International School Delft vs The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Voorschoten

	I International School Delft Rotterdam, Netherlands	T The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Voorschoten Rotterdam, Netherlands
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,430 - 8,225	Fees / year €6,780 - 28,014
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 530	Pupils 2,100
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 1979
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Delft, Netherlands: Primary at Jaffalaan 9, 2628 BX Delft; Secondary at Prins Bernhardlaan 5C, 2628 BW Delft.	Location Senior School Voorschoten is situated in a residential neighbourhood in the suburban town of Voorschoten, just on the outskirts of The Hague. The campus is accessible via transport links to neighbouring towns like Leiden and Wassenaar. This provides a quiet environment for students while remaining connected to major Dutch urban centres.
Stages	Stages Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).	Stages The campus is structured to support Secondary School and Sixth Form students, generally accommodating children from 11 to 18 years of age. Students complete Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including GCSE examinations, before moving into the Sixth Form for their final two years.
School type	School type IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. The school teaches in English.	School type Senior School Voorschoten is a co-educational day school that welcomes both boys and girls. The school operates exclusively as a day school and does not offer boarding facilities for any year groups.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Nearly 90 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided within the mainstream classroom and in small groups or one-to-one EAL classes; Senior School EAL learners receive language support from acquisition specialists in small groups, with in-class support where possible.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure ISD Primary opens at 08:15; Primary day runs 08:30–14:45 on most days (Wednesday 08:30–12:30); supervision available from 08:15; lunch and breaks include 30 minutes eating time plus 30 minutes of supervised play, and a 15-minute morning snack break. ISD Secondary opens at 08:00; the day finishes vary, commonly 14:00 or 17:15; the building closes at 17:30.	School day structure Junior Schools: Arrival at 8:30, registration 8:45-9:00, lessons start 9:00, ends around 15:10-15:20. Senior Schools: Registration 8:45-8:50, periods run before 15:30, End of Day 15:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Flexible bus service serves Den Haag, Leidschendam, Rijswijk, Voorschoten and Wassenaar; up to 300 students use about 40 buses daily; vehicles are tracked by Achttax; Foundation 1 students are not offered the bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Non‑refundable application / registration fee: EUR 250. - New‑student deposit: EUR 500 (charged once; refundable on lawful departure when school property is returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations). Annual tuition fees and per‑term breakdown (by programme / year group) - Primary (PYP 0–7): Annual tuition EUR 5,170. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 1,723.33 (EUR 5,170 ÷ 3). - Secondary — Middle Years Programme (MYP 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 6,970. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 2,323.33 (EUR 6,970 ÷ 3). - Secondary — Diploma Programme (DP 1–2): Annual tuition EUR 7,680. Per‑term (equal one‑third division of the annual fee): EUR 2,560.00 (EUR 7,680 ÷ 3). (Note: the per‑term figures above are equal one‑third divisions of the published annual tuition and are presented for per‑term budgeting purposes.) One‑off and programme‑specific additional charges - New student expenses (secondary): EUR 70 (includes items such as a hoodie and PHE shirt, yearbook, school photos). Existing secondary students: EUR 30 (yearbook, photos). Similar small event charges apply in Primary. - Technology / MacBook options (secondary): where the school provides a laptop under contract, typical technology charge shown is EUR 475; a differing contract year lists EUR 500; students who supply their own MacBook according to school specifications are not charged the laptop contract fee. Specific amounts depend on the year/type of contract. - MYP activity charges (mandatory for secondary): MYP 1, 3 & 5 — activity day and curriculum‑related day trips EUR 150; MYP 2 & 4 — 3‑day camp and day trips EUR 350. MYP 5 personal project fee EUR 54; IDU fee EUR 54. - DP activity charges (mandatory for DP1): 3‑day camp in August and subject‑related activities EUR 200. - IB examination fees (DP2): EUR 650. - School trips in Primary are charged separately and are payable individually by parents/guardians; various optional or event‑based charges are charged per event. Specialist learning support, after‑school clubs and mother‑tongue lessons are not included in the tuition and are charged separately where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: Invoices are sent by the school's invoicing system (WisCollect) by email; parents/guardians can download invoices and view payment