Top 10 Best International Schools in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Winford Bilingual Primary School offers a bilingual education ratio of 50% English and 50% Dutch. We have created our own unique curriculum using the Dutch national curriculum and the UK national curriculum, both of which are linked closely with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Each classroom has a fully qualified English and Dutch speaking teacher. Each teacher speaks their native language to our students, and all subjects are taught in both languages. 

This helps Winford Bilingual Primary School children develop their communication and comprehension abilities in both Dutch and English.

The British School of Amsterdam (BSA) is the very best that British international education offers. An accredited provider of the National Curriculum used in England leading to the highly regarded GCSE and A Level qualifications to the international community in Amsterdam. In 2024, BSA students at A Level achieved 48% A*/A grades and 97% A/C, and for GCSE achieved 53% A*/A and 95% A*/C.

We have three school sections, the Early Years School for children aged 3 to 6 years old, the Junior School for 6 to 11 year olds and the Senior School for 11 to 18 year olds. Each has their own distinctive character that offers a stimulating environment where pupils benefit from small class sizes and truly talented teaching staff. Classes for the Early Years and Junior Schools do not exceed 24 and for the Senior School, we do not exceed 22 in a class. A high proportion of our teachers have experience in the UK and we can proudly say have been with the BSA for a long time, some exceeding over 20 years with the school. As well as an academic focus, our teachers recognise your child as an individual and know not just their names but their hopes, anxieties, their quirks and enthusiasms.

Our school building has some of the finest educational facilities in the city of Amsterdam including a magnificent sports hall, beautiful playgrounds, a large theatre, fully equipped science laboratories and music rooms. The school is located in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid near several green spaces, and is easily accessible for families commuting from different parts of the city and surrounding areas.

Florencius International School is an independent private primary school (3-11) and is situated in leafy surroundings close to Amsterdam. At Florencius we follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and British standards. Our focus lies both with the academic and the social/emotional development of our students.

We offer small classes, individual attention and a warm and safe environment.
Because of our holistic approach, children at Florencius International School develop into positive but critical, self-confident global citizens. High ambitions also ensure we know how to get the best out of each student.

Our close collaboration with the Florencius Dutch primary school means that our school is an excellent choice for children and families who are interested in an international education, but also want to feel at home in The Netherlands or already have a home in The Netherlands. We are also the best choice for children who need a safe, small and familiar environment in order to develop and flourish.

The International School of Amsterdam (ISA) is a globally-recognised leader in educating for international understanding. Founded in 1964, ISA was the first school in the world to offer all core IB programmes from the age of 2 to 18.

ISA offers a programme of extracurricular activities to add diversity to the learning experience and an important social element to the lives of the students from Pre-School to Grade 12.

Fine Arts
Art, Ballet, Building and Construction, Chess, Cooking, Dance Mix, Drama, Forest School, Kufara Marimba and Yoga.

Sports
Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Fitness, Fun & Gym, Golf, Gymnastics, Judo, Karate, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.

Music Academy
Piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, marimba, drums and songwriting

Language Academy
French, Spanish, Hebrew, Turkish, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean and German.

At ISA, we want our students to be strong – in both mind and body. Starting from grade 5, students can try out to become a team member on one of several seasonal ISA teams. While students compete to win, the main focus is to learn about sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication and leadership – all valuable life skills.

ISA is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS), a sports organisation consisting of 11 international schools in Northwest Europe that focus on healthy competition, sportsmanship and full participation from student-athletes.

- Basketball
- Cross-Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball

Amity International School Amsterdam is a young and vibrant school based in Amstelveen. The school opened in February 2018 and is continuing to grow and flourish.

We pride ourselves in supporting and challenging every student to achieve excellence in their behaviour, academic work, sport, the arts, culture, citizenship, spirituality and relationships. We place particular emphasis on providing the students with opportunities to develop leadership and collaborative skills, as well as finding ways for them all to serve others and contribute to the wider community. 

Amity International School Amsterdam is a fully international school with students and staff from 39 different countries. Being such a diverse school allows us to learn from each other and helps your child to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a global citizen and internationally minded. 

Optimist International School Amsterdam is a primary school for children 4 - 11 years old.  Our wonderful new school building in Floriande, Hoofddorp (metropolitan region of Amsterdam) is well-equipped to offer a rigorous and inspiring international curriculum.

The beautiful Haarlemmermeerse bos and area around us provides our school with many opportunities for outdoor learning. We are a caring international community that guides children to become compassionate, committed global citizens.

We provide our pupils opportunities to discover and develop their unique talents. 

At International Primary School Almere (IPS) learning is our core business and International Mindedness is central to our school. Located centrally in The Netherlands, close to Amsterdam, we offer an opportunity for your child to learn and develop with a strong and balanced learning programme.

Within a 25 minute drive from Amsterdam, you will find International Primary School Almere. A diverse, international community of students, parents and educators, forging covenants in learning and teaching for the success of all learners. Our school fully believes and commits itself to integrate individual diversity and cultures.

In a safe and inspiring environment, our students discover the pleasure of learning and are challenged to become real-world citizens.

The Japanese School of Amsterdam (JSA) is a Japanese language school founded in 1969. It is a medium sized school with around 200 students situated in the western part of Amsterdam.

In order to improve communication skills, Dutch and English conversation classes are held from the first grade of elementary school. In addition, in order to enhance local understanding, education exchanges with local schools and off-campus learning are conducted. Through these activities, JSA will improve the international sense of students.

The International School Laren (ISL) is a young school in The Netherlands, located in a beautiful environment in 't Gooi, close to Hilversum. ISL is part of Alberdingk Thijm Scholen. Located in the centre of The Netherlands, it is within easy access to most major cities in the country and to Schip​h​ol Airport. Many multinational companies decide to locate their head offices here and as such, Hilversum area has a diverse cultural population. The train station​ is a 20 minute bike ride away​. The bus stops outside the school and there is easy motorway access.

Student Life @ International School Laren
The ISL focuses on the modern, sometimes transient, student whose needs are varied. Students should want to access a community that welcomes them, breeds respect and warmth, and encourages them to be self-disciplined. The IB Le​arner P​rofile is key to this. We place emphasis on the student thinking globally and acting locally.​​

Campus & Facilities​​ @ International School Laren
The ISL has been established within the grounds of Laar & Berg. The ISL can make use of Laar & Berg's facilities such as two gyms, sports fields, an art campus, a music room, a design room, five science labs, a media centre and the L&B canteen. ​In order to meet the aspirations of an integrated learning environment the facilities are modern, versatile and worthy of being a 21st Century educational experience.​

The Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh High School in Amsterdam is a school that is part of the network of the AEFE (direct management). The lessons are in accordance with the schedules, instructions and official programs of the French Ministry of National Education.  It prepares students for French secondary school exams (brevet, baccalauréat).