The International School of The Hague vs Theodore International Startup Academy
The International School of The Hague and Theodore International Startup Academy are both in Rotterdam, about 21 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. The International School of The Hague also offers IBCP, IPC, Montessori and Reggio Emilia, and Theodore International Startup Academy also offers Dutch. Published annual fees are close, at €8,500 - 12,800 for The International School of The Hague and €9,800 for Theodore International Startup Academy. The International School of The Hague takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Theodore International Startup Academy from 3 to 12. Typical class sizes are 23 at The International School of The Hague and 16 at Theodore International Startup Academy.
IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Curriculum
IB (PYP), Dutch Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
2,000
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
23
Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1983
Opened
2022
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands. The postal address is The International School of The Hague, P.O. Box 52047, 2505 CA The Hague, The Netherlands. The visiting address is Wijndaelerweg 11, 2554 BZ Den Haag, The Netherlands.
Learning Support is provided in Primary and Secondary; English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered.
Additional learning support
Special Needs Care Group: Individualized Support for Neurodiverse Children (Ages 4–7).
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The Netherlands.
Country affiliation
The Netherlands.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The Early Years day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The day includes morning carpet time, free-flow play, snack, specialist lessons (PE, Music, Library), lunch and outdoor time, followed by a second carpet time and story time.
Door-to-door bus service is provided by Achttax; routes cover Den Haag, Voorburg, Leidschendam, Ypenburg, Scheveningen, Rijswijk, Zoetermeer and Voorschoten. In Primary, staff supervise students during the bus journey; inquiries can be made via planning@achttax.nl.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees and deposit
- Non-refundable application fee: EUR 300 payable upon application. - Acceptance deposit: EUR 1,000 payable on acceptance; the deposit is held to cover loss or damage to school property and is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices.
Tuition fees — Primary (annual)
- Pre-Early Years / EY / EY1: EUR 8,500 per year - Year 2 – Year 4: EUR 9,000 per year - Year 5: EUR 9,100 per year - Year 6: EUR 9,200 per year
Tuition fees — Secondary (annual)
- Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 10,300 per year - Year 10: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 11: EUR 10,900 per year - Year 12 (Career-related Programme, CP): EUR 12,800 per year - Year 12 (Diploma Programme, DP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (CP): EUR 11,600 per year - Year 13 (DP): EUR 11,200 per year
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing and payment are processed via the WIS Collect online system. Parents/guardians receive payment instructions by email and must quote their school debtor number on correspondence to the finance inbox. - Payment must be made in advance either in full or in three equal instalments: first instalment no later than June 1; second instalment no later than November 1; third instalment no later than January 1. A monthly payment plan can be arranged in exceptional cases provided the final instalment is paid by January 1. - For admissions occurring after June 1, the full payment or the first instalment must be paid within 21 days of the invoice. For students joining during the school year fees are charged on the percentage scale published in the School Fee Agreement (for example: August/September/October = full amount; November = 90%; December = 80%; January = 70%; and subsequent months at lower percentages).
Other costs and additional fees
- Primary: there are no additional costs charged; all school activities for Primary are covered by the initial school fee. - Secondary: compulsory curriculum trips and activities that are integral to the curriculum are included in the annual fee; extra-curricular activities, optional trips and unforeseen activities may incur additional charges and will be invoiced separately. - IB examination fees (applicable to Year 13 candidates): IB-DP examination fees EUR 720 (typical for six subjects, including extended essay, TOK and administrative charges); IB-CP examination fees EUR 720 (charged at current IB rates for DP subjects / Career-related study). - Replacement parent badges and locker cards: EUR 10 each. - Special assistance: if a personal educational assistant is required, the cost is payable by parents/guardians. - IT device requirement: parents/guardians must provide an iPad for Years 7–9 and a laptop for Years 10–13 (minimum specifications listed annually).
Refunds and cancellation charges
- The acceptance deposit (EUR 1,000) is refundable when the student leaves the school after settlement of outstanding invoices; the deposit may be used to cover loss or damage to school property. - Deregistration for the next school year must be completed before 1 March. Deregistration after 1 March but before 1 August for the next school year triggers a percentage charge of the next year's fee (for example: in March before 1 April = 10% of next year's fee; in April before 1 May = 15%; in May before 1 June = 20%; in June/July before 1 August = 25%). - Termination during the school year (withdrawal) is subject to a sliding scale of fee liability based on the month of leaving (for example: August–December = 50% owed; January = 60%; February = 70%; March = 80%; April = 90%; May–July = 100% owed), as specified in the School Fee Agreement.