status online. For the referenced academic cycle, invoices are issued at the end of May to current and confirmed incoming families. - Payment timing when joining or leaving: a monthly pro‑rata schedule is applied for students starting or leaving during the school year (the school applies fixed percentage amounts depending on the month of entry or departure). Example percentages for amount payable on joining: August/September 100%, October 90%, November 80%, December 70%, January 60%, February 50%, March 40%, April 30%, May 20%, June/July 10%. Refund percentages on termination follow a defined scale (for example: termination in August–December yields up to 50% refund; January 40%; February 30%; March 20%; April 10%; May–July no refund). These month‑by‑month percentages determine final billed or refunded amounts. - Instalment option: Tuition may be paid in instalments for the school fees only; the maximum number of instalments is up to eight (number depends on joining date). Instalment plans must meet due dates in the school's payment schedule and are confirmed by the school. There is a cut‑off for instalment eligibility for students joining after December of the academic year referenced. Instalment requests are handled by the school finance office. - Non‑payment: Non‑payment may result in referral to external debt collection and additional costs charged to the family; persistent non‑payment may lead to referral of the student to a national public school programme. Refund information - Refund schedule on withdrawal: refunds are calculated against the full annual school fee using the month‑by‑month refund percentages. Withdrawals up to and including December will never yield more than a 50% refund; later months yield lower percentages down to 0% for withdrawals in May, June or July. The deposit refund is conditional on return of school property and settlement of all outstanding financial obligations. Boarding - Boarding provision: Boarding is not listed as a provision and no boarding fees are published for this school; therefore no boarding fees apply. Other costs commonly payable by parents - Uniform / clothing items: New student expenses include a school hoodie and PHE shirt for secondary; any further uniform items, if required, are charged separately or purchased as specified by the school. - School trips, certain mandatory secondary activity fees, yearbooks, photos and specialist services are charged in addition to tuition as itemised above. Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment channels: online payment via iDEAL (preferred) or by bank transfer to the account indicated on invoices. Invoices are managed through WisCollect. Separate bank accounts are used for Primary and Secondary payments; there is a dedicated bank account for application fee payments. Clear beneficiary/account details appear on the invoice or payment instructions. Deposit handling and conditions - The EUR 500 deposit charged to new students is a one‑off charge, transferable if a student moves from Primary to Secondary, and refundable on leaving once school property has been returned and there are no outstanding financial obligations. Summary of the most commonly budgeted items - Application fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): EUR 250. Deposit (one‑off, refundable subject to conditions): EUR 500. Primary annual tuition: EUR 5,170. MYP annual tuition: EUR 6,970. DP annual tuition: EUR 7,680. IB exam fee (DP2): EUR 650. Technology contract charge (where applicable): approx. EUR 475–500. Mandatory secondary activity charges vary by year (EUR 150–350). Invoicing via WisCollect; payments via iDEAL or bank transfer; instalment plans available under defined conditions.	Fee details Application fee - EUR 250 non-refundable per application. Families with a child already enrolled at the school are exempt from this fee. The application fee will be refunded only in the event the school is unable to offer a place. Enrolment and capital fees - Enrolment fee (one-off at acceptance): EUR 2,500 per student. (No enrolment fee applies if the child has attended the school for the whole of Foundation 2 and then joins Year 1.) - Capital fee (annual surcharge, charged from Year 1): - Junior School: EUR 2,100 per year. - Senior School: EUR 2,650 per year. Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2025–2026) — annual and per term - Foundation Stage (fees shown as annual and the school's per-term instalments where provided): - Foundation 1 – Part Week (2 days): EUR 6,780 per year; EUR 2,260 per term. - Foundation 1 – Part Week (3 days): EUR 10,170 per year; EUR 3,390 per term. - Foundation 1 – Full-Time (5 days): EUR 16,950 per year; EUR 5,650 per term. - Foundation 2 – Full-Time (5 days): EUR 18,876 per year; EUR 6,292 per term. - Note: Enrolment and Capital Fees are not applicable while a child remains in the Foundation Stage. - Key Stages 1–5 (annual fee followed by per-term figure shown as annual ÷ 3): - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): EUR 19,446 per year; EUR 6,482 per term. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): EUR 20,070 per year; EUR 6,690 per term. