Japanese School of Rotterdam

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Japanese

Fees €9,360

Ages 6 - 15 years

Pupil numbers 20

Type Co-educational

Opened 1992

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Dutch

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Elementary, Middle School

Introduction

The Japanese School of Rotterdam (JSR) offers a bespoke curriculum for students aged 6 to 15, located in a quiet residential area of northeastern Rotterdam. Operated by Stichting The Japanese School of Rotterdam, it shares a building with NAISR and benefits from a diverse environment that supports collaboration and cross cultural learning. The school blends the Japanese national curriculum with Dutch educational concepts through its Rotte Style, emphasizes small, individualized instruction, and begins foreign language education in grade one. ICT resources support interactive teaching, and daily exchanges with local and international schools foster global awareness. Facilities include eight classrooms, three specialized rooms (music, library, language), a gym, cafeteria, playground, and a full-grass soccer field, with PE also hosted on a nearby city ground. Distinctive programs include Warm Heart culture, taiko performances, Tanabata and Setsubun festivals, and a Japan Festival. The school actively collaborates with MEXT, the Embassy, JCC, and families.

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The Essentials

Location

The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Address: Verhulstlaan 19, 3055WJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands. From Rotterdam Central Station, take tram 4 to the end of the line and walk about 7 minutes to the school.

Stages

Primary (elementary) and middle (junior high) school.

Type

The school is operated by Stichting The Japanese School of Rotterdam.

Country affiliation

The Netherlands.

School day structure

Five days a week. Arrival is from 8:00–8:30. Classes run 8:30–15:40 (Tuesday–Thursday) and 8:30–15:00 (Monday and Friday).

Bus service

A school bus route to Den Haag is operated, currently costing 596 euros per month (as of 2020).

Diving Deeper

Food Options

The school has a canteen lunch service. Thanksgiving lunch is prepared in the canteen; the menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, and beans, with cranberry sauce and gravy; ice cream is served for dessert. To be more environmentally conscious, families are asked to bring their own dishes and cutlery as much as possible.

Fees

Application fee

- EUR 300 one-time admission fee.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)

- Tuition is set as a flat rate for all enrolled year groups; there is no separate tuition schedule per individual grade. The school charges EUR 780 per month, equivalent to EUR 9,360 per year. Tuition is invoiced in equal monthly installments (the annual tuition divided into monthly payments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced as equal monthly instalments (the annual amount divided into monthly payments). Mid-year admissions are calculated on a pro‑rata basis and, when applicable, may be calculated in half‑month increments. Payment is expected by bank transfer to the school's designated Dutch bank account (payments should be made from a Netherlands bank account in the school's specified account). Specific invoice due dates and the school's designated bank details are provided on the school's invoices/registration paperwork. Incidental costs (for example, overnight event fees or external activity charges) are billed separately as required.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- The school does not operate a boarding facility. Students attend as day pupils and travel by parental drop‑off or by the school bus service (school bus use incurs an additional fee).

School bus / transport fees

- School bus use is available for routes (including The Hague and Rotterdam city centre) and is charged in addition to tuition. (Detailed bus-route availability and exact bus tariffs are provided separately to families making bus enquiries.) Historical published guidance shows a sample bus tariff figure used in school materials; parents are asked to request current bus charges and route details from the school.

Other costs and typical extra fees

- PTA fee: EUR 30 per year.
- Textbook and routine classroom materials: basic teaching materials are generally included in tuition. If a student requires materials that were already distributed prior to transfer‑in, those items may be charged separately. Specific grade‑level lists of required personal school supplies and physical education kit (for example, PE jersey, swimwear, stationery) are published for families to provide. External trip fees, overnight event fees and certain individual item charges (graduation album, special materials) are collected separately when required.
- Uniform: no standard full school uniform is specified; required personal items and PE clothing are listed in the school's supply guidance.

Refund information

- Mid‑year admissions are billed on a pro‑rata basis (calculated in half‑month increments when applicable). Other specific refund provisions for tuition or fees (for example, refunds on withdrawal) are handled according to the school's published administrative rules and invoice terms; incidental charges for activities are collected separately and may have their own refund/adjustment rules as stated on the relevant communications.