Fee details
Application fees and registration deposit
- Registration deposit: EUR 500 to confirm an application and secure a place. The deposit is paid at the time of submission of the admission application.
Tuition fees (by year group and per term/month)
- Annual tuition (all primary year groups): EUR 9,800 per academic year. The school lists this single tuition figure for its primary programme (no differentiated tuition by year group is published).
- Monthly instalments: the school bills in monthly instalments; the equivalent monthly instalment shown on the school's grade page is EUR 816 per month.
- Per term (calculation): the school does not publish a formal per-term fee, but for reference EUR 9,800 per year is equal to approximately EUR 3,266.67 if divided into three equal academic terms (EUR 9,800 ÷ 3 = EUR 3,266.67). This is a straight arithmetic division of the published annual tuition.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees must be paid in advance and are collected in monthly instalments. Admission and continuation of education require timely payment. A signed School Fee Agreement is required during the admission process and creates the contractual obligation to pay school fees.
- The registration deposit of EUR 500 is used to confirm registration and the school notes that the deposit counts as payment for the first month once a place is reserved. Hold on a place is maintained for two weeks pending signing of the School Fee Agreement.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered as part of the primary programme; the school operates as a day school with an after-school (BSO) programme. No boarding fees apply.
After‑school care / additional hourly services
- After‑school / BSO fee: EUR 11.69 per hour (the after‑school offer is listed separately from the core tuition and is subsidised under the Dutch BSO system). The after‑school programme is charged on an hourly basis.
Other costs and optional fees
- Lunches: daily healthy, organic warm meals are provided by an in‑house chef; specific meal prices are not published in the core tuition summary. Lunch provision is listed as an available service.
- Extracurricular programmes and clubs (optional): music school lessons, instrument tuition, summer camps and special programmes have separate published prices (for example, the school's music school and summer camp pages list fees for those programmes). These optional programme fees are charged in addition to tuition when selected.
- Uniform and branded merchandise: a school shop / uniform shop is available; uniform and merchandise are sold through the TISA Shop. Specific uniform item prices are listed in the shop at the time of purchase.
- Transfers (optional): school transfer/transport from surrounding areas is offered for an additional cost; families are asked to contact the school for details.
Refund information and withdrawal
- A signed School Fee Agreement is required and governs obligations to pay school fees; the school states that admission requests will only be processed when the School Fee Agreement is signed. The School Fee Agreement sets the contractual terms for fees, withdrawals and any refunds. Specific refund terms and any conditions for refunds are set out in the School Fee Agreement (parents are required to sign that agreement as part of admission).
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
No boarding facilities.
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Students do not wear a uniform.
Uniform requirement
The school has a uniform; uniforms and merchandise are available through the TISA Shop, with delivery to the Leiden campus.
Food options
Food options
Secondary students have an on-site cafeteria. Primary students must bring their own packed lunch.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
ISH is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, an educational organisation for primary and secondary education in The Hague and Leiden area. Eight Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation schools offer national and international programmes and are overseen by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Rijnlands, Arjan Kastelein; ISH operates as a partially subsidised school, with support from the Ministry of Education and in accordance with Dutch rules for Primary & Secondary education. Each Principal has a leadership team and the administration for both sections is under the supervision of the Senior Leadership Team, and the school has over 350 staff serving about 2,000 students.
Governance and ownership
The school is a private international school in Leiden and is owned by Teddy Kids BV.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The ISH Primary Curriculum is IPC-based and centers on inquiry-based learning across age groups. The Curriculum includes Language Art, Mathematics, Units of Inquiry, Social and Emotional Learning, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Dutch, Art and Drama. Early Years uses a Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired approach with free-flow, child-centered learning and a transition into IPC; EY1 begins IPC content as students move into Primary Years. The school supports multilingual learners through English as an Additional Language (EAL) and a Home Language program, and over 80% of students are multilingual. In Secondary, ISH offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) for Years 12–13; the DP and CP include subject groups and core components with a focus on preparing for higher education; in DP, students can study their home language as part of the IBDP, including SSST Language A. The Home Languages at ISH Secondary program supports home language development and allows continuation of home languages in DP.