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): EUR 26,526 per year; EUR 8,842 per term. - Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11, GCSE): EUR 27,318 per year; EUR 9,106 per term. - Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13, A Level / IB): EUR 28,014 per year; EUR 9,338 per term. - The annual fees above include compulsory curriculum day trips and residentials (as applicable), and core curriculum exam entry costs (GCSE, A Level, BTEC, IB, CNaVT where applicable). Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced annually for the school year. For returning students, invoices are due in August before the school year begins in September. - New students who start in September are invoiced within their first month of attendance. - Students joining during the school year are charged pro rata in half-term units and invoiced accordingly. - Foundation Stage annual fees may be paid in three instalments (per-term amounts are published for Foundation). For other year groups, alternative staged payment arrangements may be considered in exceptional circumstances by application to the Finance Department; the school does not offer fee discounts. Leaving, refunds and reimbursement rules - Application fee: refundable only if the school is unable to offer a place; otherwise non-refundable. - Termly reimbursement policy for students who leave mid-year (academic year 2025–2026 deadlines): - To be reimbursed two terms' fees when leaving at end of Autumn Term (Autumn Term end date: Friday 19 December 2025), the school must receive formal notice by Tuesday 30 September 2025. - To be reimbursed one term's fee when leaving at end of Spring Term (Spring Term end date: Wednesday 1 April 2026), the school must receive formal notice by Friday 30 January 2026. - No reimbursement is made for leaving at end of Summer Term (Summer Term end date: Thursday 9 July 2026) unless formal notice is received by Thursday 30 April 2026. - If formal notice deadlines are missed, the school applies the following liabilities for the subsequent term: 0% (if notice by the formal date), 50% (if notice within the following month), or 100% (if notice after that month) as specified for each term. Students leaving must meet all financial obligations before records are released. Exact dates and percentages for Autumn, Spring and Summer term deadlines and charges are published for the 2025–2026 year. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - Uniform: expect an initial basic set to cost approximately EUR 250; additional kit may be needed for sports or co-curricular activities. Uniform items are not included in school fees. Second‑hand uniform options are available through the parent association. - Transport (school bus / coach): costs vary by service type, route and distance. Example (Senior School Voorschoten coach service rates): - Coach two-way: Autumn EUR 1,305; Spring EUR 1,059; Summer EUR 1,041; Annual EUR 3,405 (day-rate equivalents are published for comparison only). - Coach one-way: Autumn EUR 853; Spring EUR 693; Summer EUR 679; Annual EUR 2,225. - Minimum registration is one term; fees cover transport only. Actual cost depends on chosen service and location. - Learning Support Assistant (if required): EUR 51,480 per student (separate cost where a Learning Support Assistant is provided). - Food and incidental spend: a small daily allowance for the senior school café may apply; not included in fees. Extra-curricular optional activities, some optional exams, trips beyond the compulsory curriculum, private music tuition, and specialist equipment may incur additional charges. Transport and other optional services are billed separately. Refunds and exceptional arrangements - Application fee: refundable only when the school is unable to offer a place. Enrolment fee and Capital Fee are treated as stated (enrolment is a one-off payment on acceptance; capital fee is charged annually from Year 1). The school provides termly reimbursement when formal notice is given by the published deadlines; missing notice deadlines creates financial liability for the subsequent term as defined above. Alternative staged payment arrangements may be requested in exceptional financial circumstances and are considered by the Finance Department. Fee payment options and instructions - Fees are issued on formal invoices with payment instructions and standard invoicing schedules (annual invoicing with the return-student due date in August). The school may consider alternative staged payment plans in exceptional circumstances through the Finance Department. Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or card acceptance) and bank/payment details are provided on the formal invoice and in the school's billing information. Parents are expected to follow the invoice payment instructions and the published payment timetable.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding facilities. Enrollment requires at least one parent or legal guardian to be employed in the Netherlands or to be employed there soon.	Boarding arrangements No boarding is provided.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no uniform required for ISD students.	Uniform requirement The BSN has a practical uniform for Foundation 2 to Year 11. The uniform includes items such as V-Neck Knit Jumper, polo shirts, pinafore/skirt and trousers, with a PE kit; uniforms are ordered online via Trutex.
