European School the Hague - Primary Campus vs Japanese School of Rotterdam

	E European School the Hague - Primary Campus Rotterdam, Netherlands	J Japanese School of Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,240 - 9,440	Fees / year €9,360
Age range	Age range 4 - 11 years	Age range 6 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 880	Pupils 20
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish	Instruction language Japanese
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ESH Primary is conveniently situated in the International Zone of The Hague, strategically located between the city centre and the beach of Scheveningen. This cosmopolitan environment accommodates many expats and provides easy access to excellent city facilities and public transport.	Location The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Address: Verhulstlaan 19, 3055WJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands. From Rotterdam Central Station, take tram 4 to the end of the line and walk about 7 minutes to the school.
Stages	Stages Early Years and Primary.	Stages Primary (elementary) and middle (junior high) school.
School type	School type Accredited European School	School type The school is operated by Stichting The Japanese School of Rotterdam.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1400 students from over 50 countries	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Two-part pupil support: basic support and extra support in cooperation with Passend Onderwijs Haaglanden (SPPOH).	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Netherlands	Country affiliation The Netherlands.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Five days a week. Arrival is from 8:00–8:30. Classes run 8:30–15:40 (Tuesday–Thursday) and 8:30–15:00 (Monday and Friday).
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school bus route to Den Haag is operated, currently costing 596 euros per month (as of 2020).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Category III applicants: a non-refundable registration fee of EUR 300 is required (payment by bank transfer; proof of payment is required as part of the application checklist). - Category I applicants: no registration fee is required as part of the Category III checklist. Tuition fees - Early Years and Primary School: - Category I pupils: EUR 8,585 per year. - Current Category III pupils (continuing pupils): EUR 8,240 per year. - New Category III pupils (joining from August 2026): EUR 9,440 per year. - Lunch Time Supervision (Early Years & Primary): EUR 315 per year (invoiced once per school year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued for the full annual amount; payment must be made in advance either in full or in three equal instalments. The instalment deadlines are: - First instalment: payable no later than 1 June each year. - Second instalment: payable no later than 1 November each year. - Third instalment: payable no later than 1 January each year. - In exceptional cases a monthly payment plan is possible provided the final instalment is paid by 1 January of the school year; requests for monthly arrangements are handled by the school finance contact. - Admission later than 1 June: the full payment or payment of the first instalment must be made within 21 days after signing the confirmation of enrolment. - Pro rata invoicing for mid-year starts: the school applies a percentage of the full annual fee based on the pupil's start month as follows: August & September 100%; October 90%; November 80%; December 70%; January 60%; February 50%; March 40%; April 30%; May 20%; June & July 10%. - Consequences of non-payment: failure to meet payment obligations may result in denial of access to classes or exams; the school reserves its contractual rights in such cases. Other costs and fees - Lunch Time Supervision (Early Years & Primary): EUR 315 per year (invoiced once per school year). - The following items are not included in the annual school fee and will be charged separately when applicable: - Laptop hire or purchase - Voluntary residential trips - Canteen (warm lunches) - Bus transport - After-school activities and before/after-school care - Other optional extracurricular activities and materials as required for particular courses or trips. Refunds, cancellations and termination charges - If the enrolment agreement ends before the end of the granted period, the school is entitled to reimbursement equal to one quarter of the annual school fee as cancellation costs. Specific obligations for the current school year are: - Deregistration after 1 August but before 1 October: parents/guardians owe 50% of the fee due for the current school year. - Deregistration after 1 October but before 1 January: parents/guardians owe 75% of the fee due for the current school year. - Deregistration after 1 January: no refund for the current school year is payable. - Termination for the next school year must be done by deregistering before 1 June. Deregistration after 1 June but before 1 August for the following year incurs a charge of 25% of the fee due for that next school year. Parents/guardians have no right of suspension or setoff.	