Compare International Curriculum International Schools in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 11 years

Fees €4,200

Pupils 125

Type Co-educational

Elckerlyc International School is a private international school in Leiden Leiderdorp, partly funded by the Dutch government to keep education affordable for expat families. It serves students aged 3 to 11 and is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and part of Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland. The curriculum combines IEYC (early years) with IPC (primary), alongside elements of British and Dutch curricula. IPC uses inquiry-based, thematic learning across science, art, design technology, geography, history and health and wellbeing, with Mileposts from Groups 2–7 developing increasingly sophisticated skills. Language support is provided via English Language Learners and Dutch as an Additional Language; ICT devices are in every room. Facilities include a small gym for the early years, De Bloemerd sports hall, a multilingual library, and regular learning excursions plus a three-day camp for Groups 6–7. Music and performing arts feature in concerts. Secondary links exist with Rijnlands Lyceum.

Location

Klimopzoom 41, 2353 RE, Leiderdorp, Netherlands. Located in the Leiden–Leiderdorp area within the Randstad, the school serves the international community in this region.

Stages

Primary education with international orientation embedded in the Dutch system. It is part of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS).

Type

Private international school operating within the Dutch education system; partly funded by the Dutch government. It is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and is part of Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland.

Additional learning support

Special Educational Needs; English Language Support; Dutch as an Additional Language (DAL).

Country affiliation

Netherlands (affiliated with The Dutch International Primary Schools, DIPS).

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation.

School day structure

School commences at 8:30. Mid-morning break is between 10:15 and 10:45. Lunch break is 11:45–12:45 for groups 0–3 and 12:15–13:00 for groups 4–7. School finishes at 14:45; on Wednesdays 12:30; on Fridays groups 0–4 finish at 11:45 and groups 5–7 finish at 14:45.

Bus service

ESTEC (European Space Agency) organises a bus to and from school for children of ESTEC employees; only ESTEC parents can apply for the bus via ESTEC HR. The bus has priority at the start and end of the school day.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee is stated in the school's published admission information. Registration is completed by submitting the online application form and required documents.

Tuition fees (by year group)
- Groups 1–7 (primary years): Annual tuition is €4,200 per child. When the annual fee is spread over the school's ten-month billing cycle, this corresponds to €420 per month. (If you prefer a per-term figure and you divide the academic year into three terms, the annual fee divided by three would be €1,400 per term — this three-term figure is an arithmetic division, not a separately published school charge.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fee invoices for the coming academic year are issued in April.
- School fees are calculated on a ten‑month basis; instalment payment (spreading payment) is possible on request.
- If a child starts at a date other than the official start of the academic year (August/September), fees are calculated pro rata, plus one month. Fees for students joining after January must be paid in full before the student starts.
- Non‑payment or late payment may lead to a child being offered a place in the Dutch section (if spaces are available) and the child's international place being given to someone on the waiting list. Parents are requested to pay within the time set on the invoice; where payment within the stated time is not possible, two instalments can be arranged on request.

Other costs and fees
- Additional English language coaching (when required prior to or on entry) is arranged at parents' expense; typical costs are around €30 per hour. An intensive course example provided is 36 hours.
- After‑school care is provided through external childcare organisations; fees for before‑ and after‑school care are charged by those providers and are handled separately from school tuition.
- Field trips and a 3‑day, 2‑night school camp for Groups 6 and 7 are part of the programme; associated costs (where applicable) are handled according to event arrangements and parental notifications. Individual and class photographs are arranged annually and are available for parents to purchase at the price set by the photographer.
- The school maintains accident/trip insurance for participants during school time and activities; this insurance runs alongside family insurance and does not extend to damage to personal property. Parents are advised about personal liability insurance. No separate, regular ‘materials' or mandatory uniform fees apply because no uniform is required; indoor footwear is requested for classroom use.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Notice of withdrawal must be given in writing with a minimum of 60 days' notice. If the required notice is not provided, tuition fees remain due for the term in which the child leaves. When a child starts mid‑year the fees are calculated pro rata (plus one month) rather than as a published refundable sum.

Fee payment options
- The school guide sets invoicing and instalment arrangements and requests that parents pay within the invoice deadline. Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, IBAN, or credit card acceptance) are not listed in the published school guide; payment instructions and methods are issued with the fee invoice.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is not offered; after-school care is provided through partnerships with Stichting Kinderopvang Leiderdorp (SKL), Teddy Kids, Catalpa and Floreokids.

Uniform Requirement

No uniform is required. Children wear comfortable, hard-wearing clothing and indoor wear consists of plimsolls, soft-shoes, or slippers.

Food Options

Children bring their own snack and lunch from home each day; no nuts due to allergies.

Governance and Ownership

Elckerlyc International School is governed by Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland (MZH), a foundation that oversees several Montessori schools. The MZH has a non-executive board of five independent members and an executive board of one member; Elckerlyc has two directors representing the two schools within MZH. The Joint Participation Council (MR) provides information, advice and approval on policy.

Curriculum

The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is a comprehensive, integrated and inquiry-based curriculum. It uses a thematic, creative, and inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning and supports both teacher-led and child-led learning. The aim is to develop motivated, independent and curious learners who are self-aware and reflective; the personal goals are to be thinkers, adaptable, resilient, collaborators, communicators, respectful, empathetic and ethical. At Elckerlyc, IPC learning covers science, art, design technology and innovation, geography, history, and health and wellbeing, following on from the Learning strands of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) taught in the foundation stage (Groups 0 and 1). In Milepost 1 (Groups 2–3), Milepost 2 (Groups 4–5) and Milepost 3 (Groups 6–7) students develop increasingly sophisticated skills and understanding. Elckerlyc International is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and operates within the framework of the Dutch educational system; it is partly government-funded to keep education affordable for expat families. Progress to secondary education is described in the School Guide 2025-2026, which notes that Elckerlyc has close links with Rijnlands Lyceum in nearby Oegstgeest and Wassenaar; Rijnlands is an international school offering education for students aged 11/12 to 16/17 as well as a two-year course leading to the International Baccalaureate. The education received at Elckerlyc is designed to prepare children to continue a learning programme by meeting the educational level requirements of the British, the American and the international education systems, regardless of the chosen secondary school. It is also possible to continue secondary education at other schools: ISH (the International School of The Hague), the British School in The Netherlands (Voorschoten), the American School of The Hague (ASH) in Wassenaar, and The European School of The Hague. The Director can provide advice on any other schools in The Netherlands or abroad.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is a warm, welcoming, and culturally diverse community. It provides opportunities for children to discover and explore their strengths through an engaging curriculum. The school inspires learners to be responsible, resilient, globally and environmentally aware, and it fosters empathy and respect for different cultures. IEYC and IPC are followed with a focus on personal and academic goals; emotional maturity is developed through the PSHE program Jigsaw; languages are promoted to enable learning, including English as a primary language for academic and social development, and integration into Dutch society with home‑school partnerships. Legal objectives include continuous development of the child and addressing social‑emotional development while respecting heritage.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The International School Elckerlyc has a small SEN department providing educational, social, and emotional support. When applying, parents provide information and reports from psychologists, speech therapists, and specialist teachers. If progress is not as expected, there are discussions between class teachers, the SENCO, the SEN teacher and parents, and any further assessment may be carried out in school or by external professionals. Following assessment, an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is drawn up. There is a bilingual Speech Therapist based at the school who screens all pupils in group 2 and works with pupils identified by the teachers and SEN department. Support for all pupils is provided in‑class, by the class and SEN teachers, as well as outside the classroom in small group activities and on an individual basis.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

At Elckerlyc, we celebrate the multilingual identities of our English language learners. We encourage students to maintain their home languages while learning English. Children learning an additional language can become conversationally fluent in one to two years but may take five to seven years to achieve competence in English. All new students' language proficiency is assessed and appropriate support is put in place; an Intensive Programme is offered to all beginners and ELLs are supported by the English Language teachers, in class or in a small group. We have a team of specialist ELL teachers who liaise closely with the classroom teacher to enable continual progress in English, recognise and understand their own bi/multilingualism and gain confidence in pursuing all languages, and families are encouraged to actively pursue the development of the home language/s within the home.

Mental Wellbeing

Jigsaw is the whole school social and emotional development programme that we follow at Elckerlyc. There are six ‘Puzzles' taught throughout the year at age‑appropriate levels in groups 0‑7. Each Puzzle contains six ‘Pieces' of lessons that aim to develop emotional literacy and social skills through familiar activities, calm time, learning tasks, and reflection. Jigsaw covers real issues such as body image, cyber and homophobic bullying, and online safety, and helps build resilience and self‑esteem. Jigsaw is closely linked to the IPC and reinforces the IPC Personal Goals.