Curriculum details
TISA Leiden offers three stages: Primary stage (3-12 years) started August 2022; Middle stage (12-16 years) planned start August 2026; Diploma stage (17-18 years) planned start August 2030. The Core programme runs 08:30–13:00 and includes Math, English, Science, Sports, Literature, Dutch, Social Studies, Chess, Languages, Jiu Jitsu, and Choreography; Arts and Craft, Music (Choir & Solfedjio), Drama; Extra: Swimming Lessons. The TISA MBA is a 24-module business education programme for children aged 4–18 that builds 21st-century skills, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership; modules include My First Project, Economics through Fairy Tales, Financial Literacy, My Company, Customer Development, Internet of Things. In the afternoon, 13:00–17:30, Professional tracks cover Track 1 STEM and Track 2 CAD. The school emphasises an entrepreneurial mindset and 21st-century skills and combines best practices from education systems across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Events include TISA MBA Conference, STEAM Fest, theatre performances, Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and Assessment Week.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Group sizes are capped at 23 pupils per class.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Cambridge Exams are part of the assessment framework, covering G0: Language and Math Development; G1: Literacy and Mathematics; Personal, social and emotional development; and G2/3, G4/5, G6/7: Mathematics, Arithmetic, Reading, Spelling, and Developed Ability. Academic achievements include World Robotics Olympiad podium finishes (e.g., 5th place for Alexander H. and Egor I. in Robosport; 8th place for Fedor K. and Miroslav P.) and WRO Business Projects outcomes, along with rankings in the International Math Olympiad and Leiden chess events.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous two-year pathway designed to prepare students for higher education. The Career-related Programme (CP) provides a university- and employment-oriented route in the final years. ISH provides Careers Guidance and information for University Representatives to support university applications, and DP/CP are offered as the primary routes for post-secondary study. The DP and CP are supported by the school's IB framework and university-preparation resources. Home languages can be continued in the IBDP via SSST Language A, extending language study into the final years.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school prioritises physical, social and emotional wellbeing as essential to personal excellence. It nurtures wellbeing through a restorative approach to behaviour that emphasises relationships, accountability for actions and empathy. Through its programmes students learn that taking care of their own wellbeing supports learning and future success. The Student Charter protects a student's right to be treated with respect and to have wellbeing and personal safety supported. The Learning Support and Student Wellbeing teams collaborate to address social-emotional development, including restorative practices such as connection circles and social-emotional interventions. The school also supports wellbeing through Anti Bullying initiatives and the Health Office.
Social & emotional learning
The school runs the TISA MBA program for children aged 4–18 aimed at developing 21st-century skills, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership potential. The MBA consists of 24 modules, and students work in teams to develop projects and present them to business experts at startup fairs at the end of each module (December and May). The curriculum includes modules such as My First Project, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Economics through Fairy Tales, Financial Literacy, My Company, Customer Development, and Internet of Things. The school emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset and collaboration as core elements of its learning approach. The program also emphasizes social-emotional development through its focus on emotional intelligence and teamwork.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school uses a graduated, multi-tiered approach to Learning Support to remove barriers to progress. A dedicated Learning Support Team provides ongoing review and develops individual learning plans. Services cover academic, social-emotional and health supports, including executive functioning, study skills and literacy and numeracy interventions. There are in-class supports, parallel teaching and specialised workshops. The department collaborates with the Student Wellbeing and EAL teams to support academics, behaviour and social-emotional development. ISH embraces inclusion and aims for universal access to the curriculum. All residents in the Netherlands have the right to appropriate education and ISH operates a three-tiered intervention model. It is noted that ISH offers support for a range of needs, including dyslexia, ASD and ADHD, and ISH is not a dedicated SEN school.