Fee details Application fee - EUR 300 one-time admission fee. Tuition fees (by year group / per term) - Tuition is set as a flat rate for all enrolled year groups; there is no separate tuition schedule per individual grade. The school charges EUR 780 per month, equivalent to EUR 9,360 per year. Tuition is invoiced in equal monthly installments (the annual tuition divided into monthly payments). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced as equal monthly instalments (the annual amount divided into monthly payments). Mid-year admissions are calculated on a pro‑rata basis and, when applicable, may be calculated in half‑month increments. Payment is expected by bank transfer to the school's designated Dutch bank account (payments should be made from a Netherlands bank account in the school's specified account). Specific invoice due dates and the school's designated bank details are provided on the school's invoices/registration paperwork. Incidental costs (for example, overnight event fees or external activity charges) are billed separately as required. Boarding / accommodation fees - The school does not operate a boarding facility. Students attend as day pupils and travel by parental drop‑off or by the school bus service (school bus use incurs an additional fee). School bus / transport fees - School bus use is available for routes (including The Hague and Rotterdam city centre) and is charged in addition to tuition. (Detailed bus-route availability and exact bus tariffs are provided separately to families making bus enquiries.) Historical published guidance shows a sample bus tariff figure used in school materials; parents are asked to request current bus charges and route details from the school. Other costs and typical extra fees - PTA fee: EUR 30 per year. - Textbook and routine classroom materials: basic teaching materials are generally included in tuition. If a student requires materials that were already distributed prior to transfer‑in, those items may be charged separately. Specific grade‑level lists of required personal school supplies and physical education kit (for example, PE jersey, swimwear, stationery) are published for families to provide. External trip fees, overnight event fees and certain individual item charges (graduation album, special materials) are collected separately when required. - Uniform: no standard full school uniform is specified; required personal items and PE clothing are listed in the school's supply guidance. Refund information - Mid‑year admissions are billed on a pro‑rata basis (calculated in half‑month increments when applicable). Other specific refund provisions for tuition or fees (for example, refunds on withdrawal) are handled according to the school's published administrative rules and invoice terms; incidental charges for activities are collected separately and may have their own refund/adjustment rules as stated on the relevant communications. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's designated account in the Netherlands; payments are expected from a Dutch bank account where indicated. No public listing of credit card payment as a standard option is provided in the school's fee guidance. Parents should use the bank transfer details supplied on the school invoice/registration documents when making payments.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Freshly prepared hot meals are served in the school canteen by Jouw School Kantine (formerly LOF Catering). Lunch can be registered for 1 to 5 days per week; prices are €4.95 for Primary and €5.25 for Secondary per day, including dessert and fresh fruit, with dietary options available.	Food options The school has a canteen lunch service. Thanksgiving lunch is prepared in the canteen; the menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, and beans, with cranberry sauce and gravy; ice cream is served for dessert. To be more environmentally conscious, families are asked to bring their own dishes and cutlery as much as possible.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The European School The Hague is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Gemini said The Primary Campus follows the official European Schools curriculum, which is organized into a two-year Early Years cycle and a five-year Primary cycle. Students are enrolled in one of five distinct language sections—Dutch, English, French, German, or Spanish—for their main instruction. The core subjects include Mother Tongue (L1) studies, Mathematics, and an integrated science and humanities program called Discovery of the World. Beginning in the first year of the Primary cycle, children also start a mandatory second language (L2) by choosing English, French, or German. In years P3 through P5, pupils participate in "European Hours," where they mix across different language sections for specific collaborative lessons. While formal external qualifications are not awarded during the primary stages, completing this curriculum fulfills the requirements to transition directly into the secondary cycle, which ultimately culminates in the European Baccalaureate diploma.	