Safeguarding

The school follows a Needs Based Approach (NBA) to identify and allocate support for pupils with special educational needs, with seven pillars guiding the process. The SENCO provides the first safety net for teachers and oversees the support process. The Internal Care Committee (ICC) includes the director and the SENCO and optimizes care plans, with input from PPO advisors and other external professionals when needed. External contacts for safeguarding and support include PPO advisors, the Youth and Family worker, the school doctor, and other specialists. Parents are involved at all stages, and the process includes signaling, consultation, and support team meetings leading to development plans and evaluation. For students needing extra support, an IEP is written and evaluated after 6‑8 weeks.

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Harbour International Primary School

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 11 years

Fees €4,250

Pupils 280

Type Co-educational

Harbour International Primary School sits in the heart of Rotterdam, offering an English-taught IPC-based program for ages 4 to 11. The curriculum blends the International Primary Curriculum with elements of the British curriculum, and literacy and numeracy are taught alongside IPC subjects, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils who need it. The school serves a diverse community representing 69 nationalities, with around 280 pupils and small class sizes averaging 18. Dutch culture is woven into learning through All about the Netherlands activities, and the school is nut-free with snacks and lunches eaten in classrooms. The library is run by parent volunteers; there is a dedicated technology program and specialist music provision. A qualified gym teacher delivers PE to all pupils; younger children have PE on site, while older pupils walk to a local gym and Group 4–8 swim weekly. Co-curricular activities include coding, art, basketball, mindfulness, chess and music lessons; the Parents' Support Group coordinates volunteering and fundraising.

Location

Located in the centre of Rotterdam, a short walk from Rotterdam Central Station. The address is Graaf Florisstraat 56, 3021 CJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Stages

Primary school.

Type

International primary school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 69 nationalities represented; 280 pupils.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support pupils who do not speak English.

Country affiliation

Netherlands; member of Dutch International Primary Schools and Stichting BOOR.

School day structure

School days: Monday and Tuesday 8:30–15:00; Wednesday 8:30–12:30; Thursday and Friday 8:30–15:00.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of €200 is payable per child at the time of application. The application fee reserves the place for the child.

Tuition fees (single amount and instalment options)

- Annual tuition fee: €4,250 per student. This single annual fee applies equally across all year groups.

- Instalment / term-style payment options (exact instalment amounts and deadlines):
- One payment: €4,250 due before 12 September 2025.
- Two payments: €2,125 due before 12 September 2025 and €2,125 due before 31 January 2026.
- Three payments: €1,500 due before 12 September 2025, €1,500 due before 19 December 2025, and €1,250 due before 31 March 2026.

Pro‑rata (entry during the year) and part‑year tuition amounts

- Tuition amounts for children starting partway through the year (first day of attendance):
- €4,250 — Start in August/September/October.
- €3,250 — Start in November/December.
- €2,400 — Start in January/February.
- €1,700 — Start in March/April/May.

- Tuition amounts for students leaving during the year (last day of attendance):
- €1,000 — Last day in August/September/October.
- €1,700 — Last day in November/December.
- €2,400 — Last day in January/February.
- €3,300 — Last day in March/April.
- €4,250 — Last day in May/June/July.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice is issued to the parent(s)/guardian(s); it is the parent/guardian's responsibility to ensure payments are made on time. Fees are non-negotiable.
- Parents must provide at least 30 days' written notice before withdrawing a student. Failure to provide written notice results in fees continuing to be charged; any refund will be calculated from the month after written notification.
- Fees paid by a parent's employer/company must be paid in a single instalment. All payments should clearly display the student's name and group.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Harbour International is a day primary school; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and what the tuition covers

- The annual tuition fee covers tuition, MR fees and lunchtime supervision. There are no routine additional school fees other than a camping trip for children in groups 6 and 7. Costs for speech therapy and other outside specialist services are the responsibility of the parents. The school does not operate a canteen.
- There is no school uniform requirement; children may wear appropriate clothing.

Refund information and withdrawal

- The application fee (€200) is non-refundable.
- For withdrawal during the school year, a minimum of 30 days' written notice is required. Refunds for overpaid fees are calculated from the month after the written notification and according to the pro‑rata table for last day of attendance.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Credit card payments are not accepted. Payments are accepted via internet banking (bank transfer) or cash. Fees paid by company sponsors must be made in one instalment. All payments should clearly state the student's name and group.

- Bank account details for transfers:
- Bank: RABO BANK
- Account holder: Stg BOOR inz Harbour International
- IBAN: NL36 RABO 0112 8982 89
- BIC: RABONL2U.

Other practical notes about fees

- There is no sibling discount. The school's fee structure is the same for all pupils. Any specialist support outside of what the school provides is charged to parents.

Boarding Arrangements

After School Care (BSO) is available; care during school holidays is also possible.

Food Options

All children eat their lunch at school and should bring a healthy packed lunch and a morning snack. Sweets, chocolate or chewing gum are not allowed during school hours; no glass bottles or fizzy drinks. Harbour International is a nut-free school; lunch supervision is provided by overblijf teachers during the lunch break. After School Care (BSO) is available, and care during school holidays is also possible.

Governance and Ownership

Harbour International is state-funded and is part of Stichting BOOR; the Board of Education for Rotterdam (BOOR) is the managing group for primary and secondary education in the Rotterdam area, and all staff are employed by BOOR. Harbour International is a member of the Dutch International Primary Schools and of Stichting BOOR.

Admissions

1. Initial Enquiry and Eligibility
Parents must confirm they meet the eligibility criteria of having a non-Dutch nationality and a temporary stay in the Netherlands. You then submit an admission enquiry form detailing your child's date of birth, arrival date, and any support needs. Accurate birth dates are essential, as the school places children strictly by age rather than academic level.

2. Application Review
The school reviews applications within six weeks, though they may extend this by up to four weeks in rare cases. The admissions team evaluates any submitted school reports, learning support evaluations, and EAL assessments. For preschool-aged children without prior school records, parents will be asked to complete alternative intake forms.

3. The Intake Visit
Because the school does not host general open days, prospective families are invited for an individual intake visit. This informal meeting allows staff to explain daily routines and guide you through the classrooms. It also provides an opportunity for the staff to interact with your child and help them become familiar with the new environment.

4. Securing the Placement
Once the school confirms space in the appropriate age group, you must pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee to reserve the spot. The standard annual school fees are not due until your child officially starts attending classes. If the required age group is at capacity, your child will be placed on a waiting list.

5. Final Document Submission
To finalize enrollment, you must submit a copy of your child’s passport showing their full name and date of birth. You are also required to provide proof of your temporary status in the Netherlands, such as an employment contract or a letter from your employer. Finally, a recommendation form from your child's previous school must be submitted if they are of school age.

Waitlist

All new applications are automatically placed on a waiting list; the admissions officer informs applicants of their waiting-list position.

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HSV International Primary School - VNS

Instructs in English, Dutch

Ages 5 - 11 years

Fees €6,990

Pupils 640

Type Co-educational

Situated in the Benoordenhout area of The Hague, the HSV International Primary School's VNS location is housed in an authentic 1920s building that retains many of its original art-deco features. The school teaches a structured program based on the UK National Curriculum for Literacy and Mathematics, combined with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), ensuring subjects like science, geography, and art are taught through engaging, interdisciplinary units. A distinguishing feature of the VNS location is its size; it is the largest of HSV’s international branches, accommodating up to 280 pupils in classes capped at 20 students to allow for personalized, inquiry-based learning. In September 2025, the campus expanded its offerings by launching a Dutch Bilingual class, further integrating international students with the host country's culture. The VNS location provides a supportive, inclusive setting focused on developing global citizenship.

Location

The VNS location is centrally situated in a residential part of The Hague known as Waalsdorp, located within the attractive Benoordenhout area. It is surrounded by various international organizations, making it a highly convenient and appealing location for expatriate families living and working in the city. The campus is also easily reachable by public transport.

Stages

4-11 years (International Department)

Type

Subsidised international primary education (Dutch government funded)

Additional learning support

Pupil support is provided by a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers; support focuses on individual needs, including social-emotional development and progress for pupils who may be behind or who are more able.

Country affiliation

Netherlands

School day structure

ID1 to ID6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 08:45 a.m. start; arrival from 08:15; 15:00 p.m. end; 15-minute morning break; 1-hour lunch break. Wednesday: 08:45 a.m. start; 12:30 p.m. end; break times vary by location.

Application fee

- A one-time application fee of €150 is payable when the application is completed. This application fee is non-refundable.

