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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Application fee
- Admission (one-time): EUR 300.
Tuition fees (per term and annual total)
- Tuition is charged in three terms per academic year as follows: 1st term EUR 1,560; 2nd term EUR 1,950; 3rd term EUR 1,170. Annual tuition total: EUR 4,980.
Facility / school-management charge
- Facility (school-management) charge per term: 1st term EUR 120; 2nd term EUR 150; 3rd term EUR 90. Annual total: EUR 360.
School building cooperation (one-off) contribution
- School building cooperation contribution: EUR 450 per person, or an option of EUR 900 (as an alternative amount indicated).
School bus / transport fees (per term and annual total)
- School bus fees per term: 1st term EUR 660; 2nd term EUR 825; 3rd term EUR 495. Annual total for bus service: EUR 1,980.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's recurring fees (tuition, facility charge, bus fees) are structured on a three-term billing basis corresponding to the three terms listed above; amounts are shown per term and as annual totals. Payment instructions are provided after enrollment; bank transfer is used for fee payment.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school (transport to school is provided via school bus for families who subscribe to that service).
Other costs and typical additional charges
- A number of one-off and incidental charges are listed separately from tuition (for example the school building cooperation contribution and term-based facility charges). No specific public line-item amounts for uniform, lunches, extracurricular activity fees, or school trip costs are listed in the publicly summarized fee schedule available.
Refund information
- No public, itemized refund policy for tuition or one-off fees is listed in the summarized fee information; refund terms are handled according to the school's enrollment and payment instructions.
Fee payment options
- Payment is made by bank transfer following the school's enrollment instructions. (No public indication of credit-card payment or other online payment methods in the summarized fee information.)
The Japanese School of Amsterdam offers the Japanese Curriculum for students in elementary and middle school. Located in the western part of Amsterdam between Rembrandtpark and Sloterplas lake, the campus provides easy access to natural surroundings for environmental study. Instruction is primarily in Japanese, but students begin learning English and Dutch in the first grade to help them navigate their host country. The school maintains traditional Japanese customs, hosting annual events like the Kakizome (New Year’s calligraphy) and Mochitsuki (rice-pounding) festivals. Alongside standard academic subjects, students participate in specific cultural exchange programs with local Dutch institutions, such as Merkelbach School and Oudvaart School. Field trips to cheese farms, windmill museums, and local industries are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to learn about Dutch society. A dedicated school bus service is available, ensuring safe transport for students living across the greater Amsterdam area.