Curriculum details The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area northeast of Rotterdam and was established in 1992. It shares its facilities with an international school (NAISR) and uses its internationally diverse environment to promote education. The school aims to develop students who live with rich international-mindedness for the 21st century, envisioning students as 'caring', 'able to think and learn together', and 'open to the world'. It emphasizes small, individualized instruction; Japanese instruction follows the national curriculum guidelines; foreign language education begins in the first grade; and ongoing daily exchanges with local and international schools foster international awareness, proactive learning, and diverse expressive abilities through ICT. It promotes cross-age learning and, drawing on Dutch-style education, pursues its own 'Lotte Style' to support each student's self-development and collaborative learning, aiming to nurture internationally capable individuals who can contribute to society beyond Japan. It collaborates with MEXT, the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands, JCC, the school management council, parents, and the local community to maintain a safe learning environment and to promote Japanese culture and education in the Rotterdam area.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates go on to attend a wide range of high schools in Japan and international schools in the Netherlands; examples listed include Tsuchiura Dai-ichi High School, Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Joshi High School, Chiba Meitoku High School, Aoyama Gakuin High School, International Christian University High School, Waseda High School, Keio Shonan Fujisawa High School, and the international options American International School of Rotterdam, Rotterdam International Secondary School, and Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented provisions adopt a highly inclusive, student-centred approach with in-class differentiation and a Talent Coach for identified students. A dedicated space and access to extracurricular clubs and university projects support their learning.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The School provides social-emotional support through the Secondary Well-being team, including a Student Well-being Counsellor, a School Psychologist and a School Social Worker. Social-emotional support is offered in English and Dutch, and the team collaborates with parents and teachers to identify factors and implement a support plan. The department also runs social skills and fear of failure courses for students throughout the school year.	Social & emotional learning The school provides counseling services; counseling content that a student shares with the school with the student's consent, and the counselor's observations, are processed by the school.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The School provides learning support for students with additional needs, including language and mathematics support, coordinated by the Support Department. Language support is available for English L1 and L2, French L1 and L2, German L1 and L2 and Dutch L1; Mathematics support is offered in English, French and Dutch. Executive functioning support bridges learning and well-being.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school processes information related to individualized education plans and other special educational support for students, including behavioral records, psychological status questionnaires, attendance data, enrollment and exit information, attendance at events, and related photos or videos.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Language sections in the Primary School include Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish, with SWALS placed in English, French, German or Dutch. It is a mandatory requirement that students study English, French or German as Language 2. Mother tongue tuition is offered for a number of European languages, and many students work toward fluency in multiple languages to follow classes. In the Secondary School, language support is available for English, German, French and Dutch for L1 and L2.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental well-being is a central focus, with the Well-being team identifying factors affecting well-being and implementing a support plan in collaboration with parents and teachers. Social-emotional support is available in English and Dutch, and the school offers social skills and fear-of-failure courses for students.	Mental wellbeing Counseling services are provided; counseling notes and counselor observations are included when the student consents to share information with the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A safeguarding protocol is in place, with a zero-tolerance approach to bullying. An Anti-bullying protocol exists and an anti-bullying coordinator is appointed (Ms Sitskoorn). Het Ouder- en Jeugdsteunpunt provides support for parents and teenagers with questions about inclusive education. The OPDC Zuid-Holland West placement offers additional educational support when needed.	Safeguarding The school processes personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); there is a data protection officer; contact: office@jsrotte.nl. Data subjects have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Primary facilities include a new children's Kitchen and Science Room called the Kids Food Lab, and a stylish Parent Café. There is a dedicated basketball/volleyball court and an outdoor mini amphitheatre. The Early Years playground is separate and well equipped. The school has two sunny libraries with over 30,000 books in 15+ European languages, two well‑equipped sports halls/gymnasiums, and a play room. Other spaces include an extensive grass playing field (under construction), Learning Garden, artificial turf soccer field, ICT suite, Music room, Large Atrium, and a canteen serving fresh hot nutritious lunches (JSK Catering).	