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school has a Special Needs Care Group. It provides individualized support for neurodiverse children aged 4–7. The program is designed to support neurodiverse learners within the early years.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
Two main EAL programmes operate within ISH. The Academic Language Programme (ALP) for Years 7-9 provides three extra English lessons per week focused on academic language. The Individual Learning Programme (ILP) for Years 10-13 offers additional language support when ALP is not offered. EAL accommodations for MYP phases include 25% extra time in assignments and access to dictionaries for some tasks. The EAL team includes Maria Ferraiuelo, Marta Galinska, Hanna Harmander (EAL Coordinator) and Julia Strohpagel, with contact through h.harmander@ishthehague.nl. The EAL department implements a whole-school language acquisition programme to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated into ISH's wellbeing framework. The school recognises that students achieve personal excellence only if their physical, social and emotional wellbeing is supported and uses a restorative approach to emphasise relationships and empathy. The programmes help students understand how wellbeing supports their learning and future success, and the Student Charter reinforces the right to respectful treatment and personal safety. The Health Office and anti-bullying initiatives contribute to a safe, healthy environment for students. Learning Support and EAL provisions address social-emotional development and resilience as part of the holistic approach to education.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are a priority at ISH. The school states that every child has the right to develop physically, mentally and socially in a safe and secure environment. Staff have a responsibility to foster a safe, caring and supportive environment inside and outside the classroom. ISH follows up on any allegations or signs of abuse or neglect and may involve local or international law enforcement and Dutch child protection bodies. The welfare of children is the prime consideration in any response, and safeguarding measures include rigorous safe recruitment practices aligned with the International Task Force on Child Protection. The Safeguarding Policy is developed within the context of Rijnlands Lyceum regulations, national and international law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Designated Safeguarding Leads include dsl@ishthehague.nl, with designated staff for Primary and Secondary and a safeguarding team.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school is located in Kijkduin; the original building was finished in 2007, and as the school has grown, additional classrooms and wings have been added to support activities both within the classroom and in extra curricular settings. Malcolm Davies Auditorium (MDA) is a 350-seat theatre used for lectures, assemblies and performances. There are two full-sized gyms that can be divided into four spaces by acoustic curtains, with floor markings for a variety of sports and a supporters area to view games from above. Science labs are equipped for the curriculum and allow safe experimentation. Art & Music facilities support visual arts, drama and music with art studios, rehearsal, exhibition and performance spaces, plus soundproof practice rooms for instrument practice. The location provides opportunities for outdoor learning through the playgrounds.
Facilities overview
The campus is located in the heart of Leiden at Lorentzkade 15a. The main building includes classrooms, a gym, a cafeteria, reception, a library, a play space and a yard. Multipurpose classrooms are designed to provide a modern learning environment. A library, music room and auditorium support a broad arts and learning program. The canteen serves organic meals, the yard offers outdoor space with a petting zoo of alpacas, and swimming lessons take place in the on‑site pool.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Two full-sized gyms can be divided into four spaces using acoustic curtains, with floor markings for a variety of sports and a supporters area to view games from above.
Sports facilities
The gym hosts most sports classes and emphasizes participation. The swimming pool is used for swimming lessons on Wednesdays. The big yard provides outdoor space for breaks and physical education activities. The facilities support a broad physical education program.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Science labs are equipped with everything students need to perform experiments in the curricula and to do so safely. Art & Music facilities include art studios, rehearsal, exhibition and performance spaces, plus soundproof practice rooms for instrument practice.
Academic facilities
Multipurpose classrooms are designed to provide a modern learning environment. The library offers a wide range of books for school and extracurricular reading. A dedicated music room supports music classes with instruments and zones for different music activities. The auditorium provides space for presentations, concerts and forums.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Malcolm Davies Auditorium seats 350 for lectures, assemblies and performances. Art & Music facilities support exhibitions and performances in addition to rehearsal spaces and instrument practice rooms.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra-curricular activities include Social Games, Workshops, Tours and Field Trips, Skills for Life (Cooking, DIY Clay, Gardening, Farm) and TISA for Culture. After-school tracks include Track 1 STEM (Robotics, 3D Modeling and Prototyping, Programming, Inventor Lab, Advanced Math) and Track 2 CAD (Arts, Music, Graphic Design, Industry Design, Creative Writing, Drama). TISA hosts events such as the TISA Math Olympiad, TISA Startup Conference, TISA Theatre Play and TISA Summer Camp. There is a Saturday Music School offering instrument lessons (piano, violin, ukulele, flute).
