HSV International Primary School - KSS Location vs HSV International Primary School - NSL Location

	H HSV International Primary School - KSS Location The Hague, Netherlands	H HSV International Primary School - NSL Location The Hague, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,990	Fees / year €6,990
Age range	Age range 3 - 13 years	Age range 4 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 640	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Dutch
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened 1986
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The HSV International Primary School operates across multiple campuses in The Hague, Netherlands. The campuses are Koningin Sophiestraat 24a, 2595 TG Den Haag; Van Heutszstraat 12, 2593 PJ Den Haag; Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag; and Van Nijenrodestraat 16, 2597 RM Den Haag. The schools serve the Bezuidenhout, City Centre and Benoordenhout neighbourhoods, with the Three Little Ships Pre-School located in Bezuidenhout and international primary education offered at the other locations.	Location NSL Location at Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag, The Netherlands. The building sits in the heart of The Hague, close to international organisations and embassies. It is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops a short walk along the canal.
Stages	Stages International Preschool (3-5 years); Early Years/Foundation (4 years); Special International Primary Education (3-13 years).	Stages Seven international year groups and nine Dutch year groups, forming fifteen classes.
School type	School type —	School type International Primary School with Dutch and International Departments co-located.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 140 international pupils; 240 Dutch pupils; local to international ratio 240:140
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pupil support adapts teaching to meet each child's needs and adjusts the curriculum as necessary. The Support Team includes a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers; the teacher is the first point of contact, with the team available to attend parent meetings. The programme supports learners who fall behind as well as those who are more able, and addresses social-emotional development in planning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The Netherlands	Country affiliation The Netherlands
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure EYFS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start at 08:45 and end at 15:00, with a 15-minute morning break and a 1-hour lunch break; Wednesday starts at 08:45 and ends at 12:30. ID1–ID6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start at 08:30 and end at 15:00, with a 15-minute morning break and a 1-hour lunch break; Wednesday starts at 08:30 and ends at 12:30. Break times may vary by location.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application processing fee of EUR 150 is payable when the application is submitted. Tuition fees (2026–27) — amounts and scope - Annual tuition contribution: EUR 6,800 per child. - Annual lunchtime supervision contribution: EUR 190 per child. - Total annual amount when both items are combined: EUR 6,990 per child. The published school fee applies equally to all year groups (one fee level for all pupils). - Pro‑rata amounts for children joining after the start of the school year (tuition + lunchtime supervision charged together): - September joining: EUR 6,990.00. - October: EUR 6,300.00. - November: EUR 5,600.00. - December: EUR 4,900.00. - January: EUR 4,500.00. - February: EUR 3,900.00. - March: EUR 3,200.00. - April: EUR 2,500.00. - May: EUR 1,750.00. - June: EUR 1,750.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families may pay the annual amount in full or in two instalments. - Existing pupils: two‑instalment schedule — first instalment due by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; second instalment due by 1 November. - New pupils: an invoice schedule will be sent when a place is offered; fees for children who start after 1 October are calculated on a pro‑rata basis (see the monthly joining amounts above). - Typical two‑instalment arithmetic (for planning): splitting the published total annual charge of EUR 6,990 into two equal payments would be approximately EUR 3,495 per instalment. The school issues the actual invoice amounts and payment dates. Boarding fees - The HSV International Primary provision is a day primary school; boarding facilities and boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and incidental charges - Lunchtime supervision: the annual EUR 190 lunchtime supervision contribution is charged in addition to tuition (included in the totals above). - PE kit: a HSV PE kit (HSV T‑shirt, shorts and gym shoes) is required for gym lessons; parents are responsible for providing these items. The school does not require a formal uniform. - Educational visits and cultural activities: the school runs up to several subsidised off‑site visits per year; parents are asked to contribute to the cost of these visits and to the compulsory ID6 school camp (costs are published in the school's Annual Update). Such parental contributions are additional to the published tuition and supervision charges. - After‑school and holiday childcare (BSO): after‑school and holiday care is arranged through external BSO providers selected by HSV families; fees for BSO care are charged separately by those providers and are not included in the HSV tuition or lunchtime supervision contribution. - Pupil insurance and medical costs: the school maintains insurance for staff and pupils during school activities, but parents remain responsible for paying medical providers and for their personal insurance cover; reimbursement rules and claim limits apply. - Sibling policy: no sibling discount is available; the same published fee applies to each child. Refund and cancellation rules - New pupils (cancellation of placement): if an offered place is cancelled before 1 June (and at the latest by 1 August) the first instalment of the school fee for new families will be refunded in full; the application fee of EUR 150 is non‑refundable. No cancellation fee currently applies when cancellation is notified by the stated deadlines. - Withdrawal for enrolled pupils: written notice of withdrawal must be given (four weeks' notice is required). A refund of any unused portion of fees is made if a child leaves before 1 May; no refunds are given for children leaving after 1 May. Pre‑paid tuition may be refunded with a deduction to cover administrative costs if a pupil leaves during the academic year. Fee payment options and account details - Payments are to be deposited by bank transfer to the school account specified for international department fees. The account given for ID fees is: - Account name: STG HSV ID FEES - IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170 - BIC: ABNANL2A. - The application processing fee and other parental contributions are paid by bank transfer to the account and beneficiary details provided on admissions invoices; example account details for admissions payments are shown on admissions documentation (IBAN and beneficiary references appear on the admissions invoice). - No published credit‑card payment option is indicated in the school's fee and admissions information; the school's published instructions direct parents to make payments into the bank accounts shown above.	