Facilities overview The school has a site area of 7,896 square meters. The building footprint covers 1,908 square meters. The school has eight ordinary classrooms and three special classrooms: music room, library, and language room. Other spaces include a PTA room and a gymnasium. A cafeteria operates a lunch program. An on-site playground and a full-grass soccer ground support outdoor activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has two well-equipped sports halls/gymnasiums and a dedicated basketball/volleyball court. It features an extensive grass playing field (under construction) and an artificial turf soccer field. Outdoor spaces include an outdoor mini amphitheatre and other sports fields and learning spaces. The Secondary facilities highlight sports fields, gyms and outdoor learning spaces.	Sports facilities The school has a gymnasium on site for physical education. An on-site playground and a full-grass soccer ground support outdoor activities. The school borrows a city ground to the north for physical education.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Primary facilities include a Kids Food Lab kitchen and a science room for practical science activities. The school provides science laboratories and ICT laboratories for STEM education. An ICT suite, a Music room, and a Large Atrium support digital learning and collaboration. There are two sunny libraries and a Learning Garden that enhance research and outdoor study.	Academic facilities Eight ordinary classrooms and three special classrooms: music room, library, and language room. The school has a gymnasium on site. A cafeteria operates a lunch program. The ICT environment includes electronic boards and projectors to support teaching and learning. The school shares a building with the International School of Rotterdam (NAISR) and borrows a nearby city ground for physical education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Secondary Extracurricular Activities cover music, arts and performance, including violin, viola, chamber music, orchestra lessons, piano, dance (hip-hop), singing, and music production. There are drama, gardening, language clubs and book clubs such as English and Spanish Book Clubs, plus student-led initiatives and committees. Primary after-school enrichment offers a wide range of activities, with around 36 different options each year. Students can join clubs such as Sing and Chill Club, ESH Jazz Band, and various other clubs and societies.	Extra curricular facilities Warm Heart is cultivated through Smile, Welcome & Thanks, Show interest, and Compliment, and is reinforced by school events, cross-age exchanges, taiko performances, and shared meals. The school maintains small class sizes to provide attentive, individualized instruction and encourages independent learning. English education is strong, with Dutch teachers delivering English conversation and weekly instruction, plus English-taught swimming and exchanges with local and international schools. Japanese culture is taught through traditional events such as Tanabata and Setsubun, and taiko performances. Parent involvement is encouraged through volunteering for field trips and other activities, and the school participates in exchanges with local and international partner schools.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History European School The Hague was established in 2012 to educate children of employees of European Union institutions in the political and international heart of the Netherlands. In the same year, it became an officially Accredited European School, administered and partly financed by the Dutch national education system. The school follows the European Schools curriculum to provide multilingual and multicultural education for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary students, culminating in the European Baccalaureate, and has two campuses in The Hague, one for Primary Education and one for Secondary Education. It is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum foundation, which offers international and Dutch education through several schools in the Hague-Leiden area.	History Established in 1992, The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area in northeastern Rotterdam. It shares a building with the NAISR International School. The school's goal is to develop students with rich internationality for the 21st century, emphasizing compassionate, thoughtful, and globally minded individuals. Foreign language education begins in the first year of elementary school, and the school engages in exchanges with local and international schools to foster international awareness, independent learning, and diverse expression through ICT. It promotes cross-age learning through its small-class structure and has established its own Rotte Style, blending Japanese curricula with Dutch educational concepts, while collaborating with the Japanese Ministry of Education, the Japanese Embassy in the Netherlands, the JCC, the school governance board, parents, and the local community to create a safe and fulfilling learning environment.
