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American School of The Hague

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school integrates social-emotional learning as a core part of the educational experience. The advisory program guides discussions on identity, goal-setting, and mental well-being. These initiatives cultivate resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, helping students navigate challenges and build meaningful connections. The schoolwide counseling team provides proactive and responsive support to students and families across all grade levels as part of a multidisciplinary Student Support Team. On-site health services, including qualified school nurses, address illnesses and health concerns to keep students safe and ready to learn.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides exceptional support for all learners, including neurodivergent students. On-campus specialists work with each student to provide individualized support, aligned with a multidisciplinary Student Support Team. The approach enables participation in activities alongside peers whenever possible. The school emphasizes inclusive practices to ensure neurodivergent learners can access the curriculum and school life. ASH is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not require English for preschool through Grade 6; there is no English prerequisite. In Grades 7 and 8, Beginner to Intermediate English is required, and language support is available. In Grades 9 and 10, Intermediate to Advanced English is required, an English language assessment is required, and language support is not available. In Grades 11 and 12, Advanced English is required, an English language assessment is required, and language support is not available. Language support is available for admitted students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, and language support is limited at the high school level.

Mental Wellbeing

ASH is committed to supporting every student's social, emotional, and physical well-being. Social-emotional learning is integral to the educational experience, with advisory programs that support identity development, goal-setting, and mental well-being. The counseling team provides proactive and responsive support to students and families across all grade levels. Health services are on campus, with qualified school nurses addressing health concerns throughout the school day. Transition programs and orientation support help students and families navigate changes with confidence.

Safeguarding

ASH has a Child Protection Policy. The school is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all students. The Student Well-Being team, including counselors and health professionals, supports safeguarding across grade levels.

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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

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.

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