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HSV International Primary School - KSS Location

Netherlands, The Hague

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €6,990
Ages 3 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 640
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Taught languages Dutch
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

HSV International Primary School – KSS Location is Koningin Sophiestraat 24a, 2595 TG Den Haag, The Netherlands. The school follows the IPC as the core curriculum, with EYFS and the British Curriculum, and serves ages 3 to 13. The KSS site emphasizes small class sizes (up to 20 pupils) and Dutch language and culture lessons integrated with EAL support. Facilities and programs include dedicated arts, music, handicraft instruction, and a social-emotional program aligned with IPC goals. The host-country context and translanguaging support help pupils engage with Dutch culture while developing international-mindedness.

Koningin Sophiestraat 24a, 2595 TG Den Haag, The Netherlands

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The Essentials

HSV International Primary School - KSS Location has 640 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The HSV International Primary School operates across multiple campuses in The Hague, Netherlands. The campuses are Koningin Sophiestraat 24a, 2595 TG Den Haag; Van Heutszstraat 12, 2593 PJ Den Haag; Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag; and Van Nijenrodestraat 16, 2597 RM Den Haag. The schools serve the Bezuidenhout, City Centre and Benoordenhout neighbourhoods, with the Three Little Ships Pre-School located in Bezuidenhout and international primary education offered at the other locations.

Stages
International Preschool (3-5 years); Early Years/Foundation (4 years); Special International Primary Education (3-13 years).

Additional learning support
Pupil support adapts teaching to meet each child's needs and adjusts the curriculum as necessary. The Support Team includes a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers; the teacher is the first point of contact, with the team available to attend parent meetings. The programme supports learners who fall behind as well as those who are more able, and addresses social-emotional development in planning.

Country affiliation
The Netherlands

School day structure
EYFS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start at 08:45 and end at 15:00, with a 15-minute morning break and a 1-hour lunch break; Wednesday starts at 08:45 and ends at 12:30. ID1–ID6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start at 08:30 and end at 15:00, with a 15-minute morning break and a 1-hour lunch break; Wednesday starts at 08:30 and ends at 12:30. Break times may vary by location.
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Fees

Annual tuition at HSV International Primary School - KSS Location ranges from EUR 6,990 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- A non-refundable application processing fee of EUR 150 is payable when the application is submitted.

Tuition fees (2026–27) — amounts and scope
- Annual tuition contribution: EUR 6,800 per child.
- Annual lunchtime supervision contribution: EUR 190 per child.
- Total annual amount when both items are combined: EUR 6,990 per child. The published school fee applies equally to all year groups (one fee level for all pupils).
- Pro‑rata amounts for children joining after the start of the school year (tuition + lunchtime supervision charged together):
- September joining: EUR 6,990.00.
- October: EUR 6,300.00.
- November: EUR 5,600.00.
- December: EUR 4,900.00.
- January: EUR 4,500.00.
- February: EUR 3,900.00.
- March: EUR 3,200.00.
- April: EUR 2,500.00.
- May: EUR 1,750.00.
- June: EUR 1,750.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families may pay the annual amount in full or in two instalments.
- Existing pupils: two‑instalment schedule — first instalment due by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; second instalment due by 1 November.
- New pupils: an invoice schedule will be sent when a place is offered; fees for children who start after 1 October are calculated on a pro‑rata basis (see the monthly joining amounts above).
- Typical two‑instalment arithmetic (for planning): splitting the published total annual charge of EUR 6,990 into two equal payments would be approximately EUR 3,495 per instalment. The school issues the actual invoice amounts and payment dates.

Boarding fees
- The HSV International Primary provision is a day primary school; boarding facilities and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and incidental charges
- Lunchtime supervision: the annual EUR 190 lunchtime supervision contribution is charged in addition to tuition (included in the totals above).
- PE kit: a HSV PE kit (HSV T‑shirt, shorts and gym shoes) is required for gym lessons; parents are responsible for providing these items. The school does not require a formal uniform.
- Educational visits and cultural activities: the school runs up to several subsidised off‑site visits per year; parents are asked to contribute to the cost of these visits and to the compulsory ID6 school camp (costs are published in the school's Annual Update). Such parental contributions are additional to the published tuition and supervision charges.
- After‑school and holiday childcare (BSO): after‑school and holiday care is arranged through external BSO providers selected by HSV families; fees for BSO care are charged separately by those providers and are not included in the HSV tuition or lunchtime supervision contribution.
- Pupil insurance and medical costs: the school maintains insurance for staff and pupils during school activities, but parents remain responsible for paying medical providers and for their personal insurance cover; reimbursement rules and claim limits apply.
- Sibling policy: no sibling discount is available; the same published fee applies to each child.

Refund and cancellation rules
- New pupils (cancellation of placement): if an offered place is cancelled before 1 June (and at the latest by 1 August) the first instalment of the school fee for new families will be refunded in full; the application fee of EUR 150 is non‑refundable. No cancellation fee currently applies when cancellation is notified by the stated deadlines.
- Withdrawal for enrolled pupils: written notice of withdrawal must be given (four weeks' notice is required). A refund of any unused portion of fees is made if a child leaves before 1 May; no refunds are given for children leaving after 1 May. Pre‑paid tuition may be refunded with a deduction to cover administrative costs if a pupil leaves during the academic year.

Fee payment options and account details
- Payments are to be deposited by bank transfer to the school account specified for international department fees. The account given for ID fees is:
- Account name: STG HSV ID FEES
- IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170
- BIC: ABNANL2A.
- The application processing fee and other parental contributions are paid by bank transfer to the account and beneficiary details provided on admissions invoices; example account details for admissions payments are shown on admissions documentation (IBAN and beneficiary references appear on the admissions invoice).
- No published credit‑card payment option is indicated in the school's fee and admissions information; the school's published instructions direct parents to make payments into the bank accounts shown above.
Academics

HSV International Primary School - KSS Location teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is HSV's core curriculum. The IPC is brain-friendly and fosters internationally-minded learning, organized into mileposts: Early Years Foundation Stage and Mileposts One to Three (ID1–ID6). The Early Years Programme (Foundation Stages) draws on the IPC Early Years Programme and the UK Early Learning Goals for Communication, Language and Mathematics, with strands of independence/interdependence, communication, and exploring/healthy living. The Curriculum Framework covers Literacy and Mathematics aligned with England's National Curriculum (Literacy using The Power of Reading; Mathematics using White Rose), plus Music/Expressive Art and Physical Education, ICT, and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Dutch language and host-country connections are integrated through Host Country, Culture and Language (HCCL), including three Dutch lessons per week and translanguaging to support comprehension, with Dutch progress benchmarked against the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Social & Emotional Curriculum is guided by IPC goals and the Jigsaw framework, developing adaptable communicators, collaborators, empathetic and ethical thinkers.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum 20 pupils per class.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 - Admission requirements: The International Department admits children from 4 till 11 years of age across four locations in The Hague. The admission criteria are: either non-Dutch nationality with parents working temporarily in the Netherlands; or Dutch nationality returning to the Netherlands having already received international primary education in English for at least two years and continuing education in English; or Dutch nationality, expecting to leave the country within two years, where the child will attend an international or English-speaking establishment for at least two years. A proof of temporary residence from the employer is required. Children may be admitted at any time during the school year subject to the availability of places. The 2026-27 school year fee is €6,990 per child, including the annual lunchtime supervision fee of €190.

Waitlist
Step 5 - Confirmation: The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt of your application on the admissions portal. Once all checklist items have been completed, your child will be wait listed. You can track your application status through the Admissions Portal.
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