Fee payment options

- Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's designated account in the Netherlands; payments are expected from a Dutch bank account where indicated. No public listing of credit card payment as a standard option is provided in the school's fee guidance. Parents should use the bank transfer details supplied on the school invoice/registration documents when making payments.

Academics

Curriculum

The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area northeast of Rotterdam and was established in 1992. It shares its facilities with an international school (NAISR) and uses its internationally diverse environment to promote education. The school aims to develop students who live with rich international-mindedness for the 21st century, envisioning students as 'caring', 'able to think and learn together', and 'open to the world'. It emphasizes small, individualized instruction; Japanese instruction follows the national curriculum guidelines; foreign language education begins in the first grade; and ongoing daily exchanges with local and international schools foster international awareness, proactive learning, and diverse expressive abilities through ICT. It promotes cross-age learning and, drawing on Dutch-style education, pursues its own 'Lotte Style' to support each student's self-development and collaborative learning, aiming to nurture internationally capable individuals who can contribute to society beyond Japan. It collaborates with MEXT, the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands, JCC, the school management council, parents, and the local community to maintain a safe learning environment and to promote Japanese culture and education in the Rotterdam area.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go on to attend a wide range of high schools in Japan and international schools in the Netherlands; examples listed include Tsuchiura Dai-ichi High School, Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Joshi High School, Chiba Meitoku High School, Aoyama Gakuin High School, International Christian University High School, Waseda High School, Keio Shonan Fujisawa High School, and the international options American International School of Rotterdam, Rotterdam International Secondary School, and Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides counseling services; counseling content that a student shares with the school with the student's consent, and the counselor's observations, are processed by the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school processes information related to individualized education plans and other special educational support for students, including behavioral records, psychological status questionnaires, attendance data, enrollment and exit information, attendance at events, and related photos or videos.

Mental Wellbeing

Counseling services are provided; counseling notes and counselor observations are included when the student consents to share information with the school.

Safeguarding

The school processes personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); there is a data protection officer; contact: office@jsrotte.nl. Data subjects have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent.

Parent Experience

History

Established in 1992, The Japanese School of Rotterdam is located in a quiet residential area in northeastern Rotterdam. It shares a building with the NAISR International School. The school's goal is to develop students with rich internationality for the 21st century, emphasizing compassionate, thoughtful, and globally minded individuals. Foreign language education begins in the first year of elementary school, and the school engages in exchanges with local and international schools to foster international awareness, independent learning, and diverse expression through ICT. It promotes cross-age learning through its small-class structure and has established its own Rotte Style, blending Japanese curricula with Dutch educational concepts, while collaborating with the Japanese Ministry of Education, the Japanese Embassy in the Netherlands, the JCC, the school governance board, parents, and the local community to create a safe and fulfilling learning environment.

Community

The Warm Heart philosophy guides social life at the school, encouraging students to respond with kindness and genuine interest in others through events and inter-age activities. Activities include school events, student council activities, taiko performances, joint lunches, joint play times, and cross-age collaboration to help each student understand their role and act empathetically. Japanese cultural learning is enriched by Tanabata, Setsubun, Mochitsuki, and taiko performances. Parents and the local community participate through communication channels, Sunday open houses, school days, trial classes, and annual parent-led external evaluations of the school.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school has a site area of 7,896 square meters. The building footprint covers 1,908 square meters. The school has eight ordinary classrooms and three special classrooms: music room, library, and language room. Other spaces include a PTA room and a gymnasium. A cafeteria operates a lunch program. An on-site playground and a full-grass soccer ground support outdoor activities.

Sports Facilities

The school has a gymnasium on site for physical education. An on-site playground and a full-grass soccer ground support outdoor activities. The school borrows a city ground to the north for physical education.

