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Sondervick International School

Netherlands, Eindhoven

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €1,250
Ages 12 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 70
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), Dutch Curriculum
Taught languages English, Dutch
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Sondervick International School sits on a green, modern campus in Veldhoven, near Eindhoven, and is part of Sondervick College, a long-standing Dutch secondary school. It delivers an English-language curriculum with six hours of Dutch each week to support integration, complemented by NT2 Dutch language instruction and culture. ESOL support assists students learning English as an additional language, and home-language resources plus multilingual activities help maintain linguistic roots. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is offered for students, with the school's age range typically 12 to 17. The diverse student body includes American, Spanish, Indian, and Chinese backgrounds. Facilities include a modern academic block and a well-equipped sports complex. Throughout the year, students take part in sports days, company visits, and school trips (including abroad). Extra-curricular life also encompasses cultural and language activities, social and hobby clubs, and lifestyle-wellbeing programs that foster integration between international and Dutch students. It supports diversity.

Knegselseweg 30, 5504 NC Veldhoven. Nederland

The Essentials

Sondervick International School has 70 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Knegselseweg 30, 5504 NC Veldhoven, Netherlands. Located on a modern campus with excellent facilities and a sports complex.

Stages
Ages 11 to 16; IB Middle Years Programme.

Type
International school offering the IB Middle Years Programme.

Pupil Nationality Mix
At least four nationalities represented: American, Spanish, Indian, and Chinese.

Additional learning support
Mentor-based support and coaching; ESOL program for learners of English; NT2 Dutch language support; resources for home languages.

Country affiliation
The Netherlands

School day structure
School day runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Sondervick College.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sondervick International School ranges from EUR 1,250 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee is charged. The school levies a single compulsory school fee per enrolled student.

Tuition / compulsory school fee (by year group and per term)
- Annual compulsory school fee: EUR 1,250 per student for the 2025/2026 academic year. This same annual amount applies across all year groups (Grades 6 through 12 / ages 11–17).
- Per-term breakdown (even splits of the published annual fee):
- If billed in two equal instalments: EUR 625.00 per instalment.
- If billed in three equal instalments (termly split): EUR 416.67 per instalment.
(The published fee is stated as an annual amount of EUR 1,250 per student; the per-term figures above are the even splits of that annual amount.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published charge is a compulsory annual school fee of EUR 1,250 per student. Textbook logistics are handled separately: compulsory textbooks are paid for by the school but parents enter into a rental agreement with the textbook supplier (Iddink) and order books directly; books are delivered to the home address before the start of the school year. Parents are responsible for providing a laptop (purchase or rental options available through a partnered supplier). Mandatory excursions, certain educational trips and examination costs (for the relevant year groups) are covered through the school's fee structure or additional arrangements described by the school.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable. Sondervick International School operates as a day secondary school and does not offer boarding; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and optional charges
- Textbooks: Compulsory textbooks are paid for by the school; parents enter into a rental agreement with Iddink and place orders through that supplier. Delivery to the home address occurs before the school year begins.
- Laptop: Parents are responsible for the cost of purchasing or renting a laptop. A partnered provider offers rental and purchase options together with a service/warranty/damage-and-theft package. An alternative device is available through the school if a parent is unable or unwilling to provide a laptop.
- Voluntary parental contribution: A voluntary parental contribution is requested to fund extra activities (introductory programmes, cultural and sports activities, and other enrichment). Larger activities (for example some trips abroad) require separate registration and a separate voluntary contribution. Choosing not to pay the voluntary contribution does not exclude a student from activities; however, insufficient payments may lead the school to cancel an activity.
- School trip insurance and cancellation: The school maintains comprehensive group travel insurance for participants in school trips, but the Board has not purchased trip cancellation insurance; parents are advised to arrange cancellation insurance themselves if they require it. Parents remain responsible for insuring personal belongings and for liability for damage caused by their child.

Refund information
- Voluntary parental contributions are voluntary and paying or not paying does not exclude a student from school activities; the published materials do not set out a separate standard refund schedule for the compulsory annual school fee. Specific refund questions (for example when a student withdraws mid-year or for exceptional circumstances) are handled by the school's finance office.
Academics

Sondervick International School teaches IB (MYP), Dutch Curriculum for students aged 12 to 17.

Curriculum
English-language curriculum with Dutch language study. All subjects are taught in English with six hours of Dutch per week. NT2 Dutch language instruction and culture are provided. ESOL support helps students learning English as an additional language. Home language resources and multilingual activities support language development. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) is offered for students aged 11 to 16.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.

Higher Education Progression
Our students go to universities all around the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides in-class support from mentors, subject teachers and deans, with guidance in social-emotional development. Every pupil can receive guidance in didactic areas, career orientation and social-emotional development. A team of specialized staff is available in-house to provide extra support and guidance beyond regular coaching. The school offers resilience training and anxiety-reduction programs, as well as homework support and dyslexia support when needed. Each day begins with a mentor who understands the student, and coaching helps foster personal development through reflection and ownership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A team of specialized staff is available in-house to provide extra support and guidance beyond regular coaching. Resilience training helps students face challenges with confidence. Anxiety reduction training helps students cope with stress and exam anxiety. Homework support is provided in collaboration with Spectrum Brabant for daily study guidance. Dyslexia support is provided with specialized coaches, digital tools, and individualized assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The curriculum uses English in half of the lessons and Dutch in the other half; 50% of lessons are in English and 50% in Dutch. Applicants must meet at least ERK A2 in English to enroll. During the admissions process, a screening assesses proficiency in both English and Dutch.

