Netherlands, Amsterdam
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There is no boarding. After-school care (BSO) is provided by Partou from 14:35 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, with supervised transport from AIS to a nearby Partou location.
There is no uniform. Students wear play clothes suitable for arts, crafts and outdoor play; PYP 1 and 2 should keep a full set of extra clothing at school. Indoor shoes are worn inside the building and remain at school.
AIS does not provide lunch; a packed lunch is necessary. Snack time occurs mid-morning with nutritious snacks, and snacks should be packed in containers that are easy to open. No chocolate or sweets; bring a refillable water bottle; canned drinks or drink packages are discouraged.
AIS is a member of SKOSS-KPOA (Foundation for Catholic Education Soest-Soesterberg and Amersfoort and surrounding areas). AIS is affiliated with De Kubus, a Dutch primary school with two campuses, sharing AIS facilities at Noordewierweg 235. AIS is a member of the Dutch International Schools (DIS) network and coordinates with SWV de Eem to ensure quality education.
Amersfoort International School (AIS) offers English-language international primary education for children aged 4 to 12 and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as an official IB World School since September 2025. Located in Amersfoort, AIS shares a light, spacious building on Noordewierweg with De Kubus and is part of the AnnoNu school board. The school opened in 2023–2024 and operates in a renovated facility that features a large natural playground to support learning through play, discovery and inquiry. AIS emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunities with a mission of 'Learning for all' and a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based PYP curriculum that integrates across traditional subjects. Facilities include a collaborative library developed with De Kubus and De Bibliotheek Eemland, offering Dutch and English titles and growing multilingual collections. After-school care via Partou, cycling lessons, and Dutch language immersion strengthen community ties and language development. AIS aims to empower internationally minded and successful learners.