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International School of Amsterdam

Netherlands, Amsterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €21,940 - 31,495
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Dutch, French, German, Spanish, English, Mandarin, Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Danish, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

International School of Amsterdam is an independent, non-profit IB World school for ages 2 to 18. It offers the IB continuum from Early Years through Diploma, with the Diploma Programme on site and standard and higher level courses, plus a Pamoja option for DP courses. English is the language of instruction with EAL support; language offerings include Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, with mother-tongue support available for several languages. ISA opened in 1964 and was the first school to provide a complete IB curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12. The campus blends indoor and outdoor spaces, from Nursery and Early Years rooms with a gym, teaching kitchen, music room and library, to flexible teaching spaces and multiple play areas. Three libraries, each with a full-time librarian, support research through Destiny, Sora and NoodleTools. ISA runs a broad NECIS sports program and a lively after-school program with clubs such as MUN, Centre Stage Drama and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

www.isa.nl

Sportlaan 45, 1185 TB Amstelveen, Netherlands

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The Essentials

International School of Amsterdam has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Sportlaan 45, 1185 TB Amstelveen, The Netherlands.

Stages
Nursery; Early Years; Primary Years; Middle Years; Diploma Years.

Type
It is an independent, co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities for any year groups.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has close to 1,300 students representing over 60 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Lower School and Upper School Learning Diversity (LD) teams provide academic support during the school day depending on need and specialist evaluation. LD teams provide general counselling for emotional, personal, social and transition issues, and an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) is developed for students with diagnosed learning needs. English Acquisition (EA) provides English as an Additional Language support, and university/career counselling is available in Upper School.

Country affiliation
The school operates as an independent international institution and does not have an affiliation with any specific country or national government.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The standard school day runs from 08:30 to 15:25 or 15:30 depending on the grade level, with a delayed start time of approximately 09:20 on Fridays. All students have a scheduled morning recess and an hour-long midday break for lunch.

Bus service
Bus service is provided through WND Services with door-to-door routes for families. Coverage zones and fees are published.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Amsterdam ranges from EUR 21,940 to EUR 31,495 for 2026/27.

Application fee and enrolment deposit

- Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): € 320.
- Enrolment deposit for new students (one-time, refundable subject to the school's withdrawal conditions): € 2,500. The deposit must be paid to secure an offered place and will be refunded only when the school's conditions for refund are met; the deposit is not refunded if a student does not enrol.

Annual tuition fees by year group (school year 2025–26)

- Nursery (2-year-old): € 21,940 per year.
- Pre-school (3-year-old): € 21,940 per year.
- Pre-Kindergarten: € 23,915 per year.
- Kindergarten: € 24,285 per year.
- Grade 1 – Grade 5: € 26,645 per year.
- Grade 6 – Grade 8: € 29,690 per year.
- Grade 9 & Grade 10: € 30,670 per year.
- Grade 11 & Grade 12: € 31,495 per year.

Per-term billing (standard invoicing pattern used by the school)

- The school's published payment schedule uses an invoicing pattern where families may pay the full invoice early or use a three-stage payment pattern: 25% due by the first deadline, 50% due by the second deadline, and 25% due by the third deadline. Per-term amounts below are calculated from the published annual tuition using that 25% / 50% / 25% split (these per-term figures are derived from the published annual tuition and the school's standard split).

- Nursery / Pre-school (Annual € 21,940):
- Term I (25%): € 5,485.00
- Term II (50%): € 10,970.00
- Term III (25%): € 5,485.00.

- Pre-Kindergarten (Annual € 23,915):
- Term I (25%): € 5,978.75
- Term II (50%): € 11,957.50
- Term III (25%): € 5,978.75.

- Kindergarten (Annual € 24,285):
- Term I (25%): € 6,071.25
- Term II (50%): € 12,142.50
- Term III (25%): € 6,071.25.

- Grade 1 – Grade 5 (Annual € 26,645):
- Term I (25%): € 6,661.25
- Term II (50%): € 13,322.50
- Term III (25%): € 6,661.25.

- Grade 6 – Grade 8 (Annual € 29,690):
- Term I (25%): € 7,422.50
- Term II (50%): € 14,845.00
- Term III (25%): € 7,422.50.

- Grade 9 & Grade 10 (Annual € 30,670):
- Term I (25%): € 7,667.50
- Term II (50%): € 15,335.00
- Term III (25%): € 7,667.50.

- Grade 11 & Grade 12 (Annual € 31,495):
- Term I (25%): € 7,873.75
- Term II (50%): € 15,747.50
- Term III (25%): € 7,873.75.