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of EUR 150 is payable when the application is submitted. Annual tuition and lunchtime supervision (2026/27) - Annual tuition fee (per child, all year groups): EUR 6,800. - Annual lunchtime supervision fee (per child): EUR 190. - Combined total (tuition + lunchtime supervision) per child for the 2026/27 school year: EUR 6,990. The school fee applies equally to all year groups; there are no different tuition levels by year group and no sibling discount. Prorated fees for families joining part-way through the school year - September (join): EUR 6,990. - October (join): EUR 6,300. - November (join): EUR 5,600. - December (join): EUR 4,900. - January (join): EUR 4,500. - February (join): EUR 3,900. - March (join): EUR 3,200. - April (join): EUR 2,500. - May (join): EUR 1,750. - June (join): EUR 1,750. Billing schedule and payment terms - Families may pay the school fee annually or in two installments. New families receive an invoice schedule when offered a place. Existing pupils' fees for the following year are paid in two installments: the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; the second installment is due by 1 November. - The school's published account details for bank transfer payments are: STG HSV ID FEES, IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170, BIC: ABNANL2A. Payment is made by bank transfer; no alternative payment methods (such as credit card) are specified in the published fee information. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to HSV International Primary School (NSL location). No boarding fees are charged. (HSV operates as day primary school locations.) Other costs and typical additional charges - Lunchtime supervision: EUR 190 per year (included in the combined annual figure above). - After-school and holiday childcare (BSO / holiday care): these services are provided by independent partner organisations specific to each location (NSL has named local providers). Parents arrange and pay for after-school/holiday care directly to those providers; those charges are set by the external providers and are not included in the school tuition. Examples of vendors serving NSL include DAK Kindercentra, Kindergarden, Kinderopvang 2Samen and Zein International Day Care. - School materials: the school supplies necessary instructional materials; occasional consumables or optional class items may be requested by teachers (no separate mandatory materials fee is published). - Uniform: the HSV does not require pupils to wear a full school uniform; a PE kit (HSV T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes) is required for PE lessons. There is no published uniform fee. Refund and cancellation information - Application fee: non-refundable. - Cancellation of placement for new pupils: if after receiving an offer of placement a family decides not to enroll, the school requests notice ideally before 1 June and at the latest by 1 August. If cancellation is received in that timeframe, the first installment already paid by the family will be refunded in full; currently there is no cancellation fee. The application fee remains non-refundable. Fee payment options (methods) - Bank transfer to the school account (IBAN/BIC as listed above) is the published payment method. The published information does not specify credit-card payment or other electronic payment options; annual or two-installment payment schedules are the stated options.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The HSV does not require pupils to wear a school uniform. On PE days, pupils wear a HSV T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes; the PE kit is kept in a gym bag and washed weekly.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is not provided by the school; pupils should bring a healthy lunch. Lunchtime supervision is provided by lunchtime supervisors in the classroom, and a contribution for these services is collected at the start of the school year.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership HSV International Primary School is governed by Stichting Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV). Dutch law requires an MR (Co-Administration Council) and a GMR (Joint Parent Council); there are also a PAC and Class Parents, and a 2HSV fundraising foundation supports HSV. The HSV is affiliated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), ECIS, DIPS, the Dutch Ministry of Education, and CIS.	Governance and ownership Part of Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV) Foundation; The HSV Foundation governs HSV International Primary School NSL Location.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is HSV's core curriculum. The IPC is brain-friendly and fosters internationally-minded learning, organized into mileposts: Early Years Foundation Stage and Mileposts One to Three (ID1–ID6). The Early Years Programme (Foundation Stages) draws on the IPC Early Years Programme and the UK Early Learning Goals for Communication, Language and Mathematics, with strands of independence/interdependence, communication, and exploring/healthy living. The Curriculum Framework covers Literacy and Mathematics aligned with England's National Curriculum (Literacy using The Power of Reading; Mathematics using White Rose), plus Music/Expressive Art and Physical Education, ICT, and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Dutch language and host-country connections are integrated through Host Country, Culture and Language (HCCL), including three Dutch lessons per week and translanguaging to support comprehension, with Dutch progress benchmarked against the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Social & Emotional Curriculum is guided by IPC goals and the Jigsaw framework, developing adaptable communicators, collaborators, empathetic and ethical thinkers.	