15 schools across the Netherlands
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.
Premium private IB World School in a monumental building surrounded by historical parkland. Known for personalised learning and a bilingual environment. Ages 3–18.
Accredited Data: Premier IB World School in the Netherlands. Long-established and widely recognised for its full IB continuum from age 2 to 18. Founded in 1964, ISA was among the first schools in the world to offer all core IB programmes.
IB secondary school educating international students to become global-oriented, confident, life-long learners with respect and care for oneself and others. Making a positive difference in the world. Ages 11–18.
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.
A newer IB candidate school. International primary education for children from 4 to 12 years of age. IB Primary Years Programme in a welcoming, inclusive environment in Amersfoort.
Bilingual atmosphere near the university. Verified IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP. Diverse nationalities, cultures and backgrounds united by the goal of inspiring students to learn for bright futures. Ages 3–18.
Premium private education. Nord Anglia Education premium private international school in Rotterdam. IB and international curriculum. Warm, caring community. Ages 3–18.
Innovative and diverse. Innovative approaches to learning, encouraging achievement and fostering international mindedness. IB and IGCSE pathways. Ages 11–18.
Excellent value in the East. High-quality education in an international, multicultural setting according to IBO standards. Stimulating, caring and safe learning environment. Ages 4–18.
Primary and Secondary under one roof. First-class international school where learning reaches beyond the walls of the classroom. Excellent primary and secondary international education. Ages 4–18.
Friendly, community-led IB school. IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP) in Enschede for families residing for short to intermediate periods in the Netherlands. Ages 4–18.
The only international boarding school in a castle. Day school, flexible boarding and full boarding on a tranquil country estate 2 hours from Amsterdam. Small classes. Ages 6–19.
High-quality secondary IB. Serves the international community in the north of the Netherlands. High-quality English-language IB education in a pleasant, secure and stimulating environment. Ages 11–18.
IB candidate primary. International primary school with international teaching staff, applying for IB PYP Candidacy. English instruction with regular Dutch lessons. Ages 4–12.
Elite global network. Part of the global United World Colleges movement. Primary IPC; secondary IB MYP and rigorous two-year IB Diploma Programme. Ages 4–18.
Can't find a spot at AICS or DENISE?
These schools are notoriously full. Book a "Waitlist Strategy Session" to find backup schools in Haarlem, Almere, or Hilversum — all within the Amsterdam metro area.
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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