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International French School Amsterdam - Primary School

Netherlands, Amsterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees €11,470 - 15,730
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 401
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service Yes
Part of
International French School Amsterdam
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages Dutch, Spanish, English, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International French School of Amsterdam is an AEFE‑affiliated French establishment approved by the French Ministry of Education. The school operates on two central‑west Amsterdam sites: the Primary School at Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 and the Middle/High School at Veerstraat 48. It delivers the French national curriculum with a fully bilingual approach from preschool. From age 3, students receive 13 hours of French, 11 hours of English and 2 hours of Dutch per week; Dutch is taught as an additional language while immersion continues in French and English. A British international track runs from 6th to 10th grade for studies in English. The middle school culminates in the Diplôme national du brevet, and the lycée offers the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). The school is a member of Globeducate and part of the AEFE network. Facilities include bright classrooms, libraries, outdoor spaces, secondary laboratories for physics, chemistry and life sciences, plus a Fab Lab and Art class.

This campus is part of International French School Amsterdam

Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1, 1077 ME Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Essentials

International French School Amsterdam - Primary School has 401 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French, English.

Location
Two sites in central Amsterdam. Primary School: Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1, 1077 ME Amsterdam. Middle and High School: Veerstraat 48, 1075 SW Amsterdam. The campuses are in the centre west of Amsterdam and are about eight minutes apart by bike or 30 minutes on foot. Both sites feature modern facilities including libraries, outdoor spaces, and, in the secondary buildings, a Fab Lab and science laboratories.

Stages
Preschool (Nursery) to High School (ages 2-18). From middle school, pupils can join the British international track; at lycée, the International French Baccalaureate (BFI) is offered. All pupils take the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) at the end of middle school and continue to the baccalaureate.

Type
The International French School of Amsterdam is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities, but it does provide an optional after-school care service until 7:00 PM for children aged 2 to 12.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 30 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation
AEFE network (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger), France.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day runs Monday through Friday from 7:40 AM to 5:15 PM (7:45 AM on Wednesdays). Secondary class times are 8:00 AM–12:05 PM and 1:00 PM–5:05 PM, with breaks; Primary classes run 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. Primary lunch is 12:05 PM–1:00 PM; secondary lunch is 12:05 PM–1:00 PM.

Bus service
The school offers a bus transport service to assist families with the daily commute between home and the campuses. While the specific transport provider and route map are not detailed on the public website, this service is managed alongside other daily conveniences like the canteen and extended care. Families can organize this service directly through the school administration.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The International French School Amsterdam is AEFE-approved and a member of the AEFE network. It is part of the Globeducate network. Primary School: Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1, 1077 ME Amsterdam; Middle School and High School: Veerstraat 48, 1075 SW Amsterdam.
Fees

Annual tuition at International French School Amsterdam - Primary School ranges from EUR 11,470 to EUR 15,730 for 2026/27.

Enrolment / Application fees

- First Enrolment Fee (DPI): EUR 1,500. This is required once, at the start of a student's first year and confirms the place. The DPI must be paid within 7 days of the approval notice.
- Annual Registration Fee (DAI): EUR 400. Payable each year from the second year of enrolment.

Tuition fees

- TPS (toute petite section / nursery entry): Annual fee EUR 15,730 — Term 1: EUR 6,290; Term 2: EUR 4,720; Term 3: EUR 4,720.
- Nursery School (maternelle): Annual fee EUR 11,470 — Term 1: EUR 4,590; Term 2: EUR 3,440; Term 3: EUR 3,440.
- Elementary School (école élémentaire): Annual fee EUR 11,470 — Term 1: EUR 4,590; Term 2: EUR 3,440; Term 3: EUR 3,440.
- Middle School (collège): Annual fee EUR 12,560 — Term 1: EUR 5,020; Term 2: EUR 3,770; Term 3: EUR 3,770.
- High School (lycée): Annual fee EUR 15,140 — Term 1: EUR 6,060; Term 2: EUR 4,540; Term 3: EUR 4,540.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term deadlines (payment due dates): First term due before 15/09/[academic year]; Second term due before 01/12/[academic year]; Third term due before 01/03/[academic year]. Non-admission to class will be applied if the first term payment is not received by 15/10 (first term), by 01/01 (second term) or by 01/04 (third term) respectively. The First Enrolment Fee (DPI) must be paid within seven days of the approval notice.
- DPI and DAI are non-refundable.