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
The International School of The Hague began as Het Nederlands Lyceum, which opened the international stream in The Hague in 1983. IB Diploma Programme authorisation was achieved in 1986, with the most recent five-year evaluations completed in July 2016. In 1991 the school was taken over by Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar and renamed The International School of The Hague, continuing at the original The Hague campus as its international stream. ISH Primary was founded in 2002 at a separate location, and both primary and secondary grew rapidly. A new Kijkduin campus for both schools opened in January 2007 with support from the Municipality of The Hague, the Ministry of Education, and Shell.
History
The primary stage began in August 2022. TISA Leiden is a private international school in Leiden for students ages 3 to 12 and is an IB World School. Teddy Kids BV is the company behind the school. The leadership team includes CEO Artem Tolmachev; Head of School Karina Medvedeva; Deputy Director Numa Isaev; and Programme Director and IB Coordinator Emilia Shend. The campus is located at Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden.
Community
Community
ISH has an active and diverse community that includes Alumni, Connectors, and the Medezeggenschapsraad (MR). There are ISH Primary Parents' Association (PPA) and Secondary Parents Association, as well as a Student Council and Music Tutors who support student life. These groups organize events, support school activities, and facilitate parent involvement and community connections.
Community
TISA Leiden hosts events such as the TISA Math Olympiad, TISA Startup Conference, TISA Theatre Play 2025, and TISA Summer Camp 2026. The school also runs the TISA MBA Conference and provides opportunities to tour the campus through scheduled open days and school tours. The campus is located at Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
All Primary families are automatically members of the ISH Primary Parents' Association (PPA). The PPA organizes community-building events and supports school events and celebrations. It helps welcome and guide new expatriate families and promotes intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and inclusivity. The PPA is led by a Board of volunteer parents from ISH Primary, with roles including Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Class Representative Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and General Volunteer. PPA meetings are held regularly, and school representatives attend to ensure open communication and collaboration. Each year the PPA runs events such as the International Fair (in collaboration with the Secondary Parents' Association), Staff Appreciation Lunch, Spooky Spectacular, coffee mornings and community walks, and the Flowers Make People Happy initiative.
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
ISH runs a broad menu of co-curricular clubs for Years 7–13, including Chess, Thought Fox, Robotics, the International Maths Tournament, Silverback Engineering, Photography, Scratch Programming, Dutch Conversation, and Game Design. In Secondary, ISH hosts MUNISH, the second-largest school-based Model United Nations in Europe, and the Global Initiatives Network (GIN), which enables students to address global issues. Many clubs are led by senior students as CAS activities. These clubs complement classroom learning with competition experience and practical inquiry.
Academic & intellectual
Theodore International Startup Academy Leiden combines core academics with 21st-century skills through the TISA MBA programme. The core subjects include Math, English, Dutch, Science, Sports, Literature, Cooking, DIY Clay, Chess, Social Studies, Jiu Jitsu, and Choreography, with Swimming Lessons offered as an extra. TISA MBA is a professional business education programme for children aged 4-18, comprising 24 modules where students work in teams and present their projects to business experts at startup fairs in December and May. The school is an IB World School, joining a globally recognized framework that supports inquiry, knowledge and caring learning.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
ISH Co-Curricular Arts supports visual arts, drama and music, with art studios, rehearsal and exhibition spaces, and soundproof rooms for instrument practice. The Malcolm Davies Auditorium, a 350-seat theatre, hosts performances, assemblies and events. Students can participate in school musicals and other arts activities as part of the co-curricular arts programme.
Arts & creative
Arts and Craft, Music, and Drama are core components of the programme. A Music School on Saturdays lets students learn instruments such as piano, violin, ukulele, and flute. The timetable also incorporates arts and performing arts within the core programme and tracks, facilitating creative expression throughout the day.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
ISH supports mother tongue education through home language tutor groups and a Home Languages program for ISH Secondary. Translanguaging connects English with home languages, helping students transfer knowledge across languages. Dutch Conversation Club provides opportunities to practice Dutch in Years 10–11.
Cultural & language
Theodore International Startup Academy Leiden is an IB World School. The International Math Olympiad (TIMO) at TISA is conducted in English and Dutch. The school operates in a multilingual environment to support diverse language development. Extracurricular offerings include TISA for Culture to enrich cultural experiences.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
ISH offers a wide range of social and hobby clubs, including Chess, Thought Fox, Robotics, Photography, Scratch Programming, Dutch Conversation Club and Game Design Club for Years 7–13. The school also provides extensive co-curricular sports pathways from Year 7 to Year 13, including Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Students engage in activities beyond academics to build friendships and personal interests.