Academic Facilities

Eight ordinary classrooms and three special classrooms: music room, library, and language room. The school has a gymnasium on site. A cafeteria operates a lunch program. The ICT environment includes electronic boards and projectors to support teaching and learning. The school shares a building with the International School of Rotterdam (NAISR) and borrows a nearby city ground for physical education.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Warm Heart is cultivated through Smile, Welcome & Thanks, Show interest, and Compliment, and is reinforced by school events, cross-age exchanges, taiko performances, and shared meals. The school maintains small class sizes to provide attentive, individualized instruction and encourages independent learning. English education is strong, with Dutch teachers delivering English conversation and weekly instruction, plus English-taught swimming and exchanges with local and international schools. Japanese culture is taught through traditional events such as Tanabata and Setsubun, and taiko performances. Parent involvement is encouraged through volunteering for field trips and other activities, and the school participates in exchanges with local and international partner schools.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The middle school conducts an integrated studies project this year in collaboration with Budapest Japanese School, focusing on peace. To begin the collaboration, the first meeting set student goals aligned with the 'Self Power-up Campaign'. Mr. Itachi, who has long served the school, spoke about the origin and mindset of 'Warm Heart'. Students reflected on the exchange and used Warm Heart guidance to approach the activity with a smile.

Arts & Creative

Two months of practice culminated in a successful performance at the Japan Festival, featuring taiko drums. Student council members led the opening act and contributed to stage preparations. During the festival, students declared personal goals in a group setting and performed with coordination. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause as the performance concluded.

Cultural & Language

Dutch outreach classes introduced Dutch traditional games and discussed life in the Netherlands. The sessions linked Dutch culture with Japanese experiences and included Dutch language elements. Students used English to ask questions, deepening cross-cultural understanding. The exchange provided a valuable cross-cultural experience for participants.

Social & Hobbies

NAISR hosted an after-school BBQ event inviting JSR students to participate. Decorations included fruit arrangements and other treats for the gathering. English conversation sessions and tiramisu-making activities involved students from fourth grade to middle school. These activities foster social interaction and collaboration across age groups.

Community & Service

Volunteer activities included a visit from Mr. Kanba; his final day was commemorated with letters of appreciation from students. The event highlighted gratitude toward volunteers and the value of giving back to the community. The school encourages ongoing connections with volunteers and community partners.

Leadership & Professional

Student council members led the Japan Festival opening act and guided rehearsals. They coordinated group activities, set goals, and presented with confidence on stage. The leadership demonstrated during the festival supports teamwork and event-management skills. These experiences build practical leadership abilities among students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Warm Heart is central to the school's culture, encouraging smiles and gratitude in daily life. Post-exchange reflections emphasise applying positive attitudes and considerate communication. Peace-focused activities and library visits promote social-emotional well-being. These experiences contribute to the overall well-being of students.

Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught include English and Dutch. English education is provided by experienced Dutch instructors, including 1.5 hours of English conversation per week (20‑minute sessions, three times per week), and English is used in physical education swimming taught by local staff. Dutch language instruction helps students acquire Dutch conversation through activities such as off‑campus learning (haring and oliebollen shopping lessons) and exchanges with local schools, with a Dutch‑emphasis week. The school collaborates with local and international schools to support language learning and cultural exchange.

Admissions

Admissions: If you wish to enroll, transfer, or transfer into the school, apply according to the steps below:
1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire to enroll.
2. Download the enrollment application form and fill in the required information.
3. Email the completed enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person.
4. If you need information about the school bus, please contact by email.

Trial Enrollment: The school offers trial enrollment for children who are considering transfer and for children attending international schools or Dutch local schools. If you wish, please apply according to the steps below:
1. Contact the school by phone or email to express your desire for trial enrollment.
2. Download the trial enrollment application form and fill in the required information.
3. Email the completed trial enrollment application form as an attachment, or bring it to the school in person.

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FAQs

What age range does the Japanese School of Rotterdam serve?

The school serves students aged 6 to 15, covering primary and middle school levels. It is a co-educational institution established in 1992 and operated by Stichting The Japanese School of Rotterdam.

Where is the school located and how can families get there from Rotterdam Central Station?

The school is at Verhulstlaan 19, 3055 WJ in a quiet residential part of Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Central Station, take tram 4 to the end of the line and walk about 7 minutes to the school.

