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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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1. Complete the Registration Of Interest (ROI) form and ensure all mandatory fields are filled. AIS is acknowledged and subsidised by the Dutch government and complies with national admissions regulations. Upload two most recent school reports from the current or previous school or day-care and copies of all family passports as part of the ROI submission. If applicants meet the Dutch government criteria, they will receive an invitation to visit AIS in the form of a Social Play Morning/Day.
2. After the Social Play Morning/Day, the team reviews the visit and the Director makes an admissions decision. Approved applications are followed by an overview of the school fee payment policy and a request to pay the first deposit to secure placement. Once the deposit is paid and all financial obligations are met, a welcome letter is issued and a start date is provided.
3. For students requiring additional support, ROI and application must be completed with accurate information; AIS reserves the right to deny applications that are deemed untruthful or incomplete. If there is a question or concern, the Director and the Internal Student Support Guide will follow up with parents immediately after the Social Play Morning/Day. For students entering with a diagnosis and an IEP, the relevant documents must be shared with the school within six weeks of starting.
4. Re-registration and start of the next school year: After spring break AIS issues a re-registration letter to confirm whether current students will return. April is the deadline to respond and the withdrawal deadline is April 12 if you decide to withdraw. From April 15, finances begin preparing invoices for the new academic year, and placement is secured only after the school fees are paid in full before the new year.
Amstelland International School is an international day school in Amstelveen, Netherlands, welcoming students aged 4 to 11. The curriculum blends IEYC in the early years with IPC units in primary years, complemented by PYP and Cambridge Primary pathways. Learning is organized around themes, with project-based work and IPC skill development at the core, and a strong emphasis on global citizenship values. The campus hosts a dedicated music room and the Amstel International Music School, offering on-site piano, guitar, violin lessons and choir. Specialist teachers deliver English Language Acquisition, Dutch Language and Culture, Physical Education and Art in small groups in purpose-equipped spaces. UniKidz provides on-campus after-school experiences, including swim lessons. The development plan envisions a single building to house primary and secondary on the Amstelveen site. The school emphasizes language support, cultural celebrations, field trips, and a no-homework policy that prioritizes intrinsic motivation and project-based learning, for curious, independent learners.
