staff have a clear responsibility to follow reporting procedures outlined in the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. The policy is developed within the contexts of Netherlands law, SILFO regulation, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, with rigorous recruitment checks supporting safeguarding.

Step 1: Submit your application to ISE via OpenApply. Choose the appropriate department during the application. You will receive the first response from admissions within 3-5 business days.

Step 2: Intake may be required if additional information is needed to assess your child's application.

Step 3: If a place is available, your child can join at any time during the school year; there may be a waiting list for certain year groups.

Step 4: Sign up for Introduction Sessions and school tours; Primary International Introduction Session is held monthly (in-person or online) followed by a full tour for prospective families. Sign up using the links provided for the relevant department.

Step 5: Complete registration and pay the applicable fees; the international departments have a non-refundable registration/processing fee of €200. A refundable deposit of €500 applies to secondary. Fees and current costs are listed in the Fees section.

Places may be available, but depending on the year group there may be a waiting list.

Eindhoven, Netherlands. SALTO International School operates on two campuses: I-St@rt at Meerbos 16, 5658 LA Eindhoven, and RISE at Tafelbergplein 8, 5642 GP Eindhoven.

Primary (ages 4-12)

International primary school; bilingual Dutch/English (50% English, 50% Dutch)

Welcomes families of all nationalities

Netherlands

School hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30–14:30; Wednesday 8:30–12:30

The school is part of SALTO International School and operates two Eindhoven campuses: I-St@rt (Meerbos 16, 5658 LA Eindhoven) near the airport and RISE (Tafelbergplein 8, 5642 GP Eindhoven) near the city centre. It uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and provides a bilingual program with 50% of lessons in English and 50% in Dutch for children temporarily living in Eindhoven and the surrounding area.

Salto International School uses a bilingual hybrid curriculum with 50% Dutch and 50% English instruction for children aged 4-12 temporarily living in Eindhoven. IEYC and IPC are used to provide a global perspective. English literacy is taught daily, and language instruction totals 10-15 hours weekly. Math is taught in both Dutch and English, merging Dutch outcomes with the UK National Curriculum. The language curriculum is linked to IEYC/IPC projects, incorporating international goals and citizenship development.

312 students in 13 groups; average class size 22.3 students.

Optimally prepared for further education in the Netherlands or elsewhere in the world.

The IPC personal goals are central to SALTO's social-emotional offering, and social-emotional development is given special attention. The IPC framework emphasizes international mindedness and a language-friendly environment to support students in becoming adaptable, respectful, and collaborative learners who are prepared for life in a diverse world.

SALTO International School uses four levels of support under its School Support Profile (SOP). If a child's needs cannot be met within these levels, Special Education is advised as the final step. An Educational Needs Manager coordinates support; the EAL/DAL teams provide language and learning support, and an IEP or OPP may be developed with possible involvement of external specialists for higher levels of support.

The EAL and DAL team supports students in developing English and Dutch. The class teacher identifies learners needing extra support, and the EAL/DAL coordinators set up a schedule for additional support or co-teaching in the classroom, which may include IEP/OPP and in-class or small-group interventions.

The school promotes wellbeing and a positive, safe learning environment. It monitors social safety with a student wellbeing questionnaire for groups 6-8 and seeks to develop the wellbeing of every child, supported by IPC Personal Goals and a Culture of care within the IPC framework.

A safeguarding framework includes an anti-bullying program, monitoring of social safety, physical safety with evacuation drills, and policies for internet use and privacy. There is a reporting code for domestic violence and for reporting sexual abuse, implemented as a five-step process, with confidential support available to parents and students. Suspension and removal procedures are described and external experts can be consulted when needed.

1. To enroll at SALTO International School RISE or I-St@rt, complete the inquiry form or contact the school directly via email or phone. If the child is eligible and has reached the age of 3 years, a registration form can be filled out. Children can be admitted throughout the school year. We are currently full in I-St@rt: group 6 and 7; RISE: group 5, 7 and 8. 2. When a place is available, the family will be invited for an intake interview before admission is definite. The intake interview can take place at school or digitally. 3. In the intake meeting we discuss the child's educational needs to determine whether SALTO can provide the appropriate education. For higher groups, we also assess the child's knowledge of English and/or Dutch. 4. When all available places have been filled, the child's name is placed on a waiting list. You will be informed about the waiting list procedure and about possibilities at other SALTO schools. 5. A registration fee of €50 per family is charged. The school fee is €1,000 per student per year, with a 50% discount for the third child. If the employer pays the school fee, €1,500 is paid annually. Fees can be paid in full at the beginning of the year or in installments.

Waitlist exists. When all places have been filled, the child's name is placed on a waiting list. You will be informed about the waiting list procedure and about possibilities at other SALTO schools. We are currently full in I-St@rt: group 6 and 7; RISE: group 5, 7 and 8.