International School Eindhoven

ISE operates across two campuses in Eindhoven: the ISE Campus at Oirschotsedijk 14B, 5651 GC Eindhoven, and the Primary Dutch Bilingual Department at Jan Luikenstraat 49, 5615 JL Eindhoven. The school sits in the Brainport region, a leading hub for design, science and technology. It serves a diverse community of over 1,400 students and 200 teachers representing about 60 nationalities and speaking more than 40 languages.

The school offers Primary International; Primary Dutch Bilingual; and Secondary education, including the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.

The school is a non-profit Dutch International School operating across two locations and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

60 nationalities represented.

The Netherlands; the school operates as a Dutch international school.

Primary International: first bell at 8:25 and lessons start at 8:30; primary lessons end at 15:30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 12:30 on Wednesdays. Primary Dutch Bilingual: children welcome from 8:00, building opens at 8:15, lessons start at 8:30. Secondary: day starts at 8:45 and ends at 15:55 (Wednesdays 14:55). Diploma Programme students may study off campus if schedules allow.

ISE comprises Primary International (ages 4-11), Primary Dutch Bilingual (ages 4-12) and Secondary (ages 11-18) across two locations. The Primary International Department follows the National Primary Curriculum from England and uses a project-based, thematic approach; all students in the International Department follow Dutch as a Foreign Language three times a week in small groups. The Dutch Bilingual Department follows the Dutch National Curriculum (Kerndoelen Primair Onderwijs); 30% of lessons are taught in English, and English instruction is delivered by EFL teachers. The Secondary Department offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11-16 and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18. English Additional Language (EAL) and Dutch Additional Language (DAL) programmes support language learners, and the Home Languages Programme provides after-school courses in nine home languages; learning continues outside the classroom through field trips and community engagements.

The ISE prioritizes students' social and emotional development within a safe environment. The school recognizes the right of every child to develop physically, mentally, and socially and places a primary focus on physical health, mental well-being, and social needs. The school shares responsibility across the community to create conditions necessary for students to thrive and to respond swiftly to safeguarding concerns. Students are educated about their rights and personal safety and know how to seek help. A multidisciplinary wellbeing team supports individual goals and inclusive learning, including Student Coaches, Counsellors, Coordinators, Learning Support Teachers, School Nurses, Teaching Assistants, and Year Tutors (in secondary). The Home Language Programme and extensive after-school activities promote inclusive social engagement across languages and cultures.

Yes, tailored support is provided for students with identified and diagnosed learning needs through the Learning Support and Student Support teams. The multidisciplinary team includes Student Coaches, Counsellors, Coordinators, Learning Support Teachers, School Nurses, Teaching Assistants, and Year Tutors (in secondary) who collaborate to guide students toward individual goals and to support teachers in meeting diverse needs. When necessary, the school collaborates with external specialists to ensure effective assistance for a student's development and success. Classroom strategies and resources are used to enable access to mainstream lessons. Small class sizes help maximize individualized attention and progress is monitored through regular assessments.

The language of instruction is English in both the Primary International and Secondary Departments. The Primary Dutch Bilingual Department teaches 70% Dutch and 30% English. English Language Learning (ELL) support is available in the International Departments to help students develop their language skills and access the curriculum. Admissions include English proficiency assessments and a Language Profile to inform placement and support needs. The Language Policy confirms that English is the dominant language of instruction across the curriculum and that teachers support language development across subjects.

The ISE places the safety and well-being of students as the highest priority. Mental well-being and social needs are positively and proactively stimulated as part of a safe environment. The safeguarding framework supports prompt and appropriate responses to concerns, and students are empowered with knowledge about their rights and personal safety. A dedicated wellbeing framework is supported by a team of professionals who collaborate with families as needed to support holistic development and resilience.

The safety and well-being of students is the highest priority. The school commits to acting immediately and decisively whenever safeguarding issues are identified or suspected. Child protection is the active safeguarding of children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect, including identifying signs of harm and providing necessary support. All staff have a clear responsibility to follow reporting procedures outlined in the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. The policy is developed within the contexts of Netherlands law, SILFO regulation, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, with rigorous recruitment checks supporting safeguarding.

Step 1: Submit your application to ISE via OpenApply. Choose the appropriate department during the application. You will receive the first response from admissions within 3-5 business days.

Step 2: Intake may be required if additional information is needed to assess your child's application.

Step 3: If a place is available, your child can join at any time during the school year; there may be a waiting list for certain year groups.

Step 4: Sign up for Introduction Sessions and school tours; Primary International Introduction Session is held monthly (in-person or online) followed by a full tour for prospective families. Sign up using the links provided for the relevant department.

Step 5: Complete registration and pay the applicable fees; the international departments have a non-refundable registration/processing fee of €200. A refundable deposit of €500 applies to secondary. Fees and current costs are listed in the Fees section.

Places may be available, but depending on the year group there may be a waiting list.