Netherlands, Eindhoven
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
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.
International School Eindhoven (ISE) is a Dutch international non-profit school delivering three curricular pathways across two campuses near Eindhoven. The Primary International Department (ages 4-11) follows the English National Primary Curriculum through a project-based, thematic approach, while the Primary Dutch Bilingual Department (ages 4-12) delivers the Dutch Kerndoelen with about 30% of lessons in English, taught by EFL teachers. The Secondary Department (ages 11-18) offers the International Baccalaureate framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. EAL and Dutch Additional Language support, plus a Home Languages Programme, help language learners. The Sparrow Building houses a theatre and exhibition spaces; a dedicated library anchors the campus. Facilities include Promethean boards, BYOD for secondary, VR projects, and collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology. Rich after-school activities, student councils, and community projects foster leadership, arts, sport, and service among more than 60 nationalities. The school emphasises inclusivity, curiosity, responsibility.