Amity International School Amsterdam

Netherlands, Amsterdam

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Instructs in English

Fees €20,240 - 25,995

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 404

Type Co-educational

Opened 2018

Bus Service Yes

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages French, Dutch, Spanish

Typical class size 7

Strengths Outdoor Education, STEM, Languages

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

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Amity International School Amsterdam is an IB World School offering the full IB Continuum — Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) — for students aged 3 to 18. Classes are taught primarily in English, with Dutch taught weekly as the host country language and French offered as an additional language. The school follows an inquiry-based approach designed to cultivate independence, curiosity and critical thinking, aligned with the IB Learner Profile. The on-site Forest School and surrounding parks enable outdoor learning as an integrated part of the curriculum. Facilities include large flexible learning spaces, an indoor gym, a music room, a well-stocked library and up-to-date science labs. The campus is located on a private island in Amstelveen, providing green surroundings and natural light. Amity is NEASC-accredited, a CIS member and offers LAMDA exams for middle-year students, international field trips, and on-campus camps and care services for families.

www.amityschool.nl

Amsterdamseweg 204, 1182 HL Amstelveen, Netherlands

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The Essentials

Location

Amsterdamseweg 204 1182 HL Amstelveen The Netherlands

Stages

Early Years (ages 3-6); Primary Years (ages 6-11); Middle Years (ages 11-16); Diploma Programme (16-18)

Type

Amity International School Amsterdam is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities for any of its age groups.

Additional learning support

Learning Support Programme with tailored academic, social-emotional and functional support; in-school access to external service providers for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and school psychologist services; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students whose home language is not English

School day structure

Early Bird Club opens 8:00 am; EY registration 8:15 am; EY/PY lessons start 8:25 am; EY/PY ends 2:45 pm (Fr 12:30 pm). PY4-5 ends 3:35 pm (Fr 12:55 pm). Middle Years 1-5 and Diploma Programme start at 9:00 am and end at 3:35 pm (DP2 may finish 4:40 pm). After School Care Programme runs 5:30 pm (Mon-Thu) and 3:30 pm (Fri). CCAs may extend. Transport times: EY/PY drop-off 8:20 am; MY/DP drop-off 8:35 am; EY/PY pick-up 3:40 pm (Fr 12:55 pm); MY/DP pick-up 3:40 pm.

Bus service

Door-to-door transport service with Amity-branded vehicles (max eight students per vehicle); licensed, screened drivers; zones A, B, C and X with pro-rata or fixed annual rates; morning drop-off 8:20 am (EY/PY) or 8:35 am (MY/DP); afternoon pick-up 3:40 pm (EY/PY) or 3:40 pm (MY/DP); CCA transport for after-school activities (3:40 pm or 4:40 pm).

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Fees

Application, Admission & Deposit Fees

- Application fee: € 200 (non-refundable).
- Admission fee: € 350 (payable within 7 days of an offer; non-refundable).
- Deposit: € 2,500 per child (payable within 7 days of an offer). The deposit is refundable within 30 days after the student leaves provided all tuition and other financial obligations are up to date, correct notice has been given according to the school's withdrawal deadlines, and all school property has been returned. The Deposit is not refunded if a student is enrolled but does not attend. Payment of Admission Fee and Deposit must be made in one bank transaction of €2,850.
- Community and Family Association (CFA) fee: € 20 per student per year.

Tuition fees by programme (annual and termly amounts) — Academic year 2025–2026

Annual tuition (total per academic year):
- Early Years (Years EY1–EY3): € 20,240 per year.
- Primary Years (Years P1–P5): € 21,050 per year.
- Middle Years (Years M1–M5): € 22,575 per year.
- Diploma Programme (DP1–DP2): € 25,995 per year.

Termly tuition (when billed termly) and due dates:
- Early Years: Term 1 € 8,096 (due July 20, 2025); Term 2 € 6,072 (due Nov 20, 2025); Term 3 € 6,072 (due Feb 20, 2026). Total € 20,240.
- Primary Years: Term 1 € 8,420 (due July 20, 2025); Term 2 € 6,315 (due Nov 20, 2025); Term 3 € 6,315 (due Feb 20, 2026). Total € 21,050.
- Middle Years: Term 1 € 9,030 (due July 20, 2025); Term 2 € 6,772 (due Nov 20, 2025); Term 3 € 6,772 (due Feb 20, 2026). Total € 22,575.
- Diploma Programme: Term 1 € 10,398 (due July 20, 2025); Term 2 € 7,799 (due Nov 20, 2025); Term 3 € 7,799 (due Feb 20, 2026). Total € 25,995.