What curriculum does the school follow and what about language education from early years?

Japanese instruction follows the national curriculum guidelines, with foreign language education beginning in the first grade. The school emphasizes small, individualized instruction and uses daily exchanges with local and international schools to foster international awareness.

What are the tuition costs and how is the fee schedule billed?

Tuition is EUR 9,360 per year, charged as EUR 780 per month in equal installments. An admission application fee of EUR 300 applies, and bills are paid by bank transfer to the school's Dutch account.

What is the admissions process and is trial enrollment available?

To enroll, contact the school, complete and submit the enrollment form, and you may participate in a trial enrollment. The school offers trial enrollment for families considering transfer, with steps mirroring the standard application process.

Are there any additional costs I should budget for besides tuition?

Yes. There is a EUR 300 admission fee, optional school bus transport with added charges, a yearly PTA fee of EUR 30, and separate charges for incidental activities and trips. The canteen provides lunch, and basic supplies are typically included in tuition.

What facilities does the campus offer?

The campus includes eight ordinary classrooms, three special rooms (music, library, language), a gymnasium, a cafeteria, an on-site playground, and a full-grass soccer ground. The ICT setup features electronic boards and projectors to support teaching and learning.

Does the school share facilities with another school?

Yes. The Japanese School of Rotterdam shares its building with the NAISR International School and borrows a nearby city ground for physical education.

What kinds of activities and clubs exist beyond regular classes?

Students participate in cultural performances such as taiko, cross-age exchanges, and school events. There are leadership opportunities through the student council and engagement in community activities and projects.

What are some notable off-campus or cross-cultural learning opportunities?

The school runs Dutch outreach classes and exchanges with local and international partner schools, including joint projects and cultural experiences that integrate language learning with real-world contexts.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support does the school provide?

Counseling services are available to support student wellbeing, and the school maintains SEN provisions with individualized plans. Safeguarding follows GDPR guidelines, with a data protection officer and clear rights for data subjects.

Is there any English or EAL support available for international families?

The school offers English instruction delivered by Dutch teachers, including regular English conversation sessions and language-integrated activities, but explicit EAL program details are not listed.

What about language provision—what languages are taught and how are they delivered?

English and Dutch are the main languages taught. English instruction is delivered by Dutch instructors with weekly conversation sessions, and Dutch language learning includes off-campus activities and exchanges with local schools.

What is the school's culture like, and are there any distinctive programs or philosophies?

A key part of the culture is the Warm Heart philosophy, which encourages kindness and respectful interactions across ages. Japanese cultural learning is reinforced through events like Tanabata and Setsubun, as well as taiko performances.

Are students required to wear uniforms, and what about daily meals at the school?

There is no standard full school uniform; students should follow the supplied guidance for personal items and PE kit. The school operates a canteen lunch service, and families are encouraged to bring their own dishes and cutlery to reduce waste.

How does the school involve families and the local community?

Parents volunteer for field trips and events, and there are Sunday open houses, trial classes, and annual parent-led external evaluations. The school also engages with the local community through exchanges and cultural activities.

Which high schools do graduates typically attend after completing their studies at the Japanese School of Rotterdam?

Graduates go on to high schools in Japan and international schools in the Netherlands, such as International Christian University High School, Waseda High School, Keio Shonan Fujisawa High School, and Dutch international schools like the American International School of Rotterdam and Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam.

What are the language learning opportunities beyond English and Dutch?

In addition to English and Dutch, the school emphasizes cross-cultural exchanges and ICT-based expression, helping students develop language skills in real-world contexts.

What is the school's relationship with NAISR and the wider community?

The Japanese School of Rotterdam operates within NAISR's shared facilities, collaborating with the Japanese Ministry of Education, the Japanese Embassy in the Netherlands, JCC, the school management council, and local partners to promote Japanese culture and education.

How can families learn more about the school or attend events before deciding to enroll?

Families can participate in trial classes and Sunday open houses, and the school hosts events that invite community and parents to engage with the program and observe classes.

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