Tuition fees (current academic year)

- Annual tuition per child: €6,800. An additional annual lunchtime supervision fee of €190 per child applies. The school fee applies to all year groups (no separate year-group fee levels) and no sibling discount is offered.

Prorated joining amounts (tuition + lunchtime supervision) for families joining part-way through the year

- September (join): €6,990
- October (join): €6,300
- November (join): €5,600
- December (join): €4,900
- January (join): €4,500
- February (join): €3,900
- March (join): €3,200
- April (join): €2,500
- May (join): €1,750
- June (join): €1,750

These prorated figures apply regardless of year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency: Families may pay annually or in two installments.
- For existing pupils: the school fee for the following year is paid in two installments — the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; the second installment is due by 1 November.
- For new pupils: an invoice schedule is issued when a place is offered; the first installment is required to confirm acceptance as described in the invoice schedule.

Account details and fee payment options

- Payment method: Payment is made by bank transfer to the school's account. The provided account details are: STG HSV ID FEES; IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170; BIC: ABNANL2A. No alternative payment methods (for example credit-card payment) are specified in the school's published fee information.

Other costs and common additional charges

- Lunchtime supervision: annual fee of €190 per child (see tuition section).
- After-school and holiday care (BSO): after-school and holiday childcare is provided by independent local providers; parents contract and pay those providers separately and directly to the provider. Charges for after-school/holiday care are set by the external providers and are not included in the school tuition.
- Administration / withdrawal charge: if an existing family withdraws after having paid the first installment for the following academic year but withdraws before 1 August, prepaid fees will be refunded minus an administration cost of €150 per child.
- The school does not offer a sibling discount.

Uniform Requirement

The HSV does not require pupil's to wear a school uniform.

Food Options

The HSV does not have a school canteen; students provide a healthy lunch or may go home for lunch on request. Lunchtime supervisors supervise lunches in the classroom and outside, with a contribution collected at the start of the school year for these services. HSV works with different after‑school care organisations for before and after school care.

Governance and Ownership

The HSV is subsidised by the Dutch Ministry of Education. The HSV is governed by the Stichting Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV), with a Supervisory Board and a Joint Participation Council (GMR); the Friends of HSV Foundation (2HSV) supports fundraising and projects.

Curriculum

HSV International Primary School delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The IPC is based on contemporary brain research and aims to provide a brain-friendly environment that optimises learning. International-mindedness underpins the curriculum, fostering global awareness across HSV pupils. The IPC comprises Mileposts: Early Years Foundation Stage; Milepost One (ID1–ID2); Milepost Two (ID3–ID4); Milepost Three (ID5–ID6). The curriculum framework includes Literacy (England's National Curriculum with The Power of Reading), Mathematics (England's National Curriculum with White Rose), ICT, English as an Additional Language (EAL) with classroom and specialist support, and Host Country, Culture and Language (Dutch lessons). The Social and Emotional Curriculum draws on IPC goals and the Jigsaw programme.

Gifted and Talented

Pupil support includes provisions for more able pupils beyond the regular curriculum. The Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers coordinate with specialists; the first point of contact is the classroom teacher. Progress is monitored and the curriculum is adjusted to support individual needs.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The IPC social and emotional curriculum and the Jigsaw program form a central part of HSV's social and emotional learning, with personal goals guiding development such as being adaptable, communicative, collaborative, empathetic, ethical, resilient, respectful and thoughtful.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pupil support adapts teaching to meet each child's needs; it serves those who need help catching up as well as pupils who can handle more than the regular curriculum. The Support Team includes a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers, with the teacher as the first point of contact and the team available to assist behind the scenes.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The majority of HSV students speak or hear other languages at home and learn English as a second or third language. The EAL team and class teachers provide additional support to enable English language development and curriculum access, including short withdrawal sessions for vocabulary, phonics, reading and writing, and EAL specialists in the classroom. First-language maintenance is encouraged with an additive bilingualism approach; once English proficiency allows access to the curriculum with minimal support, students exit EAL and begin Dutch lessons. Host Country Culture and Language lessons include three Dutch lessons per week.

Mental Wellbeing

The school integrates a social and emotional curriculum as part of IPC, with the IPC goals and personal goals guiding social development and wellbeing, and a focus on building social skills, collaboration and resilience within a safe, caring environment.

Safeguarding

Safety, welfare and anti-bullying are addressed through a formal safety policy and safety binder, with ongoing communication about safety to pupils, staff and parents and procedures to prevent, record and evaluate incidents.

Admissions

1. Check Admission Requirements
Children aged 4 to 11 are eligible to apply if they meet specific criteria, such as being non-Dutch nationals with parents working temporarily in the Netherlands. Families must provide employer documentation proving their temporary residence status to qualify. Admission is always subject to seat availability across the four locations.

2. Make First Contact
Parents with questions can submit an optional Registration of Interest form to the admissions team. If you already have all the necessary information, you can skip this step and proceed directly to the formal application.

3. Submit the Admission Application
Apply through the school's online portal by uploading the required documents, which include your child's passport, recent school reports, and written employer confirmation of international mobility. The admissions team will review your file once all documents are submitted, and no student interview is required.

4. Pay the Application Processing Fee
A non-refundable, one-time fee of €150 per child is required before the school will process your application. This payment covers administrative costs and does not guarantee a placement or count toward annual tuition fees.

5. Receive Confirmation
The Admissions Office will acknowledge your application on the portal and officially place your child on the waiting list once all checklist items are complete. Parents can log into the Admissions Portal at any time to track their application status.

Waitlist

After all required items are submitted, the child will be wait listed. You can track the status of your application through the Admissions Portal.

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International School Leiden

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 11 years

Fees €4,800

Pupils 135

Type Co-educational

International School Leiden is a welcoming primary school in Leiden, welcoming students from age 2 to 11 and offering a pathway from early years through primary. The curriculum combines the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Early Years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary in a language-friendly environment, with additional maths and language supports. The campus at Van Vollenhovenkade 15 provides flexible spaces for inquiry, collaboration and exploration, with a park and sports facilities within easy reach. The school uses White Rose Maths, IXL Learning and Jigsaw PSHE to support subject learning and well-being, while Code4Kids introduces coding concepts from an early age. IS Leiden emphasises inquiry-based learning and ongoing assessment to inform teaching. It draws on Leiden's tradition of religious freedom and tolerance, framing freedom and responsibility as core values in educating compassionate, global citizens. An on-site Dutch preschool and an after-school programme extend learning beyond classrooms.

Location

Located at Van Vollenhovenkade 15, 2313 GG Leiden, Netherlands. The campus is a short distance from the heart of Leiden and sits in the shadow of the Pieterskerk. A route description is available via Google Maps.

Stages

Primary years (ages 4-11).

Type

International primary school.

Religious affiliation

Protestant Christian foundation; open to all religions.

School day structure

School day runs 08:00–14:00, gates open from 07:45. Students have a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon, followed by a 30-minute outdoor break.

Application / Registration fee

- A once-only, non-refundable registration fee of EUR 200 is required at the time of registration.

Tuition fees (by year group and per year/term)

- ISL charges a single flat tuition fee for primary pupils (ages 4–11): EUR 4,800 per academic year. This annual fee covers standard educational costs, including field trips, activities and excursions.

- Payment breakdown examples (same total fee applies to all primary year groups):
- One annual payment: EUR 4,800 (paid before the start of the school year).
- Two instalments: EUR 2,400 + EUR 2,400 (due 1 June and 1 December).
- Four instalments: EUR 1,200 each (due 1 June, 1 September, 1 January, 1 May).
- Ten monthly instalments: EUR 480 each (due 1st of each month).

- Pro‑rata amounts for students who start after the school year begins (payment in full equivalent shown):
- August / September — 100%: EUR 4,800.
- October — 90%: EUR 4,320.
- November — 80%: EUR 3,840.
- December — 70%: EUR 3,360.
- January — 60%: EUR 2,880.
- February — 50%: EUR 2,400.
- March — 40%: EUR 1,920.
- April — 30%: EUR 1,440.
- May — 20%: EUR 960.
- June / July — 10%: EUR 480.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice is issued after a place is confirmed (students starting after the academic year begins receive an invoice within 14 days). Parents may select any of the published instalment schedules above; re-enrolment continues the existing payment plan unless ISL is notified in writing. The school applies a start-date rule for monthly calculations: if a child starts before the 15th of a month, fees for that month apply; if after the 15th, fees start from the next month.

- A minimum notice period of six weeks (written) is required for withdrawal. Fees continue to be charged if appropriate notice is not given.

