French Curriculum International Schools in Netherlands
Compare 4 French Curriculum international schools in Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 13,600), location, and more to find the right international school now.
International French School Amsterdam - Middle and High School
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Lycée Français Vincent Van Gogh - Amsterdam (1994)
About international schools in Netherlands
French-curriculum international schools in the Netherlands deliver the French national curriculum (maternelle to lycée) with pathways that lead to the French baccalauréat and, in some cases, bilingual or international sections that combine French with strong English instruction. The sector is small and concentrated around Amsterdam and The Hague: the state-linked Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh operates sites in The Hague and an annex in Amsterdam, while privately managed partner schools in Amsterdam follow the French programme through bilingual models. Instruction is primarily in French but English is commonly intensified from early years and Dutch is taught as an additional language to help children integrate locally. Fees and the financial model vary: AEFE-managed schools typically charge lower tuition than fully private international schools, while partner or independent French schools in Amsterdam publish mid-four-figure to mid-five-figure annual fees; check each school’s published schedule for current amounts. Places are filled on the rhythm of the French school year (main intake in September, with limited mid-year entry) so families should contact admissions as soon as a move is confirmed and confirm which city site teaches their child’s year group.
What exactly does “French curriculum” mean in the Netherlands?
It means the school follows the programmes and assessment frameworks set by the French Ministry of Education, so students progress through maternelle, primaire, collège and lycée and sit the French national examinations (brevet, baccalauréat). Some schools also run an international or bilingual section that adds extra teaching in English (and sometimes other languages) while keeping the French programme as the backbone.
Which languages will my child learn and which language is used for teaching?
Teaching is principally in French; most French-curriculum schools in the Netherlands run intensive English from the earliest years and provide regular Dutch lessons as an additional language to support daily life and local integration. Some schools formally advertise a bilingual French - English model and may offer international literature or humanities classes taught in English within an international section.
How much do these schools typically cost?
Costs vary by school type: state-linked AEFE schools such as the Lycée Vincent van Gogh have historically charged substantially less than fully private international schools, while independent partner schools in Amsterdam publish higher fees. As an indication, one directory lists partner/independent French-curriculum fees in the mid-four-figure to mid-five-figure range for Amsterdam, while older reimbursement schedules have cited lower annual figures for the Lycée Vincent van Gogh; families should consult each school’s current published fees because rates and included services differ.
When should we apply if we are relocating to Amsterdam or The Hague?
The main intake aligns with the French school year starting in September, and most schools run a formal annual enrolment cycle with decisions communicated in late spring or early summer; mid-year admissions are sometimes possible if places exist. For example, the Lycée Vincent van Gogh publishes specific enrolment campaign dates and deadlines for its Amsterdam and The Hague sites, so contact schools early in the moving process to reserve a place and to learn about required documents.
What ages and stages are covered by French schools in the Netherlands?
Many French-curriculum schools in the Netherlands cover the full range from pre-school (maternelle) through to lycée (Terminale), typically accepting children from around age two or three up to 17 - 18 for the baccalauréat year. Some campus arrangements split younger and older year groups between Amsterdam and The Hague, so confirm which site teaches your child’s year group before applying.
What should parents look for when comparing French schools here?
Check official accreditation (AEFE or recognition by the French Ministry of Education), the language pathway on offer (how much English and Dutch are taught and whether an international section exists), pastoral and newcomer support for children learning French, published fee schedules and what those fees include, and the location/campus arrangement for your child’s age group. Also ask about exam routes (how the school prepares for the baccalauréat or any alternative diplomas), transferability between AEFE schools worldwide, and practical details such as school day hours, transport and extracurricular provision.
