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International School Utrecht

Netherlands, Amsterdam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,820 - 7,700
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Dutch, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Tamil, German, Hebrew, French, Japanese
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

International School Utrecht (ISU) is an IB Continuum school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 4 to 18. Instruction is in English, with an English Language Acquisition programme to support multilingual learners. ISU is state-subsidised and accredited by the International Baccalaureate and the Council of International Schools, taught in a Dutch setting. The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, emphasizing student voice and units that integrate mathematics and language. The MYP develops internationally minded learners across eight subject groups, with Grade 10 pathways toward the DP. The DP includes TOK, Extended Essay and CAS, with many subjects at Higher and Standard Levels. ISU currently operates a two-storey temporary campus in Papendorp with capacity for about 1,200 students and a large sports hall. A new Utrecht Science Park campus is under construction and slated to open in 2027, with theatres, labs, arts spaces and sports facilities.

www.isutrecht.nl

Van Deventerlaan 1, 3528 AG Utrecht, Netherlands

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The Essentials

International School Utrecht has 1,150 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Van Deventerlaan 1, 3528 AG Utrecht, Netherlands. It sits in the city of Utrecht in the central Netherlands. The Utrecht International Centre information desk is located in Stadskantoor near Utrecht Central Station, illustrating proximity to transit and services for international families.

Stages
The school offers three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (4–11), Middle Years Programme (11–16) and Diploma Programme (16–18). The Primary Years Programme covers ages 4–11, the Middle Years Programme covers ages 11–16, and the Diploma Programme covers ages 16–18.

Type
The school is an IB World School. It offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Additional learning support
The school provides additional educational needs support through an inclusion team that includes school counsellors, inclusion coaches and a specialist. The school provides learning support services through the inclusion team, including in-class support, small group support and, where needed, individual support. The school uses a three-tier inclusion framework to organise interventions and progress monitoring.

Country affiliation
The Netherlands.

School day structure
The school starts Kindergarten and Primary with drop-off at 8:00 and first lessons at 8:30. The school notes Secondary travel by bike and may use public transport if coming from further away; the day includes timetable-based lessons, self-study periods and field trips. The school is mobile-free, with devices put away during the day.

Bus service
Public transport is available via bus, tram and train (U-OV and NS) in Utrecht and the surrounding area. Many students travel by bike, and those from further away may rely on public transport.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School Utrecht ranges from EUR 4,820 to EUR 7,700 for 2026/27.

Application & enrolment fees

- Application fee (non-refundable): EUR 250.
- Enrolment fee / deposit for new students (payable in advance): EUR 750. This enrolment fee serves as the deposit once the child starts school and is non-refundable if you decline the offered place.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term instalment amounts)

Note: instalment payments are structured as four equal payments (25% each) when instalments are used; amounts below show the annual fee and the value of one instalment (25%).

- Primary (KG1 – Grade 5)
- Annual tuition for existing students: EUR 4,820.
- Per instalment (25%): EUR 1,205.
- New-student first invoice: Annual tuition EUR 4,820 + Enrolment fee EUR 750 = Total invoice EUR 5,570 (enrolment fee payable in advance).

- Secondary — MYP (Grades 6–10)
- Annual tuition for existing students: EUR 6,050.
- Per instalment (25%): EUR 1,512.50.
- New-student first invoice: Annual tuition EUR 6,050 + Enrolment fee EUR 750 = Total invoice EUR 6,800.

- Secondary — DP (Grades 11 and 12)
- Grade 11 annual tuition for existing students: EUR 6,950. Per instalment (25%): EUR 1,737.50.
- Grade 12 annual tuition for existing students: EUR 6,950. Per instalment (25%): EUR 1,737.50.
- DP examination fee (Grade 12): EUR 800 (additional one-off fee invoiced for DP exam).
- New-student first invoices: Grade 11 = EUR 6,950 + EUR 750 enrolment = EUR 7,700; Grade 12 = EUR 6,950 + EUR 800 DP exam fee = EUR 7,750 (enrolment fee not applicable for Grade 12 new intake as listed).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Four payment options are accepted:
- Full payment by direct debit.
- Payment by direct debit in instalments (available for students starting at the beginning of the academic year).
- Manual payment by parent within 14 days of the invoice date.
- Manual payment by company within 14 days of the invoice date.
Parents remain ultimately responsible for payment regardless of any employer commitment.

- Instalment timing (direct debit instalments):
- 25% due by end of September; 25% due by end of October; 25% due by end of November; 25% due by end of December. An administration charge of EUR 10 applies for payment by instalment. Full fee settlement is required by the stated deadline in the invoice schedule.

- Bank/payment details and instructions:
- The school uses separate bank accounts for primary and secondary invoicing; payments must clearly display the student's full name and invoice number. Primary (PYP) IBAN: NL28RABO0182469549 (SPOUtrecht). Secondary (MYP/DP) IBAN: NL04RABO0356552195 (NUOVO). BIC: RABONL2U. Bank address: Rabobank Utrecht, Beneluxlaan 31-33, 3526 KK Utrecht.

