International Schools in Netherlands
Compare 7 international schools in Netherlands. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 21,867), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 7
- Curricula
- 16
- Average annual fee
- EUR 21,867
- Fee range
- EUR 6,780 – 43,575
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (6 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,407 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen
- Oldest
- The British School in The Netherlands - Senior School Leidschenveen (1931)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Netherlands
The Netherlands has a mixed international-school market made up of partly state-funded “Dutch international” departments as well as fee-paying private international schools, so families can often choose between lower-cost subsidised options and fully private, tuition-funded schools. English is the most common language of instruction, with many schools offering the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-level) and American style programmes alongside the International Primary Curriculum and bilingual Dutch - English streams. Typical annual tuition varies widely: state-subsidised international departments commonly charge in the low thousands of euros while private international schools usually charge several thousand to over twenty thousand euros a year, depending on age and special services. Admissions tend to run year-round for in-year moves but popular entry points (start of primary, the move into secondary and the pre-university diploma years) fill early, so relocating families are advised to contact schools months before a planned arrival; eligibility rules differ for subsidised schools. The greatest concentration of international places is in the Randstad - Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and nearby towns - and many expat families also consider placing children in mainstream Dutch schools, which offer newcomer support and bilingual options.
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Curricula
There are 7 international schools in Netherlands covering 16 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (6), British Curriculum (3), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) (3), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (3), BTEC Qualification (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Netherlands runs from about EUR 6,780 to EUR 43,575, averaging roughly EUR 21,867. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Netherlands run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 7 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Netherlands we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.