Food options	Food options In primary, lunch is not provided at school; students bring a healthy lunch in a nut-free environment. In secondary, a small cafeteria offers healthy snacks and lunch options.	Food options A healthy (warm) snack is provided after school, and lunch on early dismissal and holiday days.
House system	House system There is no house system.	House system Pupils are assigned to a House on enrollment. There are four BSN Houses: Amsterdam (red), Delft (blue), Gouda (yellow) and Leiden (green). A points and competition system runs across Houses, culminating in a House Cup.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ISD is governed by two cooperating school boards: Laurentius Stichting (primary) and Stichting Lucas Onderwijs (secondary). ISD is partly state-funded and affiliated with Gabriëlschool (primary) and Stanislascollege Westplantsoen (secondary). The boards cooperate to operate ISD as a vertically aligned international programme for students aged 4–18.	Governance and ownership The BSN is an independent not-for-profit association (a Dutch vereniging) funded by fee income with no subsidy from the Dutch or British Governments. It is governed by a Board of Governors and an Association chaired by the British Ambassador; day-to-day operations are led by a Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISD follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the primary school, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for the secondary school, and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Diploma Programme began in the 2023/2024 academic year with plans to offer the full IB continuum by 2024/2025. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE); students study six subject groups, with some courses at Higher Level and others at Standard Level, and language options including Dutch, English, and French or Spanish. English is the language of instruction; Dutch is taught as the host-country language; home languages are supported and EAL assistance is available. Language learning is integrated across ISD, with English as the language of instruction and Dutch taught as the host-country language, plus home-language support.	Curriculum details Senior School Voorschoten provides an academic programme based on the English National Curriculum, which is adapted to suit the needs of its international student body. During Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9), students follow a broad foundation of subjects to prepare them for upper secondary education. In Years 10 and 11, students focus on specific subject areas and sit examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) qualifications. Upon entering the Sixth Form in Year 12, students can select from four distinct educational pathways for their final two years of study. Depending on their university and career goals, students can choose to pursue English A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes in the Diploma Programme.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 35% of A Level exams awarded A-A* in 2025; 34.1 average IB DP points achieved by BSN students; 100% pass rate for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme; 58% of all SSV GCSE results were graded 9-7; 22% of all SSL GCSE results were graded 9; 100% BTEC pass rate.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university and is recognized and respected by leading universities around the world.	Higher education progression The majority of BSN students go to university after leaving, with destinations including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and other countries. Average IB Diploma Programme points achieved by BSN students are 34.1.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented BSN uses High Performance Learning (HPL) as a school-wide framework to develop higher-order thinking and independent learning. BSN is an HPL World Class School, accredited after joining the HPL global network in 2023. HPL focuses on how to think (advanced cognitive skills) and how to be (perseverance, curiosity, empathy). HPL language is used across subjects, with group projects, leadership opportunities, and home learning; the BSN Character Profile supports this approach.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning ISD has a Student Care Department that offers in-class support by the class teacher through accommodation of the programme, in-class support by a member of the Student Care Department, pull-out support by a member of the Student Care Department, meetings with the Student Care Department member responsible for pastoral care, and support by external specialists through the external support network. Teachers provide guidance in accordance with the Behaviour Policy and PSPE (Personal, Social and Physical Education), and the class teachers play a vital role in the personal and social development of students. ISD endeavours to create an environment in which all students feel emotionally safe and are able to access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The Social Schools parent portal supports communication with families. External support services may be engaged when needed.	Social & emotional learning Student wellbeing and mental health are a priority at The British School in the Netherlands. The school looks after students' academic progress as well as their emotional, physical and mental wellbeing through a network of support, advice and care that enables all children to flourish emotionally and socially, helping them thrive academically. Staff across all campuses build strong relationships with each student, ensuring they feel supported, heard and understood. There is a Health Officer on each campus who is available throughout the school day to assist if a child falls ill or is injured. The BSN Character Profile emphasises perseverance and compassion, with resilience as a core component of good mental health.