Sibling reductions / discounts

- A reduction on the First Enrolment Fee (DPI) is available for larger families (applies from the third child onwards).

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. The school operates as a day school and no boarding/residential provision or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees

- School supplies / textbooks (group purchase): A flat group‑purchase charge is applied for nursery and for primary cycles (charged with the first‑term school fees). Example typical amounts used for materials: Nursery-level group purchase EUR 100; Primary-level group purchase EUR 150 (charged at the start of the year). These cover class materials, selected textbooks and consumables for the relevant cycle.
- Canteen / lunch service: Hot meals are provided by an external partner (families may order meals via the partner's service); meal charges are invoiced separately through the meal provider.
- Afterschool care: An extended‑hours afterschool childcare service is available through an external partner (places, bookings and fees are arranged through that partner). Fees for afterschool care are charged separately by the provider.
- School bus / transport: Bus transport is offered as a school service; transport places and charges are handled separately. Transport costs are additional to tuition.
- Extracurricular activities and some trips: Certain extracurricular activities, specific programme trips or optional services may carry additional charges and are billed separately when applicable.

Refund information

- The First Enrolment Fee (DPI) is non-refundable. The Annual Registration Fee (DAI) is non-refundable. No other general tuition‑refund provisions are stated in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment arrangements and options

- Payments are invoiced according to the billing schedule above (first, second and third term instalments) and the DPI payment deadline at enrolment. Specific payment methods and invoicing instructions are handled by the school's finance/admissions administration as part of the enrolment and billing process. For canteen, afterschool and transport services, bookings and payments are processed through the respective external service providers.

Academics

International French School Amsterdam - Primary School teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the French national curriculum with a fully bilingual approach from preschool onwards. From age 3, students are immersed in French (13 hours per week), English (11 hours) and Dutch (2 hours). Dutch is taught as an additional language alongside immersion in French and English. A British international track runs from 6th to 10th grade for deeper understanding of curriculum subjects in English. The school operates across Nursery (ages 2-6), Primary (ages 6-11), Middle (ages 11-15) culminating in the Diplôme national du brevet, and High School (ages 15-18) culminating in the baccalaureate exams.
Parent Experience

History
The International French School of Amsterdam is a French educational establishment approved by the French Ministry of Education and part of the AEFE network. It operates across two sites in central‑west Amsterdam: the Primary School at Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 and the Middle/High School at Veerstraat 48. The school provides a bilingual education in English and French from ages 2 to 18, with Dutch language teaching. It is a member of the Globeducate network. Séverine Fougerol has been Principal since the start of the 2024 school year. The British international track is available from 6th to 10th grade, and the lycée offers the International French Baccalaureate (BFI).

Community
IFS fosters a sense of belonging through school spirit events and active parent involvement. Annual events include Pyjama Day, Halloween, Mardi Gras workshops, Sint Maarten day, Sinterklaas visits, and dance, theatre and music performances. The school supports a student council from middle school onward to develop leadership and teamwork, and offers a range of sport, music and arts activities as part of the curriculum. After-school clubs provide additional activities such as tennis, choir, chess, coding and watercolor painting.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
International French School has a thriving Parent's Association (Association de Parents d'Élèves, or APE) which represents and supports parents while fostering collaboration between families and the school. The APE organises events throughout the year, including the winter fêtes, summer fêtes, and parent coffee mornings. Each class at IFS has two parent representatives, who act as liaison between families and teaching staff, strengthening dialogue between the school and families and contributing to the continuous improvement of school life. Parent representatives participate in decision-making processes concerning the school. If you are interested in joining the APE please contact assoparentsIFS@gmail.com.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International French School of Amsterdam is split across two locations in the centre west of Amsterdam. Both locations are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including bright, modern classrooms, libraries and outdoor play spaces. The middle and high school include collaborative study spaces and a cutting-edge Art class and Fab Lab where pupils can explore design and technology through hands-on projects. Our fully equipped laboratories in the secondary school provide an optimal learning environment for physics, chemistry and life science. The modular configuration of the spaces allows for seamless transitions between theoretical lessons and practical work, and intimate sensory spaces offer moments of calm and self-centering.

