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Dutch Curriculum International Schools in Netherlands

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About international schools in Netherlands

Schools that follow the Dutch national curriculum in the Netherlands teach to the country’s national attainment standards and are typically run as public or government-subsidised schools or as bilingual/international streams inside those schools, rather than as independent British- or IB-only institutions. Many of these programmes teach core subjects in Dutch while offering growing Tweetalig Onderwijs (TTO) bilingual options or dedicated English-language support, and some international campuses explicitly combine the Dutch curriculum with International Primary Curriculum elements. Fees for subsidised or Dutch-subsidised international options are generally in the lower mid-range for international education, while fully private international schools remain substantially more expensive; published guides commonly show a clear gap between mandatory parental contributions at subsidised schools and higher private tuition levels. Admissions run year-round but follow a practical rhythm tied to term dates and local residency paperwork, so relocating families should open enquiries as soon as their move is confirmed, gather school reports and passports, and ask about Dutch-language support and placement testing before arrival.

Compare 12 Dutch Curriculum international schools in Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 10,503), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 12 schools · avg fee EUR 10,503
Schools listed
12
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
EUR 10,503
Fee range
EUR 180 – 24,200
Most common curriculum
Dutch Curriculum (12 schools)
Average school size
378 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School Eindhoven
Oldest
International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (1956)

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FAQs for Netherlands

How is the Dutch curriculum different from IB or British curricula you find at other international schools?
The Dutch national curriculum is based on national attainment goals and is designed to feed pupils into the Dutch secondary pathways (different vocational and academic tracks), so teaching and assessment follow those local standards rather than the IB’s inquiry framework or the English national curriculum’s structure. In international settings you may find a hybrid approach where schools keep Dutch core standards for subjects like Dutch and maths while using the International Primary Curriculum or English-language resources for other areas.
Will my child be taught in Dutch or English at a Dutch-curriculum international school?
Most schools that officially follow the Dutch curriculum teach primarily in Dutch, but bilingual (TTO) programmes and English-support streams are increasingly common, especially in areas with many international families. If your child is not yet fluent in Dutch, ask whether the school runs English-language intake groups, additional Dutch-as-a-second-language classes, or a short-term transition programme.
What can we expect to pay for a Dutch-curriculum international or bilingual school place?
Costs vary by school type: subsidised Dutch or Dutch-subsidised international schools generally require modest parental contributions or fees that sit well below private international-school tuition, while independent international schools charge substantially higher annual fees. Published expat guides and school surveys commonly report mid-thousand-euro ranges for subsidised options and much higher figures for private international schools, so get the school’s current fee schedule and any one-off registration charges before deciding.
When should we apply and what documents are typically required for admission?
Families should start enquiries as soon as their moving dates are known because popular schools and bilingual streams can have waiting lists and term-based placement cycles; many schools accept applications year-round but place children at the start of the nearest term. Typical requirements are a completed application form, proof of identity and residence, previous school reports or records, and sometimes recent teacher assessments or an intake interview/placement test; check each school’s exact list in advance.
What should relocating parents look for when comparing Dutch-curriculum international schools?
Prioritise how the school supports non-Dutch speakers (Dutch-as-a-second-language provision and short-term intake groups), how it prepares pupils for the Dutch secondary system if you plan to stay long-term, and whether the school’s curriculum mix matches your family’s mobility and qualification needs. Also confirm practical matters such as fee structure, inspection or accreditation information, class sizes and available support for special educational needs, as these factors strongly affect a child’s day-to-day experience.
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