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International School Breda

Netherlands, Breda

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,288 - 8,870
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Dutch, French, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School Breda (ISB) is a Dutch international school offering the International Baccalaureate framework for pupils aged 4–18. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) serves younger learners, followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the two-year Diploma Programme (DP) for older students. The school operates with just over 300 students, maintaining a deliberately small, close-knit community. The language of tuition is English, with Dutch taught to support participation in Dutch society; the DP also offers French and Spanish, and online courses via Pamoja Education are available. ISB is a Language Friendly school, linguistically and culturally inclusive, recognising and encouraging students' home languages within the school community. Graduates earn the IB Diploma, enabling access to higher education worldwide. The school participates in Eco-Schools and maintains a Sustainability Padlet for environmental projects, and collaborates with Breda Internationals to host social and family events throughout the year. University destinations data are provided for the last five years, reflecting ISB's progression pathway to higher education.

Mozartlaan 35, 4837 EH Breda, Netherlands

The Essentials

International School Breda has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Located at Mozartlaan 35, 4837 EH Breda, Netherlands.

Stages
Primary and secondary (ages 4–18).

Type
International school offering International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP); language of tuition is English.

Country affiliation
Netherlands

School day structure
40-minute timetable; examples include a 40-minute schedule described in the calendar.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
ISB provides warm meals for all primary students at lunchtime, included in the primary school fees. Secondary students and staff may purchase the warm lunch option from the canteen at lunchtime. The canteen offers snacks and drinks during mid-morning and lunch breaks, with payment by cash or Maestro.

Governance and Ownership
ISB is part of the Dutch International Schools network and offers the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. The language of tuition is English and Dutch is taught to help students participate in Dutch society.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Breda ranges from EUR 8,288 to EUR 8,870 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee

- A one-off admission (application) fee of EUR 400 is charged per family at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable and must be received before the school will process an application.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and termly breakdown)

- Kindergarten 2 (age 4) through Grade 10 (age 15): Annual tuition EUR 8,288 per student.
- Per-term breakdown (equal three-term split): EUR 2,762.67 per term (if invoiced in three equal termly instalments).

- Grade 11 (age 16) and Grade 12 (age 17): Annual tuition EUR 8,870 per student.
- Per-term breakdown (equal three-term split): EUR 2,956.67 per term (if invoiced in three equal termly instalments).

- First year of enrolment (example given for Kindergarten 2): Total for first year including the one-off admission fee is EUR 8,688 (EUR 8,288 tuition + EUR 400 admission fee).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A deposit of EUR 500 per child is required in May prior to the start of the new school year; this deposit is treated as part-payment of the following year's fees and the school will retain the deposit if a child does not return in the following school year without prior written notification.
- Invoices for school fees and any other billed charges are issued to families by Libréon on behalf of the school; parents should follow the payment instructions on those invoices. The school requests that families do not send payment directly to the school outside this invoicing process.

Boarding fees

- The International School Breda operates as a day school and does not provide boarding accommodation; there are no boarding fees listed.

Other costs and incidental charges

- Additional, incidental or supplemental costs are billed separately from the tuition. These commonly include items such as school uniform, optional extracurricular activities, school trips, external examination fees (IB exam charges for Diploma years), lost or damaged items, and other incidentals. Families should expect such items to be invoiced separately from the annual tuition.

Refunds and deposit treatment

- The admission/application fee (EUR 400) is non-refundable.
- The EUR 500 deposit paid in May is part-payment of the next year's fees; the deposit is retained by the school if a child does not return in the following school year without prior written notification. Refund of the deposit is subject to the school's published conditions.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- All fee invoices are issued by Libréon on the school's behalf; invoices carry the payment instructions that families must follow. Parents should therefore use the payment method(s) specified on the Libréon invoice. The school specifically asks that families do not send money directly to the school outside the invoicing process.

Notes for parents (practical summary)

- Expect an application fee of EUR 400 when applying; expect to pay an EUR 500 deposit in May for each returning student to secure the next year's place.
- Annual tuition is EUR 8,288 for Kindergarten–Grade 10 and EUR 8,870 for Grades 11–12; parents commonly receive invoices from Libréon with payment terms and must follow those invoice instructions.

