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American School of The Hague

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Dutch
Fees €22,380 - 32,370
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1951
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Italian
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

www.ash.nl

Rijksstraatweg 200, 2241 BX Wassenaar, Netherlands

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The Essentials

American School of The Hague has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Dutch.

Location
ASH operates on two campuses in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. The main campus is Rijksstraatweg 200, 2241 BX, Wassenaar. The Early Childhood Center is Deijlerweg 153, 2241 AE, Wassenaar. Both campuses are in the Dutch municipality of Wassenaar, within the The Hague region.

Stages
ASH offers Elementary School, Middle School, and High School for students ages 3 to 18.

Type
International school day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 70 nationalities are represented among ASH students.

Additional learning support
The Student Support Team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Counselors. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided for Grades 1–12. The Special Education program offers individualized support in a small-class setting, and Learning Support uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for Grades 1–12.

Bus service
The school offers a flexible bus service with Area A (Within Wassenaar), Area B (Den Haag, Leiden, Leidschendam, Noordwijk, Nootdorp, Oegstgeest, Rijswijk, Voorburg, Voorschoten and immediate vicinities), and Area C (outside Areas A & B). The ECC bus serves Pre-Kindergarten 1 to Grade 2 in Areas A & B.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American School of The Hague ranges from EUR 22,380 to EUR 32,370 for 2026/27.

Application and Entry Fees

- Application fee: EUR 270 (mandatory, non-refundable, paid per child at time of application).
- One-time Enrollment fee (first year only): EUR 6,810 (non-refundable).

Annual Capital Fee

- Capital fee (annual, non-refundable): EUR 4,610.

Tuition Fee

Note on normal billing structure: for continuing students the school collects 75% of tuition as the first installment and 25% as the second installment; the same percentage split is used for the bus fee when applicable. The per-installment amounts shown below are computed from the published annual tuition amounts and follow the 75% / 25% split used in the school's payment procedures.

- Pre‑Kindergarten 1 — Tuition: EUR 17,770 per year.
- Installment 1 (75%): EUR 13,327.50.
- Installment 2 (25%): EUR 4,442.50.

- Elementary School (Pre‑Kindergarten 2 through Grade 4) — Tuition: EUR 22,880 per year.
- Installment 1 (75%): EUR 17,160.00.
- Installment 2 (25%): EUR 5,720.00.

- Middle School (Grades 5 through 8) — Tuition: EUR 25,980 per year.
- Installment 1 (75%): EUR 19,485.00.
- Installment 2 (25%): EUR 6,495.00.

- High School (Grades 9 through 12) — Tuition: EUR 27,760 per year.
- Installment 1 (75%): EUR 20,820.00.
- Installment 2 (25%): EUR 6,940.00.

Special Education

- Special Education Program fee: EUR 23,255 per year, charged in addition to the regular grade-level tuition. (This is an annual programme fee; payment will be invoiced alongside regular fees according to the school's billing schedule.)

Other fees and charges

- Exam and activity exclusions from tuition: Meals, extracurricular trips, and examination fees for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
- Additional possible charges: occupational therapy, one-to-one teaching costs, IB and AP exam fees, and other extra services or programme-specific fees may be charged where applicable.
- Bus service: a separate bus fee is charged when families use the school bus; the bus fee is subject to the same installment percentages in the published payment procedures (the bus fee amount is billed separately).
- Uniforms: students do not wear a school uniform; the school enforces a dress code rather than a uniform. (No uniform fee is specified.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular schedule for continuing students and new students enrolling from the start of the year through November 30:
- 75% of tuition, 75% of the bus fee (if applicable), plus the enrollment fee and the capital fee are due on June 1 (or 30 days from invoice for new students enrolling before November 30).
- 25% of tuition and the second 25% of the bus fee are due on January 1 for students enrolled as of November 30.

- For students accepted after the start of the school year, the percentage of tuition and bus fee due at time of acceptance depends on the month of acceptance as follows:
- Acceptance between December 1 and February 28: 75% due at acceptance.
- Acceptance during March: 60% due at acceptance.
- Acceptance during April: 45% due at acceptance.
- Acceptance during May: 30% due at acceptance.