Sibling discounts

- Discount structure for families with three or more children enrolled simultaneously:
- Third sibling: 30% discount.
- Fourth sibling: 40% discount.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. ISL operates as a day primary school for children in the primary age range (no boarding provision).

Other costs and optional charges

- ISL hoodie: students are not required to wear a uniform but an ISL hoodie is offered as an optional item (price set separately).

- After-school care (extended day / BSO): provided on-site by Floreokids; registration and charges for after-school care are separate from ISL tuition and billed by the after-school provider.

- Extra-curricular activities: an after-school activities programme is run in collaboration with an external provider (King Productions); some activities are likely to carry separate participation fees billed through the activity provider.

- School lunches: warm lunch provision is available through an external catering partner (Tommy Tomato); lunch costs are optional and charged separately.

- Additional learning support: if a child requires an individual school assistant or intensive additional support, the cost of that assistant is paid by the parent/guardian.

- Note on inclusions: the published tuition (EUR 4,800) is stated to cover all standard educational costs (including field trips, activities and excursions); optional services above are charged separately by the external providers or for individual support.

Refund information

- Refund schedule on withdrawal (refundable portion of tuition based on month of leaving):
- September–December: 50% refundable.
- January: 40% refundable.
- February: 30% refundable.
- March: 20% refundable.
- April: 10% refundable.
- May–July: 0% refundable.

- Refunds are transferred to the bank account the school holds on file, and refunds are processed only after all financial obligations and notice requirements have been met.

Curriculum

The school uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Early Years (ages 4-6). The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary Years, with Subject, International and Personal Learning Goals defined for each age phase. The IPC provides 146 units of learning, structured as thematic units that cover knowledge, skills and understanding. The school supplements the IPC with White Rose Maths for mathematics, IXL Learning for maths and language arts, Jigsaw PSHE for Personal, Social, Health and Well-being Education, and Code4Kids for coding. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, ongoing assessment to inform teaching, and a language-friendly, inclusive learning environment across the primary years and beyond.

Higher Education Progression

The school publishes university acceptances in its annual report. The ISL Annual Report 2022-2023 lists university acceptances for 2019-2023, including Leiden University (Netherlands), Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, University of Bath, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, University of York, and other universities across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and beyond.

Admissions

1. Review eligibility before submitting your application. Eligibility includes three scenarios: non-Dutch nationality or a foreign passport holder with one parent or guardian temporarily employed in the Netherlands; Dutch nationality with two years of schooling abroad because a parent or guardian was stationed abroad; or Dutch nationality with a parent or guardian who will be stationed abroad within two years for at least two years, demonstrated by a written statement of intent by the parent or employer.

2. Begin the application by clicking 'Apply for Admission' to access the OpenApply portal. ISL uses OpenApply to provide an easy and effective application process. Submit the online application through the portal and contact the admissions team if you need assistance. You may also arrange a campus or online tour via the 'Schedule a Tour' option.

3. ISL uses rolling admissions, accepting students throughout the year if there is availability in the appropriate age group. Admissions are contingent on ongoing availability in the correct age group. The school may admit new students at various times rather than only at the start of the academic year.

Waitlist

ISL has rolling admissions; accepts students throughout the year if there is availability in the appropriate age group.

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International Waldorf School The Hague

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 12 years

Fees €6,850

Pupils 80

Type Co-educational

The International Waldorf School The Hague is a non-profit international primary school offering the Waldorf Steiner curriculum for ages 4–12. Kindergarten (4–6) emphasizes imaginative play, storytelling, songs and crafts and is non-academic. Primary (6–12) teaches mathematics, language arts, science and history through an imaginative, artistic approach; arts are integrated into all subjects. Students learn to paint and draw, work with beeswax and clay, sing and play instruments, and undertake handwork and woodwork, guided by a class teacher for several years. Outdoor education and seasonal celebrations are core, tied to the Four Pillars of Wellbeing: Mindfulness, Community, Self-curiosity and Contentment. The medium of instruction is English; Dutch is taught by a specialist with EAL support as needed. The school sits near Scheveningen beach, in a campus with a gymnasium, daily outdoor play, and Kindergarten kitchens; a garden and wood structures enrich the environment. An active Participation Council supports school development and a multi-year improvement plan guides governance.

Location

The International Waldorf School The Hague is located in The Hague, The Netherlands. The address is 2e Messstraat 31, 2586 XA The Hague. It serves children of the international community in The Hague and surrounding areas. It operates as a non-profit international primary school.

Stages

Kindergarten and Classes 1–6 are offered. The Waldorf approach is used for these levels, with the curriculum designed to foster intellectual, emotional, and social development.

Type

The school is a non-profit international primary school. It follows the Waldorf approach within an international context.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The pupil population is diverse with many nationalities represented. The school serves the international community in The Hague and surrounding areas.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided—10 hours per week for students new to English. A learning support structure includes a Support Coordinator and access to external specialists. Staffing is limited and there are no teaching assistants.

Country affiliation

The Netherlands.

School day structure

The gate opens at 8:25 and the day begins at 8:40. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, dismissal is at 15:30; on Wednesday, dismissal is 12:30.

Application fees
- Registration of Interest (one-time, per family): EUR 150 (invoiced when you submit the registration-of-interest form).
- Registration Fee (paid on confirmation of placement; non-refundable): EUR 250. This registration fee is payable together with Tuition Fee Module 1 to secure a confirmed place.

Tuition fees (per pupil) — academic year 2025–2026
- Full-year tuition (10 months): EUR 6,850 per pupil (standard annual charge for the 2025–26 school year).
- Tuition is billed in three successive modules for the school year (each module is invoiced separately):
- Tuition Fee Module 1 (start of school year — first 3 months): EUR 2,850 (equivalent to EUR 950 per month for months 1–3).
- Tuition Fee Module 2 (next 3 months — December through February): EUR 2,400 (equivalent to EUR 800 per month for months 4–6).
- Tuition Fee Module 3 (final 4 months — March through summer vacation): EUR 1,600 (equivalent to EUR 400 per month for months 7–10).
- Shorter enrolments are charged pro rata according to the number of months attended; sample totals published for 1–10 months (for example: 9 months EUR 6,450; 8 months EUR 6,050; 6 months EUR 5,250). Weekly start-in-July rates are published for July starters (e.g., EUR 250 per week for July starts in 2025–26). Full month-by-month and short-enrolment totals are itemised in the school's published fee structure.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Each Tuition Fee Module is invoiced separately; you must register your payment choice for each invoice in the school's payment system (WIS Collect). You may pay the invoice within the payment term or create a personal instalment plan in WIS Collect (the exception is Tuition Fee Module 1 for new pupils, which must be paid in accordance with the school's condition for starting). The tuition for the next month is expected to be paid by the end of the previous month at the latest. Employer invoicing can be arranged; to invoice an employer for the annual tuition the school requests notification to the financial administration before 1 June and allows a 30-day payment term for employer invoices.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The International Waldorf School The Hague provides primary day education and uses external providers for out-of-school care; there is no boarding provision or boarding fee.

Other costs and fees
- After-school care and holiday care: after-school and holiday care are offered through external partner providers (examples include Amforça and Basker); those services carry separate fees set by the external providers and are not included in the tuition invoices. Parents who use these services will be charged by the chosen provider according to that provider's rates and terms.
- Food: kindergarten meals (Tues–Fri) are provided by the school; primary pupils bring their own snack and lunch. No separate school lunch fee for primary pupils is published.
- Uniforms and classroom materials: no compulsory school uniform fee or mandatory uniform charges are itemised in the published fee documents. Classroom materials and standard in-class resources are provided as described in the school guide; any elective activities or third-party services may carry additional charges at the provider's or school's discretion (such additional charges are not published as part of the standard tuition module invoices).

Refund information and cancellation rules
- Registration fee: the EUR 250 family registration fee is non-refundable.
- Trial-period refund: if a trial period is used and the school determines the child cannot continue, Tuition Fee Module 1 will be refunded.
- Cancellation / de-registration notice: a one-month notice period applies for cancellation. For the new school year you must notify the administration no later than 31 May (the policy requires at least one-third of Tuition Fee Module 1 to be paid by the end of June for September education). Cancellation after 31 May leads to retention of one month's fee; cancellation with less than one month's notice during the school year will result in one month's fee being retained. When a pupil leaves during the school year, credit is processed according to the charged month rate in the module to date; the school bills whole months (no pro rata for partial months), and credit is handled per the module in which the de-registration occurs.

Fee payment options
- All invoicing and payment choices are handled through the school's payment platform, WIS Collect; through that system you register whether you will pay within the payment term or schedule a personal instalment plan. The school can issue an annual invoice to an employer where required (notify financial administration in advance). Specific payment instruments accepted (bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, iDEAL, credit card, etc.) are those supported by WIS Collect and the school's payment service provider; payment method selection and instalment setup are made inside WIS Collect for each invoice.

