The Japanese School of Amsterdam
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
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 verified.
200
20 avg
Fixed intake
MEXT
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)
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
- 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?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,200(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,700 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 46th 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.
Other
limited
8:30 – 15:45
Recommended neighborhoods
Amstelveen, Buitenveldert
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Japanese MEXT curriculum. Primarily serves Japanese expatriate families. Admission fee €1,000. PTA fee €200/year. School lunch €800/year. Limited English instruction.
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