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The Japanese School of Amsterdam

International School in Amsterdam

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The Japanese School of Amsterdam is an international school serving expat families in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$12,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $11,200 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by MEXT and serves ages 6-15.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at The Japanese School of Amsterdam.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
  • Avg class size: 20 Amsterdam international school · 200 students total.
  • Ages: 6-15 school day starts at 8:30.
  • Accreditations: MEXT listed accreditations.
OtherAges 6-15Japanese$8,000–$12,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $11,200/yr(+12%, modeled)Mid-range in AmsterdamOpen admissions
Students

200

Class Size

20 avg

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

MEXT

mid-range-costopen-admissionssmall-school

About The Japanese School of Amsterdam

This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2026/2027.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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: limited

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for The Japanese School of Amsterdam
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$12,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$11,200(+12%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$12,700
Cost position in Amsterdam43th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Japanese MEXT curriculum. Primarily serves Japanese expatriate families. Admission fee €1,000. PTA fee €200/year. School lunch €800/year. Limited English instruction.

Curriculum

Other

Learning support

limited

School hours

8:30 – 15:45

School busYes

Recommended neighborhoods

Amstelveen, Buitenveldert

Reviewed: 2026-04-27Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 59%1 named source

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Amsterdam

Budget-friendly
Median
$1,449$8,000–$12,000$27,584

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesSupport
The Japanese School of Amsterdam

Class Size

This school
20
City avg
19

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