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Below, we have compiled the top 20 international schools in Netherlands according to our users. However, there are another 34 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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International School of Amsterdam

The International School of Amsterdam is a globally-recognised leader in educating for international understanding. Founded in 1964, ISA was the first school in the world to offer all core IB programmes from the age of 2 to 18.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €26,060
to: €36,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Amity International School Amsterdam

As an IB World School (offering the PYP, MYP and DP) and being located in an awe-inspiring monumental building surrounded by lush historical parkland, we pride ourselves on knowing the individual learning needs of each of our students (ages 3 - 18).
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €20,950
to: €26,905

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam

A Nord Anglia Education premium international school in Rotterdam, NAISR is a warm, caring and supportive community where world-class teachers personalise each child's learning experience, ensuring they thrive.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €17,900
to: €26,100
Reviews
(19 reviews)

The British School of Amsterdam

The British School of Amsterdam is an international non-profit day school providing world-class learning for children from 3 to 18 years.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €18,994
to: €22,976
Reviews
(10 reviews)

Best 20 International Schools in Netherlands

Out of a total of 54 International Schools in Netherlands.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum

The International School Wassenaar is part of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar. Established in 1936, RLW prepares students for university and higher vocational education. RLW is one of the founding bilingual education schools in The Netherlands.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,400
to: €9,600
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Rotterdam International Secondary School

Rotterdam International Secondary School's mission is for every student to enjoy their youth. RISS will do this by providing innovative approaches to learning, encouraging achievement, fostering international mindedness with local and global engagement, modelling ethical behaviour and acting respectfully and with honesty.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB, IGCSE, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €9,060
to: €9,980
Reviews
(1 review)

Amity International School Amsterdam

As an IB World School (offering the PYP, MYP and DP) and being located in an awe-inspiring monumental building surrounded by lush historical parkland, we pride ourselves on knowing the individual learning needs of each of our students (ages 3 - 18).
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €20,950
to: €26,905

International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest

In a quiet green suburb of the university city of Leiden the International School ‘Het Rijnlands Lyceum’ Oegstgeest offers quality education in a unique setting,
serving Leiden and the region between Amsterdam and The Hague. This IB World school is unique in the sense that it is part of Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (established in 1955), a Dutch secondary school offering the upper range of the national secondary education programmes. The Dutch School offers both Dutch and Bilingual (English and Dutch) national education. The International School offers students aged from 11 to 18 the International Baccalaureate Middle
Years Programme, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with English as the working language. Although the educational programmes of the International School are independent of those at the Dutch School, a conscious decision has been made to have an international and a national school within the same building, aiming to create a unique meeting
place of cultures. All students and teachers share the same facilities. Integration with the Dutch and Bilingual department is encouraged whenever possible, be it in the form of theatre productions, sports activities, Model United Nations or other projects.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Dutch
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,400
to: €9,600

International School Laren

We empower our students to grow as compassionate, curious and critical thinkers who discover their purpose. We believe that asking meaningful questions holds greater value than simply possessing answers, and we nurture curiosity as the cornerstone of lifelong learning. Through critical thinking, we encourage students to challenge assumptions and develop well-informed perspectives of their own. Our dedication to positive change manifests through community engagement, where we integrate diverse viewpoints into projects that create meaningful impact in society. Ultimately, our vision is to cultivate responsible lifelong learners who engage confidently with the world and pioneer positive change for a better tomorrow. Ultimately, our vision is to cultivate responsible lifelong learners who engage confidently with the world and pioneer positive change for a better tomorrow.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,779
to: €7,514

International School Haarlem

Passionate about learning!
The International School Haarlem is a member of the Dutch International Schools. These schools receive government funding and therefore operate within the framework of the Dutch educational system.
 
At Dutch International Schools we want to prepare all children for success in education and life beyond in the world. Therefore, these schools offer education of a high quality, that complies with international standards as well as the demands of the Dutch school inspection.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,525
to: €6,900

Amersfoort International School

Amersfoort International School offers international primary education for children from 4 to 12 years of age.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 12
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €4,400
to: €4,400

European School the Hague

City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
European
Languages of instruction
English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €9,440
to: €12,875
Reviews
(1 review)

The International School of The Hague

The International School of The Hague (ISH) provides high quality education for children ages 4-18. The school is situated in an area of natural beauty in the city of peace and justice, and benefits from a uniquely diverse community of over 100 nationalities. Aside from well established Primary (IPC) and Secondary (IB) curriculums, ISH is also a leader in the concept-based inquiry approach to learning and provides a number of highly innovative programmes designed to give every student an opportunity to discover their personal excellence.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €9,000
to: €12,800
Reviews
(1 review)

International French School Amsterdam

A French school with an international outlook located across two sites in the heart of Amsterdam. We provide a bilingual education in English and French to pupils aged 2-18. As an AEFE-approved school (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger) and a member of the prestigious Globeducate network, we offer an innovative education which combines the rigour of the French curriculum with linguistic immersion in French and English from preschool, plus additional Dutch language teaching
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €12,490
to: €16,940

