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International School Leiden

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,800
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 135
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Taught languages Dutch
Typical class size 24
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

International School Leiden is a welcoming primary school in Leiden, welcoming students from age 2 to 11 and offering a pathway from early years through primary. The curriculum combines the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Early Years and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary in a language-friendly environment, with additional maths and language supports. The campus at Van Vollenhovenkade 15 provides flexible spaces for inquiry, collaboration and exploration, with a park and sports facilities within easy reach. The school uses White Rose Maths, IXL Learning and Jigsaw PSHE to support subject learning and well-being, while Code4Kids introduces coding concepts from an early age. IS Leiden emphasises inquiry-based learning and ongoing assessment to inform teaching. It draws on Leiden's tradition of religious freedom and tolerance, framing freedom and responsibility as core values in educating compassionate, global citizens. An on-site Dutch preschool and an after-school programme extend learning beyond classrooms.

Van Vollenhovenkade 15, 2313 GG Leiden, Netherlands

The Essentials

International School Leiden has 135 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Located at Van Vollenhovenkade 15, 2313 GG Leiden, Netherlands. The campus is a short distance from the heart of Leiden and sits in the shadow of the Pieterskerk. A route description is available via Google Maps.

Stages
Primary years (ages 4-11).

Type
International primary school.

Religious affiliation
Protestant Christian foundation; open to all religions.

School day structure
School day runs 08:00–14:00, gates open from 07:45. Students have a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon, followed by a 30-minute outdoor break.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
ISL students are not required to wear a uniform. An ISL hoodie is available as an optional item.

Food Options
ISL provides warm, nutritious lunches daily through Tommy Tomato for those who wish to participate.

Governance and Ownership
ISL is governed by Stichting Confessioneel Onderwijs Leiden (SCOL).
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Leiden ranges from EUR 4,800 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A once-only, non-refundable registration fee of EUR 200 is required at the time of registration.

Tuition fees (by year group and per year/term)

- ISL charges a single flat tuition fee for primary pupils (ages 4–11): EUR 4,800 per academic year. This annual fee covers standard educational costs, including field trips, activities and excursions.

- Payment breakdown examples (same total fee applies to all primary year groups):
- One annual payment: EUR 4,800 (paid before the start of the school year).
- Two instalments: EUR 2,400 + EUR 2,400 (due 1 June and 1 December).
- Four instalments: EUR 1,200 each (due 1 June, 1 September, 1 January, 1 May).
- Ten monthly instalments: EUR 480 each (due 1st of each month).

- Pro‑rata amounts for students who start after the school year begins (payment in full equivalent shown):
- August / September — 100%: EUR 4,800.
- October — 90%: EUR 4,320.
- November — 80%: EUR 3,840.
- December — 70%: EUR 3,360.
- January — 60%: EUR 2,880.
- February — 50%: EUR 2,400.
- March — 40%: EUR 1,920.
- April — 30%: EUR 1,440.
- May — 20%: EUR 960.
- June / July — 10%: EUR 480.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice is issued after a place is confirmed (students starting after the academic year begins receive an invoice within 14 days). Parents may select any of the published instalment schedules above; re-enrolment continues the existing payment plan unless ISL is notified in writing. The school applies a start-date rule for monthly calculations: if a child starts before the 15th of a month, fees for that month apply; if after the 15th, fees start from the next month.

- A minimum notice period of six weeks (written) is required for withdrawal. Fees continue to be charged if appropriate notice is not given.

Sibling discounts

- Discount structure for families with three or more children enrolled simultaneously:
- Third sibling: 30% discount.
- Fourth sibling: 40% discount.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. ISL operates as a day primary school for children in the primary age range (no boarding provision).

Other costs and optional charges

- ISL hoodie: students are not required to wear a uniform but an ISL hoodie is offered as an optional item (price set separately).

- After-school care (extended day / BSO): provided on-site by Floreokids; registration and charges for after-school care are separate from ISL tuition and billed by the after-school provider.

- Extra-curricular activities: an after-school activities programme is run in collaboration with an external provider (King Productions); some activities are likely to carry separate participation fees billed through the activity provider.

- School lunches: warm lunch provision is available through an external catering partner (Tommy Tomato); lunch costs are optional and charged separately.

- Additional learning support: if a child requires an individual school assistant or intensive additional support, the cost of that assistant is paid by the parent/guardian.

- Note on inclusions: the published tuition (EUR 4,800) is stated to cover all standard educational costs (including field trips, activities and excursions); optional services above are charged separately by the external providers or for individual support.

Refund information

- Refund schedule on withdrawal (refundable portion of tuition based on month of leaving):
- September–December: 50% refundable.
- January: 40% refundable.
- February: 30% refundable.
- March: 20% refundable.
- April: 10% refundable.
- May–July: 0% refundable.

