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Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Dutch, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Gifted Minds International School (GMIS) is the international school in Hoofddorp, adjacent to Schiphol Airport, serving ages 3 to 16. It offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula. The medium of instruction is English, with Dutch or French language classes taught twice weekly. The campus covers about 2,000 square meters in former office building converted into a learning environment for students. GMIS emphasizes inquiry-based learning across age groups and runs three Learning Pathways—Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners—to balance academic study with creativity. Facilities include a library with books in nine categories and specialist teachers in PHE, Art, Music, Library, STEAM, IT, EAL and Drama. Extracurricular activities take place on Wednesdays, offering sports and arts such as Zumba, Pottery, Mosaic Art and Film Production. A 12:1 student‑teacher ratio operates. The school embraces inclusivity and supports neuro-divergent learners within its wellbeing framework.
Gifted Minds International School has typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.
Location
Gifted Minds International School, Opaallaan 1190-1196, Hoofddorp 2132 LN, Netherlands. The school is located in Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland. It offers gratuitous transportation as part of its services.
Stages
Preschool/ Early Years; Primary/ Elementary Years; Secondary Years
Type
International school
Additional learning support
Support for neuro-divergent learners (SEN).
Country affiliation
Netherlands
Bus service
Gratuitous transportation is provided.
Fees
Annual tuition at Gifted Minds International School ranges from EUR 17,281 to EUR 17,941 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- Registration fee: EUR 450 per student (non-refundable). - Security deposit: EUR 1,000 per student (refundable subject to the school's refund conditions). The security deposit is invoiced at acceptance and is charged in addition to tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-trimester amounts)
Notes on calculation: annual tuition is invoiced for the school year and the school divides the yearly tuition into three trimesters for billing. The per-trimester values below are the annual tuition divided by three. All amounts are shown in EUR.
- Grade 1 through Grade 6 (Years 2–7; ages 6–12) - Annual tuition (each year group listed): EUR 17,941. - Per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 5,980.33. - Security deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable). - Registration fee: EUR 450 (non-refundable). - Total on first invoice (tuition + deposit + registration): EUR 19,391.
- Inclusive Support stream (Rembrandt Learners — inclusive/EAL support where applicable) - Annual tuition: EUR 24,000 (per the published inclusive-support fee schedule). - Per trimester (annual ÷ 3): EUR 8,000.00. - Security deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable). - Registration fee: EUR 450 (non-refundable). - Total on first invoice (tuition + deposit + registration): EUR 25,450.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school year runs from August through June and yearly tuition is divided into three trimesters: Trimester 1 (August–November), Trimester 2 (December–March), and Trimester 3 (April–June). Invoices are issued on a trimester basis. - New students enrolling at the start of the academic year receive a first-trimester invoice that includes the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit; this invoice must be settled by the stated due date (the first-trimester invoice deadline is indicated in the school's billing communications). - The school distinguishes between self-funded parents and company-funded parents; company-funded invoices can be issued directly to an employer when the employer covers tuition. - The school states that tuition fees will be adjusted annually on an index-linked basis and that fees and conditions are subject to change; timely payment is required to guarantee a student's place.
Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the published fee materials; boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and fees (included and excluded)
- Items explicitly included within the per-student tuition: student study materials, a one-time tablet upon registration (not applicable to half-day Nursery), stationery, field trips within the Netherlands, extra-curricular activities (ECA), class year-end photographs, specialist/cutting-edge subjects, and EAL support where applicable. - Items explicitly excluded from the standard tuition and billed separately: swimming (when applicable), transportation/bus services (where applicable), overseas field trips (OFT — billed separately on the basis of accommodation, transport and food), parent tickets/charges for Year End Concert/Founders Day, and certain specialist therapies or intensive support (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological services) where those services are required. Transportation for half-day Nursery students is not provided. - Field trips within the Netherlands are included in tuition; overseas trips and any accompanying parent costs are invoiced separately.
Refund and withdrawal rules
- Absence or mandated school closures (for any reason, including public-health events) do not entitle parents to a refund or rebate of tuition. - Withdrawal notice and payment consequences: - If a student is to discontinue after Trimester 1 (after 30 November), parents must inform the school by 1 September and pay full tuition for Trimester 1. - If discontinuing after Trimester 2 (after 31 March), parents must inform the school by 1 December and pay full tuition for Trimester 2. - If discontinuing after Trimester 3 (after 30 June), parents must inform the school by 1 April and pay full tuition for Trimester 3. - If notice deadlines are not met, the next Trimester's tuition fee is due in full; if parents withdraw after the stated dates, no refund will be given for the following term's tuition and the security deposit may be forfeited. - Security-deposit refund conditions and timing: the security deposit is refundable only if withdrawal notice requirements are met, all fees and extras are paid, and all invoiced sibling amounts are cleared. When refundable, the deposit will be returned to the bank account used for the original payment within eight weeks after the student's last day. The deposit cannot be offset against tuition. Refunds are processed to the originating bank account. - If the school requires removal of a student for serious policy violations, no refund of any portion of the total fees for the academic year will be considered.
