doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
H

HSV International Primary School - NSL Location

Netherlands, The Hague

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Dutch
Fees €6,990
Ages 4 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Taught languages Dutch
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

HSV International Primary School NSL is located at Nassaulaan 26 in The Hague. The school houses Dutch and International departments under one roof and serves pupils aged 4 to 11. It offers the International Primary Curriculum across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Mileposts ID1–ID6, with a Literacy and Mathematics framework aligned to England's National Curriculum using The Power of Reading and White Rose materials. ICT, Music, Expressive Arts and Physical Education are provided regularly, with older NSL classes delivering music and gym in Dutch to support language development. Dutch is taught as Host Country Language (three lessons per week) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support assists multilingual students, with translanguaging as needed. The Social & Emotional Curriculum uses IPC goals alongside the Jigsaw program. HSV is subsidised by the Dutch Ministry, embedded in the Dutch education system, and a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS).

Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag, The Netherlands

The Essentials

HSV International Primary School - NSL Location has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Dutch.

Location
NSL Location at Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag, The Netherlands. The building sits in the heart of The Hague, close to international organisations and embassies. It is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops a short walk along the canal.

Stages
Seven international year groups and nine Dutch year groups, forming fifteen classes.

Type
International Primary School with Dutch and International Departments co-located.

Pupil Nationality Mix
140 international pupils; 240 Dutch pupils; local to international ratio 240:140

Country affiliation
The Netherlands
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV) Foundation; The HSV Foundation governs HSV International Primary School NSL Location.
Fees

Annual tuition at HSV International Primary School - NSL Location ranges from EUR 6,990 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of EUR 150 is payable when the application is submitted.

Annual tuition and lunchtime supervision (2026/27)

- Annual tuition fee (per child, all year groups): EUR 6,800.
- Annual lunchtime supervision fee (per child): EUR 190.
- Combined total (tuition + lunchtime supervision) per child for the 2026/27 school year: EUR 6,990. The school fee applies equally to all year groups; there are no different tuition levels by year group and no sibling discount.

Prorated fees for families joining part-way through the school year

- September (join): EUR 6,990.
- October (join): EUR 6,300.
- November (join): EUR 5,600.
- December (join): EUR 4,900.
- January (join): EUR 4,500.
- February (join): EUR 3,900.
- March (join): EUR 3,200.
- April (join): EUR 2,500.
- May (join): EUR 1,750.
- June (join): EUR 1,750.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families may pay the school fee annually or in two installments. New families receive an invoice schedule when offered a place. Existing pupils' fees for the following year are paid in two installments: the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; the second installment is due by 1 November.
- The school's published account details for bank transfer payments are: STG HSV ID FEES, IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170, BIC: ABNANL2A. Payment is made by bank transfer; no alternative payment methods (such as credit card) are specified in the published fee information.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to HSV International Primary School (NSL location). No boarding fees are charged. (HSV operates as day primary school locations.)

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Lunchtime supervision: EUR 190 per year (included in the combined annual figure above).
- After-school and holiday childcare (BSO / holiday care): these services are provided by independent partner organisations specific to each location (NSL has named local providers). Parents arrange and pay for after-school/holiday care directly to those providers; those charges are set by the external providers and are not included in the school tuition. Examples of vendors serving NSL include DAK Kindercentra, Kindergarden, Kinderopvang 2Samen and Zein International Day Care.
- School materials: the school supplies necessary instructional materials; occasional consumables or optional class items may be requested by teachers (no separate mandatory materials fee is published).
- Uniform: the HSV does not require pupils to wear a full school uniform; a PE kit (HSV T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes) is required for PE lessons. There is no published uniform fee.

Refund and cancellation information

- Application fee: non-refundable.
- Cancellation of placement for new pupils: if after receiving an offer of placement a family decides not to enroll, the school requests notice ideally before 1 June and at the latest by 1 August. If cancellation is received in that timeframe, the first installment already paid by the family will be refunded in full; currently there is no cancellation fee. The application fee remains non-refundable.

Fee payment options (methods)

- Bank transfer to the school account (IBAN/BIC as listed above) is the published payment method. The published information does not specify credit-card payment or other electronic payment options; annual or two-installment payment schedules are the stated options.
Academics

HSV International Primary School - NSL Location teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
HSV International Primary School NSL delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Mileposts ID1 to ID6, with a strong focus on international-mindedness and global citizenship. The IPC is complemented by a Literacy and Mathematics framework aligned to England's National Curriculum, using The Power of Reading and White Rose materials. ICT, Music, Expressive Arts and Physical Education are provided regularly, with older NSL classes delivering music and gym in Dutch to support language development. Dutch is taught as Host Country Language (HCCL) with three Dutch lessons per week; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support assists multilingual students, with a pathway to exit EAL as proficiency improves, and translanguaging used as needed. The Social & Emotional Curriculum is anchored in IPC goals and the Jigsaw program, and the Early Years Foundation Stage follows the IPC Early Years Programme with UK Early Learning Goals. Host/Culture language and Dutch language learning are integrated with IPC topics, fostering international-mindedness and language development.