Social & hobbies
Social and hobby activities include Social Games, Workshops, Tours and Field Trips, and Skills for Life (Cooking, DIY Clay, Gardening, Farm), plus TISA for Culture. Students participate in competitions and events such as Jiu Jitsu tournaments and robotics/math Olympiads, with notable results in World Robotics Olympiad and International Math Olympiad. Chess tournaments are also part of the school's competitive activities.
Community & service
Community & service
Service & Learning at ISH encompasses Service as Action (MYP), Creativity, Activity and Service (DP) and Service Learning (CP), with opportunities to volunteer and to complete projects that benefit local and global communities. The Global Issues Network invites students to explore and raise awareness of world issues. Students participate in community-service clubs such as EcoClub and Chickeneers as part of CAS and service-learning activities.
Community & service
TISA develops entrepreneurship and social responsibility and hosts events designed to broaden horizons and strengthen the school community. Events such as the TISA MBA Conference and the TISA STEAM Fest foster collaboration, leadership, and curiosity among students. The school emphasizes social responsibility initiatives as part of its educational approach.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The Student Council provides student leadership across Primary and Secondary, with elected representatives and regular meetings with school leadership. The school also runs Model United Nations (MUNISH) and the International Award, which include leadership development, service components and action projects. These programs help students develop professional skills and engage with wider communities.
Leadership & professional
TISA MBA is a 24-module business education programme designed to develop essential 21st-century skills, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership potential. Students work in teams and present their projects to business experts at startup fairs at the end of each module. Afternoon sessions include professional tracks: Track 1 is STEM (Robotics, 3D Modeling and Prototyping, Programming, Inventor Lab, Advanced Math) and Track 2 is CAD (Music, Instrument, Graphic Design, Animation, Creative Writing, Theatre, Dancing). The school operates as an IB World School, reinforcing international-minded leadership and collaboration.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Wellbeing is central at ISH, with Wellbeing departments in Primary and Secondary supporting physical, social and emotional health. The Secondary Wellbeing Department offers FlourISH mentoring to develop social and emotional skills. The Health Office provides on-site nursing and safeguarding and anti-bullying measures protect all students. Safeguarding and other health and safety provisions are in place to support a safe learning environment.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Jiu Jitsu is part of the core offerings and there are opportunities for dance and other performing arts, with Swimming Lessons available as an extra. A typical day for the Special Needs Care Group runs from 8:30 to 13:00 and includes morning circle time, therapy sessions, meals, and outdoor play to support wellbeing. The programme emphasizes healthy social-emotional development as part of its core approach to student welfare.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
ISH offers English-language instruction with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Two EAL programmes are offered: the Academic Language Programme (ALP) for Years 7–9 and the Individual Learning Programme (ILP) for Years 10–13. Home languages are valued; on Wednesday afternoons Years 7–11 can join home-language tutor groups, and additional home-language tutoring is available. In the IB Diploma Programme, students can continue studying their home language; SSST Language A: Literature is available as a school-supported option, with additional native-language options such as Chinese.
Language provision
English and Dutch are taught as core subjects. A Languages component is included in the core timetable. The International Math Olympiad (TIMO) is conducted in English and Dutch.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
1. Submit the Application. Prospective families must submit the online Admission Application Form and pay a €500 deposit to confirm registration; this deposit serves as payment for the first month's tuition. Applications should ideally be submitted three months prior to the start of a new school year, though they are accepted throughout the academic year. Earlier applications increase the likelihood of enrollment. The TISA academic year runs from September to mid-July. For mid-year entries, student placement is based on the grade most recently completed at the previous school.
2. School Tour/Meeting. The Admission Team carefully reviews each application and schedules a school tour and meeting with the prospective family. The purpose of this meeting is for the school and the family to become acquainted and to address any questions. Tours can be scheduled via the provided calendar link.
3. Sign the Agreement. Following the meeting, the school reserves the applicant's spot—including any applicable discounts—for a period of two weeks, pending the signing of the School Fee Agreement. Once the document is signed, families receive a formal placement confirmation and onboarding instructions for new TISA students. Signing the School Fee Agreement officially confirms the obligation to pay the associated school fees.