Community	Community Parents are partners in education, and involvement is encouraged through the Participation Council (PC), which includes elected teacher, parent and student representatives and allows parents to engage in decisions about school organisation, learning and activities. Volunteering as a Parent Representative enables participation in class activities, school events, fundraising and social environment through the PTA. The Primary PTA and Secondary PTA coordinate regular meetings and organise events such as the Summer Fair, along with a range of social activities. The PC and PTA structures support whole-school life and community engagement.	Community The Warm Heart philosophy guides social life at the school, encouraging students to respond with kindness and genuine interest in others through events and inter-age activities. Activities include school events, student council activities, taiko performances, joint lunches, joint play times, and cross-age collaboration to help each student understand their role and act empathetically. Japanese cultural learning is enriched by Tanabata, Setsubun, Mochitsuki, and taiko performances. Parents and the local community participate through communication channels, Sunday open houses, school days, trial classes, and annual parent-led external evaluations of the school.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTA aims to benefit the school community by giving parents a voice, enabling contributions to school life and organising activities for children and families to build our community, fundraise or just have fun. Primary PTA brings together parents from many nationalities to add social value to school life and to encourage volunteering. Primary PTA holds regular meetings in the parent cafe, usually on Tuesdays at 8:45am, with school representatives in attendance. Secondary PTA is a five-parent board with a staff representative and a student representative, and it supports charity activities and social events while planning future activities. It collaborates with the Primary PTA on whole-school events such as the Summer Fair and with external groups, for example hosting events like the German Big Band. Interested parents can contact the PTA via the listed emails for Primary PC, Primary PTA, Secondary PC and Secondary PTA.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school has a broad range of academic and intellectual activities. These include a Debate club and a Student Newspaper, which foster critical thinking and communication. English and Spanish Book Clubs support language development and reading skills. A Chess Tournament provides competitive intellectual engagement, and the Student Library Council supports library activities.	Academic & intellectual The middle school conducts an integrated studies project this year in collaboration with Budapest Japanese School, focusing on peace. To begin the collaboration, the first meeting set student goals aligned with the 'Self Power-up Campaign'. Mr. Itachi, who has long served the school, spoke about the origin and mindset of 'Warm Heart'. Students reflected on the exchange and used Warm Heart guidance to approach the activity with a smile.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has arts and creative activities. Students can take music lessons (violin, viola, piano, flute, guitar, bass, saxophone, drums, brass, cello) and participate in ensembles such as the ESH Jazz Band and orchestral/chamber music programs. Drama and performing arts clubs are offered, including Drama Club and Opera & Ballet Club, along with Yarn Crafts Club and Gardening Club. Sing and Chill Club and other arts-based groups provide creative expression.	Arts & creative Two months of practice culminated in a successful performance at the Japan Festival, featuring taiko drums. Student council members led the opening act and contributed to stage preparations. During the festival, students declared personal goals in a group setting and performed with coordination. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause as the performance concluded.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English Book Clubs and Spanish Book Club develop language skills and cultural understanding. The school also hosts cultural and social groups coordinated by student leadership, including the Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA). Student committees promote cultural life and inclusion, while school events support global perspectives.	Cultural & language Dutch outreach classes introduced Dutch traditional games and discussed life in the Netherlands. The sessions linked Dutch culture with Japanese experiences and included Dutch language elements. Students used English to ask questions, deepening cross-cultural understanding. The exchange provided a valuable cross-cultural experience for participants.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school hosts social and hobby activities such as Bingo, Gardening Club, Yarn Crafts Club, and Magic Club, providing informal spaces to connect with peers. Dance and music-related groups offer social as well as artistic engagement. Students can participate in clubs that encourage collaboration and personal interests beyond class time.	Social & hobbies NAISR hosted an after-school BBQ event inviting JSR students to participate. Decorations included fruit arrangements and other treats for the gathering. English conversation sessions and tiramisu-making activities involved students from fourth grade to middle school. These activities foster social interaction and collaboration across age groups.
