Amersfoort International School

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.

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

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

The Netherlands

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.