Monthly payment option (available only for continuing students from Academic Year 2019–2020):
- Installment schedule (total equals the annual fee):
- Installment 1 (due July 20, 2025): Early Years € 6,072 | Primary € 6,315 | Middle € 6,772 | DP € 7,799.
- Installments 2–8 (due Nov 20, Dec 20, Jan 20, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 20, May 20, 2026) split as listed in the school schedule (smaller monthly instalments). A charge of € 50 is applied to each installment invoice for the monthly payment option. Total equals the annual fee for each programme.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing options: annual, termly, or (for eligible continuing students) monthly billing. Annual billing is the automatic default unless another option is requested. All invoices are payable in advance on or before the invoice due date. Payments must be made in full without deduction.
- Standard due dates shown in the school's Academic Year 2025–2026 schedule: full-session/annual payment due on July 20, 2025; termly payments due July 20, 2025 (Term 1), Nov 20, 2025 (Term 2), and Feb 20, 2026 (Term 3). Monthly instalment due dates are set out in the school schedule (see monthly instalment dates above).
- Enrollment part-way through the year: the proportion of annual tuition charged depends on start date — 100% if starting before 1 December; 75% if starting on/after 1 December; 45% if on/after 1 March; 25% if on/after 1 May.
- Accepted payment methods: wire transfer (bank transfer) or direct debit. The Deposit must be paid from the parent's personal bank account. All fees are payable in advance against the invoice.
- Late or non-payment: students may be barred from attending classes, activities, examinations or graduation until invoices are settled. Late payments incur an annual default interest of 10% and a € 50 reminder fee after the second reminder; collection costs incurred by the school will be charged to the parents.

Other costs and additional fees

- Mandatory school uniform: uniforms are mandatory and charged separately; actual uniform costs vary and are billed through the school's uniform provider.
- Optional/extra charges (examples and typical categories): transportation (optional door-to-door services), school lunches, after-school care, overnight residential trips, extracurricular or co-curricular activities run by external providers, yearbook. These items are charged in addition to tuition when applicable.
- Learning Support / SEN fees (where additional support is required): fees are structured by tiers (Appendix B). Example annual tiered SEN fees for 2025–2026: Tier A € 40,125; Tier B € 29,970; Tier C € 20,150; Tier D € 9,850. Termly and installment schedules for these tiers are set out in Appendix B; parents will be advised of any extra fees if additional support is required.
- Monthly payment administration: a € 50 charge is added to each monthly installment invoice when the monthly payment option is used.

Refunds and withdrawal rules

- Application fee and admission fee: non-refundable and not credited to tuition. Deposit: refundable subject to conditions (all fees paid up to date, correct notice given per withdrawal deadlines, and return of school property). The deposit is refunded within 30 days after the student leaves if conditions are met; the deposit is not refunded if a student is enrolled but does not attend.
- No refunds of tuition are available for absence because of illness, expulsion, disciplinary measures, or other circumstances not attributable to the school.
- Withdrawal notice requirements (to avoid being charged the following term in full):
- To leave after 31 December, notify the school by 1 September.
- To leave after 31 March, notify the school by 1 January.
- To leave at the end of the academic year (24 June), notify the school by 1 May. If these notification deadlines are not met, the following term's tuition fees are due in full.

Academics

Curriculum

Accredited IB World School for the Continuum of PYP, MYP and DP. Amity offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for students aged 3-18, with classes primarily in English. The learning approach is inquiry-based, designed to develop independence, curiosity and critical thinking. The IB Learner Profile emphasizes attributes such as inquirers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring and reflective. Outdoor learning is integrated and the campus is surrounded by parks and forests. Language and Literature offerings include English, Dutch, French and Spanish, with multiple language exposure within the IB framework.

Student Teacher Ratio

Diploma Programme class sizes never exceed 24 students.

