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Affordable International Schools in Eindhoven, Netherlands

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About international schools in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven’s more affordable international provision is dominated by state-supported or municipally linked international and bilingual primaries and a single English-medium secondary that follows the International Baccalaureate. Parents will typically find International Primary curricula derived from the UK/IPC at primary level and the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in secondary, with Dutch taught as a second language and a Dutch - English bilingual primary option available. Annual parental contributions at the subsidised international schools are commonly in the low-to-mid thousands of euros for primary places (there are also voluntary parental contributions at some bilingual primaries), while fully private international schools elsewhere in the Netherlands charge substantially higher fees. Admissions follow the academic year rhythm, prioritise families who are temporarily resident or employed in the region, and commonly use modest registration fees and waiting lists - so families should start enquiries as soon as they know moving dates to secure a place and clarify fee status.

Compare 3 Affordable international schools in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 3,046), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 3 schools · avg fee EUR 3,046
Schools listed
3
Curricula
5
Average annual fee
EUR 3,046
Fee range
EUR 1,000 – 9,050
Most common curriculum
IB (MYP) (2 schools)
Average school size
684 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School Eindhoven
Oldest
Salto International School - I-St@rt (2019)
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Which curricula and age ranges do affordable international schools in Eindhoven cover?
Affordable international provision in Eindhoven normally covers early years and primary education with international or IPC/UK-based programmes, and secondary education through the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Some schools offer a Dutch - English bilingual primary stream alongside the international stream, and age ranges typically run from nursery/preschool through to the end of secondary (around 3 - 18 years in combined schools).
How much should we expect to pay each year?
Subsidised international schools in Eindhoven ask parental contributions rather than commercial tuition fees: published figures for the international primary at the main English-medium school are in the mid-thousands of euros per year, while some bilingual municipal primaries publish lower or voluntary contributions for parents. Exact amounts and what they cover vary by department and year group, so always check the current fee schedule and payment terms with the school before applying.
Who is eligible and how does admissions timing work?
Admission policies for the subsidised international departments prioritise children of non-Dutch nationals whose parents are temporarily working or living in the region, and places can be limited with waiting lists in busy year groups. Schools typically operate on an academic-year cycle, require an initial registration (often with a small non-refundable fee) and may ask for a deposit for secondary placements, so begin enquiries and submit applications as soon as you have moving dates.
What language support and pathways can families expect?
Most international departments teach in English and provide Dutch as a foreign language lessons; bilingual primaries teach in both Dutch and English and may stress local integration alongside international learning. Schools also commonly run English-and-Dutch additional language support programmes and offer extracurricular home-language classes to help children maintain their mother tongue.
What should a relocating family look for when choosing an affordable international school in Eindhoven?
Check whether the fee is a compulsory tuition charge or a voluntary parental contribution, confirm the curriculum matches your child’s assessment and transfer needs, and examine the school’s language-support provision and policy on temporary placements. Practical matters - travel time, cycling safety for older children, available wraparound care and waiting-list policies - also affect whether an affordable place will actually work for your family’s routine.