International School of Amsterdam (ISA)
International School in Amsterdam
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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 listed accreditations.
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Rolling
1964
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.
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: strong
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,000–$25,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 25185-34740 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,490(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,990 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 86th 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
At a Glance
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