One-off and supplementary annual charges

- Capital fee (annual, contributes to campus, technology and capital costs): listed for 2025/26 (example amounts in published schedules show the capital fee in the range reported around € 3,245 for first-year calculations); this fee is charged in addition to tuition.
- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fee (annual, per student): € 35.
- Administration fee (applies to split-payment arrangements or processing of split invoices; historical schedules show administration fees in the region of € 375–€ 415 where applicable).
- IB examination fees: charged in addition and determined by the IB Organisation; these exam charges are invoiced separately where applicable for Diploma candidates.
- Bus service: door-to-door bus service is offered (fees vary by route and are invoiced separately).
- Additional costs that may be invoiced separately: extracurricular activities, after‑school care or vacation care programmes, specific specialist support or therapy, instrument rental/lessons, school trips, and certain course materials—these items are billed in addition to tuition when used.
- On-campus stationery / small shop items are available for purchase; no compulsory uniform fee is published in the school's fee schedules.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered. ISA is a day school; boarding facilities are listed as DAY in the school's IB profile and school listings.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard invoicing/payment options reported in the school's fee schedules include the following patterns: pay the full invoiced amount by the early deadline (no split), or use a three-stage payment schedule: 25% by the first deadline, 50% by the second deadline, and 25% by the third deadline. Alternative instalment plans may be available only by written agreement; interest can apply to instalment plans. The administration fee for split payments may be deducted if the invoice is settled within an early-payment window in the schedule.

Refunds and withdrawal

- The enrolment deposit is refundable only under the school's stated withdrawal conditions; the deposit is not refunded if a student does not enrol. Tuition refunds after enrolment are governed by the school's withdrawal and refund rules and depend on the date of formal withdrawal and whether contractual and financial obligations have been met; partial refunds and administrative conditions are set out in the school's fee schedule and withdrawal policy.

Fee payment methods and practical notes

- Bank transfer is the standard payment method shown in published fee schedules and invoices (IBAN and bank details are provided on school invoices). Historical fee schedules show ABN AMRO bank details for euro payments. Families should follow the invoice for exact payment instructions and the billing reference to ensure correct posting of payments.

- Split-payment administration charges and interest on instalments are specified in the school's schedule of fees; bank charges for international transfers are the payer's responsibility.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

International School of Amsterdam teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
ISA provides an IB continuum from Early Years through Diploma. The school offers an Early Years Programme, the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. ISA was the first school in the world to offer a complete IB curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12. Lower School follows the Primary Years Programme with inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and an international perspective. Upper School delivers the Diploma Programme on site, with a range of standard and higher level DP courses, and an option to complete DP courses through Pamoja; English is the language of instruction with EAL support, and ISA offers language options including Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, with mother-tongue language support available for several languages.

Exam Results
The Class of 2025 IB results were above global averages. The results reflect ISA's long-standing record of academic excellence in the IB programme.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have offers from top universities and institutions across the globe, including destinations in Amsterdam and worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. ISA's application process is online. New families should start by completing an online inquiry form to receive information, then use the online application portal to submit an online application. An application is considered started when the application fee is paid and the Student Application and Household Information sections are completed, and this date is used to prioritise space in each grade level.

2. Review and admissions decision. Once an applicant's file is fully complete, it is reviewed by key faculty and staff, including the Admissions Office and the Head of Lower or Upper School. Families receive an email with notification of the admissions decision and information regarding space availability. The school reserves the right to refuse admission for reasons considered relevant by the school. Grade placement is evaluated based on previous school records and other supporting documents, with input from the family but the final decision resting with the appropriate Head of School.

3. Grade placement and criteria. Admissions decisions are based on a committee review of each candidate's previous school experience, social-emotional development and behaviour, and linguistic background. Priority consideration is given to applicants with siblings currently enrolled at ISA, to international families, and to applications received earlier. The Admissions Committee comprises the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Officer, the Head of School, counsellors, learning support specialists, grade level coordinators, the school nurse and/or other faculty as appropriate.

4. English proficiency requirements. ISA seeks to serve an international community and English is the main language of instruction, so the school supports students' English development to access the programmes offered. English proficiency requirements: students may join without any prior English language proficiency until Grade 9; students entering Grade 10 must demonstrate a minimum of intermediate proficiency, and students entering Grade 11 must demonstrate advanced proficiency. English as an Additional Language support is not available for students in Grades 11 and 12.

5. Entrance to Grades 11–12 (IB Diploma Programme). Applicants wishing to enter ISA in Grade 11 undertake placement assessments to determine suitable pathways through to graduation. Students wishing to enter the IB Diploma programme must join Grade 11 by October 1, as two years are required to complete the courses; entrance criteria for the full diploma programme and IB Diploma courses are contained in the IB Diploma Course Descriptions Guide. ISA offers the Diploma Programme with courses across Groups 1–6 and also provides the option of online DP courses through Pamoja.
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