Many international schools in The Hague are partly funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. While they have greater flexibility when it comes to the curricula and teaching methods, they are still required to meet the ministry's standards.
Most of these schools offer the Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, but there are some international schools that follow the curriculum of a specific country.
Below is a list of some of the most prominent international schools in The Hague.
International schools in The Hague
American School of The Hague
The American School of The Hague (ASH) provides a welcoming international community where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 thrive in an innovative and supportive environment. Located in Wassenaar, the school offers world-class facilities and a broad curriculum, including strong programmes in academics, arts, and athletics, alongside a dedicated transition programme for new families.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ash.nl
The British School in the Netherlands
Located in The Hague, The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) offers a world-class education based on the British curriculum, with options for A-Level and International Baccalaureate pathways. With a diverse international community and a focus on academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth, the school provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 18 across its four modern campuses.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels, BTEC and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.britishschool.nl
European School The Hague
The European School The Hague, an Accredited European School, offers a multilingual education for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students, culminating in the prestigious European Baccalaureate. Located in The Hague’s International Zone, the school nurtures a dynamic multicultural community of over 1,400 students from 50+ nationalities, equipping them with key competencies and fluency in at least three languages.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: European Baccalaureate
Ages: 4 to 18
Curriculum: www.europeanschoolthehague.nl
Deutsche Internationale Schule Den Haag
The Deutsche Internationale Schule Den Haag (DISDH) is a prestigious German school in the Netherlands, recognised as an ‘Excellent German School Abroad’. Catering to children as young as two years old in its bilingual kindergarten, the DISDH combines the German curriculum with a global perspective, fostering both academic excellence and intercultural understanding.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.disdh.nl
The International School of The Hague
The International School of The Hague (ISH) offers a dynamic learning environment for children aged 4 to 18, combining the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum with a focus on curiosity, connection and compassion. Located near Kijkduin’s scenic dunes, ISH provides world-class facilities and a diverse, inclusive community that prepares students to thrive globally.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.ishthehague.nl
Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag
Sekolah Indonesia Den Haag (SIDH), located in Wassenaar, offers a high-quality education aligned with Indonesian national standards while incorporating local and international elements. Catering primarily to Indonesian diaspora families in the Netherlands, SIDH provides programmes from primary to secondary levels and features a robust curriculum, multilingual instruction, and a rich array of cultural and extracurricular activities.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Indonesian
Ages: 6 to 18
Website: www.sekolahindonesia.nl
What do expats say about schools in The Hague?
"My son is at an international school – it formerly was a department of a Dutch school so still is under the education system of the Netherlands, although the programme is based on the Primary Years Programme of the International Bacculaureate (IBO) and taught in English."
Read our expat interview on The Hague with British expat Nicola.
Further reading
►Read more in Education and Schools in the Hague
►For an overview of the schooling system in the country, read Education and Schools in the Netherlands
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