Academic Facilities
The school provides bright, modern classrooms and libraries. The fully equipped laboratories in the secondary school support physics, chemistry and life science. The middle and high school feature a cutting-edge Art class and a Fab Lab where students explore design and technology through hands-on projects. The spaces are modular to support active, participatory learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include an After School Club. Activities are designed to enrich the educational journey and include motor skills games for younger children, chess, robotics, watercolor and theatre for elementary school children. The programme is designed to align with the school's mission and values, providing a playful yet stimulating environment. A brochure lists the full range of activities available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular activities extend learning beyond the classroom. Young children develop movement and motor skills, while primary pupils can choose activities such as chess, robotics, watercolor painting, and sewing clothes. Activities are led by trusted partners and supervised by experienced professionals. Participation strengthens self-esteem, patience and perseverance, memory and concentration, and physical and mental development.

Arts & Creative
Afterschool clubs include choir and watercolor painting. Dance and theatre shows and music performances are part of school life. Group arts projects and collaborative activities teach students to work together and express ideas creatively.

Cultural & Language
Annual events include Mardi Gras workshops, Sint Maarten day, and Sinterclaus visits to the school, as well as dance and theatre shows. Music performances also take place as part of school life. These cultural activities foster a sense of belonging and appreciation for diverse traditions. The events are integrated with the school's community life.

Social & Hobbies
The after-school club offers activities such as tennis, choir, chess, coding, watercolor painting, and more. Pupils can explore interests and try new hobbies in a fun and stimulating environment aligned with the school's educational project. Afterschool activities promote social development and collaboration outside lessons.

Community & Service
The Parent's Association organizes regular fundraising and networking events. Parents are encouraged to join the Parent's Association. These activities support community life and school partnerships.

Leadership & Professional
From middle school onwards, there is an active student council. Pupils help to make decisions about the school and participate in regular discussions with teachers on many aspects of school life. Participation in the student council develops leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The curriculum emphasizes sports, music and the arts to foster teamwork. In sports, team activities require students to communicate, strategize, and support one another. Music and the arts promote teamwork, listening, and collaboration, contributing to well-being. By integrating these disciplines, students develop essential teamwork skills that benefit them academically and in their future careers.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the core languages of instruction. Dutch is available as a language option for all students with Dutch language support. The International French Baccalaureate is taught in French and English starting September 2025, and a British International Track is offered from 6th to 10th grade for English-language study of curriculum subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches the French national curriculum with a fully bilingual English–French education from preschool onwards. It is a French school with an international dimension located across two sites in the heart of Amsterdam, serving pupils aged 2–18. It is AEFE-accredited and a member of the Globeducate network.

Immersion Programs
Linguistic immersion in French and English from preschool, plus Dutch language teaching. The British International Track provides instruction in English from 6th to 10th grade to deepen understanding of curriculum subjects in English. The school emphasizes multilingual learning across its two Amsterdam sites.
Reputation

Accreditations
AEFE-approved; Globeducate network member.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend an Open Day or Book a Visit: Prospective families can tour the facilities, meet the teaching and leadership staff, and ask questions to help ease the decision-making process.

2. Begin the Admissions Process: Applications are accepted for students from preschool (age 2) through Grade 11, with Grade 12 opening in September 2025.

3. Secure Enrollment: Upon an offer of admission, the non-refundable first inscription fee (DPI) of €1,500 must be paid within seven days. From the second year of enrollment, a non-refundable annual registration fee (DAI) applies (€400 for 2025-2026; €500 for 2026-2027).

4. Apply for Scholarships (If Applicable): French families registered with the Consulate of France in Amsterdam may apply for AEFE scholarships. Eligible students must be French citizens, reside in the Netherlands with a legal guardian, and be at least 3 years old. Application materials and further details are available through the Consulate's social service.

Scholarships
Scholarships: The International French School d'Amsterdam is an AEFE partner, and French families registered at the Consulate of France in Amsterdam whose children attend the school may receive a school scholarship under certain conditions. Scholarships are decided by the Consular Council for School Scholarships (CCB). To be eligible, the child must be French, reside in the Netherlands with a parent or legal guardian, be at least 3 years old in the calendar year of the start of the school year, and be enrolled at the Consulat général de France à Amsterdam in an AEFE‑approved school. A brochure with the application form and supporting documents can be downloaded; contact the Consulate's social service for more information.
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