Mental Wellbeing
Resilience training helps students face challenges with confidence. Anxiety reduction training helps students cope with stress and exam anxiety. Homework support is offered to ease academic pressures. Care and support includes guidance in social-emotional development and personal wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Anti-bullying coordination is in place. The school has three anti-bullying coordinators. Counselors are available to support students, with listed contact details. The physical and social safety of students and staff is important to us. An anti-bullying protocol is maintained for safeguarding.
Parent Experience

History
Sondervick International School is part of Sondervick College, a respected secondary school in Veldhoven with decades of experience delivering quality education. The international school provides international education in a Dutch environment, supported by the strong foundation of its parent school. It is located on a modern campus in Veldhoven, in the Brainport region near Eindhoven. Its diverse student body includes American, Spanish, Indian, and Chinese backgrounds. The school is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme.

Community
On the campus, staff and fellow students know each other personally, providing a safe and familiar environment. The school buildings are modern and equipped with excellent sports facilities, making the campus a stimulating place to learn and grow. Veldhoven is a vibrant village on the outskirts of Eindhoven, with an international character that blends Dutch culture with global influences. The campus hosts students from diverse nationalities, supporting the development of global citizens.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
On our green and spacious campus, students from diverse nationalities study together. Sondervick International School is part of Sondervick College, a secondary school in Veldhoven with decades of experience in delivering quality education. The school buildings are modern. The campus is equipped with a sports complex and excellent sports facilities. The campus is located in Veldhoven, a vibrant village on the outskirts of Eindhoven, in the Brainport region.

Sports Facilities
The campus is modern and equipped with excellent sports facilities and a sports complex. The facilities support physical education and a wide range of sports activities. The campus is located in Veldhoven, near Eindhoven, within the Brainport region.

Academic Facilities
The English language curriculum starts with an English program and includes six hours of Dutch lessons to support integration into the Netherlands. NT2 teaches the Dutch language and culture, with language support based on individual needs. ESOL provides focused language lessons, personalised guidance, and classroom support for English learners. Resources for home languages include library materials and AI tutors to help students maintain and develop their native language skills. Activities around United Nations Mother Language Day are organized to celebrate linguistic diversity.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Throughout the school year, activities outside the classroom include sports days, company visits, and school trips (including abroad). After-school activities include a Halloween march and Spring ball. The school encourages participation in cultural and community events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
Activities around United Nations Mother Language Day celebrate linguistic diversity. Cultural integration between international and Dutch students is part of the school's approach. The Dutch language and culture are taught as NT2 with language support to master the language. Home language resources and activities are offered, coordinated by the Language Coordinator.

Social & Hobbies
Various activities outside the classroom are organized, including sports days, company visits, and school trips (including abroad). After-school activities include a Halloween march. Spring ball is also offered.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus has a sports complex to support physical activity. Sports days are organized during the year. After-school activities include a Halloween march and a Spring ball.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Dutch is taught as NT2 to develop language and culture, with support based on individual needs. ESOL support is available for learners of English. Home-language resources and activities celebrating linguistic diversity (e.g., International Mother Language Day) are provided.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual education (TTO) is offered for the HAVO and VWO programs. More than half of all subjects are taught in English from the first year, and the curriculum is internationally oriented. An English Language and Culture course is taught by a native English speaker. The TTO program lasts three years; after that, all classes and final exams are in Dutch, with a Junior Certificate awarded after three years and Cambridge Certificates pursued from the fourth year.

Immersion Programs
Instruction begins with an English-language curriculum and six hours of Dutch lessons per week. All subjects are taught in English. NT2 (Dutch as a second language) and Dutch-language culture are taught with language support based on individual needs. ESOL support helps learners of English, and home-language resources (library materials and AI tutors) are provided, with International Mother Language Day activities celebrated.
Admissions

Admissions
The school welcomes international students aged 11.5 to 17 with at least one parent of international background and temporary residence in the Netherlands. Class 1 is 11.5–13; Class 2 is 13–15; Class 3 is 14–16; Class 4 is 15–17 (starting in 2026–2027). English proficiency must be at least ERK level A2; Dutch proficiency must be at least CEFR level A1 for enrollment in classes 3 and 4. If your child is new to the Netherlands, apply for 2026–2027 during the central application week in March 2026. Admission steps: 1. email with the child's full name, date of birth, residence, arrival date, motivation, and language proficiency; 2) communications officer reviews eligibility; 3) screening tests English and Dutch and assesses cognitive abilities (vmbo-gt, havo or vwo); 4) screening results are reviewed; 5) enrollment decision yields a link to complete the admission form. The school offers the IB MYP (MYP2–3) and will introduce MYP4 next year; it also offers CP and DP, with CP combining IB subjects with career-focused courses and DP preparing for higher education.

Waitlist
SIS2/MYP3 is full; join waiting list by emailing internationalschool@sondervick.nl.
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