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Name of School International school Hilversum "Alberdingk Thijm"
Headmaster Mrs. Jetty van Driel
Admissions/Contact Person Glyn Jones, Deputy Head Secondary School / Evelien Luijt, Coordinator Primary School
Address Emmastraat 56; 1213 AL Hilversum
Telephone +31 (0)35 67 299 31
Telefax +31 (0)35 67 299 39
E-mail ish@klg.nl
Website www.ishilversum.nl
Type of Education Primary Years Department (4-11 yrs)
Middle Years Programme (12-16 yrs)
Diploma Programme (16-18 yrs)
Bilingual VWO
Language of Instruction English
Type of Qualification Middle Years Certificate/ IB Diploma
age-range 4 - 18
Composition of Student Body 41 nationalities
Total number of pupils 422
Total number of teachers 42
Average class size 20-25 students
Activities CAS: Sports, Drama, Year Book, Art and Community Service, Student exchanges (Ardenne, Verdun, France, Spain, Germany, Ski-Trip)
School Fees PYP € 3,150.- per annum
IBMYP € 3,625.- to € 4,020.- per annum
Bilingual VWO € 1,150.- to €1,750.- per annum
Other Fees Examination fees in fourth and sixth year (IB);
(Once only) deposit € 500.-
Admission After interview and tests
Advised Entrance Dates None
Admission Requirements Clear survey of previous education. Decision entrance tests in cases of doubt.
Admission Deadlines None
Counsellor Ms. Kaandorp
Possibilities of Stream Change if so desired preparation for courses (MAVO/HAVO) in Dutch schools
Situation of School Near railway station Amsterdam-Utrecht and Amsterdam-Zwolle
School Hours (daily schedule) 8.30 - 16.05
Transport to and from School Train, bus, bike, railway station "Hilversum Sportpark" is 500 m. from the school building
School Holiday Periods In line with Dutch national schools' Holiday schedule
Additional Information The school is located in a newly renovated building and offers primary and secondary education for international students living in The Netherlands in accordance with principles of the International Baccalaureate. A bilingual programme is available for Dutch students.
The International school Hilversum "Alberdingk Thijm" is an accredited school by both CIS and NEASC.