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) ISD is an inclusive school serving the international community in Delft; students with specific educational, physical, emotional or social needs are considered for admission. The school collaborates with specialist therapists to meet a range of needs; these services could be at additional cost to parents. The Student Care Department offers in-class support by the class teacher or a department member, pull-out support, pastoral care meetings, and external specialist support. ISD is part of Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Delflanden (PPO Delflanden); the PPO Delflanden procedure applies if ISD cannot fulfil the requirements for a child with special educational needs. The POS report (Passend Onderwijs – Suitable Education) gives an overview of the support ISD can offer in the development of your child.	Special educational needs (SEN) The BSN provides robust support for students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN). An AEN Lead Teacher leads inclusion work at campuses such as Junior School Leidschenveen, including a dedicated Sensory Room to support sensory needs. The school recognises inclusive education and offers dedicated AEN staff and spaces to enable learners with additional needs to access the curriculum. The Junior School Leidschenveen and other campuses employ AEN specialists who work with students in small groups or one-to-one sessions where possible. The BSN's accreditation materials highlight the school's commitment to providing robust support for AEN alongside EAL provision.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction at ISD. English as an additional language (EAL) is given great emphasis; class sizes are small and teachers have experience of teaching EAL within the classroom. EAL learners will be placed in the English Acquisition course. Host Country Language: Dutch is taught to enable ISD students to integrate with the local host-country community; Dutch Language Acquisition and Language and Literature Dutch are offered at different levels. Home Language learning is strongly encouraged to maintain students' cultural heritage and identity, and the school's Media Resource Center develops home language books and resources. On entry, parents/students complete a language profile form indicating proficiency in mother tongue and other languages; prospective Secondary students will be invited for Admissions interviews in English, with placement decisions supported by language assessment if needed.	English as an additional language Moving to the BSN, the school values multilingualism and will support your child as they learn a new language. Staff are experienced in welcoming children from around the world and assessing learners from different educational backgrounds. When a student joins, the school establishes how much language support is needed to access the curriculum and community, with further in-person assessment after arrival as needed. In the Junior School, EAL is taught by specialist teachers and Translanguaging connects languages to learning. In the Senior School, students in need of extra language support work with language acquisition specialists in small groups and receive in-class support to develop academic English literacy. The curriculum is delivered in English, with ongoing development of English alongside students' home languages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing ISD strives to create an environment in which all students feel emotionally safe and are able to access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The PSPE framework supports personal, social and physical development, and teachers provide guidance in line with the Behaviour Policy. The MYP curriculum is academically rigorous, with differentiation and support available to ensure student wellbeing and success. The Student Care Department offers services including in-class and pull-out support, pastoral care meetings, and access to external specialists when needed. Secondary mentors, including the Mentor class teachers, play a vital role in the personal and social development of students.	Mental wellbeing Student wellbeing and mental health are a priority at BSN. A network of support, advice and care enables all students to flourish emotionally and socially, supporting them to thrive academically. Staff build strong relationships with each student so they feel supported, heard and understood. There is a Health Officer on each campus available throughout the day to assist with health needs. The BSN Character Profile emphasises perseverance and compassion as a foundation for resilience and good mental health.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ISD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in its care. The Policies & Downloads section includes a Reporting code for domestic violence or child abuse and safeguarding-related protocols. Staff recruitment adheres to child-protection standards, with requirements such as obtaining a Certificate of good conduct (VOG) and reference checks. The Working at ISD page explicitly states the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, reinforcing safeguarding as a core consideration in all staff appointments. Safeguarding information and related protocols are published in the school's policy materials.	Safeguarding All members of The British School in the Netherlands are expected to act in the students' best interests by providing a safe and welcoming environment where all children are respected and valued. The Safeguarding Committee oversees adherence to the safeguarding protocol, which applies to staff, parents, volunteers, visitors, governors and children both on and off campus. Safeguarding entails protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health or development, ensuring safe care, and enabling the best outcomes. Core safeguarding principles include that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, equal protection rights for all children, and that the best interests of the child are paramount; staff follow the Safeguarding Policy and provide appropriate support. The school will support each child's development in a secure environment, raise staff awareness, monitor at-risk students, work with other agencies, and ensure that adults with access to children have current security checks. Designated Safeguarding Leads are available on each campus.