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Rotterdam is home to 19 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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Theodore International Startup Academy (TISA) in Leiden is an international primary school catering to students aged 3 to 12. Following an English and Dutch bilingual approach, TISA is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme. The school uniquely integrates the TISA MBA program—a 24-module business curriculum where students design entrepreneurial projects and pitch them at the school’s startup fair. Students also choose between specific professional tracks: STEM, focusing on robotics, coding, and 3D modeling, or CAD, emphasizing graphic design, drama, and music. The campus features distinctive resources, including an on-site petting zoo with alpacas, goats, and rabbits to teach animal care. Additionally, the school provides a branded Tesla transfer service for students commuting from nearby areas. Daily schedules feature organic meals prepared by an in-house cook and mandatory sports sessions like jiu-jitsu, ensuring students engage directly with practical skills and hands-on projects.
Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS) is part of the Wolfert van Borselen School Group and operates two campuses: Junior on Bentincklaan 294 and Senior on Schimmelpenninckstraat 23. For students aged 11–18, the curriculum runs Foundation Years (grades 6–8), Middle Years (9–10) and Senior Years (11–12). RISS offers Cambridge IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme (DP), the IB Career-related Programme (CP) and a BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business. In CP, three IB DP subjects sit with a BTEC core; DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. A Rose Programme characterises Foundation Years as experiential learning, while Middle Years include RISS Reach course. Senior Years provide DP or CP pathways, supported by a library and digital resources, plus a broad extracurricular offering including Debate, Model United Nations and Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school represents more than 70 nationalities and offers language choices.
German International School The Hague (DISDH) delivers the German curriculum from kindergarten through secondary, with a bilingual kindergarten that starts at age two. The school sits in The Hague's international district near the beach and has a history spanning more than 150 years. It operates entirely according to the German curriculum (Baden-Württemberg), with a seamless path to further study in Germany or at another German international school. All qualifications are recognized worldwide, including Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife (in cooperation with Deutsche Schule Brüssel), and the Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA). Transitions between levels are supported by manageable class sizes and a familiar, personal learning atmosphere. Emphasis on language supports an international environment, with a four-language program and multilingual parent involvement. In secondary levels I and II, project-based learning and dedicated teacher support form the core of instruction, alongside holistic student development and robust college and career options. Expansion plans include outdoor space.
Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague is a private Dutch school offering bilingual education for ages 4 to 12. Dutch National Curriculum provides the base, with the UK National Curriculum running alongside it and linked through IPC. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with IPC material delivered in both languages. A Dutch-only pathway remains available from age 9 for families who prefer it, while many students continue bilingual study to secondary education. Each classroom contains two teachers, one Dutch and one English, supporting small classes of about 20 pupils. Located in Bezuidenhout, Den Haag, facilities include a school garden for experiential learning, and after-school activities through Amforça, with transport to Overbosch for swimming and sports facilities. The program emphasizes field trips, IPC projects, sports, music, arts, and robotics.
International School Wassenaar (ISW) is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar (RLW) in the Netherlands. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged roughly 11 to 18. The RLW foundation, established in 1936, operates eight Dutch schools and collaborates with five abroad. In 2025 a new wing opened on the RLW campus to accommodate the International School. The campus lies in a leafy area near The Hague and Leiden, and it provides a warm, safe, supportive environment. Dutch is a subject within the IB curriculum, while all other subjects are taught in English. The school prepares students for university and higher vocational education. CAS is central to the DP, with activities such as the International Fair. ISW runs after-school clubs, a calendar of sports and trips, exchanges, a mentor programme, and a house system to foster leadership, wellbeing, and engagement globally 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.
The International Waldorf School The Hague is a non-profit international primary school offering the Waldorf Steiner curriculum for ages 4–12. Kindergarten (4–6) emphasizes imaginative play, storytelling, songs and crafts and is non-academic. Primary (6–12) teaches mathematics, language arts, science and history through an imaginative, artistic approach; arts are integrated into all subjects. Students learn to paint and draw, work with beeswax and clay, sing and play instruments, and undertake handwork and woodwork, guided by a class teacher for several years. Outdoor education and seasonal celebrations are core, tied to the Four Pillars of Wellbeing: Mindfulness, Community, Self-curiosity and Contentment. The medium of instruction is English; Dutch is taught by a specialist with EAL support as needed. The school sits near Scheveningen beach, in a campus with a gymnasium, daily outdoor play, and Kindergarten kitchens; a garden and wood structures enrich the environment. An active Participation Council supports school development and a multi-year improvement plan guides governance.
European School The Hague (ESH) Primary offers a specialized multilingual education utilizing the European Schools curriculum. The primary campus integrates students into five distinct language sections: English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish. Instruction primarily occurs in the student's designated language section, complemented by a mandatory second language (L2) introduced during the first year. Distinctively, ESH Primary actively promotes cross-cultural integration through "European Hours," where students mix across language sections for Physical Education, Music, and Art. The campus features dedicated support programs for individualized learning, notably the ESH Plus and Challenge programs, which provide targeted compacting and enrichment projects for gifted pupils. Extracurricular options emphasize practical skill-building and civic responsibility, driven by student-led initiatives like the Eco Planet Team and Playground Buddies. By focusing on language acquisition, structured enrichment, and student collaboration, the school equips pupils with concrete tools for further education across Europe.
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.
