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Joy Otto
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Taught languages Dutch, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction
Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague is a private Dutch school offering bilingual education for ages 4 to 12. Dutch National Curriculum provides the base, with the UK National Curriculum running alongside it and linked through IPC. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with IPC material delivered in both languages. A Dutch-only pathway remains available from age 9 for families who prefer it, while many students continue bilingual study to secondary education. Each classroom contains two teachers, one Dutch and one English, supporting small classes of about 20 pupils. Located in Bezuidenhout, Den Haag, facilities include a school garden for experiential learning, and after-school activities through Amforça, with transport to Overbosch for swimming and sports facilities. The program emphasizes field trips, IPC projects, sports, music, arts, and robotics.
This campus is part ofWinford Bilingual Primary School
Bezuidenhoutseweg 91, 2594 AC Den Haag, Netherlands
The Essentials
Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague has 20 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Dutch, English.
Location
Winford Bilingual The Hague is located in the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, Netherlands. It is within walking distance of The Hague Central Station. Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 91, 2594 AC Den Haag.
Stages
The Hague campus serves children aged 4 to 12 with a bilingual pathway. From age 9 to 12 there is a Dutch curriculum stream alongside the bilingual program.
Type
Private Dutch school offering the Dutch national curriculum in a bilingual environment. All core subjects are taught in both Dutch and English, with a dual immersion approach that links the Dutch, UK, and IPC curricula.
Country affiliation
Netherlands
School day structure
The school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00, with drop-off between 08:45 and 09:00. Wednesdays are a half-day, finishing at 13:00.
Bus service
An after-school transport arrangement with Amforça provides bus pickup from Winford Bilingual to Amforça locations, including Overbosch.
Fees
Annual tuition at Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague ranges from EUR 23,800 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Application (registration) fee: EUR 550 one-time, non-refundable. - Enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 one-time, non-refundable. This enrolment fee is not deducted from tuition and remains non-refundable if you defer or leave.
Tuition fees (by academic year and per term)
- Annual tuition (Winford Bilingual The Hague) for the current academic year 2025–2026: EUR 23,800 per pupil. This same annual fee applies to the Bilingual stream and the Hague Dutch stream.
- Per-term / instalment detail: - Single payment option: Pay the full annual tuition of EUR 23,800 in one instalment by 1 August 2025. - Three-instalment option: The school permits payment in three instalments with an additional 3% administration and interest charge. Instalment due dates are 1 August, 15 November and 1 February. Using the three-instalment option increases the total payable by 3% (EUR 23,800 + 3% = EUR 24,514.00) and yields three equal instalments of approximately EUR 8,171.33 each (the school will allocate cents to sum correctly).
Tuition by year group
- The published tuition rate is the same across year groups (Panda, Zebra, Giraffe, Eagle). There is no separate tuition schedule by individual year group; annual tuition is applied per pupil regardless of the class within the primary school.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice for application fee is issued during the application process; the application will be processed only after the application fee has been paid. - Full-payment deadline for the single-payment option: 1 August 2025. - Instalment due dates for three-instalment option: 1 August, 15 November and 1 February; a direct debit instruction is requested for the instalment option. A 3% administration/interest surcharge applies to the total. - Tuition fees are pro-rated according to the pupil's starting date when enrolment occurs after the beginning of the school year. Depending on start date, instalment payment may still be offered (with additional administration and interest costs).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day primary school with the school day running from 09:00 (drop-off 08:45–09:00) to 15:00 (Wednesdays end at 13:00). Meals are provided during the school day.
Other costs and included items
- The tuition fee is described as all-inclusive for the school's services: it covers testing in both languages, special exhibits, field trips, morning snacks and a warm lunch each school day. - Additional charges may apply for extra evaluations, specialist assessments, or one-to-one support if required; such costs are discussed with parents at the time such services are recommended. - No uniform fee or mandatory uniform requirement is listed as part of the fee schedule. (School-provided daily lunch and snacks are included in tuition.)
Refund and withdrawal information
- Application (registration) fee of EUR 550 is non-refundable. - Enrolment fee of EUR 1,000 is non-refundable in all circumstances (including deferral or leaving). - Withdrawal policy: Parents must provide two months' written notice to withdraw. In the absence of written notice, two months' tuition fees will be charged in lieu. Any overdue fees or other charges remain payable on notice of withdrawal. Tuition is otherwise pro-rated for mid-year enrolment.