Uniform Requirement

Dress code for children prohibits clothing with images of death, drugs, profanity or alcohol; branding should be avoided.

Food Options

Meals in the kindergarten: On Mondays, children bring their own healthy snack and lunch from home. From Tuesdays to Fridays, the school provides all meals (snack and lunch) for kindergarten children. Snack and lunch in the grades school: Primary school children bring their own healthy snack and lunch from home, plus a water bottle; meals are eaten in the classroom under teacher supervision, and children tidy up afterwards.

Governance and Ownership

The IWSTH is part of De Vrije School Den Haag, the Dutch Waldorf school. The Waldorf network in The Hague, Leiden and Rotterdam is governed by Stichting Vrijescholen Zuidwest Nederland (ZWN); the ZWN foundation acts as the responsible authority and employer. Management is led by a central director and overseen by a Supervisory Board.

Curriculum

The International Waldorf School The Hague follows a Waldorf curriculum. Kindergarten (ages 4–6) emphasizes imaginative play, artistic activity, crafts, language, verses, songs, puppetry, fairy tales and storytelling to nurture the whole child; the program is non-academic. The Primary School (ages 6–12) teaches mathematics, language arts, science, history, and more in an imaginative, artistic way to engage both feeling and intellect. Arts are integral: students learn to paint, draw, work with beeswax and clay, sing and play instruments, and pursue handcrafts and other crafts, with a class teacher guiding the same group for several years. The program includes outdoor education, seasonal celebrations and a focus on citizenship and wellbeing guided by the Four Pillars of Wellbeing: Mindfulness, Community, Self-curiosity and Contentment. The medium of instruction is English; Host Country Dutch is taught by a specialist, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as needed.

Student Teacher Ratio

Kindergarten class sizes are 15 students (up to 18 temporarily) and Class 1-6 sizes are 15 students (up to 17 temporarily). In 2024 the school planned to become a complete primary school with three Kindergartens and separate Classes 1-6.

Higher Education Progression

At the end of primary, some pupils move to other international schools. If families stay in the Netherlands and attend international schools, graduates typically earn the International Baccalaureate.

Admissions

1. Admission criteria are set by the Dutch government. A child may enroll if the following conditions are met: the child has a nationality other than Dutch and at least one parent works in The Netherlands for a period of time; or the child has Dutch nationality and was educated abroad for at least two years because a parent worked abroad; or the child has Dutch nationality and at least one parent will be working abroad in the foreseeable future for at least two years, as confirmed in writing by an employer. Children can start formal education at age four. By parents we mean parents, guardians or caregivers.

2. The medium of instruction is English, and English language support is provided by an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher for non-native English-speaking students.

3. To initiate the registration process, fill out the Registration of Interest form. The admissions team will follow up with a request to send your child's reports from their current school (except Kindergarten) and will arrange a meeting with the teacher. Shortly after the call or meeting, the admissions team will contact you to answer any remaining questions and provide the application form.

4. If you have younger children, register them on time (one school year prior to the desired entry date). Siblings receive priority enrollment, but they must still be registered by the parent on time. If a place has not been reserved in advance and class capacity is reached, your child will be placed on a waitlist. Tuition details are available on the Fee Policy page and the School Equivalents chart shows the appropriate class for your child.

Waitlist

If a class is full and a place has not been reserved in advance, the child will be placed on a waitlist. Siblings receive priority enrolment.

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Lighthouse Special Education

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 13 years

Fees €19,800 - 24,200

Pupils 25

Type Co-educational

Located in the Netherlands, Lighthouse Special Education is an international primary school for children with complex special educational needs, offering education in English. The school serves ages 3 to 13 in two small classes (5–8 and 8–13), each with up to eight pupils, and a preschool class, Three Little Ships, for ages 2.5 to 5. Curriculum combines the British National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (UK), and the Dutch Primary Education Curriculum, with an individualized program for every student. For 5–13 year olds, it emphasizes basic skills in communication, reading, spelling, language and maths, using Edmark Reading Program and Numicon, and supports progress through tailored IEPs reviewed twice yearly. Learners access iPads with age-appropriate apps; therapies—speech and language, physiotherapy, sensory integration, and occupational therapy—are provided on-site by English-speaking, qualified therapists. The school focuses on social and emotional development, independence, and preparing students for school life within a supportive, multilingual environment.

Location

Van Heutszstraat 12, 2593 PJ Den Haag, The Netherlands. Lighthouse Special Education and Three Little Ships Preschool are located within the International Department of The Haagsche Schoolvereeniging in The Hague (Van Heutszstraat location). The building is wheelchair-accessible.

Stages

Early Intervention group (ages 2.5 to 5) within Three Little Ships preschool; Class 1 (ages 5 to 8); Class 2 (ages 8 to 13).

Type

International special education school.

Additional learning support

Cooperation with associated therapists and local Dutch specialists. The school works with psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals to design individualised learning plans; Lighthouse also benefits from a dedicated assessment team and collaboration with Three Little Ships Preschool.

School day structure

Daily schedule: Lighthouse classes run from 08:30 to 15:00, with a soft start around 08:20–08:45 for related groups. Lunches are integrated as part of the day; there is outdoor playtime and a focus on social and academic development. The Lighthouse program totals about 30 hours of lessons per week.

Bus service

Bus service is available for eligible students through local transport schemes; reimbursement of transport costs may be possible. The provider options include Wassenaar, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Den Haag.

Application / Assessment Fees

- The school charges assessment fees for evaluations carried out by its associated therapists. Typical assessment fees are: Articulation assessment €200; Full Speech and Language Assessment €600; Occupational/Physical Therapy Assessment (on request); Occupational & Sensory Assessment (on request); IQ test (approx. €900); WISC‑V plus WIAT achievement test (approx. €1,260); Dyslexia assessment with IQ and achievement tests (approx. €1,400). Individual therapy sessions are typically charged at €85 per hour and are invoiced separately by the therapist.

Tuition / Parental Contribution (by age group) — annual and per term

- Early Intervention (Three Little Ships pre‑school, ages 3–5): €19,800.00 per school year. Per term (three equal instalments): €6,600.00.
- Lighthouse Special Education (ages 5–13): €24,200.00 per school year. Per term (three equal instalments): €8,066.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The annual contribution may be paid in full or in three instalments. Instalment schedule and due dates are: Term 1 — payable before 1 June; Term 2 — payable before 1 October; Term 3 — payable before 1 February. Payments are calculated pro‑rata for students who join during the school year. Reimbursements for students who leave during the school year are calculated on a pro‑rata basis after the notice/termination period is completed.

Withdrawal and refund information

- The school operates a 40‑week academic year. Written notice of withdrawal must be submitted on the school's Withdrawal Form. The contract continues for three months from receipt of the Withdrawal Form and the financial obligation continues for those three months. If a student leaves during the school year, any reimbursement is calculated pro‑rata after the three‑month termination period.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Assessment and therapy fees as listed under Application / Assessment Fees (above).
- Additional individual one‑to‑one support fees may be charged where full‑time additional assistance is required; these are arranged via Admissions.
- Accident insurance: the school pays a student accident insurance premium that covers accidents during school hours (including one hour before and after school); parents remain financially responsible for medical bills in most cases. Parents are advised to maintain their own liability and medical insurance.
- Transportation: where applicable, taxi/bus transportation between home and school must be requested through the local municipality; any eligibility and arrangements are handled by the municipality. Costs or arrangements for transportation are not covered as a routine school fee.
- Meals, uniforms and after‑school care: lunch and snacks are typically provided by parents; there is no standard school uniform fee listed. After‑school care (BSO) and holiday care are provided by external providers and are contracted and paid for directly by parents.

Fee payment options and account details

- Payments are made by bank transfer to the school's fee account. Account details: STG HSV ID FEES, IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170, BIC: ABNANL2A. (Payments should be made in Euros to this account.)

Curriculum

An individualized curriculum is followed for each student with a strong emphasis on communication and social skills, and on learning how to cope in a school environment. For 5–13 year olds, the School Curriculum places emphasis on basic skills in communication, reading, spelling, language and maths, and is based on the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (UK), cross-referenced with the Dutch Primary Education Curriculum. Students work on their own learning goals using a range of materials, including the Edmark Reading Program and Numicon. Students use iPads with apps tailored to their learning level and progress. An Early Intervention Curriculum (Three Little Ships) is play-based and develops communication, social, fine motor, early literacy and numeracy skills, with a focus on independence; the preschool class has a maximum of 16 children, with 11 typically developing and a high staff-to-student ratio.

