Netherlands, Amsterdam
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There is no formal school uniform. Dress Guidelines apply; clothing should be appropriate and respectful, with caps, hoods or other headwear allowed only when required for medical, cultural or religious reasons; inappropriate dress includes clothing that is excessively revealing or bears offensive or unsafe content.
Lunch is provided on campus and a Lunch Menu is available on the ISA site.
The school is an independent, non-profit foundation guided by a Supervisory Board. The Board approves the annual budget, salaries and capital expenditures, and acts as the stewards of ISA's assets while defining the school's mission, vision and future direction.
International School of Amsterdam is an independent, non-profit IB World school for ages 2 to 18. It offers the IB continuum from Early Years through Diploma, with the Diploma Programme on site and standard and higher level courses, plus a Pamoja option for DP courses. English is the language of instruction with EAL support; language offerings include Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, with mother-tongue support available for several languages. ISA opened in 1964 and was the first school to provide a complete IB curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12. The campus blends indoor and outdoor spaces, from Nursery and Early Years rooms with a gym, teaching kitchen, music room and library, to flexible teaching spaces and multiple play areas. Three libraries, each with a full-time librarian, support research through Destiny, Sora and NoodleTools. ISA runs a broad NECIS sports program and a lively after-school program with clubs such as MUN, Centre Stage Drama and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.