Vossius Gymnasium International Stream
Bilingual Private School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
Vossius Gymnasium International Stream offers a multi-track Local+English and IB programme. Well-suited to budget-conscious and internationally mobile families. At $3,000–$7,000/year, it sits below the Amsterdam average — offering strong value. Note: Prestigious Dutch gymnasium with bilingual (tweetalig) VWO stream and IB Diploma option.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Local+English, IB taught at Vossius Gymnasium International Stream.
- Tuition: $3,000–$7,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 12-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, Nuffic TTO verified.
Waitlist likely
IBO, Nuffic TTO
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,200(+24%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,700 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 19th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Prestigious Dutch gymnasium with bilingual (tweetalig) VWO stream and IB Diploma option. Heavily government-subsidized. Registration €200. Annual parental contribution €600-1,000. Very competitive admission. One of Amsterdam's top academic secondary schools.
Local+English, IB
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Centrum, Jordaan, Grachtengordel, Oud-West
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Prestigious Dutch gymnasium with bilingual (tweetalig) VWO stream and IB Diploma option. Heavily government-subsidized. Registration €200. Annual parental contribution €600-1,000. Very competitive admission. One of Amsterdam's top academic secondary schools.
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