Fee payment options and invoicing
- The school issues invoices for tuition and additional charges; company-funded parents may be invoiced directly to their employers. Refunds are made to the bank account used for the original payment. Payment is handled via the school's invoicing process.
Summary
- Registration fee EUR 450 (non-refundable) and security deposit EUR 1,000 (refundable subject to conditions) are charged in addition to annual tuition. - Annual tuition varies by program and year group; the published annual amounts and the corresponding per-trimester divisions are listed above for each year group and for the inclusive-support stream.
Academics
Gifted Minds International School teaches American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
Follows International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The teaching approaches follow a current, research-based curriculum.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school has a personalised student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1.
Gifted and Talented
The school emphasizes giftedness, stating that every child is a gifted mind; it nurtures this giftedness and offers three Learning Pathways: Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners, and Piet Mondrian Learners.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school addresses social and emotional development. Every class has a full-time homeroom tutor and specialist teachers, including EAL, to support students' social and emotional needs.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an inclusive learning culture with differentiated instruction. It provides extra support for students with diverse abilities through the Green Room Special Needs Support and SMILE (Social, Motor, Intelligence, Language, Emotional) development.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as the medium of instruction and provides Additional Languages (Dutch or French) taught twice weekly.
Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes mental wellbeing, reflected in the motto Healthy minds lead to healthy beings and safeguarding practices to support student welfare.
Safeguarding
The school safeguards the wellbeing of students and staff; it complies with health, safety, security, and fire regulations and has security cameras and an entrance intercom.
Admissions
Admissions
GMIS offers three learning pathways: Vermeer Learner (Mainstream), Rembrandt Learner (Inclusive Support), and Piet Mondrian Learner (Intensive Support). GMIS provides education for preschool and primary students, with the age range 3–12 years. The medium of instruction is English, with additional language classes in Dutch or French taught twice weekly. Rembrandt Learner and Piet Mondrian Learner fall under Passend Onderwijs (Appropriate Education). The Admissions Process page directs to an Admission Form 2024-2025, which lists Academic Year of Entry options: 2024-2025, 2025-2026, Trio 1, Trio 2, Trio 3. The Admission Form requires the following documents: a completed application form; previous school reports; vaccination/immunization history; copies of passports; Learning Support Assessments; copies of the applicant's passport; copy of valid resident permit; copies of academic records in English; passport-sized photo. It also requires a €450 registration fee and includes consent and health information; an application will not be processed until all documents are received. The school's contact information is listed on the form for inquiries.
FAQs
What age range does GMIS serve?
Gifted Minds International School serves students aged 3 to 16 across Pre-School, Early Years, Primary and Secondary in Hoofddorp near Schiphol Airport.
What curriculum does the school follow?
GMIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula, taught in English with Dutch or French twice weekly.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 17,281 to EUR 17,941 depending on the year group. A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 450 and a refundable security deposit of EUR 1,000 apply.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
GMIS has a personalised student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, with a full-time homeroom tutor and specialist teachers in every class.
Is there support for neuro-divergent learners?
Yes, the school has an inclusive learning culture with differentiated instruction. The Green Room Special Needs Support and SMILE programme provide extra support for students with diverse abilities.
What are the Learning Pathways?
GMIS offers three Learning Pathways: Vermeer Learners, Rembrandt Learners and Piet Mondrian Learners, each designed to nurture different aspects of giftedness.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, gratuitous transportation is provided as part of the school's services.
What languages are taught?
The medium of instruction is English, with Dutch or French language classes taught twice weekly.
Where is the school located?
GMIS is located at Opaallaan 1190-1196 in Hoofddorp, adjacent to Schiphol Airport. The campus covers about 2,000 square metres in a converted former office building.
How do I apply?
Submit an application with the EUR 450 registration fee. The school assesses each student individually and creates personalised learning pathways based on their strengths and needs.
Does the school cater specifically for gifted children?
Yes, GMIS emphasises that every child is a gifted mind. The school nurtures giftedness through inquiry-based learning and three distinct Learning Pathways tailored to different learning styles.
What is the EAL provision?
English as an Additional Language support is provided, with specialist EAL teachers working alongside homeroom tutors and specialist staff in each class.