Fee payment options
- The school issues an invoice for the application fee. For the three-instalment payment plan the school requests a direct debit instruction. The single-payment (one instalment) option requires payment by the stated deadline (1 August). Specific other payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.
Family discount
- A 5% family discount is applied to the tuition fee for the youngest child when more than one child from the same family attends the school (applicable to Amsterdam, Haarlem and The Hague locations).
Academics
Winford Bilingual Primary School The Hague teaches Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum) for students aged 4 to 12.
Curriculum
Winford Bilingual The Hague provides a total immersion, dual-language primary education for students aged 4 to 12, with a Dutch curriculum stream for students aged 9 to 12. All core subjects are taught equally in Dutch and English, with IPC taught in both languages. The Dutch national curriculum forms the base, with the UK national curriculum running alongside it, linked by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The classrooms have two fully qualified teachers, one native English speaker and one native Dutch speaker, with around 20 children per class. Families may choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9, and the program prepares students for Dutch or international secondary education.
Student Teacher Ratio
Two teachers per classroom and about 20 students per class.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates typically move on to Dutch secondary schools or International secondary schools, with options to continue in British, Dutch or international education pathways.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional benefits to being bilingual. Being raised as bilingual enhances reading social cues, reduces social shyness, and strengthens active listening skills. These skills help children make friends, understand diversity, and integrate into diverse environments. The bilingual setting fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion as part of everyday learning. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and learning is an exciting lifelong journey.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All subjects are taught in Dutch and English; two teachers per classroom, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking, with each teacher speaking their native language to students. The Dutch national curriculum is taught alongside the UK national curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with all subjects taught in both languages. The programme is recognised by the Dutch schools inspectorate. Families can choose bilingual or Dutch-only language tracks after age 9. IPC is taught in both English and Dutch to foster bilingual fluency across the curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Winford Bilingual uses Positive Discipline, which is based on kindness and firm guidance, mutual respect, and constructive communication. The approach emphasizes belonging and significance, long-term development, and social and life skills, helping children become independent and understand logical consequences. The aim is to create happy, capable, and kind learners who can navigate social situations respectfully and effectively.
Admissions
Admissions
Submit the completed form (Word or PDF) along with school reports and CITO results. For children over five, the school will schedule a trial session via the school director. A non-refundable registration fee of €550 must be paid before Winford Bilingual begins processing the application.
Step 2: Provisional Confirmation The school will email a Provisional Offer once the application is processed. Parents have 10 business days to accept or decline; after this period, the offer is automatically withdrawn, and the process must be restarted.
Step 3: Acceptance Following acceptance, a non-refundable enrolment fee of €1000 per child is due within 3 weeks. Once paid, the school secures the student's placement and issues a formal confirmation of Enrolment. This fee is separate from tuition and is non-refundable regardless of start date or withdrawal.
FAQs
What age range does Winford The Hague serve?
Winford Bilingual The Hague serves children aged 4 to 12 with total-immersion bilingual Dutch-English education in Bezuidenhout.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Dutch National Curriculum with UK National Curriculum alongside, linked through IPC. All core subjects taught in both Dutch and English.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition is EUR 23,800. Registration fee is EUR 550 non-refundable. Enrolment fee also applies. Lunch and snacks included.
What are the school hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00 to 15:00 with drop-off from 08:45. Wednesdays are half-day, finishing at 12:30.
Where is the school located?
In the Bezuidenhout area of The Hague, within walking distance of parks, the woods and the beach.
How small are the classes?
About 20 students per class with two teachers, one English-speaking and one Dutch-speaking.
Is lunch provided?
Yes, all lunches and morning snacks are provided daily by an in-house cook, included in the school fee. Warm, healthy vegetarian lunch.
Is there an after-school programme?
Yes, Amforca after-school programme provides sports and activities with bus transport to their locations.
Is there a Dutch-only track?
Yes, from age 9 to 12, students can move to a Dutch curriculum stream alongside the bilingual pathway.
Where do graduates go?
Graduates typically move to Dutch secondary schools or international secondary schools, with options for bilingual or English-medium education.
How do I apply?
Request the intake form and complete the formal application. EUR 550 registration fee is non-refundable.