Curriculum details HSV International Primary School NSL delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Mileposts ID1 to ID6, with a strong focus on international-mindedness and global citizenship. The IPC is complemented by a Literacy and Mathematics framework aligned to England's National Curriculum, using The Power of Reading and White Rose materials. ICT, Music, Expressive Arts and Physical Education are provided regularly, with older NSL classes delivering music and gym in Dutch to support language development. Dutch is taught as Host Country Language (HCCL) with three Dutch lessons per week; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support assists multilingual students, with a pathway to exit EAL as proficiency improves, and translanguaging used as needed. The Social & Emotional Curriculum is anchored in IPC goals and the Jigsaw program, and the Early Years Foundation Stage follows the IPC Early Years Programme with UK Early Learning Goals. Host/Culture language and Dutch language learning are integrated with IPC topics, fostering international-mindedness and language development.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Maximum 20 pupils per class.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Pupils transition to secondary education at English-speaking schools in The Hague area. Options include the International School of The Hague (ISH), European School The Hague, the Rijnlands Lyceum international department in Oegstgeest, and the International School of Delft and the International School of Wassenaar, as well as the Rotterdam-based RISS. The HSV International Department does not sit the CITO test, and Year 6 teachers cannot advise on the most suitable Dutch secondary stream. The level of secondary schooling then influences whether a pupil goes on to university or into professional education.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented More Able and Gifted children are provided with enrichment and extension work.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The NSL Location is a warm, welcoming community that prepares future international leaders. It houses both a Dutch and International department under one roof, enabling day-to-day integration through curriculum activities and specialist lessons such as music and gym. The school emphasises social relationships and anti-bullying across its policies.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Lighthouse Special Education provides international SEN services for HSV, located at Van Heutszstraat 12.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The International Primary Curriculum is delivered in English; learners new to English receive additional support from the EAL team and their class teacher to enable them to access the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through a focus on social friendships and an anti-bullying protocol, along with comprehensive health and safety measures.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding There is a safeguarding framework including anti-bullying protocols; safety policies are in place.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV) began in 1901. The original school was housed in the Nassaulaan building (NSL location), which remains home to one international department school and a Dutch-bilingual school. The foundation has grown to support several Dutch and international schools under its umbrella. In 1986, the HSV International Primary School began with one location and later expanded to three locations; a fourth location opened in the 2018-19 school year.	History HSV International Primary School was established in 1986. It is subsidised by the Dutch Ministry of Education and operates within the Dutch education system. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), offering international education embedded in a Dutch context. Since its founding, generations of HSV pupils have benefited from diverse opportunities and a commitment to developing internationally minded leaders.
Community	Community Small locations in the centre of The Hague give HSV a real sense of community. Children come from all over the world and feel at home at HSV. The Hague hosts major events such as the Holland Dance Festival, International Tong Tong Fair, Volvo Ocean Race, Festival Classique, and the International Fireworks Festival. The language and culture of the host country, the Netherlands, are emphasised for pupils.	Community Our NSL Location is in the heart of The Hague and houses both a Dutch and International Department under one roof. The location is central, near international organisations and embassies, and well served by public transport. The NSL community is described as warm and welcoming, with day-to-day integration between departments through the curriculum and specialist lessons such as music and gym. Families receive weekly updates and a monthly newsletter.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association MR (Participation Council) represents parents/guardians, students and teachers and exists as required by Dutch law. MR advises the Senior Management Team on whole-school issues and can disapprove proposals; it meets at least six times per school year and its members are elected with representation by location; the working language is English. General Participation Council (GMR) is a multi-school body that communicates with the Board and Management and discusses policy for all HSV schools, with meeting minutes available to families. Parent Activity Committee (OAC) consists of eight parents; it meets a few times per year to plan activities for children and parents such as Sinterklaas, Christmas, the Summer Party, Book Week, and the Valentine's Disco. The 2HSV foundation was set up by parents and former HSV alumni to promote HSV interests and fundraising for specific school projects, including playground upgrades and purchases of musical instruments and iPads.	Parent teacher association The school has a Participation Council (MR) representing parents/guardians, students and teachers; it advises the senior management and meets at least six times per year. The General Participation Council (GMR) communicates with the Board and Management across the Foundation to discuss policy, budget, and school-wide issues. The Parent Activity Committee (OAC) plans events for children and families, including Sinterklaas, Christmas, the Summer Party, Book Week, and the Valentine's Disco. The 2HSV foundation was set up by parents and alumni to promote the Haagsche Schoolvereeniging's interests and fundraise for school projects.