Located in the Netherlands, Lighthouse Special Education is an international primary school for children with complex special educational needs, offering education in English. The school serves ages 3 to 13 in two small classes (5–8 and 8–13), each with up to eight pupils, and a preschool class, Three Little Ships, for ages 2.5 to 5. Curriculum combines the British National Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (UK), and the Dutch Primary Education Curriculum, with an individualized program for every student. For 5–13 year olds, it emphasizes basic skills in communication, reading, spelling, language and maths, using Edmark Reading Program and Numicon, and supports progress through tailored IEPs reviewed twice yearly. Learners access iPads with age-appropriate apps; therapies—speech and language, physiotherapy, sensory integration, and occupational therapy—are provided on-site by English-speaking, qualified therapists. The school focuses on social and emotional development, independence, and preparing students for school life within a supportive, multilingual environment.
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 School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (ISRLO) is an IB World School embedded in the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest campus, serving students aged 11 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11–16 with the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in the final two years. MYP spans five years, and students may receive the IB Middle Years Certificate or a Record of Achievement on completion. The DP offers six subjects from Groups 1–6, with Higher Level and Standard Level options, together with Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. Languages of instruction are English, with Dutch, French and Spanish taught as separate language lessons. The campus hosts about 1,400 pupils, including around 350 ISRLO students, and provides a media library, ICT support, and a healthy canteen. Notable activities include Model United Nations, annual theatre productions, and language immersion events. The school emphasises practical inquiry, collaboration, and inclusion.
Harbour International Primary School sits in the heart of Rotterdam, offering an English-taught IPC-based program for ages 4 to 11. The curriculum blends the International Primary Curriculum with elements of the British curriculum, and literacy and numeracy are taught alongside IPC subjects, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils who need it. The school serves a diverse community representing 69 nationalities, with around 280 pupils and small class sizes averaging 18. Dutch culture is woven into learning through All about the Netherlands activities, and the school is nut-free with snacks and lunches eaten in classrooms. The library is run by parent volunteers; there is a dedicated technology program and specialist music provision. A qualified gym teacher delivers PE to all pupils; younger children have PE on site, while older pupils walk to a local gym and Group 4–8 swim weekly. Co-curricular activities include coding, art, basketball, mindfulness, chess and music lessons; the Parents' Support Group coordinates volunteering and fundraising.
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.
International School Leiden is a welcoming primary school in Leiden, welcoming students from age 2 to 11 and offering a pathway from early years through primary. The curriculum combines the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Early Years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary in a language-friendly environment, with additional maths and language supports. The campus at Van Vollenhovenkade 15 provides flexible spaces for inquiry, collaboration and exploration, with a park and sports facilities within easy reach. The school uses White Rose Maths, IXL Learning and Jigsaw PSHE to support subject learning and well-being, while Code4Kids introduces coding concepts from an early age. IS Leiden emphasises inquiry-based learning and ongoing assessment to inform teaching. It draws on Leiden's tradition of religious freedom and tolerance, framing freedom and responsibility as core values in educating compassionate, global citizens. An on-site Dutch preschool and an after-school programme extend learning beyond classrooms.
Elckerlyc International School is a private international school in Leiden Leiderdorp, partly funded by the Dutch government to keep education affordable for expat families. It serves students aged 3 to 11 and is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS) and part of Stichting Montessori Onderwijs Zuid-Holland. The curriculum combines IEYC (early years) with IPC (primary), alongside elements of British and Dutch curricula. IPC uses inquiry-based, thematic learning across science, art, design technology, geography, history and health and wellbeing, with Mileposts from Groups 2–7 developing increasingly sophisticated skills. Language support is provided via English Language Learners and Dutch as an Additional Language; ICT devices are in every room. Facilities include a small gym for the early years, De Bloemerd sports hall, a multilingual library, and regular learning excursions plus a three-day camp for Groups 6–7. Music and performing arts feature in concerts. Secondary links exist with Rijnlands Lyceum.
The International School Delft (ISD) is an IB World School delivering a full continuum of International Baccalaureate from age 4 to 18. The Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are taught in English, with Dutch offered as the host-country language and home languages supported. The DP began in 2023/2024 with the goal of completing the continuum by 2024/2025, and students study across six subject groups with some Higher Level and others Standard Level courses. ISD emphasizes digital citizenship and 21st-century skills, using MacBooks for online learning in the Secondary School. The school maintains close links with Delft University of Technology, with campuses on TU Delft grounds: a primary campus on the TU Campus and an updated secondary campus opened in 2025/2026 with a capacity of 440 students. ISD is governed by Laurentius Stichting (Primary) and Lucas Stichting (Secondary), supporting a vertically aligned IB experience.
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.
The American School of The Hague offers an American-style education for students from over 80 nationalities, integrating Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme into its high school offerings. The school operates across two campuses in Wassenaar: the Early Childhood Center and the Main Campus, which houses dedicated STEM centers, a theater, and specific science laboratories. A defining feature of the school is its Peace and Diplomacy program, which includes an active Model United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goal Academies. Through these academies, high school students design solutions for real-world issues and travel to implement their projects in communities within Nepal or Thailand. Furthermore, the school incorporates a fully inclusive learning support system, featuring self-contained classrooms for students with developmental delays. Students also participate in environmental initiatives like creating pollinator-friendly gardens and organizing waste-sorting systems on campus.
Situated in the Benoordenhout area of The Hague, the HSV International Primary School's VNS location is housed in an authentic 1920s building that retains many of its original art-deco features. The school teaches a structured program based on the UK National Curriculum for Literacy and Mathematics, combined with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), ensuring subjects like science, geography, and art are taught through engaging, interdisciplinary units. A distinguishing feature of the VNS location is its size; it is the largest of HSV’s international branches, accommodating up to 280 pupils in classes capped at 20 students to allow for personalized, inquiry-based learning. In September 2025, the campus expanded its offerings by launching a Dutch Bilingual class, further integrating international students with the host country's culture. The VNS location provides a supportive, inclusive setting focused on developing global citizenship.
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