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Small but mighty, the Netherlands has long been a country that people from all corners of the globe call home.

Two of its cities in particular - Rotterdam and The Hague - have impressive international communities despite their small sizes. The former is the biggest seaport in Europe, and the latter is the home to most of the Netherland’s foreign embassies as well as the United Nations International Court of Justice.

For this reason, The Hague and nearby Rotterdam have an adequate choice of international schools.

In Rotterdam, there are a number of international schools within a short distance of Rotterdam Centraal station. A short trip away in The Hague, there is a cluster of schools in the Scheveningen area and along the Meijendel nature reserve.

There are two types of international schools in Rotterdam and The Hague; Dutch international schools and private international schools. The former are government subsidised and often attached to public schools. They are designed to be a go-between for students transitioning into the Dutch school system from abroad or vice versa.

Private international schools are exactly the same as what you’ll find in other countries. They have high fees, excellent facilities, a more diverse student body and they teach an international curriculum, sometimes affiliated with a particular country. Almost all international schools in Rotterdam - The Hague teach through English.

However, not all children are permitted to attend international schools in the Netherlands. Dutch children must have studied abroad in the past, or be planning on studying abroad for a significant amount of time within the next few years. Non-Dutch children can attend only if they are planning on staying in the Netherlands for a limited time.

For this reason, the ratio of native to non-native students in Rotterdam and The Hague’s international schools is often lower than in other cities and countries.

Another aspect of international school life that’s different in Rotterdam and The Hague is the school bus. Private transport to and from the school campus is not at all common in the Netherlands’ schools, whether private or not. This is because public transport throughout the country is, by anyone’s standards, excellent.

In the unlikely event that there is no easy way to get to school via bus or tram, don’t worry. The tradition of riding bicycles anywhere and everywhere is alive and well in Rotterdam and The Hague!

Below, we have compiled the top 10 international schools in Rotterdam - The Hague according to our users. However, there are another 10 schools to choose from in the city. 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 Rotterdam - The Hague based on your requirements.

Best 10 International Schools in Rotterdam - The Hague

Out of a total of 20 International Schools in Rotterdam - The Hague.

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

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam

To shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens - a generation that will change our world for the better.
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €17,500
to: €23,200

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.
Curriculum
Special Educational Needs
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 13
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €19,800
to: €24,200
Curriculum
European
Languages of instruction
English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €7,480
to: €11,220
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.
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €8,323
to: €10,742
Reviews
(1 review)

American School of The Hague

American School of The Hague offers a complete Early Childhood through to pre-university education, with Elementary, Middle and High School programs for students aged 3 - 18. American School of The Hague (ASH) is an international school located in Wassenaar, the Netherlands. In a safe and welcoming environment, we guide the learning of our students, ranging between 3 to 18 years old, who represent up to 74 nationalities, with 31 percent American and 13 percent Dutch nationals. Here, we learn how to build a better world as we become better human beings. For this, we are guided by our Core Values and learn from and for the world. We embrace everyone's voice, our unique differences and achievements, and service to others.
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €20,585
to: €29,775
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Harbour International School

Small community, caring, focuses on social emotional development, high stress on values
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 12
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €4,000
to: €4,000

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.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 17
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €7,400
to: €8,400
Reviews
(1 review)

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.
Curriculum
IB, IGCSE
Language of instruction
English
Ages
11 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €8,300
to: €10,000

Elckerlyc International School

Elckerlyc International School offers international education embedded in a Dutch context.
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.

International School Leiden

We are the first International School in Leiden.
Our schools mission is 'We aim to provide a safe learning environment for every student to become self -aware and develop a sense of responsibility towards themselves, respect for each other and their environment in order to become active global citizens.'
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 11
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(2 reviews)

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