Student Teacher Ratio

Preschool Early Intervention class has a maximum of 16 children, 11 of whom are typically developing, with a high staff-to-student ratio. Lighthouse Primary School class has up to 16 children taught by 1 teacher and 3–4 educational assistants.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Lighthouse Special Education emphasises development of communication and social skills alongside academics. The school maintains a high staff-to-student ratio (1:4) to foster deep relationships and support social and emotional development. It uses three picture-based communication systems—PECS, PODD, and Proloquo2Go—to support nonverbal or limited-verbal learners. The curriculum prioritizes social skills and learning to participate in groups, with goals for language and social development in individual education plans. The Lighthouse supports integration into the HSV International Department, enabling social inclusion and language practice with age peers. The well-being framework emphasizes relationships, competence, and autonomy as core conditions for motivation and well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Lighthouse Special Education is the only international special school in The Netherlands, offering individualized education to children aged 3-13 who cannot cope in international mainstream education. The school serves students with very complex needs, including non-verbal autism and multi-disabled profiles, with challenges spanning visual impairment, language development difficulties, cognitive and physical disabilities, and behavioural challenges. There are three classes: Early Intervention (2.5-5) in Three Little Ships preschool, Class 1 (5-8), and Class 2 (8-13). Therapeutic interventions such as speech therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration, and occupational therapy are available during the school day with medical approval; students have Individual Education Plans. The curriculum is taught exclusively in English, with integration into the International Department where appropriate, and resources are tailored to each student's needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Lighthouse curriculum is taught exclusively in English. Some students have English as a second or third language. Many students have limited verbal skills and communicate using pictograms and augmented communication systems such as PECS, PODD, and Proloquo2Go. Where applicable, Lighthouse supports language development through English-language instruction and integration with the HSV International Department. Therapy services, including speech therapy, support language development as part of the school day.

Mental Wellbeing

Well-being is central to the Lighthouse approach, guided by three basic conditions: relationships, competence, and autonomy. The school emphasises social skills development and group belonging, including lunchtime activities as part of the educational program. The high staff-to-student ratio enables staff to build trusting relationships and tailor support to individual needs. Therapeutic interventions such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration are available to support mental well-being. Individual Education Plans track progress toward social and learning goals, with regular review and adjustment to support students' well-being.

Safeguarding

The health and safety of the children are of highest importance. The school maintains a Child Protection Statement and HSV-wide Child Protection Policy, with an Intimate Care Policy for Lighthouse. All staff, interns and volunteers are required to provide a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (Good Conduct) before working. The school provides a Confidential Advisor and an External Confidential Advisor, as well as the National Confidential Advisor for complaints about education. For safeguarding concerns, contact details are available through the Confidential Advisor and External Confidential Advisor.

Admissions

1. Submit the Application and Required Documentation:
To begin the process, parents need to submit a completed application form alongside a copy of the child’s passport, recent school reports, and proof of eligibility, such as a letter from an employer or a temporary employment contract. It is important to provide detailed information about the child’s learning needs, including copies of any assessments from the past two years conducted by psychologists, physiotherapists, or speech therapists. Parents should ensure that all reports and assessments are fully translated into English prior to submission.

2. Attend an Initial Meeting:
Once the application and documents are received, the Director will reach out to parents to schedule a meeting to discuss the application. Following this meeting and a subsequent discussion with the Pupil Monitoring Co-ordinator, the school will determine if Lighthouse is a viable option for the child. This step allows both the parents and the school staff to clarify the child's specific needs and the school's capacity to support them.

3. Consent to Information Exchange and Further Assessments:
Before making a final admissions decision, Lighthouse staff may need to consult with the child’s current school or therapists to gather more context. Parents will be asked to sign a consent form agreeing to this exchange of information with outside professionals. In some cases, the Lighthouse Assessment Team may require additional assessments to be completed; parents should be aware that these specific assessments incur separate fees.

4. Obtain a Statement of Eligibility:
Because admissions comply with Dutch law for Tailored Education (Passend Onderwijs), every child must receive a formal Statement of Eligibility (Toelatingsverklaring) from the local Dutch Education Board in their residential district. Lighthouse staff will assist parents directly with the application for this statement. It is a mandatory legal requirement before the child can officially start at the school.

Waitlist

The Lighthouse Special Education website does not specify the operation of a formal waitlist or applicant pool system. The policy states that children between the ages of 5 and 12 may be admitted at any point during the school year, strictly subject to the current availability of places. For the separate Three Little Ships Early Intervention program, admissions priority is specifically given to children who turn three years old before October 1st of that academic year.

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Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €16,300 - 23,500

Pupils 230

Type Co-educational

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) is an international private school in The Netherlands, educating students from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum spans IEYC in early years, IPC, IMYC, a British framework, Cambridge IGCSE, the IBDP and the IBCP, with a bespoke option. In the middle years, IMYC and the NAISR Pre-IB Programme prepare students for upper years, where they may choose the IBDP or the NAISR High School Diploma with tailored vocational pathways. Learning is delivered across six core pillars and enriched by collaborations with MIT and UNICEF via Nord Anglia Education, plus learning through the Nord Anglia University platform. Founded in 1959, the school began with 15 English-speaking students and now serves more than 230 from 35 countries. Facilities include early years spaces, a STEAM Maker Space, science labs, music rooms, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The campus supports a multilingual, culturally diverse community in Rotterdam.

Location

The school is located at Verhulstlaan 21, 3055WJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands. It is a private international school in Rotterdam. Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam provides door-to-door bus transport to and from the campus, operated by Taxi Wooning V.O.F., with routes planned to minimize journey times. Bus routes are scheduled, with the aim of keeping most journeys to about 45 minutes where possible.

Stages

Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary

Type

International private school

Pupil Nationality Mix

More than 230 students from over 35 countries.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme provides English language support for students from Year 1 to Year 11; EAL support is provided at no extra cost.

Country affiliation

The Netherlands

School day structure

The school day starts at 8:10 am and ends at 3:05 pm. Foundation 1 and 2 finish at 12:00 pm on Wednesdays. Primary students register at 8:10 am, have a 45-minute lunch break, and afternoon pick-up is at 3:05 pm. After-school care and activities are available on campus after the formal day ends.

Bus service

Door-to-door bus transport is provided to and from the Rotterdam campus by Taxi Wooning V.O.F.; the service operates on a fixed schedule with routes and zones, and fees are set according to transportation zones; changes may occur for after-school activities.

Application fee

- Application Fee: EUR 200 (one-off, non-refundable).

Tuition fees (annual and per term) — Academic Year 2025–2026

- Tuition fees are quoted in EUR for a single academic year (10 months). Annual tuition by year group:
- Foundation 1 (age 3): EUR 16,300.
- Foundation 2 (age 4–5): EUR 16,300.
- Years 1–5 (ages 5–10): EUR 20,650.
- Year 6 (ages 9–10): EUR 21,950.
- Years 7–9 (ages 11–13): EUR 22,800.
- Years 10–11 (ages 14–16): EUR 23,300.
- Years 12–13 (ages 16–18): EUR 23,500. (Year 13 students incur additional IB exam charges charged by the IBO on a per-exam basis.)

- Per-term tuition (approximate): the academic calendar is organised in three main terms; dividing the published annual tuition by three yields approximate per-term amounts as follows (annual ÷ 3):
- Foundation 1 / Foundation 2: EUR 5,433.33 per term (EUR 16,300 ÷ 3).
- Years 1–5: EUR 6,883.33 per term (EUR 20,650 ÷ 3).
- Year 6: EUR 7,316.67 per term (EUR 21,950 ÷ 3).
- Years 7–9: EUR 7,600.00 per term (EUR 22,800 ÷ 3).
- Years 10–11: EUR 7,766.67 per term (EUR 23,300 ÷ 3).
- Years 12–13: EUR 7,833.33 per term (EUR 23,500 ÷ 3).

Additional one-off and recurring fees

- One-time Capital Development Fee: EUR 3,000 (charged once per child from Year 1; non-refundable). Payment due in full within two weeks of accepting an offer.

- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 1,600 per child (non-refundable). The first year's Registration Fee is due within two weeks of accepting an offer; for subsequent years it is invoiced with tuition.

- Learning Support and EAL:
- Specialist Learning Support: additional fees apply where specialist learning support is required; costs are calculated case-by-case.
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme: the school states a comprehensive EAL programme is provided without charge.

