2 schools found in Hilversum
This is not an exhaustive list. The Netherlands has many more international and bilingual schools — this directory is designed to give you a helpful starting point. For a full personalised search based on your location, budget and requirements, contact our school advisors.
Subsidized (DIS) Primary. Government-subsidised Dutch International School offering high-quality international primary education. Very popular with media-sector expats. Ages 4–12.
Verify Eligibility — DIS Admissions Warning
To qualify for these fees (€4k–€9k), you must meet one of three Dutch Ministry criteria: 1. Temporary work expat, 2. Dutch returnee from 2+ years abroad, or 3. Moving abroad within 2 years. Otherwise, you may be charged private rates.
Full IB continuum (4-18). One of only a handful of full IB continuum schools in Northern Europe. 50+ nationalities, conveniently located between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Government-subsidised. Ages 4–18.
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The Netherlands has around 120 state-funded bilingual secondary schools (tweetalig onderwijs) where roughly half of all subjects are taught in English. These are free Dutch state schools — final exams are in Dutch, but the bilingual immersion is excellent preparation for international university. Some schools offer special programmes for non-Dutch speakers.
Note: These are Dutch state secondary schools (voortgezet onderwijs) with bilingual programmes. Final exams are in Dutch. Admission is based on Dutch primary school advice. For families planning to stay long-term and integrate into Dutch society, these can be an excellent free alternative to private international schools.
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