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Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, German, Dutch
Typical class size 13
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Eerde International Boarding School sits on a tranquil country estate in Ommen, about two hours from central Amsterdam. It offers an international curriculum for ages 4 to 18, combining IPC in Primary, Cambridge Primary with Cambridge English and Maths, IMYC in the Middle Years, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, the English-language IB Diploma Programme, and a Bespoke Curriculum for individual learners. The historic moated castle, dating from 1715, houses a library for supervised study and 21st‑century information skills. Students choose day, flexible boarding or full boarding, within a close-knit community drawn from over 25 nationalities. Facilities include a sports hall, gym, art spaces, an Orangery for design and art, and extensive outdoor activities, including equestrian options with a local stable. A rich programme of extracurriculars includes MUN, Week Without Walls, and the Rijksmuseum partnership, enriching learning through real-world projects and cross-cultural experiences. Small classes and dedicated learning coaches support personalised pathways.
Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located on a secluded country estate with a moated castle dating from 1715, which has been in use as an international school since 1934.
Stages
Pre-IB Programme and IB Diploma Programme
Type
International boarding school
Additional learning support
Small class sizes with tailored academic support
Fees
Annual tuition at Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands ranges from EUR 15,700 to EUR 26,400 for 2026/27.
Application and Registration Fees
- Primary registration fee: EUR 750 (one-time; payable immediately after the school accepts the pupil and non‑refundable). - Secondary / Upper secondary registration fee: EUR 3,650 (one-time; payable immediately after acceptance and non‑refundable). This registration fee for secondary and upper secondary students includes a Mac laptop.
Tuition Fees by Year Group (full academic year amounts; tuition does not include boarding)
- Primary School (Cambridge Primary Curriculum and IPC): EUR 15,700 per full academic year. This amount covers class teaching and supervision, refreshments, lunch and media resources. This published tuition figure applies where payment is made in full by the school's stated payment deadline.
- Middle School (IMYC): EUR 22,800 per full academic year. This covers teaching, supervised homework during timetabled hours, refreshments, lunch and media resources. Tuition does not include boarding. This published tuition figure applies where payment is made in full by the school's stated payment deadline.
- High School (Pre‑IB, High School Diploma and IB Diploma Programme): EUR 26,400 per full academic year. This covers teaching, supervised homework, refreshments, lunch and media resources. Tuition does not include boarding. This published tuition figure applies where payment is made in full by the school's stated payment deadline.
Boarding Fees (per person price for shared rooms; boarding fees exclude tuition)
- Flexible boarding (4–5 weekdays): EUR 26,900 per full academic year, plus the one‑time boarding deposit. This package includes laundry, supervised evening homework and social, cultural and sporting activities, but excludes weekend activities.
- Full boarding (7 weekdays): EUR 33,600 per full academic year, plus the one‑time boarding deposit. This package includes laundry, supervised evening homework, social, cultural and sporting activities including weekend activities, and includes dinner and breakfast.
- Overnight stay rate: EUR 135 per night.
- Single room option (full boarding): EUR 50,100 per full academic year (available on request and subject to availability; shorter periods charged pro rata).
- Boarding deposit: EUR 2,750 one‑time payment when a student first enrolls as a boarding student; this deposit will be reimbursed at the end of the boarding period following satisfactory departure of the student.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Registration fees are payable immediately on receipt of the school's offer and are non‑refundable. - Final tuition and boarding payments are required to be settled no later than one month before the student's intake date. - The published tuition figures quoted above were published with conditions that apply to payments made in full by the school's stated deadline for full‑payment offers. Different fee structures apply to students enrolling during the academic year; fees for mid‑year starts may be calculated on a pro‑rata basis or under different registration terms. - Instalments: payment may be made in two instalments; where two instalments are used a 5% surcharge applies to the fees stated.
Other Costs and Charges
- The tuition and boarding figures listed exclude the costs of examinations and assessment fees, additional learning support and private or external tuition, extra lessons in English, music tuition, educational visits and other activities, individual materials, transportation, insurances and personal expenses. These incidental costs are charged separately as required. - The secondary / upper secondary registration fee includes a Mac laptop; other equipment, books, specific course exam fees and specialist materials may be charged separately.
Refund Information
- Registration fees for accepted pupils are non‑refundable. - The boarding deposit (EUR 2,750) is refundable at the end of the boarding period provided the student leaves satisfactorily; any incidental charges may be deducted from that deposit before reimbursement. - No other general tuition refund schedule is published within the school's fee pages; different terms apply for mid‑year entry and special arrangements.
Fee Payment Options
- The school's published fee information describes deadlines, instalment options and surcharges but does not list specific accepted payment instruments (for example, whether credit card payments are accepted or if payment must be by bank transfer). Instalment payment (two parts) is permitted with a 5% surcharge. Families are required to meet the published payment deadlines and billing schedule.
Brief note on missing details in the published fee information
- The publicly published fee pages provide amounts, deposits, instalment surcharge and timing, and list categories of incidental costs that are charged separately, but they do not specify the detailed mechanics of accepted payment methods (exact bank account details, card acceptance, online payment portals, or other transactional instructions) or a full tuition‑refund schedule beyond the non‑refundability of registration fees and the boarding deposit reimbursement condition. For those transactional details or exceptions to the standard terms, contact with the school's finance or admissions office is required.
Academics
Eerde International Boarding School Netherlands teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
IPC is used in Primary with Cambridge English and Cambridge Maths taught at primary level. IMYC is used in the Middle Years. Cambridge IGCSE is offered in secondary. The Diploma Programme is taught via the English-language IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students per class.