- Non-payment consequences:
- Failed direct debits may lead to termination of the direct debit agreement; outstanding debts are transferred to a debt collection agency and additional costs will be charged to the parent/legal guardian. Persistent non-payment may result in referral of the student to the national education system.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. International School Utrecht operates as a day school and does not provide boarding facilities.

Other costs and optional fees

- MYP e-Assessment (external moderation / invoiced separately):
- Partial e-Assessment (per course): EUR 60.
- Personal Project and Interdisciplinary Assessment: EUR 120.
- e-Assessment certificate (8 components): EUR 420.

- Items and activities excluded from the standard tuition fee (invoiced separately):
- External tuition and tutoring, School Supported Self-Taught (SSST) language tuition and materials, after-school clubs, home language lessons, Pamoja fees, optional overnight stays, and some optional activities.

- Laptop requirement and cost responsibility:
- All students from Grade 6 upwards are expected to have an Apple MacBook for school use; families must purchase this device themselves. The school operates an Apple webshop option and recommends purchasing insurance and repairs (36-month cover option available via the school webshop). Any purchase and insurance cost is borne by the family.

- After-school activities, optional overnight trips and some assessments are charged separately and will appear on later invoices as required.

Discounts and fee reductions

- Sibling discount: Families with three or more children attending the school receive a 30% reduction on school fees starting from the third child and for each additional child thereafter.

- Mid-year starter fee reduction (prorated scale when students start after the academic year begins):
- Full amount if start in August or September.
- 90% if start in October; 80% November; 70% December; 60% January; 50% February; 40% March; 30% April; 20% May/June.

Refunds and deposit return

- Refunds for leaving during the school year (percentage of the annual tuition refunded depending on month of departure):
- August–December: 50% refund.
- January: 40% refund.
- February: 30% refund.
- March: 20% refund.
- April: 10% refund.
- May–July: no refund.
Note: specific departure procedures and the leaving form must be completed to process refunds.

- Deposit return:
- Thirty (30) days' notice via the leaving form is required to return the deposit. The deposit is reimbursed only when all financial obligations are met and school property is returned. Families who have re-enrolled and then cancel after 1 June are not eligible for deposit return except where ISU recommends an alternative programme.

Fee payment methods (summary)

- Accepted/available payment methods: direct debit (full or instalments), manual bank transfer/payment by parent, or manual payment by company within 14 days of invoice. Direct debit creditor IDs appear on statements; separate creditor IDs are used for primary and secondary billing. Credit/debit card payment is not listed as a standard payment method in the standard terms and conditions. An administration charge of EUR 10 applies for instalment plans.

Administrative notes

- Instalment payments are available only for students starting at the beginning of the academic year; instalment processing carries a EUR 10 administration fee and must be fully settled by the deadline stated in the invoice schedule.
Academics

International School Utrecht teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ISU is an IB World Continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, with student voice and ownership of learning, using units of inquiry that integrate mathematics and language while developing international-mindedness. The MYP develops active, internationally-minded learners through inquiry into local, national and global issues, organized into eight subject groups; in Grade 10 students begin more individualized pathways to prepare for the DP. The DP comprises six subject groups plus a core of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), with many subjects offered at Higher Level and Standard Level. ISU is a state-subsidised Dutch international school accredited by the International Baccalaureate and the Council of International Schools, and taught in a Dutch setting.

Exam Results
Class of 2025: 77 registered in May; 75 passed; 97% passing rate; 4 registered in November with 100% passing rate for the cohort including November; ISU average points 32.2; highest score 45; 17 bilingual diplomas. Class of 2024: 63 registered; 63 passed; 100% passing rate; bilingual diplomas 18; worldwide May session passing rate 80%; ISU average 31.6; highest 43. Class of 2023: 50 registered; 49 passed; 98% passing rate including November retake; bilingual diplomas 18; worldwide May session 79%; ISU average 31.5; highest 43. Graduates have enrolled in universities including Imperial College London, TU Delft, University College London (UCL), London School of Economics (LSE), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Utrecht University (UU), University College Roosevelt, University of Galway, University of Hong Kong, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and others.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. ISU alumni study at institutions such as Imperial College London, TU Delft, University College London, LSE, University of Amsterdam (UvA), Utrecht University (UU), University College Roosevelt, University of Galway, University of Hong Kong, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and others.
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Admissions

Admissions
Get in touch. We would like to get to know your child(ren). Please contact our admissions team through OpenApply, our admissions portal. This initial contact starts the admissions process.
Providing documentation. When you start the admissions process, we will ask you to upload information about the languages your child(ren) speak(s) and their educational background. This documentation helps the admissions team understand your child(ren)'s profile. Submitting the information advances you to the next stage of the process.
Application stage. We will talk to you and look at your documentation to make sure that there is a good match between the school's educational provision and your child(ren)'s needs. The admissions team may discuss next steps and timelines with you. You will be updated as the process progresses.
Welcome and onboarding. Once placement is confirmed, you will receive welcome information. On your starting date, you will be welcomed by the admissions team and join an induction meeting. Your child(ren) will be welcomed and supported by their classroom teacher or mentor.
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