IPS Hilversum

IPS Hilversum is a welcoming international primary school where academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. As an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we encourage children to be curious, think independently and take an active role in their learning. Our small classes, supportive environment and diverse international community help every child feel known, valued and ready to grow as a confident, internationally-minded learner.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 12
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,200
to: €5,200
Reviews
(1 review)

Amstelland International School

Amstelland Interational School aims to develop further internationally minded, curious and empathetic young people who are intrinsically motivated to positively impact their local and global community, creating sustainable change. The school philosophy is founded on a deep understanding of compassion for one another, community-based learning, relationship building, and valuing our unique identity whilst learning the importance of celebrating diversity.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 11
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,500
to: €5,500
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Lighthouse Special Education

The Lighthouse Special Education (LSE) school is the only international special school in The Netherlands. LSE offers individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to access international mainstream education. The school provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex learning needs.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
Special Educational Needs
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 13
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €19,800
to: €24,200

International School of Amsterdam

The International School of Amsterdam is a globally-recognised leader in educating for international understanding. Founded in 1964, ISA was the first school in the world to offer all core IB programmes from the age of 2 to 18.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €26,060
to: €36,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam

A Nord Anglia Education premium international school in Rotterdam, NAISR is a warm, caring and supportive community where world-class teachers personalise each child's learning experience, ensuring they thrive.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €17,900
to: €26,100
Reviews
(19 reviews)

International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The International School Hilversum “Alberdingk Thijm” is a long standing, highly experienced IB World School, offering three programmes and catering for all ages from 4 to 19 years. We are one of only a handful of select schools in Northern Europe to offer the continuum of all three programmes and so are able to bring the full IB experience to our students.
We are one learning community of students, all learning and growing together, located in one site, with a clear mission and with a respected, international education programme. 
Within our learning community we have over 50 different nationalities and a wide diversity of teaching staff, all studying together and learning from each other.
The ISHilversum is conveniently located between Amsterdam and Utrecht and easy to access by public transports.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €4,377
to: €6,239

The British School of Amsterdam

The British School of Amsterdam is an international non-profit day school providing world-class learning for children from 3 to 18 years.
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €18,994
to: €22,976
Reviews
(10 reviews)

German International School The Hague

The German International School The Hague offers schooling from Kindergarten to Abitur level, the German university entrance qualification. At GISH, your child is taught in a friendly atmosphere and small class sizes allow optimal support by team of motivated, professional teachers.
Bilingual German-English lessons from Grade 8
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,750
to: €15,350

International School Utrecht

Our core values: Curiosity, Connection & Compassion
City
Amsterdam
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,110
to: €7,370
Reviews
(9 reviews)

Elckerlyc International School

Elckerlyc International School offers international education embedded in a Dutch context.
City
Rotterdam - The Hague
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(5 reviews)
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Other lists of best international schools in Netherlands

20 Best IB International Schools in Netherlands (October 2026 Rankings) 6 Best British International Schools in Netherlands (October 2026 Rankings)

Summary

What are the best international schools in Netherlands?

  1. International School Wassenaar - Rijnlands Lyceum
  2. Rotterdam International Secondary School
  3. Amity International School Amsterdam
  4. International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
  5. International School Laren
  6. International School Haarlem
  7. Amersfoort International School
  8. European School the Hague
  9. The International School of The Hague
  10. International French School Amsterdam
  11. IPS Hilversum
  12. Amstelland International School
  13. Lighthouse Special Education
  14. International School of Amsterdam
  15. Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam
  16. International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm
  17. The British School of Amsterdam
  18. German International School The Hague
  19. International School Utrecht
  20. Elckerlyc International School

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How Many International Schools are there in Netherlands?

There are 54 international schools in Netherlands. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Netherlands?
Curriculum International schools
IB 29  
International 19  
British 11  
Dutch 6  
French 3  
Other 13  

Additionally, there are 3 boarding schools in Netherlands.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 51  
Dutch 10  
French 5  
German 3  
Spanish 1  
Other 2  

Among these, there are 9 bilingual schools in Netherlands.

How Much do International Schools cost in Netherlands?

The average price of international schools in Netherlands is €11,845. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €0
Avg. price €11,845
Max. price €34,125
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€1 to €6,500 14  
€6,501 to €13,000 19  
€13,001 to €19,500 3  
€19,501 to €26,000 8  
€26,001 to €32,500 2  
€32,501 to €39,000 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Netherlands?

The average class size of international schools in Netherlands is 18.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
5 to 9 4  
10 to 14 1  
15 to 19 16  
20 to 24 13  
25 to 29 6  

How big are the schools in Netherlands (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Netherlands is 594 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 400 25  
401 to 800 6  
801 to 1,200 7  
1,201 to 1,600 3  
1,601 to 2,000 1  
2,001 to 2,400 1  
2,401 to 2,800 1  

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