- Transport (optional, billed annually) — zone-based fees (Academic Year 2025–2026):
- Zone 1 (0–5 km): EUR 3,400.
- Zone 2 (5–10 km): EUR 4,300.
- Zone 3 (10–15 km): EUR 5,200.
- Zone 4 (15–20 km): upon request.
- Zone 5 (20–25 km): upon request.
- Zone 6 (25–30 km): upon request.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered at this school; the school operates as a day school for ages 3–18.

Other costs and extras

- The published fees schedule identifies the items listed above. Specialist learning-support fees and IBO exam charges (for Year 13) are additional where applicable. No mandatory boarding fee is listed. No specific mandatory uniform fee is shown in the published fee schedule. Families should expect that optional extras (such as some trips, individual instrument tuition where applicable, and personal items) may be charged separately.

Refunds and withdrawal

- Refund policy: The school states it does not offer refunds under any circumstances.

- Withdrawal notice / deadlines (written confirmation via admissions@naisr.nl):
- Leaving in December (not returning in January): notify by 1 October.
- Leaving during spring break (not returning in mid‑April): notify by 15 January.
- Leaving at the end of the academic year (not returning in August): notify by 31 March.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are calculated on an annual basis and are payable in advance by direct debit. For new students, all fees must be paid in full within two weeks of accepting an offer. For returning students, invoices for tuition and the annual registration fee are issued towards the end of the previous academic year and should be paid by the invoice deadline. The school's published enrolment‑during‑year schedule specifies percentage amounts payable depending on the quarter of enrolment (100% / 75% / 50% / 25%).

Fee payment options and bank details

- Primary payment method: direct debit / bank transfer to the school's account. The published payment details are:
- Account name: Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam.
- Account number: 42.60.22.785.
- IBAN: NL07 ABNA 0426 0227 85.
- BIC: ABNANL2A.

- Instruction: include both invoice number and the child's name as payment references to ensure correct processing.

Uniform Requirement

A NAISR Shark outfit is required for HAPE (Grades 2–8). The outfit costs 45 Euro. Athletic shoes must be laced or velcro with no open toes. All students change for HAPE.

Food Options

The school cafeteria is run by Innergy and prepares healthy meals for students. Lunch times include a 45‑minute lunch break with Foundation 1 eating in classrooms at 12:00, Foundation 2 through Year 6 eating at 12:00 with a recess until 12:45, and Secondary lunch from 12:45–13:30.

House System

The school uses a House system to foster a sense of community across age groups.

Governance and Ownership

NAISR is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global network of premium international schools.

Curriculum

IMYC and NAISR Pre-IB Programme are used in the middle years; in the upper years, students choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the NAISR High School Diploma, which provides tailored, vocational pathways to higher education. The curriculum is delivered across six core pillars and enhanced by collaborations with MIT and UNICEF via Nord Anglia Education, with further learning through the Nord Anglia University platform.

Exam Results

IBDP points scores are consistently above the global average, and graduates go to top Dutch and international universities.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates attend top Dutch and international universities, including institutions in the UK, US, and across mainland Europe.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The wellbeing programme is underpinned by core values guiding physical health, social development, and emotional resilience. A safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment supports every student's emotional and physical needs. The Primary and Secondary Student Councils give every child a voice and encourage leadership on important issues. The Health, Advisory and Physical Education (HAPE) curriculum teaches students how to look after their physical and emotional wellbeing. The Learning Support Department and Student Services Team include a social and emotional coach and an onsite school nurse, ensuring students are healthy, well, and content. The English as an Additional Language (EAL) team provides support for students who need extra help with English.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Learning Support Programme provides the academic, behavioural, and social development assistance our students need to thrive. Students who may need academic, behavioural, or learning support are referred to our Student Services Team (SST), which includes the Head of Learning Support, the Principal, teachers, and parents, to assess needs and set goals. Our Learning Support Programme will improve student outcomes by developing the academic, emotional, social, and behavioural skills each student needs to succeed now and in the future. It provides support in the classroom and/or one-to-one, focusing on each student's strengths by personalising learning and modifying the curriculum. It fosters appreciation, acceptance, and respect for individuality, diversity, and each student's preferred learning style. It builds confidence, resilience, and a belief in the student's ability to succeed, supports development of friendships and important social skills, and creates a supportive, caring, and safe environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

NAISR offers additional English language support to students from Year 1 to Year 11. EAL support is provided at no extra cost. Our expert EAL team create carefully planned strategies that ensure every child learns in a way that works for them. Our EAL programme supports students' linguistic, cultural, social, and emotional transition, while providing the appropriate scaffolding to help them succeed in and beyond the classroom. EAL teachers typically work alongside the student's teachers in the classroom, with direct one-to-one sessions possible when needed. EAL students are made to feel proud of their culture and native language, and their bilingual ability is viewed as an asset.

Mental Wellbeing

The wellbeing programme centers on physical health, social development, and emotional resilience. A safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment supports students' mental wellbeing. The Health, Advisory and Physical Education (HAPE) curriculum teaches students how to manage their emotional wellbeing as part of overall health. The Learning Support Department includes a social and emotional coach and an onsite school nurse to support mental wellbeing. The school's EAL team helps students transition emotionally as they acquire English.

Safeguarding

Rigorous background screening is performed for staff. Criminal record checks are conducted. A comprehensive safeguarding policy keeps students safe at school.

Admissions

1. Make an Enquiry
Begin by filling out the online enquiry form. The admissions team usually responds within 24 hours to verify available spots, as the school accepts students year-round based on capacity. This is the time to ask initial questions about your child's specific situation.

2. Take a Tour of the Campus
You can schedule an in-person visit to view the facilities if you are in Rotterdam. For families relocating from abroad, the school offers personalized virtual meetings or online open days so you can explore the campus remotely.

3. Submit the Application and Documents
Complete the online application and upload the required documents, including your child's passport and English-translated school reports (two years for Years 1-12; three years for Year 13). The admissions team will contact your child's current teacher directly for a recommendation form.

4. Complete the Interview and Assessment
The school will schedule a brief interview with you and your child, either on-campus or via video call. Depending on age, language proficiency, and academic background, your child may also need to take a test to ensure the school can meet their learning needs.

5. Finalize the Placement Offer
If successful, the school will offer your child a place and confirm their year group. Placements are based on the child's age as of September 1st and their academic review. You finalize enrollment by accepting the offer and completing the registration paperwork.

6. Prepare for the First Day
The school will send materials to help you prepare for the transition. Students starting in August attend a new student induction day to meet teachers and classmates, while mid-year joiners receive direct guidance from staff to settle into their classes.

Scholarships

NAISR offers an Academic Scholarship Programme for students aged 15–18 (Years 11–13). Eligibility requires academic excellence, creativity and personal initiative, involvement in a range of extra‑curricular activities, and a strong regard from current school staff. Scholarships are awarded to top candidates who can meet the demands of the curriculum and contribute to school life, with recipients required to maintain high achievement and engagement. To apply: download the scholarship application form, write a 400‑word motivation letter addressed to the Director and the Director of Admissions and Marketing, and collect school reports from the past three years; deadlines are 15 April for internal candidates and 1 November or 15 April for prospective/ external candidates; email all materials to scholarships@naisr.nl. After submission, you'll receive an automatic acknowledgement; the academic team reviews documents and references, with internal reviews in April/May and external reviews in November (for a January start) and in April/May (for an August start); the top five finalists are invited to an interview and outcomes are communicated within three working days. If successful, the admissions team guides you through the remaining steps. Documentation is kept for up to 12 months in compliance with GDPR. A downloadable Scholarship Form is available on the page.

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The International School of The Hague

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees €8,500 - 12,800

Pupils 2000

Type Co-educational

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.

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

Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

Type

Private international day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Over 100 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support

Learning Support is provided in Primary and Secondary; English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered.

Country affiliation

The Netherlands.

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

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.

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.

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement

Students do not wear a uniform.

Food Options

Secondary students have an on-site cafeteria. Primary students must bring their own packed lunch.

Governance and Ownership

ISH is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, an educational organisation for primary and secondary education in The Hague and Leiden area. Eight Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation schools offer national and international programmes and are overseen by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Rijnlands, Arjan Kastelein; ISH operates as a partially subsidised school, with support from the Ministry of Education and in accordance with Dutch rules for Primary & Secondary education. Each Principal has a leadership team and the administration for both sections is under the supervision of the Senior Leadership Team, and the school has over 350 staff serving about 2,000 students.

Curriculum

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

Group sizes are capped at 23 pupils per class.

