International Curriculum International Schools in Amsterdam, Netherlands

International-curriculum schools in Amsterdam form a mixed market: English-medium IB and British schools sit alongside Dutch-subsidised “international” streams and a growing number of bilingual Dutch - English primaries, so families can choose between lower-fee subsidised places and fee-paying independent schools. The International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and UK national-curriculum routes (GCSE/IGCSE and A-level) are the most commonly offered programmes, while Dutch is widely taught and some schools use 50/50 immersion in early years. Fees vary substantially depending on whether a school receives Dutch government support or is fully private, and many popular schools operate waiting lists - start enquiries early and check eligibility, required documents and any assessment or interview steps. Admissions usually follow the northern-hemisphere school year cycle, so parents planning a relocation should allow several months for applications, assessments and any waiting-list movement.