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IB Curriculum International Schools in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Compare 14 IB Curriculum international schools in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 8,118), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
14
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
EUR 8,118
Fee range
EUR 180 – 31,495
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (12 schools)
Average school size
556 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School of Amsterdam
Oldest
International School of Amsterdam (1964)
About international schools in Amsterdam, Netherlands

IB international schools in Amsterdam typically offer one or more IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma) delivered mainly in English alongside Dutch-language lessons and mother-tongue support for international families. The city’s provision includes state-subsidised Dutch international schools with parental contributions at the lower end and fully private IB schools with substantially higher published tuition, so fees and the presence of extras (transport, meals, trips) vary widely. Admissions are often seasonal for an August/September intake but places can open on a rolling basis and waiting lists are common, so families usually start enquiries many months before a planned move. Practical matters to budget for include registration or capital levies, annual fee increases and arranging proof of residency/visa documents for enrolment where required.

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FAQs for Netherlands

Which IB programmes will my child be able to find in Amsterdam?
Many international schools in the Amsterdam area run one or more IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), and some schools offer the full IB continuum from early years through to DP. Schools’ programme coverage differs, so check each school’s authorisation status and which specific IB programmes it is authorised to teach.
How much do IB international schools in Amsterdam typically cost?
Costs vary a lot depending on school type: state-subsidised Dutch international schools (often called DUO-funded or Dutch International Schools) typically charge a parental contribution in the low thousands of euros per year, while fully private international schools frequently publish much higher annual tuition that increases with older year groups and extra services. On top of base tuition expect one-off registration or capital fees plus charges for transport, lunches, activities and excursions.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
Families should begin enquiries as early as possible - generally six to twelve months before a planned September start - because popular year groups can fill and some schools operate waiting lists; specific schools may publish application windows or recommended deadlines (for example, some established schools encourage applications by mid-January for the following school year). Many schools also offer rolling admissions and place offers when spaces arise, so ask each admissions office about their current waitlist practice and document requirements.
What is the language of instruction and will my child get language support?
Instruction in Amsterdam’s IB international schools is most often in English, while schools commonly provide Dutch lessons and mother-tongue or English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support for students who need it. The level and formality of mother-tongue provision, bilingual streams or EAL support vary between schools, so request the school’s language policy and examples of how they support new arrivals and assessment procedures for placing students.