Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 15 |
| Most common nationality |
French (70 %) |
| Native French speaking teachers |
Our teachers are coming mostly from the French system. Some of the teachers who give lessons in English or Dutch can be native speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in French |
The school can give some help with the French language but do not offer extra classes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English and Dutch are taught as 1st and/or 2nd foreign languages |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for the Nursery |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes (Digiboard) |
| 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 (Teams) in extreme situation. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No - The French school system is based on secularism. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The French school system is based on secularism. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Non applicable - The French school in Amsterdam is a primary school only (children from 3 to 10) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Non applicable - The French school in Amsterdam is a primary school only (children from 3 to 10) |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Staff are attentive to the atmosphere in the classroom and in the school and ensure respect between students. The well-being and development of students are essential to ensuring their success. We support each student in their uniqueness thanks to a collective effort: committed teachers, attentive educational staff who are fully involved. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Only for students who are not coming from a French school (France or AEFE's network) - - https://lfvvg.com/inscriptions/les-tests/ |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Children aged 5 or older from schools whose programs are not accredited by the French Ministry of Education are required to take placement tests in French and Mathematics in addition to the review of their application. Decisions are based on the results and the student's background - Information on our website. |
| Waiting list |
Sometimes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration start usually 9 months before the beginning of the academic year - Information about registration are always available on our website. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes as long as we have availability. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 11:30 AM on Wednesday |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Daycare (kinderopvang) - Every day after class, professional organisations (kinderopvang) offer the option of taking care of your child. Supervisors come to the school to collect the children and accompany them back to their premises, which are close to the school - Check list on our website. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Lunches can be provided by an external provider : Deli Dej : https://delidej.com/index.php/fr/ |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, theater, yoga, circus arts, English, ballet, dance, judo, etc...
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
"Lycée français Vincent van Gogh La Haye-Amsterdam" is a French school located in The Hague (primary and secondary school) and in Amsterdam (primary school only). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school follows the official French curriculum and is part of the AEFE network
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Contact the admissions team at Lycée Français Vincent Van Gogh
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