Higher Education Progression
Pupils transition to secondary education at English-speaking schools in The Hague area. Options include the International School of The Hague (ISH), European School The Hague, the Rijnlands Lyceum international department in Oegstgeest, and the International School of Delft and the International School of Wassenaar, as well as the Rotterdam-based RISS. The HSV International Department does not sit the CITO test, and Year 6 teachers cannot advise on the most suitable Dutch secondary stream. The level of secondary schooling then influences whether a pupil goes on to university or into professional education.

Gifted and Talented
More Able and Gifted children are provided with enrichment and extension work.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The NSL Location is a warm, welcoming community that prepares future international leaders. It houses both a Dutch and International department under one roof, enabling day-to-day integration through curriculum activities and specialist lessons such as music and gym. The school emphasises social relationships and anti-bullying across its policies.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Lighthouse Special Education provides international SEN services for HSV, located at Van Heutszstraat 12.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The International Primary Curriculum is delivered in English; learners new to English receive additional support from the EAL team and their class teacher to enable them to access the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through a focus on social friendships and an anti-bullying protocol, along with comprehensive health and safety measures.

Safeguarding
There is a safeguarding framework including anti-bullying protocols; safety policies are in place.
Parent Experience

History
HSV International Primary School was established in 1986. It is subsidised by the Dutch Ministry of Education and operates within the Dutch education system. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), offering international education embedded in a Dutch context. Since its founding, generations of HSV pupils have benefited from diverse opportunities and a commitment to developing internationally minded leaders.

Community
Our NSL Location is in the heart of The Hague and houses both a Dutch and International Department under one roof. The location is central, near international organisations and embassies, and well served by public transport. The NSL community is described as warm and welcoming, with day-to-day integration between departments through the curriculum and specialist lessons such as music and gym. Families receive weekly updates and a monthly newsletter.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Participation Council (MR) representing parents/guardians, students and teachers; it advises the senior management and meets at least six times per year. The General Participation Council (GMR) communicates with the Board and Management across the Foundation to discuss policy, budget, and school-wide issues. The Parent Activity Committee (OAC) plans events for children and families, including Sinterklaas, Christmas, the Summer Party, Book Week, and the Valentine's Disco. The 2HSV foundation was set up by parents and alumni to promote the Haagsche Schoolvereeniging's interests and fundraise for school projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Specialist lessons in music are offered.

Cultural & Language
The NSL Location houses both Dutch and International departments under one roof. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), and international education is embedded in a Dutch context.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
After School Care providers are offered by HSV as part of a Dutch after-school care system (BSO). Basker International Childcare provides after-school and holiday care. NSL After School Care, VNS After School Care and BZH After School Care are available. The school day for ID1–ID6 starts at 08:30 a.m. and ends at 15:00 p.m.; EYFS starts at 08:45 a.m. and ends at 15:00 p.m.; on Wednesdays the day ends at 12:30 p.m.
Languages

Language Provision
The International Department delivers instruction in English. The school operates within the Dutch educational system as part of the Dutch International Primary Schools framework, with language provision embedded in a Dutch context.

Bilingual Teaching
NSL Location houses both a Dutch department and an International department under one roof. The HSV International Department is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools (DIPS), offering international education embedded in a Dutch context within the Dutch educational system. Since 2014, the Dutch department has been part of the national bilingual project, and the Dutch bilingual program is intended only for Dutch families who are permanently residing in The Netherlands.
Admissions

Admissions
Applications for HSV International Primary School – NSL Location are handled by the International Department admissions. The NSL Location address is Nassaulaan 26, 2514 JT Den Haag, The Netherlands. For admissions inquiries call +31 70 318 4951 or email id-admissions@hsvdenhaag.nl. The Team Leader International Department is Katie Hargreaves (khargreaves@hsvdenhaag.nl). The Location Leader of the Dutch bilingual Department is Bregje Gerits (bgerits@hsvdenhaag.nl). An application for the international department can be submitted.
School Events
The school has not added events
Compare HSV International Primary School - NSL Location with
vs HSV International Primary School - KSS Location
Search for more schools
Search schools in Netherlands View all schools in The Hague View all schools in Netherlands British curriculum schools in Netherlands Open days & tours in The Hague What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools