Netherlands, Eindhoven
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International School Eindhoven (ISE) is a Dutch international non-profit school delivering three curricular pathways across two campuses near Eindhoven. The Primary International Department (ages 4-11) follows the English National Primary Curriculum through a project-based, thematic approach, while the Primary Dutch Bilingual Department (ages 4-12) delivers the Dutch Kerndoelen with about 30% of lessons in English, taught by EFL teachers. The Secondary Department (ages 11-18) offers the International Baccalaureate framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. EAL and Dutch Additional Language support, plus a Home Languages Programme, help language learners. The Sparrow Building houses a theatre and exhibition spaces; a dedicated library anchors the campus. Facilities include Promethean boards, BYOD for secondary, VR projects, and collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology. Rich after-school activities, student councils, and community projects foster leadership, arts, sport, and service among more than 60 nationalities. The school emphasises inclusivity, curiosity, responsibility.
Oirschotsedijk 14B, 5651 GC Eindhoven, Netherlands
International School Eindhoven has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Dutch.
ISE operates across two campuses in Eindhoven: the ISE Campus at Oirschotsedijk 14B, 5651 GC Eindhoven, and the Primary Dutch Bilingual Department at Jan Luikenstraat 49, 5615 JL Eindhoven. The school sits in the Brainport region, a leading hub for design, science and technology. It serves a diverse community of over 1,400 students and 200 teachers representing about 60 nationalities and speaking more than 40 languages.
The school offers Primary International; Primary Dutch Bilingual; and Secondary education, including the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.
The school is a non-profit Dutch International School operating across two locations and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
60 nationalities represented.
The Netherlands; the school operates as a Dutch international school.
Primary International: first bell at 8:25 and lessons start at 8:30; primary lessons end at 15:30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 12:30 on Wednesdays. Primary Dutch Bilingual: children welcome from 8:00, building opens at 8:15, lessons start at 8:30. Secondary: day starts at 8:45 and ends at 15:55 (Wednesdays 14:55). Diploma Programme students may study off campus if schedules allow.
Annual tuition at International School Eindhoven ranges from EUR 4,225 to EUR 9,050 for 2026/27.
International School Eindhoven teaches British Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP), Dutch Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
ISE comprises Primary International (ages 4-11), Primary Dutch Bilingual (ages 4-12) and Secondary (ages 11-18) across two locations. The Primary International Department follows the National Primary Curriculum from England and uses a project-based, thematic approach; all students in the International Department follow Dutch as a Foreign Language three times a week in small groups. The Dutch Bilingual Department follows the Dutch National Curriculum (Kerndoelen Primair Onderwijs); 30% of lessons are taught in English, and English instruction is delivered by EFL teachers. The Secondary Department offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11-16 and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16-18. English Additional Language (EAL) and Dutch Additional Language (DAL) programmes support language learners, and the Home Languages Programme provides after-school courses in nine home languages; learning continues outside the classroom through field trips and community engagements.
Step 1: Submit your application to ISE via OpenApply. Choose the appropriate department during the application. You will receive the first response from admissions within 3-5 business days.
Step 2: Intake may be required if additional information is needed to assess your child's application.
Step 3: If a place is available, your child can join at any time during the school year; there may be a waiting list for certain year groups.
Step 4: Sign up for Introduction Sessions and school tours; Primary International Introduction Session is held monthly (in-person or online) followed by a full tour for prospective families. Sign up using the links provided for the relevant department.
Step 5: Complete registration and pay the applicable fees; the international departments have a non-refundable registration/processing fee of €200. A refundable deposit of €500 applies to secondary. Fees and current costs are listed in the Fees section.
Places may be available, but depending on the year group there may be a waiting list.
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