- Late payments: interest of 1.0% per month will be charged on late payments. If payment terms are not met and no arrangements are made with the Business Manager, placement at the school will not be guaranteed.

Withdrawals and refunds

- Withdrawal rule (published): for students who withdraw between June 1 and the beginning of the second semester, the second installment (25% of the annual tuition and bus fee) will be waived. Other refunds or chargebacks are governed by the school's billing and withdrawal policies as applied case by case. Interest or other penalties may apply for unpaid balances.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school (no full or weekly boarding programmes).

Fee payment options and invoices

- The school issues invoices and specifies due dates and required installments on those invoices. The published billing procedures describe amounts and deadlines; specific acceptable payment methods (for example: international bank transfer / wire, local bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment channels) are not listed in the public fee summary and are handled through the school's Finance/Business Manager and invoice instructions. Families should follow the invoice payment instructions and the Business Manager's directions for accepted payment methods. The school charges interest for late payments and may require placement guarantees if payment terms are not met.



Academics

American School of The Hague teaches IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ASH delivers an American-style curriculum with English as the language of instruction, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Advanced Placement (AP) program in High School. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, six-course program with the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service core; the average IB Diploma score is 35 and the May 2025 session had a 100% pass rate, with 16% of students earning 40+ points. The AP program offers one-year courses with exams leading to college credit; ASH is the only school in the Netherlands offering AP, with 91% of exams earning a score of 3 or higher and 59% of exams earning a 4 or 5; AP credits are recognized by universities worldwide. The school uses Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for Grades 3–8 to assess reading and math, with ASH students scoring above global averages. In Elementary School, the curriculum follows Common Core Standards, NEASC accreditation, and includes Dutch, art, library, music, and physical education; the Dutch-English Dual Language Pathway began in 2024, beginning instruction in Dutch with gradual introduction of English to develop proficiency in both languages.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results include an average score of 35, a 100% pass rate in the May 2025 examination, and 16% of students earning 40+ points. The Advanced Placement (AP) program reports a 91% pass rate (scores of 3 or higher) and 59% of AP exams earning a 4 or 5. AP credits are recognized by universities worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
The Class of 2024 received 273 acceptances to universities and colleges in 12 countries, with 129 students in the graduating class. Destinations included King's College London, Northwestern University, Universidad de Navarra, University of Amsterdam, and Eindhoven University of Technology. Netherlands accounted for 51% of college destinations, the United States 22%, the United Kingdom 7%, Canada 4%, and Spain 4%.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial Inquiry and Application
The admissions process begins by scheduling a campus tour, contacting the admissions team, or starting the online application. This primary step establishes initial planning and helps applicants understand the institution's offerings.

2. Admissions Support
The Admissions Director and Admissions Officer assist applicants throughout the entire enrollment process. They provide navigational guidance and help identify specific academic or extracurricular opportunities relevant to the student's interests.

3. Application Timeline
Applications are accepted and evaluated on a continuous, year-round basis. Applicants must provide their anticipated transition timeline during this stage to ensure proper entry coordination and a smooth enrollment process.

4. English Proficiency Requirements
Language prerequisites are determined by the entering grade level. Preschool through Grade 6 have no English prerequisite. Grades 7 and 8 require Beginner to Intermediate English proficiency, with language support provided by the school. Grades 9 and 10 require Intermediate to Advanced English, with a potential assessment and no language support available. Grades 11 and 12 strictly mandate Advanced English, require a formal assessment, and offer no language support.

5. Placement Guidelines
Grade placement is strictly determined by the applicant's prior educational history and their exact age as of October 1st of the entry year. Standard placement guides and grade-level equivalents are utilized to establish the appropriate cohort for the incoming student.

6. Financials and Logistics
The institution operates as an independent, non-profit organization. Standard tuition and fee schedules apply to all students without any discount policies. Optional fee-based school transportation is available, with specific routes and pricing structures outlined in the school's transportation documentation.

Scholarships
ASH has no scholarship or discount program. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees page for a detailed overview of costs; there are no ASH-sponsored scholarships for general admission.
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