Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
30 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian, Dutch, American, Romanian, Scandinavian, British, South African, Chinese, Angolan, Sudanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% local, 80% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Digital screens, ipads for some lessons |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes in case it is needed we can provide online home schooling |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Not one specific, we embrace and celebrate all religions and beliefs |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Mostly only reading |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a special needs coordinator and we have close collaboration with a speech therapist |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:50am |
| School finish time |
2:35pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Afterschool care is available from Monday until Friday until 6.30pm. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Indian dance and music club |
| Sports activities included |
Gym lessons and free outdoor play |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Field Study Trips and more |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, indoor gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Amersfoort International School offers international primary education for children from 4 to 12 years of age. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Amersfoort International School is an IB World School (International Baccalaureate) offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). |