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Primary School is located on the TU Campus at Jaffalaan and offers a well-resourced learning environment with integrated state-of-the-art ICT facilities. It has a well-stocked library, and students can play in the schoolyard and gymnasium; older Primary students have gym lessons in the TU Delft gym. Adjacent to ISD is True Colors Childcare, which provides childcare for children up to 4 years and after-school care. The Secondary School moved to a brand-new campus for the 2025/2026 academic year, designed around the school learning concept and able to accommodate 440 students. The Secondary building houses modern classrooms, science rooms, a makerspace for Design & Art, a music room and a gym.	Facilities overview The school operates across four campuses in the The Hague area: Junior School Leidschenveen, Junior School Vlaskamp, Senior School Leidschenveen, and Senior School Voorschoten. The school teaches the British curriculum across all campuses, and Senior Schools offer a choice between IB Programmes and A-Level examinations. Senior School Leidschenveen is the newest campus and will grow to a capacity of 550 students in Years 7 to 13. The campuses are located in residential areas with good transport links to surrounding towns.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Primary students have a gymnasium in the Primary building, and older Primary students may take gym lessons in the TU Delft gym. The Secondary School has a dedicated gym in its new campus. The schoolyard and gymnasium are used for daily play and physical activity.	Sports facilities The Physical Education departments provide a range of sports opportunities across all BSN campuses. Students compete locally, nationally and internationally in a range of sports, and participate in a full recreational programme and inter-house competitions. The school works with local sports clubs in The Hague to broaden access to activities such as cricket, football, hockey and basketball. The BSN also participates in COBIS Junior and Senior Games and is a founder member of the International Schools' Athletics Association, with competition in swimming, football, volleyball and track and field.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities ISD provides integrated state-of-the-art ICT facilities across the campus. The Primary School has a well-stocked library. The Secondary building includes modern classrooms, several science rooms, a maker space for Design & Art, and a music room. ISD Secondary uses MacBooks for online learning, projects, assignments and research, and digital citizenship and 21st-century skills are emphasized as part of the curriculum.	Academic facilities Senior School Leidschenveen is located in The Hague and is licensed to offer the IB CP and DP as part of its IB World School status. The other Senior Schools offer a choice between IB Programmes and A-Levels. Junior School Vlaskamp features an on-site building described as having excellent facilities. The school's broader commitment to high-quality British education is reflected in its campuses and programmes.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities are offered with options changing each semester. They include Robotics and Lego, Drama, Chinese or Latin language and culture, Philosophy, Cooking, Garden Club and Eco-club. Activities encourage learning beyond the classroom and cater to a broad range of interests.	Extra curricular facilities BSN provides a broad co-curricular programme including sports, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Model United Nations and the International Award. There are School Trips and Eco Projects as part of the enrichment programme, along with events and visits. The Junior School Leidschenveen community includes a Student Council and other leadership roles to amplify student voice. Junior School Vlaskamp highlights emphasize extra-curricular activities and visits as part of a rich learning experience.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The International School Delft is an IB World school serving the Delft region, with English as the language of instruction for students aged 4 to 18. ISD was launched in 2014 as a small international primary school with fewer than 10 students. The primary campus began the 2020-2021 school year with approximately 200 students and is governed by the Laurentius Stichting. ISD's secondary campus opened in 2019 to meet growing demand for international secondary education, creating a vertically aligned IB school for Primary and Secondary Education. The IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme have been offered from August 2023, and the school maintains close links to Delft University of Technology. The school is uniquely located in the historic town of Delft and is connected to TU Delft and other local partners; the two school boards, Laurentius Stichting for Primary and Lucas Stichting for Secondary, work together to govern a continuous IB program.	History BSN has been operating since 1931. The BSN is an independent, non-profit organisation (vereniging) funded entirely by fee income with no government subsidies from the Dutch or British Governments. It operates across four campuses in the The Hague area (Junior and Senior Schools at Leidschenveen and Vlaskamp, plus Senior School Voorschoten). The CEO and Executive Leadership Team chair day-to-day operations and report to the Board of Governors, which is overseen by The Association. The Association, chaired by the British Ambassador to the Netherlands, governs the school through its Articles of Association registered at the Chamber of Commerce, with parent governors on the Board and a Dutch Works Council representing staff.