- Refunds are transferred to the bank account the school holds on file, and refunds are processed only after all financial obligations and notice requirements have been met.
Academics

International School Leiden teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The school uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Early Years (ages 4-6). The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary Years, with Subject, International and Personal Learning Goals defined for each age phase. The IPC provides 146 units of learning, structured as thematic units that cover knowledge, skills and understanding. The school supplements the IPC with White Rose Maths for mathematics, IXL Learning for maths and language arts, Jigsaw PSHE for Personal, Social, Health and Well-being Education, and Code4Kids for coding. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, ongoing assessment to inform teaching, and a language-friendly, inclusive learning environment across the primary years and beyond.

Higher Education Progression
The school publishes university acceptances in its annual report. The ISL Annual Report 2022-2023 lists university acceptances for 2019-2023, including Leiden University (Netherlands), Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, University of Bath, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, University of York, and other universities across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and beyond.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) support team to assist students who do not speak English.
Parent Experience

History
IS Leiden is rooted in the Leiden tradition of religious freedom and tolerance. In the early 17th century, English Protestant refugees fled persecution and settled in Leiden to practice their faith openly. From this history, IS Leiden embraces freedom and tolerance as core values and has a Protestant Christian foundation while welcoming all religions, beliefs, and backgrounds. The school aims to pass on these lessons of freedom and tolerance to its students as part of its approach to educating compassionate, responsible global citizens.

Community
Leiden is a university city with extensive waterways and bridges and a vibrant cultural life. The inner city features canals, historic houses, university buildings, and museums, with terraces, restaurants, and cafes. Nearby activities include sailing on the Kagerplassen, sunbathing at Katwijk, and cycling through the flower-bulb region, all within a short journey from the city center. Leiden remains a university city with a long tradition of education and, notably, the foundation of ISL as the city's first international school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISL's campus is located at Van Vollenhovenkade 15 in Leiden, near the heart of the city. The campus provides a warm, welcoming learning environment with a wide range of facilities to support teaching across the curriculum. The campus features a spacious playground that enhances learning as well as play. Roomburg Park lies across the road, offering opportunities to learn about the environment and ecosystems. Visiting a campus tour can be arranged to view the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Nearby Roomburg Hockey Club offers play at different levels, and Roomburg Tennis Club is located across the street from ISL, both within walking distance for students and families.

Academic Facilities
The campus has facilities to support teaching across the curriculum. ISL partners with SPL Opvang to offer on-site Dutch preschool for children aged 2 years and older. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) support team helps students who are not fluent in English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ISL has an extensive after-school activities programme in collaboration with King Productions, including cooking lessons, gymnastics, pottery, jiu-jitsu, football, science experiments and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an extensive after-school activities programme in collaboration with King Productions. The programme includes science experiments, cooking lessons, pottery, gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, football, and other enriching activities that support inquiry and hands-on learning. Students develop socially and have opportunities to explore new interests and passions.

Arts & Creative
The after-school activities include pottery and cooking lessons, providing hands-on creative experiences. The programme also offers activities that foster creative expression and artistic skills. Participants can explore new artistic passions and build confidence through these hands-on projects.

Social & Hobbies
ISL runs an extensive after-school activities programme in collaboration with King Productions. The programme offers a broad range of options, including cooking lessons, gymnastics, pottery, jiu-jitsu, football, science experiments, and more. Through participation, students develop socially and have opportunities to explore new interests and passions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The after-school activities programme supports students' overall growth and well-being. It provides a range of activities that complement academic learning and promote physical and social development. Participation helps students build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships with peers.
Languages

Language Provision
ISL is a Language Friendly School that recognizes multilingualism and seeks an inclusive language environment. It emphasizes language access as part of its learning community. There is English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who do not speak English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Review eligibility before submitting your application. Eligibility includes three scenarios: non-Dutch nationality or a foreign passport holder with one parent or guardian temporarily employed in the Netherlands; Dutch nationality with two years of schooling abroad because a parent or guardian was stationed abroad; or Dutch nationality with a parent or guardian who will be stationed abroad within two years for at least two years, demonstrated by a written statement of intent by the parent or employer.

2. Begin the application by clicking 'Apply for Admission' to access the OpenApply portal. ISL uses OpenApply to provide an easy and effective application process. Submit the online application through the portal and contact the admissions team if you need assistance. You may also arrange a campus or online tour via the 'Schedule a Tour' option.

3. ISL uses rolling admissions, accepting students throughout the year if there is availability in the appropriate age group. Admissions are contingent on ongoing availability in the correct age group. The school may admit new students at various times rather than only at the start of the academic year.

Waitlist
ISL has rolling admissions; accepts students throughout the year if there is availability in the appropriate age group.
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