HSV International Primary School - VNS

Netherlands, Rotterdam

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Dutch

Fees €6,990

Ages 5 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 640

Type Co-educational

Opened 1986

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Academic offering

Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Taught languages Dutch

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Primary School

Introduction

Situated in the Benoordenhout area of The Hague, the HSV International Primary School's VNS location is housed in an authentic 1920s building that retains many of its original art-deco features. The school teaches a structured program based on the UK National Curriculum for Literacy and Mathematics, combined with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), ensuring subjects like science, geography, and art are taught through engaging, interdisciplinary units. A distinguishing feature of the VNS location is its size; it is the largest of HSV’s international branches, accommodating up to 280 pupils in classes capped at 20 students to allow for personalized, inquiry-based learning. In September 2025, the campus expanded its offerings by launching a Dutch Bilingual class, further integrating international students with the host country's culture. The VNS location provides a supportive, inclusive setting focused on developing global citizenship.

This campus is part of HSV International Primary School

Van Nijenrodestraat 16, 2597 RM Den Haag, The Netherlands

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The Essentials

Location

The VNS location is centrally situated in a residential part of The Hague known as Waalsdorp, located within the attractive Benoordenhout area. It is surrounded by various international organizations, making it a highly convenient and appealing location for expatriate families living and working in the city. The campus is also easily reachable by public transport.

Stages

4-11 years (International Department)

Type

Subsidised international primary education (Dutch government funded)

Additional learning support

Pupil support is provided by a Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers; support focuses on individual needs, including social-emotional development and progress for pupils who may be behind or who are more able.

Country affiliation

Netherlands

School day structure

ID1 to ID6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 08:45 a.m. start; arrival from 08:15; 15:00 p.m. end; 15-minute morning break; 1-hour lunch break. Wednesday: 08:45 a.m. start; 12:30 p.m. end; break times vary by location.

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Fees

Application fee

- A one-time application fee of €150 is payable when the application is completed. This application fee is non-refundable.

Tuition fees (current academic year)

- Annual tuition per child: €6,800. An additional annual lunchtime supervision fee of €190 per child applies. The school fee applies to all year groups (no separate year-group fee levels) and no sibling discount is offered.

Prorated joining amounts (tuition + lunchtime supervision) for families joining part-way through the year

- September (join): €6,990
- October (join): €6,300
- November (join): €5,600
- December (join): €4,900
- January (join): €4,500
- February (join): €3,900
- March (join): €3,200
- April (join): €2,500
- May (join): €1,750
- June (join): €1,750

These prorated figures apply regardless of year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency: Families may pay annually or in two installments.
- For existing pupils: the school fee for the following year is paid in two installments — the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure a place for the following year; the second installment is due by 1 November.
- For new pupils: an invoice schedule is issued when a place is offered; the first installment is required to confirm acceptance as described in the invoice schedule.

Account details and fee payment options

- Payment method: Payment is made by bank transfer to the school's account. The provided account details are: STG HSV ID FEES; IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170; BIC: ABNANL2A. No alternative payment methods (for example credit-card payment) are specified in the school's published fee information.

Other costs and common additional charges

- Lunchtime supervision: annual fee of €190 per child (see tuition section).
- After-school and holiday care (BSO): after-school and holiday childcare is provided by independent local providers; parents contract and pay those providers separately and directly to the provider. Charges for after-school/holiday care are set by the external providers and are not included in the school tuition.
- Administration / withdrawal charge: if an existing family withdraws after having paid the first installment for the following academic year but withdraws before 1 August, prepaid fees will be refunded minus an administration cost of €150 per child.
- The school does not offer a sibling discount.

Academics

Curriculum

HSV International Primary School delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The IPC is based on contemporary brain research and aims to provide a brain-friendly environment that optimises learning. International-mindedness underpins the curriculum, fostering global awareness across HSV pupils. The IPC comprises Mileposts: Early Years Foundation Stage; Milepost One (ID1–ID2); Milepost Two (ID3–ID4); Milepost Three (ID5–ID6). The curriculum framework includes Literacy (England's National Curriculum with The Power of Reading), Mathematics (England's National Curriculum with White Rose), ICT, English as an Additional Language (EAL) with classroom and specialist support, and Host Country, Culture and Language (Dutch lessons). The Social and Emotional Curriculum draws on IPC goals and the Jigsaw programme.

Gifted and Talented

Pupil support includes provisions for more able pupils beyond the regular curriculum. The Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers coordinate with specialists; the first point of contact is the classroom teacher. Progress is monitored and the curriculum is adjusted to support individual needs.

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Admissions

1. Check Admission Requirements
Children aged 4 to 11 are eligible to apply if they meet specific criteria, such as being non-Dutch nationals with parents working temporarily in the Netherlands. Families must provide employer documentation proving their temporary residence status to qualify. Admission is always subject to seat availability across the four locations.

2. Make First Contact
Parents with questions can submit an optional Registration of Interest form to the admissions team. If you already have all the necessary information, you can skip this step and proceed directly to the formal application.

3. Submit the Admission Application
Apply through the school's online portal by uploading the required documents, which include your child's passport, recent school reports, and written employer confirmation of international mobility. The admissions team will review your file once all documents are submitted, and no student interview is required.

4. Pay the Application Processing Fee
A non-refundable, one-time fee of €150 per child is required before the school will process your application. This payment covers administrative costs and does not guarantee a placement or count toward annual tuition fees.

5. Receive Confirmation
The Admissions Office will acknowledge your application on the portal and officially place your child on the waiting list once all checklist items are complete. Parents can log into the Admissions Portal at any time to track their application status.

