Optimist International School

Optimist International School of
Amsterdam

 

Waddenweg 87, 2134 XL Hoofddorp, Amsterdam, North Holland .

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Educational System of Optimist International School


Method

Pedagogical method general Curriculum

School values

OIS aims to bring out each child's 'inner magic' in a positive, safe and challenging environment where children become responsible learners, communicators, collaborators and respectful global citizens. A Student Council, with representatives elected each year from Groups 2 to 8, meets monthly and helped to create the new school playground and organise International Day.

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Educational Stages of Optimist International School


Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training

Information about the educational stages of the Optimist International School

Optimist International School (OIS) in Hoofddorp's Floriande district, close to Amsterdam, Schiphol and Haarlem, is a publicly funded international primary school offering education in English within a Dutch context, with small classes. Its International Programme runs from Group 1 to Group 7 and prepares pupils for international secondary education from age 11, following the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with the British National Curriculum for language and mathematics. Admission follows the Dutch criteria for international families. From August 2026 the school is part of Optimist International Academy, together with an international secondary department hosted in the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Tweetalig building.

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Languages and International Programs at Optimist International School


English English (Instructional)
Dutch Dutch (Half)

Information about languages of the Optimist International School

English is the language of instruction, and pupils who are beginners in English receive EAL support from assistants within their regular lessons. In the International Programme about 15% of learning is in Dutch, with a differentiated Dutch as an Additional Language programme from beginner to advanced level. Pupils who will continue in Dutch secondary education can join the Dutch Enrichment Programme in Groups 6 to 8, which gradually adds academic Dutch. Families are encouraged to keep developing their children's mother tongue.

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Services and Facilities of Optimist International School


Awards and Recognitions of Optimist International School


Seals gained:

Mejores Schools de North Holland

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Reviews of Optimist International School


* Sample of opinions published on the web

Foto de S. N.
Optimist international school has a very good curriculum from the group1. Teachers are very friendly and encourage the kids in all activities they perform. We are very happy as my kid loves to go to school. Transportation facilities are also good towards the school.
Foto de L. N. S.
Optimist International School is a great place for kids. The educational methods used here are engaging for kids. Kids love to go to school day after day with more enthusiasm. It's well connected to public transport, All the teaching staff are friendly and helpful to answer any of the parent's questions. They provide apt feedback in parent-teacher meetings. The school itself is growing but school is improving with Scale. Kids also are friendly and enjoy their times together. Kids skills are improving. Kids come from various countries across the...
Foto de S. S. P.
New International School in Hoofddorp. Easily accessible by Public transport. They are growing and improving a lot every day, which is highly appreciable. Kudos for doing so much hard work to start from scratch. School is really working hard to help the kids to learn and make them the best. Keep up the good work. If you are looking for international School in Hoofddorp, then this is the school.
Foto de K. S.
Almost 2 years ago we moved from Spain to the Netherlands. Before we arrived I was worried how my children will adapt to a new school. Will they find new friends? Will they be happy? Will they get the best possible education while enjoying learning and coming to school? YES
Foto de A. K. S.
Optimist International school is a truly International in nature by having kids belongs to different culture speaks different language and came from different continental i.e. from Asia, Europe, USA etc. but all are studying , playing and having fun together like pearls in a beautiful necklace of Optimist International School. I like enthusiasm and positive attitudes of teachers and other staff of this school. They are eager to give their best to kids. Teachers are very professional to identify strength and area of improvements of a kid and they put...

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