Community	Community ISD has a tight-knit and friendly community of students, staff and parents from a culturally diverse background. ISD aims to be a hub for the international and local communities of Delft and develops links with other international and national schools in the region. ISD is closely connected to partners such as the Technical University Delft, True Colors childcare, the City of Delft and many others, and is linked to a variety of companies and cultural and social organisations in the Delft region.	Community The Family Association is the BSN's Parent Teacher Student Association and is run by a group of parent volunteers from across BSN's four campuses. It organises events and activities that connect parents, teachers and students and some events raise funds for BSN students, charities and local community groups. The Family Association has four teams — Welcome Team, International Team, Social Team and Secondhand Team — to support families and community life. The Secondhand Team runs a shop at the SSV campus or processes online orders for secondhand uniforms, and Welcome Team runs weekly coffee mornings at each campus to help families settle in.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ISD has a Parent Teacher Social Committee Association (PTA) to enhance the role parents can play in organising social and community-oriented events. The PTA provides a formal channel for parental involvement in ISD's social activities. ISD's community also includes a Participation Council (MR) to provide staff, parents and students input on school vision and planning, with a plan to establish a whole-school MR for the 2020-2021 academic year. ISD is governed by two boards: Laurentius Stichting (primary) and Lucas Stichting (secondary), which work closely together to support the vertically integrated IB program.	Parent teacher association The Family Association is the BSN's Parent Teacher Student Association and is run by a group of BSN parent volunteers across the four BSN campuses. It organises events and activities to connect the school community and raises funds for BSN students, charities and local groups. The FA is organised into four teams: Welcome Team, International Team, Social Team and Secondhand Team, and includes a Secondhand Uniform service. Membership is automatic with BSN enrolment, and members can participate in events and activities throughout the year.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual International School Delft offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). Language and Literature are taught in English and Dutch, with English Language Acquisition available for non-native English speakers, and Dutch offered as an Acquisition language. In the MYP, students complete at least one interdisciplinary unit and undertake a Community Project in MYP 3 and a Personal Project in MYP 4–5, developing ATL skills and independent learning. Close connections with TU Delft and design-thinking experts provide a design-focused dimension to the curriculum.	Academic & intellectual BSN offers STEM Club, Debating Society, Young Enterprise and Model United Nations as part of its co-curricular programme. Senior School activities include Media Crew, Eco Committee and Swing Band. Duke of Edinburgh Award medals are offered with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, requiring charity work, a sport, a new skill and an expedition.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The MYP includes Visual Arts and Performing Arts, with exposure to both visual and performing arts in MYP 1–3 and Visual Arts offered as a subject in MYP 4–5. Music is available as an after‑school programme for MYP 4 and 5 students.	Arts & creative Art & Design, Music and Drama are offered as co-curricular activities. Swing Band provides opportunities to perform and develop instrumental skills. Media Crew supports creative media work as part of the arts programme.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English and Dutch are the languages of instruction for Language and Literature; English Language Acquisition is offered for learners who are not native English speakers, and Dutch is offered as an Acquisition language. In MYP1, students choose either Spanish or French. The school supports maintaining home languages through mother-tongue after-school groups initiated by parents with support from a mother-tongue coordinator.	Cultural & language Model United Nations (BSNMUN) is a long-running student-led activity where students attend conferences across the Netherlands to debate global issues. Sixth Form students lead the MUN society, providing leadership opportunities. Regular meetings develop public speaking, formal writing and global awareness.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school activities are offered and the program changes each semester to provide variety for all students. Examples include Karate, Lego, Drama, Chinese language and culture, Philosophy, and Garden Club.	Social & hobbies BSN offers more than 550 enriching clubs, groups and activities across campuses. Clubs range from sports teams to creative and media groups, eco committees and debating societies. Activities are advertised via an online Co-Curricular Activities management system, and students sign up during the first week of each term.
