Harbour International School
International School in Rotterdam
Quick answer
Harbour International School is an international school serving expat families in Rotterdam, with a highly diverse student body of 67 nationalities. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $4,250–$4,250/year, it sits below the Rotterdam average — offering strong value. The student body draws from 67 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Harbour International School.
- Tuition: $4,250–$4,250/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 19 (max 20) Rotterdam international school · 300 students total.
- 67 nationalities top: It varies depending on the school year..
- Ages: Ages 4 to 12 school day starts at 8:30 am.
300
67 (It varies depending on the school year.)
19 avg / 20 max
Rolling
About Harbour International School
Small community, caring, focuses on social emotional development, high stress on values
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: moderate
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,250 – $4,250 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 4250-4250 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,810(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,310 |
| Cost position in Rotterdam | 6th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Other
CAT4 and other British systems of assessments
Confidential
Dutch language
EAL (English as an Additional Language) Learning support (for reading, litteracy, mathematics...)
Yes, but our school is a small school and we cannot offer one to one support
Yes, EAL
8:30 am – 15:00 everyday except Wednesdays (12:30)
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Rotterdam
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: It varies depending on the school year.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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