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is used at KSS, integrated with the UK National Literacy Strategy and National Numeracy Strategy. Small class sizes are a feature, with a maximum of 20 pupils per class, and 140 pupils in total at the KSS site. The programme develops internationally-minded learners and prepares pupils for the next stage of education. Dutch language and culture lessons are provided, alongside English as an additional language (EAL) support where needed. Children from age 4 to 12.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Specialist teaching in gym, music, and handicraft enhances creative and physical development. Students engage in dedicated arts and movement activities as part of the IPC program. The small class size supports individualized attention during these sessions.	Arts & creative Specialist lessons in music are offered.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Dutch language and culture lessons are part of the program. English language learners receive EAL support. Pupils learn about the language and culture of the Netherlands, supporting integration into the host country.	Cultural & language The NSL Location houses both Dutch and International departments under one roof. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), and international education is embedded in a Dutch context.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The HSV International Primary School community is tight-knit, with small learning environments that foster collaboration. Pupils come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enriching classroom life. The school aims to develop globally-minded learners who understand languages and cultures and become socially responsible members of society.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service The school emphasizes global citizenship and lifelong learning, nurturing pupils to become socially responsible members of society. It fosters a sense of community through its small, central Hague locations. The school values understanding of language and culture of the host country as part of building an inclusive community.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school aims to develop internationally-minded leaders through its international primary education program. This focus reflects HSV's broader mission to prepare pupils for leadership in a global context.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Small class sizes and a close-knit community support a positive learning environment. Pupils come from diverse backgrounds, contributing to an inclusive, globally oriented school culture. The program emphasizes developing the whole child and fostering international-mindedness.	Lifestyle & wellbeing After School Care providers are offered by HSV as part of a Dutch after-school care system (BSO). Basker International Childcare provides after-school and holiday care. NSL After School Care, VNS After School Care and BZH After School Care are available. The school day for ID1–ID6 starts at 08:30 a.m. and ends at 15:00 p.m.; EYFS starts at 08:45 a.m. and ends at 15:00 p.m.; on Wednesdays the day ends at 12:30 p.m.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The IPC is delivered in English and the Literacy and Mathematics curricula follow England's National Curriculum in English. The majority of students speak other languages at home and learn English as a second or third language; EAL support is provided and translanguaging is used. Dutch is the host country language with three Dutch lessons per week; HCCL lessons are offered, and Dutch progress is benchmarked against the European Framework of Reference for Languages.	Language provision The International Department delivers instruction in English. The school operates within the Dutch educational system as part of the Dutch International Primary Schools framework, with language provision embedded in a Dutch context.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Additive bilingualism is used: English is added to pupils' home languages rather than replacing them; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support helps non-native speakers access the curriculum.	Bilingual teaching NSL Location houses both a Dutch department and an International department under one roof. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), offering international education embedded in a Dutch context within the Dutch educational system. Since 2014, the Dutch department has been part of the national bilingual project, and the Dutch bilingual program is intended only for Dutch families who are permanently residing in The Netherlands.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Three Dutch lessons per week teach Dutch language. Host Country Language (HCCL) lessons support learning Dutch in a cultural context for English-speaking learners. Music and gym lessons are taught in Dutch.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 - Admission requirements: The International Department admits children from 4 till 11 years of age across four locations in The Hague. The admission criteria are: either non-Dutch nationality with parents working temporarily in the Netherlands; or Dutch nationality returning to the Netherlands having already received international primary education in English for at least two years and continuing education in English; or Dutch nationality, expecting to leave the country within two years, where the child will attend an international or English-speaking establishment for at least two years. A proof of temporary residence from the employer is required. Children may be admitted at any time during the school year subject to the availability of places. The 2026-27 school year fee is €6,990 per child, including the annual lunchtime supervision fee of €190.	Admissions Applications for HSV International Primary School – NSL Location are handled by the International Department admissions. The NSL Location address is Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag, The Netherlands. For admissions inquiries call +31 70 318 4951 or email id-admissions@hsvdenhaag.nl. The Team Leader International Department is Katie Hargreaves (khargreaves@hsvdenhaag.nl). The Location Leader of the Dutch bilingual Department is Bregje Gerits (bgerits@hsvdenhaag.nl). An application for the international department can be submitted.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Step 5 - Confirmation: The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt of your application on the admissions portal. Once all checklist items have been completed, your child will be wait listed. You can track your application status through the Admissions Portal.	Waitlist —
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