Community & service	Community & service MYP 3 includes a Community Project where students collaborate in project teams to pursue service learning. In MYP 4 students begin the Personal Project, an independent piece of work led by the Personal Project coordinator; the Personal Project comprises a process, a product and a report and is showcased in the Personal Project Exhibition.	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh Award medals (Bronze, Silver, Gold) are offered. To achieve the medals, students complete charity/community service, participate in a sport, learn a new skill and undertake an expedition. BSN has one of the highest completion rates for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Careers Guidance supports planning for future pathways, and Service as Action is a component of the MYP. The school also features a Division Council as part of its governance structure.	Leadership & professional Sixth Form leaders drive the Model United Nations society, providing leadership opportunities. Young Enterprise provides entrepreneurship experience and professional skills. Leadership is encouraged across BSN clubs and student groups through governance roles, mentoring and project leadership.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical and Health Education is an integral part of the MYP, with three hours of PHE taught throughout the programme. Mentor Hour covers Healthy Lifestyle, Digital Citizenship and Approaches to Learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing BSN runs sports teams and a strong physical education program. Students compete in swimming, football, volleyball, cross country, basketball and track and field. BSN also collaborates with local sports clubs in and around The Hague to broaden opportunities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision ISD uses English as the language of instruction. Dutch is taught as the host-country language at multiple levels: Dutch Language and Literature for students whose home language is Dutch, and Dutch Language Acquisition for learners. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided with small class sizes, and a language profile is used for placement. Home language learning is strongly encouraged to maintain linguistic and cultural heritage, and in the Middle Years Programme language acquisition is offered in Dutch, English, with a choice between French or Spanish.	Language provision English language development is emphasised as students progress through school. Dutch is a Modern Foreign Language offered and compulsory in Years 7–9, with a CNaVT examination available in Year 9 and Dutch GCSE/IB options in later years. In Years 7–9, students study French, Spanish, Dutch and German, with Year 8 offering two languages; Italian is available through a Language Enrichment Programme and there is a Personal Languages Programme offering Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. The Senior School runs a Mother Tongue Enrichment Programme for personal language speakers and provides IB/AS/A2-level study in several languages.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Healthy School Label — Relationships and Sexuality theme; awarded November 9, 2023; first international school in Haaglanden region to receive the Healthy School Label for this theme.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School — offers IB PYP in the Primary School, and IB MYP and IB DP in the Secondary School. Dutch International School — state-funded member; programmes are subject to the Dutch Ministry of Education.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The International School Delft provides a quality international education in English for children in the Delft/The Hague area. The school welcomes students from the international community of all nationalities, faiths, beliefs and cultures. General criteria for admission are: A) the student does not have Dutch nationality and one of the parents/legal guardians is temporarily employed in The Netherlands; B) the student has Dutch nationality and has lived and attended school abroad for at least two years; C) the student has Dutch nationality and a parent/legal guardian who will be stationed abroad within the next two years for a minimum of two years, supported by a written statement of intent from the parent or employer. The school's programme should be appropriate for the student's needs and the student should be able to benefit from the programme. Admissions process steps: 1. Submit a Registration of Interest via OpenApply; 2. Submit an online application via OpenApply; 3. Submit all required documents (such as previous school records) to ensure the application is complete; 4. Pay the €250 application fee (non-refundable and does not guarantee a space); 5. Attend an interview to get to know the student and to assess the student's needs (a placement test may be requested if necessary); 6. Placement offer when the Head of School confirms the programme is appropriate and a place is available. OpenApply is accessible on the ISD site.	Admissions 1. Enquire. This is the perfect first step. Ask a question or request personalised information to learn more about the programmes. There is no obligation, and the admissions team is ready to help. The BSN is non-selective and has places available in all year groups across the four campuses. 2. Visit. See learning in action with a personal tour. Schedule a visit with the Admissions team by telephone or email. For families who are unable to visit yet, an online call can be scheduled at a convenient time. Choosing the right school for a child is a personal decision, and staff are available to provide support at every step. 3. Apply. When ready to join, applicants are guided through a clear and straightforward application process. Applications are accepted throughout the year. For each application, there is a non-refundable fee of €250 (families with a child already at BSN do not need to pay). If an applicant is approved and a place is declined, the fee is retained; if a place cannot be offered, the fee is refunded.
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Waitlist	Waitlist There may be a waiting list for certain groups. Those groups that are full will be indicated when applying on OpenApply. If you have multiple children and one group is full for a child, contact the Admissions team directly.	Waitlist —
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