International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm (ISH) operates under the values 'Integrity, Compassion, Ethics' in the Netherlands' international heart, accredited by IBO and CIS. The school offers an IB pathway in a smaller-community setting with 51 nationalities represented. Annual tuition runs $9,000-$16,000 USD (true cost ~$13,400, +7%). Admissions are open; best suited to internationally mobile families based near Amsterdam wanting a values-driven IB school with strong ethical-citizenship framing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm.
- Tuition: $9,000–$16,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Amsterdam international school · 85 students total.
- 51 nationalities top: Dutch, British, Indian and US.
- Ages: 4-18 school day starts at 08:30 for both Primary and Secondary School..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
85
51 (Dutch, British, Indian and US)
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm
The International School Hilversum “Alberdingk Thijm” is a long standing, highly experienced IB World School, offering three programmes and catering for all ages from 4 to 19 years. We are one of only a handful of select schools in Northern Europe to offer the continuum of all three programmes and so are able to bring the full IB experience to our students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,000 – $16,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 4030-5745 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,400(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $14,900 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 65th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
IB MYP and DP. Partially subsidized by Dutch government. Located in Hilversum (~25 min by train). Registration €750. Materials fee €400/year. School trips €300-600/year.
IB
All students work towards the IB Diploma Programme exam.
Over the past five years, the average pass rate has been around 98 to 100%, with students scoring an average close to 32 points on their diploma.
We offer French, Spanish and Dutch in the Secondary School. The Primary School offers Dutch.
Additional support is available in Mathematics (ASM) and English (EAL) up to Grade 10. As mentioned, the school has access to professional staff, including a psychologist and behaviour specialist. The Mentor Programme at the school is comprehensive and led by a professional team.
The school has an Inclusion Coordinator, who is responsible for managing the special need of students. We have access to professional staff, including a psychologist and behaviour specialist. In the classroom, there is limited support for students with special needs, although recommendations by professionals are followed. Training for certain conditions, such as dyslexia, is the responsibility of parents. The school has a strong support network focussed around the well-being of students. During the application process, parents are required to indicate any known special needs, giving us the opportunity to assess, alongside the parents, the best course of action.
Yes, we offer English as an Additional Language support sessions in the timetable to all Primary and Secondary students (up to Grade 10). Additional support is also available in the Diploma Programme under special circumstances.
08:30 for both Primary and Secondary School. – 15.30 for the Middle Years Programme. Occasionally, Diploma Programme students will finish at 17.00. In the Primary School, students finish at 14.30 or 15.00. On Wednesday, the Primary School finishes at 12.35.
There is a canteen which serves a limited selection of healthy and quality food. Primary students are requested to bring their own healthy lunch and snacks.
Upon request
Recommended neighborhoods
Hilversum, Bussum, Naarden, Laren
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Amsterdam
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Dutch, British, Indian and US
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
IB MYP and DP. Partially subsidized by Dutch government. Located in Hilversum (~25 min by train). Registration €750. Materials fee €400/year. School trips €300-600/year.
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