International French School Amsterdam
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
International French School Amsterdam offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat. At $12,490–$16,940/year, it sits above the Amsterdam average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 30 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at International French School Amsterdam.
- Tuition: $12,490–$16,940/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Amsterdam international school · 400 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: French.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at The school day starts at 8am in primary. In secondary, the school day can start at 8am or later, depending on student's individual schedules..
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
400
30 (French)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
AEFE
About 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
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $12,490 – $16,940 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 12490-16940 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,215(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,715 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
French
We prepare our students for French diplomas and language certificates like the ones offered by Cambridge in English.
Too early to say, we are opening in September 2021
Dutch from early years onwards, then in secondary students can take Spanish as a third language.
Individualised Welcome Project/Personalised Support Plan/Personalised Programme for Educational Success/Personalised Schooling Project/ School assistants...
In the French system, and therefore in our school, there are different arrangements to support pupils with special educational needs. Our dedicated school nurse meets with the families individually to establish the support we could put in place.
Yes in primary school
The school day starts at 8am in primary. In secondary, the school day can start at 8am or later, depending on student's individual schedules. – In primary, the school day ends at 3.30pm except on Wednesdays when school finishes at 12pm. In secondary, it again depends on the student's schedule.
Yes for families that wish to subscribe for that service
Yes there are some alternative choices for students with special diets
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Amsterdam
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: French
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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