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Netherlands, Ommen
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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.
Placement announcements inform whether the student has been accepted, waitlisted, or requires further steps.
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.
