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Lycée Français Vincent Van Gogh in The Hague provides a French national education for students aged 3 to 18, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. The school operates under the direct management of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Alongside the standard French curriculum, the school features a strong American International Section (SIA), allowing students to prepare for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) with specialized instruction in American literature, history, and geography. Students learn on a centralized campus in the Statenkwartier neighborhood, equipped with dedicated theater spaces, a media library, and digital boards in classrooms. The academic schedule integrates specific pathways like the "Euro option," where students study history and geography in English. Extracurricular options include theater and visual arts workshops, as well as an annual Sustainable Development Forum run by the students. The school actively partners with the local Alliance Française to host language and cultural activities.
The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) South Campus offers the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes. Operating in a climate-neutral building opened in 2022, the campus accommodates 1,400 students aged 4 to 18. The school features specialized facilities to support its curriculum, including four science labs, a dance studio, a music and drama room, and two large gymnasiums. A distinct aspect of the primary school is its emphasis on outdoor education, utilizing local natural surroundings for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. AICS also actively supports linguistic diversity through its "best-language" development initiative, providing clubs for students to maintain native languages like German, French, Spanish, and Italian. To assist families with the daily commute, the school partners with a dedicated shuttle service. Through a transdisciplinary framework, AICS closely integrates its learning environment with the local Amsterdam community and sustainable practices.
International School Haarlem (ISH) is a day IB World School for students aged 4 to 18. In Primary, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is taught; in Secondary, students follow the MYP, CP, and DP. ISH opened in 2017 with a primary department and added secondary in 2018. The school operates across three Haarlem campuses: Buitenrustlaan 9 (Lower Primary), Schreveliusstraat 27 (Upper Primary) and Junoplantsoen 58 (Secondary). English is the working language, with English Language Acquisition and support available as needed; DP language courses and language development initiatives are described in policy materials. The Libraries offer fiction and non-fiction, magazines, online resources and IT equipment, with spaces for research and collaboration. Primary literacy is supported by the Oxford Reading Tree. Secondary students are expected to bring a laptop, and essential information is published in ManageBac and the ISH School Guide. Extracurriculars include MUN, Olympic Moves, language-focused activities, debate and newspaper clubs today.
UWC Maastricht is an international day and residential school in the Netherlands that educates students aged 4 to 18 within the United World Colleges network. The school delivers the IB continuum: PYP, MYP, DP and the IB Career-related Programme, with English as the language of instruction. The Diploma Programme offers a wide choice of subjects across language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts, supplemented by TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS. The campus comprises five buildings around a garden learning space, with primary and secondary facilities, three residence halls for DP students and a Mensa dining hall. Features include science laboratories, a library, a drama room, soundproof music rooms and an Atrium for performances. A strong emphasis on service, sustainability and leadership runs through CAS, Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation, Model United Nations, and student-led initiatives. The on-site Music School broadens arts participation year-round.
BSN is an independent, non-profit school for ages 3–18 across four The Hague campuses: Junior Leidschenveen, Junior Vlaskamp, Senior Leidschenveen and Senior Voorschoten. It delivers the British curriculum at all sites; senior schools offer IB Programmes and A-Levels, with Sixth Form pathways in A Levels, IBDP, IBCP and BTEC. Founded in 1931, BSN is governed by The Association, chaired by the British Ambassador to the Netherlands, with a Board of Governors and staff representation. Senior School Leidschenveen is the newest campus, planned to reach 550 pupils in Years 7–13; Junior Vlaskamp is noted for its facilities. The four campuses sit in residential areas with good transport links. The school runs a broad co-curricular programme, including MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sport, Art & Design, Music and Drama, plus trips and Eco projects.
BSN is an independent, non-profit school for ages 3–18 across four The Hague campuses: Junior Leidschenveen, Junior Vlaskamp, Senior Leidschenveen and Senior Voorschoten. It delivers the British curriculum at all sites; senior schools offer IB Programmes and A-Levels, with Sixth Form pathways in A Levels, IBDP, IBCP and BTEC. Founded in 1931, BSN is governed by The Association, chaired by the British Ambassador to the Netherlands, with a Board of Governors and staff representation. Senior School Leidschenveen is the newest campus, planned to reach 550 pupils in Years 7–13; Junior Vlaskamp is noted for its facilities. The four campuses sit in residential areas with good transport links. The school runs a broad co-curricular programme, including MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sport, Art & Design, Music and Drama, plus trips and Eco projects.