Community & service	Community & service Student-led initiatives include fundraising committees to support charities under the guidance of the Student Council. The ESH Green Club focuses on environmental projects and sustainability. Other service-oriented activities are organised by student groups to contribute to the school and local community.	Community & service Volunteer activities included a visit from Mr. Kanba; his final day was commemorated with letters of appreciation from students. The event highlighted gratitude toward volunteers and the value of giving back to the community. The school encourages ongoing connections with volunteers and community partners.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include the Student Council, with students forming committees such as fundraising and social-event groups. The Debate Club develops leadership communication and argumentation skills. The Student Library Council involves students in information literacy and library planning, while others can lead clubs and activities under school guidance.	Leadership & professional Student council members led the Japan Festival opening act and guided rehearsals. They coordinated group activities, set goals, and presented with confidence on stage. The leadership demonstrated during the festival supports teamwork and event-management skills. These experiences build practical leadership abilities among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ASA includes Sports & Fitness, with activities designed to promote physical health and teamwork. Mindfulness and wellbeing initiatives are supported through wellbeing initiatives and school-wide events. The ASA program also encourages balance between academics and personal wellbeing through a range of wellness and creative activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Warm Heart is central to the school's culture, encouraging smiles and gratitude in daily life. Post-exchange reflections emphasise applying positive attitudes and considerate communication. Peace-focused activities and library visits promote social-emotional well-being. These experiences contribute to the overall well-being of students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Language provision is multilingual. Primary language sections are Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. Secondary language sections are English, French, Dutch and German. All pupils study one official EU language (English, French or German) as Language 2 (L2); mother tongue classes are offered for several European languages, and language support is available in English, German, French and Dutch for L1 and L2.	Language provision Languages taught include English and Dutch. English education is provided by experienced Dutch instructors, including 1.5 hours of English conversation per week (20‑minute sessions, three times per week), and English is used in physical education swimming taught by local staff. Dutch language instruction helps students acquire Dutch conversation through activities such as off‑campus learning (haring and oliebollen shopping lessons) and exchanges with local schools, with a Dutch‑emphasis week. The school collaborates with local and international schools to support language learning and cultural exchange.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Multilingual teaching is used across the curriculum. Primary has five language sections: Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. Secondary has four language sections: English, French, Dutch and German. Students follow instruction in their language section and also learn additional European languages as part of the curriculum.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations Accredited European School.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: When to apply. Early Years applications are accepted from age 2 but are processed later. Applications to join at the start of the school year should be submitted by April 1; after that date placement may be delayed. Applications for mid-year starts should be submitted as soon as possible. Step 2: Attend information sessions or arrange a visit. Regular information mornings are held for Primary School and Secondary School; prospective parents can meet staff and see the school. Dates for the next sessions are available on the admissions information page. If you cannot attend, submit a Registration of Interest Form and school reports (for pupils applying to P1–S6) and contact the Admissions Office to arrange a visit. Step 3: Application procedure. Submit the formal application through OpenApply and create a parent account to track status. In the portal, upload required documents; Category I requires a passport copy, two years of school reports, any SEN/medical documents, a statement confirming Category I status from your HR office, and the Pupil Information Request Form. Category III requires a passport copy, two years of school reports, any SEN/medical documents, proof of payment of the €300 registration fee, the Pupil Information Request Form, and, in most cases, proof of eligibility for international education in the Netherlands. Additional information may be requested as needed. Step 4: Next steps after submission. After submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation email; the application is assessed by the directorate; you may be asked for additional information, a meeting, or a placement offer or placement on the waiting list (Category III). For Secondary School applications, language and mathematics tests may be scheduled if transferring from another European School. Step 5: Enrolment and post-arrival arrangements. With director's approval, placement letters are sent to parents to sign; acceptance of the offer. Subsequent arrangements such as class allocation, timetables, and introduction days (Early Years) will be communicated later.	Admissions Admissions: If you wish to enroll, transfer, or transfer into the school, apply according to the steps below: 1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire to enroll. 2. Download the enrollment application form and fill in the required information. 3. Email the completed enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person. 4. If you need information about the school bus, please contact by email. Trial Enrollment: The school offers trial enrollment for children who are considering transfer and for children attending international schools or Dutch local schools. If you wish, please apply according to the steps below: 1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire for trial enrollment. 2. Download the trial enrollment application form and fill in the required information. 3. Email the completed trial enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Category III applicants may be placed on the waiting list. If a place becomes available, admissions officers contact the family with a placement offer; otherwise the applicant remains on the waiting list. Updates will be provided via OpenApply after the initial assessment.	Waitlist —
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