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.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school prioritises physical, social and emotional wellbeing as essential to personal excellence. It nurtures wellbeing through a restorative approach to behaviour that emphasises relationships, accountability for actions and empathy. Through its programmes students learn that taking care of their own wellbeing supports learning and future success. The Student Charter protects a student's right to be treated with respect and to have wellbeing and personal safety supported. The Learning Support and Student Wellbeing teams collaborate to address social-emotional development, including restorative practices such as connection circles and social-emotional interventions. The school also supports wellbeing through Anti Bullying initiatives and the Health Office.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school uses a graduated, multi-tiered approach to Learning Support to remove barriers to progress. A dedicated Learning Support Team provides ongoing review and develops individual learning plans. Services cover academic, social-emotional and health supports, including executive functioning, study skills and literacy and numeracy interventions. There are in-class supports, parallel teaching and specialised workshops. The department collaborates with the Student Wellbeing and EAL teams to support academics, behaviour and social-emotional development. ISH embraces inclusion and aims for universal access to the curriculum. All residents in the Netherlands have the right to appropriate education and ISH operates a three-tiered intervention model. It is noted that ISH offers support for a range of needs, including dyslexia, ASD and ADHD, and ISH is not a dedicated SEN school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Two main EAL programmes operate within ISH. The Academic Language Programme (ALP) for Years 7-9 provides three extra English lessons per week focused on academic language. The Individual Learning Programme (ILP) for Years 10-13 offers additional language support when ALP is not offered. EAL accommodations for MYP phases include 25% extra time in assignments and access to dictionaries for some tasks. The EAL team includes Maria Ferraiuelo, Marta Galinska, Hanna Harmander (EAL Coordinator) and Julia Strohpagel, with contact through h.harmander@ishthehague.nl. The EAL department implements a whole-school language acquisition programme to enhance student learning and wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is integrated into ISH's wellbeing framework. The school recognises that students achieve personal excellence only if their physical, social and emotional wellbeing is supported and uses a restorative approach to emphasise relationships and empathy. The programmes help students understand how wellbeing supports their learning and future success, and the Student Charter reinforces the right to respectful treatment and personal safety. The Health Office and anti-bullying initiatives contribute to a safe, healthy environment for students. Learning Support and EAL provisions address social-emotional development and resilience as part of the holistic approach to education.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are a priority at ISH. The school states that every child has the right to develop physically, mentally and socially in a safe and secure environment. Staff have a responsibility to foster a safe, caring and supportive environment inside and outside the classroom. ISH follows up on any allegations or signs of abuse or neglect and may involve local or international law enforcement and Dutch child protection bodies. The welfare of children is the prime consideration in any response, and safeguarding measures include rigorous safe recruitment practices aligned with the International Task Force on Child Protection. The Safeguarding Policy is developed within the context of Rijnlands Lyceum regulations, national and international law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Designated Safeguarding Leads include dsl@ishthehague.nl, with designated staff for Primary and Secondary and a safeguarding team.

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Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague

Instructs in Dutch, English

Ages 4 - 12 years

Fees €23,800

Pupils 20

Type Co-educational

Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague is a private Dutch school offering bilingual education for ages 4 to 12. Dutch National Curriculum provides the base, with the UK National Curriculum running alongside it and linked through IPC. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with IPC material delivered in both languages. A Dutch-only pathway remains available from age 9 for families who prefer it, while many students continue bilingual study to secondary education. Each classroom contains two teachers, one Dutch and one English, supporting small classes of about 20 pupils. Located in Bezuidenhout, Den Haag, facilities include a school garden for experiential learning, and after-school activities through Amforça, with transport to Overbosch for swimming and sports facilities. The program emphasizes field trips, IPC projects, sports, music, arts, and robotics.

Location

Winford Bilingual The Hague is located in the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands. It is within walking distance of The Hague Central Station. Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 91, 2594 AC Den Haag.

Stages

The Hague campus serves children aged 4 to 12 with a bilingual pathway. From age 9 to 12 there is a Dutch curriculum stream alongside the bilingual program.

Type

Private Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with a dual immersion approach that links the Dutch, UK, and IPC curricula.

Country affiliation

Netherlands

School day structure

The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, with drop-off between 08:45 and 09:00. Wednesdays are a half-day, finishing at 13:00.

Bus service

An after-school transport arrangement with Amforça provides bus pickup from Winford Bilingual to Amforça locations, including Overbosch.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application (registration) fee: EUR 550 one-time, non-refundable.
- Enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 one-time, non-refundable. This enrolment fee is not deducted from tuition and remains non-refundable if you defer or leave.

Tuition fees (by academic year and per term)

- Annual tuition (Winford Bilingual The Hague) for the current academic year 2025–2026: EUR 23,800 per pupil. This same annual fee applies to the Bilingual stream and the Hague Dutch stream.

- Per-term / instalment detail:
- Single payment option: Pay the full annual tuition of EUR 23,800 in one instalment by 1 August 2025.
- Three-instalment option: The school permits payment in three instalments with an additional 3% administration and interest charge. Instalment due dates are 1 August, 15 November and 1 February. Using the three-instalment option increases the total payable by 3% (EUR 23,800 + 3% = EUR 24,514.00) and yields three equal instalments of approximately EUR 8,171.33 each (the school will allocate cents to sum correctly).

Tuition by year group

- The published tuition rate is the same across year groups (Panda, Zebra, Giraffe, Eagle). There is no separate tuition schedule by individual year group; annual tuition is applied per pupil regardless of the class within the primary school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoice for application fee is issued during the application process; the application will be processed only after the application fee has been paid.
- Full-payment deadline for the single-payment option: 1 August 2025.
- Instalment due dates for three-instalment option: 1 August, 15 November and 1 February; a direct debit instruction is requested for the instalment option. A 3% administration/interest surcharge applies to the total.
- Tuition fees are pro-rated according to the pupil's starting date when enrolment occurs after the beginning of the school year. Depending on start date, instalment payment may still be offered (with additional administration and interest costs).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day primary school with the school day running from 09:00 (drop-off 08:45–09:00) to 15:00 (Wednesdays end at 13:00). Meals are provided during the school day.

Other costs and included items

- The tuition fee is described as all-inclusive for the school's services: it covers testing in both languages, special exhibits, field trips, morning snacks and a warm lunch each school day.
- Additional charges may apply for extra evaluations, specialist assessments, or one-to-one support if required; such costs are discussed with parents at the time such services are recommended.
- No uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed as part of the fee schedule. (School-provided daily lunch and snacks are included in tuition.)

Refund and withdrawal information

- Application (registration) fee of EUR 550 is non-refundable.
- Enrolment fee of EUR 1,000 is non-refundable in all circumstances (including deferral or leaving).
- Withdrawal policy: Parents must provide two months' written notice to withdraw. In the absence of written notice, two months' tuition fees will be charged in lieu. Any overdue fees or other charges remain payable on notice of withdrawal. Tuition is otherwise pro-rated for mid-year enrolment.

Fee payment options

- The school issues an invoice for the application fee. For the three-instalment payment plan the school requests a direct debit instruction. The single-payment (one instalment) option requires payment by the stated deadline (1 August). Specific other payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.

Family discount

- A 5% family discount is applied to the tuition fee for the youngest child when more than one child from the same family attends the school (applicable to Amsterdam, Haarlem and The Hague locations).

Curriculum

Winford Bilingual The Hague provides a total immersion, dual-language primary education for students aged 4 to 12, with a Dutch curriculum stream for students aged 9 to 12. All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, with IPC taught in both languages. The Dutch national curriculum forms the base, with the UK national curriculum running alongside it, linked by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The classrooms have two fully qualified teachers, one native English speaker and one native Dutch speaker, with around 20 children per class. Families may choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9, and the program prepares students for Dutch or international secondary education.

Student Teacher Ratio

Two teachers per classroom and about 20 students per class.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates typically move on to Dutch secondary schools or International secondary schools, with options to continue in British, Dutch or international education pathways.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional benefits to being bilingual. Being raised as bilingual enhances reading social cues, reduces social shyness, and strengthens active listening skills. These skills help children make friends, understand diversity, and integrate into diverse environments. The bilingual setting fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion as part of everyday learning. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and learning is an exciting lifelong journey.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

All subjects are taught in Dutch and English; two teachers per classroom, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, with each teacher speaking their native language to students. The Dutch national curriculum is taught alongside the UK national curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with all subjects taught in both languages. The programme is recognised by the Dutch schools inspectorate. Families can choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9. IPC is taught in both English and Dutch to foster bilingual fluency across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

Winford Bilingual uses Positive Discipline, which is based on kindness and firm guidance, mutual respect, and constructive communication. The approach emphasizes belonging and significance, long-term development, and social and life skills, helping children become independent and understand logical consequences. The aim is to create happy, capable, and kind learners who can navigate social situations respectfully and effectively.

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