Waitlist

After all required items are submitted, the child will be wait listed. You can track the status of your application through the Admissions Portal.

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FAQs

Where is HSV International Primary School - VNS located and what is the campus like?

The VNS site is in the Benoordenhout area of The Hague, in a residential part known as Waalsdorp and is easily reachable by public transport. It is housed in an authentic 1920s building with original art-deco features and is the largest of HSV's international branches, accommodating two classes per year group.

What age range does the VNS location serve and is the school co-educational?

The International Department at HSV serves children aged 5 to 11 years and operates as a co-educational primary school. The VNS location follows the same age-range structure across its ID1–ID6 mileposts.

Which curriculum does HSV International Primary School - VNS use?

The school delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) combined with England's National Curriculum frameworks for Literacy and Mathematics, using The Power of Reading and White Rose schemes. The curriculum includes ICT, EAL provision and Host Country, Culture and Language (Dutch) lessons, with social and emotional learning supported by IPC goals and the Jigsaw programme.

How do I start the admissions process and what documents are required?

Begin by checking the admission requirements and then submit an application through the school's online portal, uploading your child's passport, recent school reports and employer confirmation of international mobility. Parents may optionally submit a Registration of Interest first, but a full application with required documents is needed for the admissions team to review the file.

Is there an application processing fee and how much is it?

Yes, a non-refundable, one-time application fee of €150 is payable when the application is completed and must be paid before the school will process the application. This fee is administrative and does not guarantee a placement or count toward tuition.

If we accept a place, how are fees invoiced and what payment methods are available?

Families may pay annually or in two installments; for existing pupils the first installment must be paid by 1 May to secure the place for the following year, with the second installment due by 1 November. Payments are made by bank transfer to STG HSV ID FEES (IBAN: NL87 ABNA 0245720170; BIC: ABNANL2A) and no other payment methods are specified.

What happens if we join part-way through the academic year—are fees prorated?

Yes, prorated joining amounts (tuition plus lunchtime supervision) apply regardless of year group; examples include September (join): €6,990, October (join): €6,300 and November (join): €5,600, with progressively lower amounts for later months. The full table of prorated amounts is used to calculate fees for families joining mid-year.

Is there a sibling discount or refund policy if we withdraw after paying?

The school does not offer a sibling discount. If an existing family withdraws after having paid the first installment for the following academic year but withdraws before 1 August, prepaid fees will be refunded minus an administration cost of €150 per child.

How large are classes at the VNS location and how many pupils can it accommodate?

Classes at VNS are capped at 20 students to allow for personalised, inquiry-based learning, and the VNS location can accommodate up to 280 pupils. Small class sizes are a distinguishing feature of HSV's international provision at this site.

How does HSV support pupils who are learning English or who are more able academically?

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through short withdrawal sessions and in-class specialist support, with progress tracked on an EAL continuum and students exiting EAL when they can access the curriculum. Provision for more able pupils is coordinated by the Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers, who adapt the curriculum and monitor progress to meet individual needs.

What technology and specialist facilities are available in classrooms?

All classrooms are equipped with computers, interactive screens and iPads, and ICT is integrated across the curriculum. Older pupils receive specialist lessons such as music, gym and handicraft delivered by specialist teachers.

Are there regular lessons in arts, music and physical education?

Yes, all pupils have at least one weekly lesson in music, handicraft and gym, with specialist teachers delivering these lessons from Year 2 onwards. Music and gym lessons are used to support language learning and physical development.

Is after-school and holiday childcare available at VNS?

After-school and holiday care (BSO) is provided by independent local partner providers, and parents contract and pay those providers separately. Care typically runs until 18:30 on school days and from about 08:15 to 18:30 during holidays and study days.

What cultural and language opportunities are provided beyond the classroom?

The Host Country, Culture and Language (HCCL) programme provides Dutch lessons and cultural learning, and the school encourages maintenance of home languages through translanguaging. The international community and IPC topics also provide regular opportunities for cross-cultural learning and global awareness.

How does HSV support pupils' social and emotional wellbeing?

Social and emotional learning is integrated into the IPC framework and reinforced through the Jigsaw programme, focusing on traits like resilience, empathy and collaboration. The school monitors social development and provides structured activities to build wellbeing within a safe and caring environment.

What specialist support is there for pupils with additional learning needs?

A Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support teachers lead pupil support, working with classroom teachers as the first point of contact to adapt teaching for individual needs. Support covers pupils who need help catching up as well as those requiring extension beyond the regular curriculum.

What safeguarding and anti-bullying measures does the school have?

HSV has a formal safety policy and a safety binder that outlines procedures for preventing, recording and evaluating incidents, and ongoing communication about safety is maintained with pupils, staff and parents. The school has established procedures to support pupil welfare and address incidents if they arise.

Does HSV VNS require pupils to wear a school uniform?

No, HSV does not require pupils to wear a school uniform.

What are the school day times for the international classes?

For ID1 to ID6 the school day runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:45 with arrival from 08:15 until 15:00, including a 15-minute morning break and a one-hour lunch break. On Wednesdays the school day runs from 08:45 until 12:30, with break times varying by location.

How is HSV governed and what kind of public oversight does it have?

HSV is subsidised by the Dutch Ministry of Education and is governed by the Stichting Haagsche Schoolvereeniging, with a Supervisory Board and a Joint Participation Council (GMR). The Friends of HSV Foundation (2HSV) supports fundraising and projects for the school community.

What are the tuition fees at HSV International Primary School - VNS?

Annual tuition at HSV International Primary School - VNS is EUR 6,990 a year. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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