European School The Hague
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
European School The Hague (ESH) is an Accredited European School delivering Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate, with tuition in 15 European languages. The school enrols 1,400-1,600 students from over 50 nationalities, supported by 350 staff across two campuses in The Hague's International Zone. Annual tuition runs $10,000-$18,000 USD (true cost ~$14,900, +6%). Admissions are competitive; best suited to families connected to EU institutions or multilingual European education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at European School The Hague.
- Tuition: $10,000–$18,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 22) Amsterdam international school · 1,600 students total.
- 56 nationalities top: Mainly European Nationals.
- Ages: 4-18 school day starts at 8:30 in general.
- Accreditations: European Schools Board of Governors verified.
1,600
56 (Mainly European Nationals)
15 avg / 22 max
Fixed intake
European Schools Board of Governors
About European School The Hague
School fees range in EUR valid for the academic year 2025/2026
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9060-12360 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $14,900(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,400 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
European Baccalaureate curriculum. Multiple language sections. Located in The Hague (~30 min by train). Registration €500. Annual inscription €1,500. Canteen optional. Priority for EU institution staff (reduced fees); others pay Category II rates.
Other
European Baccalaureate
Besides English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish, we offer Czech, Italian, Finnish, Greek, Romanian, Portuguese, Slovenian, Polish, Slovenian, Croatian (some year groups), Hungarian (some year groups).
See school website
Yes
Yes
8:30 in general – In Primary 15:00, in Secondary all children have individual timetables
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Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
The Hague Centrum, Scheveningen, Wassenaar, Voorburg
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Amsterdam
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Mainly European Nationals
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
European Baccalaureate curriculum. Multiple language sections. Located in The Hague (~30 min by train). Registration €500. Annual inscription €1,500. Canteen optional. Priority for EU institution staff (reduced fees); others pay Category II rates.
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