Exam Results
87% of IBDP graduates passed the programme with an average score of 28.2 points; 40% scored 30 or above; top score 39.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education worldwide, including Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, LUISS University Rome, Bard College Berlin, Queen Mary University London, King's College London, New York University Shanghai, and West Virginia University.
The school has Learning Enrichment that adds value to every student's learning, including social skills development. The program supports not only academic achievement but also the social aspects of development. Learning coaches assist with study skills and exam preparation and work with life coaches to support social and emotional wellbeing. Boarding parents are on hand 24/7 to guide students in their study, wellbeing and relationships, reinforcing a safe, inclusive community. The aim is for students to leave as well-adjusted young adults who are confident to take their place in the world.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides Learning Enrichment that includes support for special educational needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Intensive English is part of Learning Enrichment to support language development.
Mental Wellbeing
Social and emotional wellbeing is fundamental to effective learning, supported by learning coaches who work with life coaches.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding & Child Protection aims include meeting responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring staff know the designated safeguarding leads, providing regular training, and aligning with the Dutch Meldcode and Vertrouwensinspecteur to maintain a safe, secure, warm learning environment, including additional safeguarding considerations for students with special educational needs.
Admissions
Admissions
Eerde welcomes pupils from around the world. The admissions process is individualized and begins with an initial contact via telephone or online platforms, with a live virtual campus tour or an in‑person visit available. During the meeting, the student's education history, interests, ambitions and motivation to join Eerde are discussed. A trial day may be offered to experience a normal school day and boarding life. The application steps are ROI & Application Submission, Document Review, Interview or School Visit/Tour, and Student Placement Test. ROI & Application Submission: ROI or Application is submitted through eerde.openapply.com. Document Review: all required documents must be uploaded and the checklist completed. Interview or School Visit/Tour: families are invited to interview virtually or in person; campus visits are encouraged. Student placement test: students complete an academic assessment using the iDAT test (online from home); an additional English proficiency test such as Duolingo may be requested. Enrollment Steps: Placement Announcement; Acceptance & Registration Fee; Visa Process; Pre-Departure Briefing; Final Tuition Fee / Boarding Payment; Arrival at School & Orientation Week. Placement Announcement informs the family whether the student has been accepted, waitlisted, or further steps are needed, and includes next steps such as the offer letter, tuition fees and deadlines. Acceptance & Registration Fee: upon acceptance, families pay a non‑refundable registration fee to secure the place and begin onboarding. Visa Process: the admissions team provides the necessary documents and guidance for the visa process. Pre-Departure Briefing with the Boarding Team covers travel planning, packing, dorm life, student expectations and well‑being. Final Tuition Fee / Boarding Payment: full tuition and boarding fees should be settled no later than one month before intake (visa cases may require 50% payment before the visa application). Arrival at School & Orientation Week: students are welcomed on campus and participate in Orientation Week to settle in. Entrance to IB: the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career‑Related Programme are offered; Pre‑IB entry requires turning at least 15 during the academic year, completing Grade 9, IELTS at least 4.0, and a satisfactory academic and disciplinary record; Enrolling in Full IB Diploma requires in Grade 10 six IGCSE subjects with grades A-C (two of which must be Mathematics and English or ESL) or the equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or higher for non‑native speakers; current teacher recommendations; and demonstration of organized, independent, and self‑motivated learning; students not meeting these criteria may participate in the Diploma Programme under Academic Supervision, with the DP Coordinator coordinating with the Grade Level Leader and counselor to outline requirements.
Waitlist
Placement announcements inform whether the student has been accepted, waitlisted, or requires further steps.
FAQs
What age range does Eerde serve?
Eerde International Boarding School serves students aged 4 to 18 across Primary, Middle Years, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
Where is the school located?
Eerde is located on a tranquil country estate in Ommen, about two hours from central Amsterdam. The historic moated castle dates from 1715 and has housed an international school since 1934.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school offers IPC in Primary, Cambridge Primary with English and Maths, IMYC in Middle Years, Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme and a Bespoke Curriculum for individual learners.
What are the IB results?
87% of IB Diploma graduates passed the programme with an average score of 28.2 points. 40% scored 30 or above, with a top score of 39.
How much are the fees?
Tuition fees range from approximately EUR 15,700 to EUR 26,400 per year depending on year group. Registration fees are EUR 750 for Primary and EUR 3,650 for Secondary, which includes a Mac laptop.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes, full boarding is available 24/7 for students aged 12-19, and flexible five-day boarding with weekends off-campus is also offered. Two classical boarding houses are located in the castle grounds.
What is the class size?
Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing tailored academic support.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include MUN Debate Club, Week Without Walls, an annual Career Carousel, choir, musical productions, private music lessons, equestrian activities and a broad after-school sports programme.
Where do graduates go to university?
Graduates attend universities worldwide including Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam, King's College London, LUISS University Rome, Bard College Berlin and NYU Shanghai.
What wellbeing support is provided?
Learning coaches work with life coaches to support social and emotional wellbeing. Boarding parents are on hand 24/7. The school follows Dutch Meldcode safeguarding protocols.
What is the school's history?
The castle dates to the 18th century and became an international school in 1934. Between 1934 and 1943 it was the Quaker School Eerde, serving as a refuge for German and Jewish children persecuted by the Nazis.
How do I apply?
The admissions process begins with an initial telephone or online contact, followed by a live virtual campus tour or in-person visit. The school reviews the student's education history, interests and ambitions individually.