Higher Education Progression

Post-Secondary Counselling is provided throughout secondary years, guiding students toward suitable pathways. Unifrog is used in combination with Microsoft Teams and Managebac to provide transparent, holistic post-secondary support, helping students identify interests, assess options, and plan university applications. Diploma Programme information indicates a two-year DP for ages 16-18, with a focus on TOK, CAS, EE and a six-subject course load across Groups 1-6. The school also hosts university visits and provides planning timelines to support families.

Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Students are defined as highly able with high attainment and potential. Interventions include mentoring and tutoring programmes, accelerated learning opportunities, and differentiated tasks within the classroom, supported by co-curricular activities. Identification uses multiple measures such as grades, teacher nominations, standardised assessments (CAT4), parental nomination, self- or peer nomination and pre-tests.

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Admissions

1. Preparation
Gather required documents, including your child's passport, the last two years of school reports, teacher reference details, and any applicable Special Educational Needs (SEN) reports. Depending on the age group and location, specific items like an English as an Additional Language (EAL) form or a short skills-demonstration video (for overseas Early Years applicants) may also be required.

2. Submit Application
Complete the online application via the OpenApply portal by clicking the "Apply now" button on the school's website. Submitting this form officially registers your child in the system so the formal review can begin.

3. Application Review
Once the application is submitted and the €200 fee is paid, the admissions panel—including the Principal, Heads of School, and support specialists—reviews the file. They carefully evaluate the student's readiness and any support needs, and will contact you directly if they require further information.

4. Assessment
Your child may be invited to complete an age-appropriate assessment. This is mandatory in-person for Early Years applicants already living in the Netherlands, though remote options are arranged for overseas families. Older applicants may also need to complete academic interviews or a CAT4 assessment.

5. Decision
You will receive the final admissions decision through an OpenApply email. If a place is offered based on availability and the student's evaluated needs, this email will provide clear instructions on how to officially confirm the enrolment.

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FAQs

What age range does Amity International School Amsterdam cater for?

Amity serves students aged 3 to 18, covering Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and the IB Diploma Programme across one campus in Amstelveen.

What curriculum does the school follow?

Amity is an accredited IB World School offering the full IB Continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with an inquiry-based learning approach.

What is the language of instruction?

Classes are taught primarily in English. Dutch is taught weekly as the host country language, French is offered as an additional language, and Spanish is available from MYP4.

How much are the tuition fees?

Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 20,240 to EUR 25,995 depending on year group. There is a non-refundable application fee of EUR 200, an admission fee of EUR 350, and a refundable deposit of EUR 2,500 per child.

Is there a school bus service?

Yes, Amity operates a door-to-door transport service with branded vehicles carrying a maximum of eight students. Routes cover zones A, B, C and X at pro-rata or fixed annual rates.

What learning support is available?

The Learning Support Programme provides tailored academic, social-emotional and functional support. In-school access to external providers covers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and school psychologist services. EAL support is also available.

Does the school offer gifted and talented provision?

Yes, interventions include mentoring and tutoring programmes, accelerated learning opportunities and differentiated tasks within the classroom, supported by co-curricular activities.

What are the school's facilities like?

The campus is housed in a glass-fronted building on a private island in Amstelveen, surrounded by parks and forests. Facilities include science labs, music studios, a library learning commons, an indoor gymnasium and Forest School outdoor learning areas.

Is there a uniform requirement?

Yes, all students wear a school uniform. It is available through the online Trutex uniform shop, with a full-size sample kept at reception for sizing.

What food options are available at school?

A catering service provides warm, nutritious lunches with vegetarian and halal options. Families can opt in to catering or students may bring packed lunches.

When was the school founded?

Amity International School Amsterdam opened in 2018. It is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit foundation established over 30 years ago with campuses in Dubai, London, Singapore, New York and elsewhere.

How do I apply to the school?

Applications are submitted online. You will need your child's passport copy, two years of school reports, SEN reports if applicable, and a school reference with contact details. An Admissions Panel reviews each application.

What university guidance does the school provide?

Post-Secondary Counselling runs throughout the secondary years. Unifrog is used alongside Microsoft Teams and Managebac to help students identify interests, assess options and plan university applications.

Is there a parent community?

Yes, the Community and Family Association (CFA) is a volunteer parent group that connects families with the school, organises events and supports expat life in the Netherlands.

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