International School of Amsterdam (ISA)
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
International School of Amsterdam (ISA) was the first school in the world to offer a complete IB curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12, founded 1964. ISA enrols nearly 1,300 students from 60+ nationalities under the mission 'To Educate for International Understanding', accredited by IBO, CIS, and NEASC. Annual tuition runs $14,000-$25,000 USD (true cost ~$20,490, +5% — Amsterdam's 92nd cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to families wanting the world's longest-established full-continuum IB pathway.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Amsterdam (ISA).
- Tuition: $14,000–$25,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at The school day starts at 8:30 from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, school starts at 9:30..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC verified.
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IBO, CIS, NEASC
About International School of Amsterdam (ISA)
The International School of Amsterdam is a globally-recognised leader in education for international understanding. Founded in 1964, ISA was the first authorised IB World School, offering International Baccalaureate programmes from pre-school through grade 12.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,000 – $25,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 25185-34740 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $20,490(+5%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $21,990 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 92th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Registration fee €2,500. Capital levy €1,900/year. Lunch programme €1,200/year. Transport by private bus €2,000-3,500/year. Exam fees €600-800 for DP candidates.
IB
As an IB school, ISA complies with the International Baccalaureate examinations.
IB Diploma Results Summary ISA Pass Rate: 99% ISA Average Score (average Points): 35 ISA Average Grade: 5.46 World Average Grade: 4.7 ISA Highest Score: 44 Class of 2022 Highlights 107 Graduates 99 Diploma Candidates 100% earned IB Diploma 29 Bilingual Diplomas 36 Average IB Score 50% obtained 36 points or more 23% obtained 40 points or more
ISA offers the following in-curricular modern languages: Dutch Spanish French German Mandarin Japanese Our Language Academy (Extracurricular) offers French, Spanish, Hebrew, Turkish, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean and German.
While ISA has limited facilities and resources available to students with special needs, admission may be offered to students with mild to moderate learning challenges or physical disabilities, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Initial screening, in-class, and group support may be provided through the Student Support Department and Counselling teams.
While ISA has limited facilities and resources available to students with additional needs, support is offered to students with mild to moderate learning challenges or physical disabilities. Additional support services may be provided on a private tuition basis and may have associated fees.
As ISA seeks to serve an international community and English is the primary language of instruction, the school recognises the need to support and develop students’ academic English proficiency to enable access to the programmes offered. Students may join the school without any prior English language proficiency until Grade 9. Students for entry into Grade 10 must demonstrate a minimum of intermediate proficiency in academic English. Students coming into Grade 11 must demonstrate advanced proficiency in academic English. Please note that English as an Additional Language support is not available for students in grades 11 and 12.
The school day starts at 8:30 from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, school starts at 9:30. – The school day finishes at 15:30. Extracurricular activities are offered as of 15:30.
Our school cafeteria is open daily from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Students may bring food from home or purchase from the cafeteria.
Our cafeteria team is able to accommodate different dietary needs upon request.
Recommended neighborhoods
Amstelveen, Buitenveldert, Zuidas, Oud-Zuid
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Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Registration fee €2,500. Capital levy €1,900/year. Lunch programme €1,200/year. Transport by private bus €2,000-3,500/year. Exam fees €600-800 for DP candidates.
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