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Netherlands offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 3 international schools in Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 18,079), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The American School of The Hague offers an American-style education for students from over 80 nationalities, integrating Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme into its high school offerings. The school operates across two campuses in Wassenaar: the Early Childhood Center and the Main Campus, which houses dedicated STEM centers, a theater, and specific science laboratories. A defining feature of the school is its Peace and Diplomacy program, which includes an active Model United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goal Academies. Through these academies, high school students design solutions for real-world issues and travel to implement their projects in communities within Nepal or Thailand. Furthermore, the school incorporates a fully inclusive learning support system, featuring self-contained classrooms for students with developmental delays. Students also participate in environmental initiatives like creating pollinator-friendly gardens and organizing waste-sorting systems on campus.
UStudy Academy@Watersley is an international secondary school in the Netherlands offering an American curriculum for students aged 12 to 18. The Watersley campus blends online coursework with on-site workshops, projects, and daily mentorship. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no homework, and learning centers on collaboration and projects. The program includes college counseling and a study-abroad option, and students can earn Accredited Certificates, Diplomas, and Transcripts, with credits allocated for each term and transfer opportunities. On-campus housing is available for 18+ students. English and Dutch are spoken on site; Dutch language options and ESL support are available for an added fee. Facilities include bright classrooms, a cooking studio, a performance stage, a student lounge, fitness and yoga spaces, and walking and cycling routes. Daily mentorship and reflection circles support wellbeing, with 24/7 access to the learning platform and a personal adviser for student success.
Gifted Minds International School (GMIS) is the international school in Hoofddorp, adjacent to Schiphol Airport, serving ages 3 to 16. It offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. The medium of instruction is English, with Dutch or French language classes taught twice weekly. The campus covers about 2,000 square meters in former office building converted into a learning environment for students. GMIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning across age groups and runs three Learning Pathways—Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners—to balance academic study with creativity. Facilities include a library with books in nine categories and specialist teachers in PHE, Art, Music, Library, STEAM, IT, EAL and Drama. Extracurricular activities take place on Wednesdays, offering sports and arts such as Zumba, Pottery, Mosaic Art and Film Production. A 12:1 student‑teacher ratio operates. The school embraces inclusivity and supports neuro-divergent learners within its wellbeing framework.
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