International French School of Amsterdam is an AEFE‑affiliated French establishment approved by the French Ministry of Education. The school operates on two central‑west Amsterdam sites: the Primary School at Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 and the Middle/High School at Veerstraat 48. It delivers the French national curriculum with a fully bilingual approach from preschool. From age 3, students receive 13 hours of French, 11 hours of English and 2 hours of Dutch per week; Dutch is taught as an additional language while immersion continues in French and English. A British international track runs from 6th to 10th grade for studies in English. The middle school culminates in the Diplôme national du brevet, and the lycée offers the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). The school is a member of Globeducate and part of the AEFE network. Facilities include bright classrooms, libraries, outdoor spaces, secondary laboratories for physics, chemistry and life sciences, plus a Fab Lab and Art class.
International School Haarlem (ISH) is a day IB World School for students aged 4 to 18. In Primary, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is taught; in Secondary, students follow the MYP, CP, and DP. ISH opened in 2017 with a primary department and added secondary in 2018. The school operates across three Haarlem campuses: Buitenrustlaan 9 (Lower Primary), Schreveliusstraat 27 (Upper Primary) and Junoplantsoen 58 (Secondary). English is the working language, with English Language Acquisition and support available as needed; DP language courses and language development initiatives are described in policy materials. The Libraries offer fiction and non-fiction, magazines, online resources and IT equipment, with spaces for research and collaboration. Primary literacy is supported by the Oxford Reading Tree. Secondary students are expected to bring a laptop, and essential information is published in ManageBac and the ISH School Guide. Extracurriculars include MUN, Olympic Moves, language-focused activities, debate and newspaper clubs today.
The International School of The Hague (ISH) provides education for students aged 4 to 18 on a unified campus in the Kijkduin dunes. The Primary School follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), incorporating Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods in the Early Years. The Secondary School delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes. ISH features specific facilities such as an indoor Early Years gym, multiple astroturf fields, and dedicated spaces for primary and secondary students. A defining feature of ISH is its extensive experiential learning and service programming. The school hosts MUNISH, the second-largest school-based Model United Nations conference in Europe, where students engage in global policy debates. Additionally, the Global Issues Network (GIN) and translanguaging initiatives allow students to actively apply their learning. Through these concrete opportunities—ranging from the Chickeneers club to the International Award—students develop practical skills and contribute directly to their communities.
International School Almere is an IB World School serving ages 2 to 18. It offers the IB programmes PYP, MYP and DP, plus CP and BTEC qualification. The MYP and DP are IB-authorised and CIS-recognised, with MYP classes capped at 24 students and a DP core comprising Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The CP provides a candidacy pathway for 16+ students, pairing two DP subjects with CP Core and BTEC Level 3 International Diploma in Information Technology. The campus on Breskensweg 5 in Almere. Facilities include two gyms, the Beehive Library Learning Centre, science laboratory, a workshop, and a cafetorium; Primary and Secondary occupy separate wings but share a vibrant campus life. English is the language of instruction with Dutch taught as Host Country Language, and International Mother Language Week is celebrated. Extracurriculars include ALMUN, Dungeons & Dragons, and Yearbook, along with sport, orchestra, and drama.
International School Haarlem (ISH) is a day IB World School for students aged 4 to 18. In Primary, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is taught; in Secondary, students follow the MYP, CP, and DP. ISH opened in 2017 with a primary department and added secondary in 2018. The school operates across three Haarlem campuses: Buitenrustlaan 9 (Lower Primary), Schreveliusstraat 27 (Upper Primary) and Junoplantsoen 58 (Secondary). English is the working language, with English Language Acquisition and support available as needed; DP language courses and language development initiatives are described in policy materials. The Libraries offer fiction and non-fiction, magazines, online resources and IT equipment, with spaces for research and collaboration. Primary literacy is supported by the Oxford Reading Tree. Secondary students are expected to bring a laptop, and essential information is published in ManageBac and the ISH School Guide. Extracurriculars include MUN, Olympic Moves, language-focused activities, debate and newspaper clubs today.
Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) is an international private school in The Netherlands, educating students from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum spans IEYC in early years, IPC, IMYC, a British framework, Cambridge IGCSE, the IBDP and the IBCP, with a bespoke option. In the middle years, IMYC and the NAISR Pre-IB Programme prepare students for upper years, where they may choose the IBDP or the NAISR High School Diploma with tailored vocational pathways. Learning is delivered across six core pillars and enriched by collaborations with MIT and UNICEF via Nord Anglia Education, plus learning through the Nord Anglia University platform. Founded in 1959, the school began with 15 English-speaking students and now serves more than 230 from 35 countries. Facilities include early years spaces, a STEAM Maker Space, science labs, music rooms, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The campus supports a multilingual, culturally diverse community in Rotterdam.
Welcome to Senior School Voorschoten (SSV), an international campus within The British School in The Netherlands. Located in a suburban area, SSV educates students aged 11 to 18 in English. Students follow the British National Curriculum up to GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, they choose between four distinct pathways: A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the IB Diploma, or the IB Career-related Programme. The campus features dedicated subject spaces, an atrium, and a student-led Eco-Garden that integrates environmental awareness into daily life. SSV is particularly known for its extensive co-curricular options, including a long-running Model United Nations (MUN) society where students debate global issues across Europe. Additionally, students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, completing community service and independent expeditions. Through targeted Mother Tongue Enrichment and Dutch language exams (CNaVT), SSV ensures students connect deeply with the local culture while preparing for global university destinations.
Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch international school in Amsterdam offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum for learners aged 4 to 19. The school operates on two campuses—South and Sandcastle (SE)—sharing one curriculum, values, and philosophy, with English as the language of instruction. AICS delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (IBCP). The PYP is transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, organized around six themes, with outdoor learning integrated throughout. The Fireflies Programme supports learners with complex profiles. Specialist lessons cover English Language Acquisition, Dutch Language Acquisition, Dutch Language and Literature, Physical & Health Education, and Performing Arts. The library hosts weekly primary reading sessions. Facilities include Park Startbaan and Frans Otten Stadion for after-school sports. Notable co-curriculars include Model United Nations (MUNAICS) and Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam, plus Service as Action and Eco-committee.
International French School of Amsterdam is an AEFE‑affiliated French establishment approved by the French Ministry of Education. The school operates on two central‑west Amsterdam sites: the Primary School at Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 and the Middle/High School at Veerstraat 48. It delivers the French national curriculum with a fully bilingual approach from preschool. From age 3, students receive 13 hours of French, 11 hours of English and 2 hours of Dutch per week; Dutch is taught as an additional language while immersion continues in French and English. A British international track runs from 6th to 10th grade for studies in English. The middle school culminates in the Diplôme national du brevet, and the lycée offers the International French Baccalaureate (BFI). The school is a member of Globeducate and part of the AEFE network. Facilities include bright classrooms, libraries, outdoor spaces, secondary laboratories for physics, chemistry and life sciences, plus a Fab Lab and Art class.
BSN is an independent, non-profit school for ages 3–18 across four The Hague campuses: Junior Leidschenveen, Junior Vlaskamp, Senior Leidschenveen and Senior Voorschoten. It delivers the British curriculum at all sites; senior schools offer IB Programmes and A-Levels, with Sixth Form pathways in A Levels, IBDP, IBCP and BTEC. Founded in 1931, BSN is governed by The Association, chaired by the British Ambassador to the Netherlands, with a Board of Governors and staff representation. Senior School Leidschenveen is the newest campus, planned to reach 550 pupils in Years 7–13; Junior Vlaskamp is noted for its facilities. The four campuses sit in residential areas with good transport links. The school runs a broad co-curricular programme, including MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sport, Art & Design, Music and Drama, plus trips and Eco projects.
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