(Fees above are published for the school's current published fee schedule and are presented here as the school's stated amounts for the current academic-year fee schedule.)
Academics

International School Breda teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ISB follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across primary and secondary. Primary uses the Primary Years Programme (PYP). In secondary, ISB offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for five years, followed by the two-year Diploma Programme (DP). The Diploma Programme requires six subjects (three at Standard Level and three at Higher Level) and includes the core elements Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). Languages of instruction include English and Dutch, with additional language options of French and Spanish in the DP; there is also the option to take an online course via Pamoja Education. University destinations data is provided for the last five years.

Exam Results
University destinations data covers the last five years, with graduates attending universities including Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, Utrecht University, Breda University of Applied Sciences, University of Amsterdam, and University College Roosevelt.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates proceed to higher education at universities worldwide; the Diploma Programme is academically challenging and highly regarded by universities globally.
Parent Experience

History
ISB is an established Dutch international school offering education to children and students aged 4–18. It is a deliberately small school with just over 300 students. It follows International Baccalaureate Programmes with all year groups, including the Primary Years Programme for younger learners, and the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for secondary students. Graduates receive the IB Diploma, providing access to higher education around the world. ISB is a Language Friendly school, linguistically and culturally inclusive, recognising and encouraging students home languages within the school community.

Community
ISB embraces a culturally diverse community and welcomes both primary and secondary students. It actively fosters a linguistically and culturally inclusive environment that recognises and encourages students home languages. These values support a multilingual, multicultural school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ISBPA is the ISB parent association and serves to promote a strong sense of community. ISBPA provides information about the PA, events and activities sponsored by the PA, and newcomer resources to help families settle in. Upcoming events include ISBPA Coffee Morning and ISBPA Meeting. Newcomer Welcome Booklet and an Ambassador Program help new families settle in. Social clubs and a community directory connect families and local businesses. Parents are encouraged to get involved through the PA, and there is a blog with community updates.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
ISB follows the International Baccalaureate Programmes with all year groups. The younger children follow the Primary Years Programme (PYP). In the secondary department our students between the ages of 11-18 follow the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). At the end of their schooling with us our graduates receive the IB Diploma. The school has just over 300 students. The language of tuition is English but Dutch is also taught to help students participate in Dutch society. ISB is language friendly and recognises and embraces all languages spoken by students, parents and stakeholders.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ISB participates in Eco-Schools, the largest global sustainable schools programme that works with students to think and act sustainably. The Sustainability Padlet provides a hub for sustainability information and projects. ISB collaborates with Breda Internationals to host various social, family or business-related events and activities throughout the year.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of tuition is English. Dutch is taught to help students participate in Dutch society. ISB is a language-friendly school; the language of instruction is English while being inclusive of all languages spoken by students, parents and stakeholders.
Reputation

Awards
Eco-Schools Green Flag (November 2025)
Language Friendly Ambassador School (November 2024)
Brabant Road Safety Label (June 2023)
Eco School Bronze Certificate (June 2023)

Accreditations
International Baccalaureate (IB) – offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. First Contact
To begin, parents must complete a registration of interest form on the school's online admission portal. Once this is submitted, the admissions team is readily available via email or telephone to answer any initial questions you may have.

2. Introductory Meeting
Families are invited to meet with the education team, either in person on campus, by phone, or virtually via Google Meet. Before attending this meeting, parents are required to upload their child's school reports for both the current and previous academic years.

3. Admission Application
Parents must submit the general application online alongside required documents, including the child's passport, school reports, any special educational needs records, and proof of eligibility for a Dutch international school. A non-refundable €400 family admission fee is required to process the application. Please wait for an official invoice from Libréon to pay this fee, as it will only be issued if there are currently places available.

4. Confirmation
The Admissions Committee reviews the application to ensure the school can meet your child's educational needs. Applicants for the Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes (DP) are also required to complete in-school assessments for English, Mathematics, and sometimes an additional language. Official placements for the upcoming school year are generally confirmed in June and July on a first-come, first-served basis.
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