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Amersfoort International School

Netherlands, Amsterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,310
Ages 4 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 23
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Dutch
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Amersfoort International School (AIS) offers English-language international primary education for children aged 4 to 12 and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as an official IB World School since September 2025. Located in Amersfoort, AIS shares a light, spacious building on Noordewierweg with De Kubus and is part of the AnnoNu school board. The school opened in 2023–2024 and operates in a renovated facility that features a large natural playground to support learning through play, discovery and inquiry. AIS emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunities with a mission of 'Learning for all' and a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based PYP curriculum that integrates across traditional subjects. Facilities include a collaborative library developed with De Kubus and De Bibliotheek Eemland, offering Dutch and English titles and growing multilingual collections. After-school care via Partou, cycling lessons, and Dutch language immersion strengthen community ties and language development. AIS aims to empower internationally minded and successful learners.

Noordewierweg 235, 3812 DH Amersfoort, Netherlands

The Essentials

Amersfoort International School has 23 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Amersfoort International School is located at Noordewierweg 235, 3812 DH Amersfoort, in the Soesterkwartier, west of the historic city centre. AIS shares the building with the upper school groups of De Kubus and will eventually occupy the whole Noordewierweg building. The building features a spacious hall and light classrooms and was renovated in the summer of 2023 to reflect AIS's vision and programme. The green playground supports learning through play and inquiry, with AIS students learning alongside De Kubus pupils.

Stages
Ages 4 to 12 (international primary education). AIS is an official IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Type
International primary school delivering the IB Primary Years Programme; shares facilities with De Kubus and is associated with Scholengroep AnnoNu.

Country affiliation
The Netherlands

Bus service
AIS is accessible by public transport via a direct bus from Amersfoort Central Station to Noordewierweg.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
There is no boarding. After-school care (BSO) is provided by Partou from 14:35 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, with supervised transport from AIS to a nearby Partou location.

Uniform Requirement
There is no uniform. Students wear play clothes suitable for arts, crafts and outdoor play; PYP 1 and 2 should keep a full set of extra clothing at school. Indoor shoes are worn inside the building and remain at school.

Food Options
AIS does not provide lunch; a packed lunch is necessary. Snack time occurs mid-morning with nutritious snacks, and snacks should be packed in containers that are easy to open. No chocolate or sweets; bring a refillable water bottle; canned drinks or drink packages are discouraged.

Governance and Ownership
AIS is a member of SKOSS-KPOA (Foundation for Catholic Education Soest-Soesterberg and Amersfoort and surrounding areas). AIS is affiliated with De Kubus, a Dutch primary school with two campuses, sharing AIS facilities at Noordewierweg 235. AIS is a member of the Dutch International Schools (DIS) network and coordinates with SWV de Eem to ensure quality education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Amersfoort International School ranges from EUR 4,310 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of EUR 250.00 per family is required to begin the admissions review process.

Tuition (annual and per-term detail)

- Annual School Fee for the 2025–2026 academic year: EUR 4,310.00 per student (same published fee across the school's primary year groups).

- Per-term breakdown (calculated examples):
- If the annual fee is divided into three equal termly instalments, each term would be approximately EUR 1,436.67 (EUR 4,310.00 ÷ 3).
- If paid in six equal instalments, each instalment would be approximately EUR 718.33 (EUR 4,310.00 ÷ 6).
- The school also allows payment in up to eight instalments when applicable; the exact instalment amounts and schedule are issued on the invoice. Instalment payments must be completed by March 2026 when the instalment option is used.

Deposit

- A one-time refundable deposit of EUR 500.00 per family is required on enrolment. The deposit is refunded when the student leaves provided all school property has been returned and all financial obligations are settled.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoices for tuition and other fees are issued via email through the school's invoicing platform (WisCollect). Parents receive a secure link to view and download invoices and to monitor payment status. Payments may be made via iDeal (preferred) or bank transfer using the account details shown on the invoice.

- Instalment option: payment of the school fee can be made in instalments; the maximum number of instalments is eight. Instalment requests must follow the payment schedule supplied by the school and must be approved/registered with the finance office. Instalment plans must result in full payment by March 2026.

- Prorated fees for mid-year enrolment: when a student starts after the school year begins, the payable percentage of the annual fee is set by start month as follows (percentage of the annual fee payable):
- August: 100%
- September: 100%
- October: 90%
- November: 80%
- December: 70%
- January: 60%
- February: 50%
- March: 40%
- April: 30%
- May: 20%
- June: 10%
- July: 10%.

Additional costs / other fees

- Deposit-related and event charges:
- School photographer and school photos are charged per event. Various other activities are charged per event as applicable.

- Additional charges that may arise during the year (charged in addition to the annual tuition):
- Unscheduled excursions or special trips.
- Specialist educational support (where required).
- After-school clubs or extracurricular activities not included in the standard tuition package.
- After-school care (BSO) is provided by an external partner (Partou) and costs for childcare/BSO are charged directly by that provider to parents.

- Textbooks, specific curriculum materials or specialised services may incur separate charges if they are required outside the standard curriculum; these are charged on an event- or service-specific basis.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. Amersfoort International School operates as a day primary school for children aged approximately 4–12; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees. After-school care is handled by an external childcare partner and is charged separately by that partner.

Withdrawal and refund information

- Notice period: a one-month notice is required to withdraw a student. Unless full notice is given by submitting the leaving form one month in advance, fees will continue to be charged. Example: to withdraw at the end of April, notice must be given before March 31.

- Refund of school fees when withdrawing during the school year (percentage of annual fees paid refunded, provided all obligations are met):
- Withdrawal dates and refund percentages:
- Withdrawal between September and December: 50% refund of annual fees paid.
- Withdrawal in January: 40% refund.
- Withdrawal in February: 30% refund.
- Withdrawal in March: 20% refund.
- Withdrawal in April: 10% refund.
- Withdrawal in May–July: 0% refund.

- The refundable deposit may be retained if contractual notice requirements and other financial obligations are not fulfilled. Refunds are processed only after all school property is returned and all financial obligations are met.

Non-payment consequences

- Failure to meet financial obligations may result in referral to an external debt collection agency (with associated costs charged to the parent/guardian) and potential referral of the student to a public education provider; placement with another provider is not guaranteed.

Fee payment options and bank details (application fee example)

- Invoice platform and payment methods: invoices are issued through WisCollect; payments are accepted via iDeal (preferred) or by bank transfer using the bank details provided on each invoice.

- Application fee bank details (bank transfer payment for the application fee):
- Bank: Rabobank
- IBAN: NL69 RABO 0315 9894 08
- SWIFT/BIC: RABONL2U
- Payable to: Stichting AnnoNu
- Reference format: 15HB01 AIS + student's full name.
Academics

Amersfoort International School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 4 to 12.

Curriculum
The school has English-language international primary education for children aged 4 to 12. The school teaches the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as an IB World School. The Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in school and in the world beyond. The PYP offers a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based and student-centered education with responsible action at its core, enabling learning between, across and beyond traditional subject boundaries. The school's mission is 'Learning for all', a learning community based on inclusion and equal opportunities that empowers internationally minded and successful learners. AIS became an official IB World School in September 2025.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is a learning community based on inclusion and equal opportunity, welcoming students of all nationalities, faiths and cultures. The Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, in school and in the world beyond, with well-being integrated into learning. The IB framework aims to nurture international-minded, caring learners who contribute to a better world. In 2025–2026 AIS will implement the social-emotional framework Zones of Regulation into daily practice to support students' social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). The school recognises that students come with varying needs and uses an equity-based inclusion approach. A four-level support structure begins with Quality Teaching in the classroom and can progress to targeted interventions (Level 2), an internal school Support Plan and IEP (Level 3), or school-wide/external resources (Level 4). The SENCo supports teachers as a coach and parents are informed. When needed, a Multidisciplinary Support Team may recommend external resources or placement in a special educational needs school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English. All students who do not have English as their home language participate in the full classroom experience and are immersed in English, with targeted support for students new to English. AIS has a Language Policy and supports multilingualism, encouraging the use of home languages while maintaining English as the primary medium of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
The curriculum recognises the importance of balancing intellectual, physical and emotional well-being within the IB framework. Zones of Regulation will be implemented to support social-emotional development on a daily basis. Public health involvement (JGZ) provides a school nurse and a school doctor to monitor health and well-being, with preventive care and guidance for families; health checks occur at the school as part of overall well-being.

Safeguarding
AIS maintains a Safe Learning Environment with JGZ involvement, including a school nurse and school doctor to support student health and well-being. JGZ provides preventive health care and guidance; parents can liaise with JGZ for health and well-being questions. The school operates a nut-free policy to protect students with severe allergies, has a formal safety and evacuation plan, and trained Emergency Response Officers on site to provide first aid and lead safety actions. Accident Injury Insurance is in place for accidents arising on the way to school or during school activities.
Parent Experience

History
AIS started in the 2023-2024 school year. AIS is a member of the AnnoNu school board and linked to the Dutch primary school De Kubus. AIS offers English-language international primary education for children from 4 to 12 years old in a newly renovated school building on Noordewierweg in Amersfoort. The school became an official IB World School in September 2025.

Community
AIS is a community school in the city of Amersfoort with a diverse and multinational student body. AIS cooperates with local and international communities to learn from each other and share educational practices with Dutch schools in the region. AIS has hosted events such as the opening of its reimagined Library at School in partnership with primary school De Kubus. AIS celebrated Sinterklaas with partner school De Kubus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Amersfoort International School is housed in a light and spacious building on Noordewierweg in Amersfoort, shared with primary school De Kubus. The building was renovated in 2023 to reflect the vision and programme of AIS. The site features a large natural playground that supports learning through play, discovery and inquiry. AIS is located about a 20-minute walk from Amersfoort Central Station. There is a direct bus from the station to Noordewierweg, and the school is easily accessed by car.

Academic Facilities
The Library at AIS, redesigned in collaboration with De Kubus, is a welcoming space where students from both schools can read, learn, and connect. Due to a partnership with De Bibliotheek Eemland, the library offers a wide and diverse collection of Dutch and English books. The collection is being expanded to include books in home languages of international families, such as Chinese, Romanian and Portuguese. The library's opening underscores AIS's emphasis on reading and language development and on strengthening community ties.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afterschool care is provided in partnership with Partou from 14:35 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, with safe, supervised transport to De Kubus's Spaarnestraat location. Preschool for 2- to 4-year-olds is available from 8:30 to 14:00 at nearby Partou locations, and Partou also offers daycare for children aged 0 to 4 in Amersfoort. Cycling lessons are offered by partner providers through Cycling Lessons, including Fiets met me mee (Cycle With Me) and Samen Opfietsen (Cycling Together), teaching balance, confidence and traffic safety.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AIS is an official IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in school and in the world beyond. IB programmes are value-based and emphasize education for a better world, with inclusion and equal opportunities central to AIS. AIS aims to empower internationally minded and successful learners in a continually changing world.

Arts & Creative
The school has specialist teachers for arts who visit a few times a year to deliver Dutch-language arts lessons. The arts provision is supported by AIS's language and culture approach, including Dutch-language arts delivery by visiting specialists. The reimagined library and library resources contribute to language development and creative engagement with books in English and other languages.

Cultural & Language
The language of instruction is English. Dutch is taught as host country language, and AIS engages in immersion with Dutch peers through interaction with De Kubus. Twice a week, AIS offers focused Dutch language lessons to help learners gain proficiency. AIS promotes multilingualism with library resources in English, Dutch and other home languages.

Social & Hobbies
There are after-school clubs or activities (charged per event). After-school care runs from 14:35 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, through Partou. Partou reserves spots for AIS's international families and provides safe transportation to the De Kubus location. Preschool and additional childcare options are available nearby through Partou.

Community & Service
AIS is part of AnnoNu, one of the largest educational organisations for primary education in Amersfoort and the surrounding area. De Kubus is AIS's partner school and is also under AnnoNu. The library is shared with De Kubus, and a strong partnership with De Bibliotheek Eemland expands access to a wide and diverse collection of Dutch and English books, including titles in home languages.

Leadership & Professional
AIS values that students take ownership for their own learning through inquiry. The school believes in a positive school culture that supports all students to reach their full potential. It also emphasizes sharing resources and expertise, and that learning goes beyond academic development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
AIS features a large natural playground that supports learning through play and exploration. The school hosts cultural celebrations such as Sinterklaas with partner De Kubus. After-school care is available via Partou from 14:35 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. The reimagined library supports reading and language development with books in English, Dutch and other languages.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction; home languages are celebrated; Dutch is taught to enable participation in Dutch society.
Admissions

Admissions
Amersfoort International School offers primary education for children between 4 and 12 years of age. AIS welcomes students of all nationalities, faiths, beliefs and cultures. Admission is subject to Dutch legislation and depends on the school programme being appropriate for the applicant's needs and on available space. Applications are submitted via the OpenApply online platform. Eligibility requires meeting at least one criterion: non‑Dutch nationality with one parent employed in the Netherlands for a period; Dutch nationality with two years of schooling abroad because a parent was stationed abroad; or Dutch nationality with a parent who will be stationed abroad within two years for at least two years (supported by a written statement of intent from the parent or employer). Admission depends on place availability and on AIS determining that it is the right fit for the student, based on prior academic records, interviews, any relevant special educational needs, and communication with the student's previous school(s). Final admission is confirmed only after approval by the Head or Deputy Head of School. The application fee is €250, non-refundable, and proof of payment must be uploaded in OpenApply before proceeding. Bank details for paying the application fee are Rabobank; IBAN NL69 RABO 0315 9894 08; SWIFT/BIC RABONL2U; payable to Stichting AnnoNu; reference AIS + student's full name.
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