What are the schools in Netherlands like?

"The International School of Amsterdam (ISA) is one of the best international schools in The Netherlands. It is located in the western part of the country and offers an IB Primary and Middle Years Program, and the Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Level Diploma. The school's multilingual approach allows students to choose from seven languages. English is the primary language and the school has particularly strong ESL programs to support students in their ambition to become proficient English speakers. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment encouraging collaborative problem solving, building respect and understanding among diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is another popular international school located in the capital of The Netherlands. AICS offers an IB PYP program for elementary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) for high school. AICS has a diverse student body, with students from nearly 50 different countries, and focuses on holistically developing well-rounded learners, who can communicate and work effectively in any culture. The Utrecht International School (UIS) is a leading bilingual school in The Netherlands. Located just south of Amsterdam, UIS offers a dual language program for students aged 4-18, with English as the language of instruction, and the students can select from Dutch, French or Spanish as the second language. UIS encourages the students to become involved in the community and use their second language in a natural setting. Students are given a range of university preparation opportunities including IB Diploma or Cambridge A-Level. UIS is also very active in terms of extracurricular activities and international exchanges," commented one expat when asked about in Netherlands.

"If you want the availability of both American and International studies (AP and IB) with an American spirit of community and lots of extra-curriculars, this is the school for you. While there are some weaker teachers, the overall product is good. Americans who are coming from a very competitive suburban school district might find ASH a bit less rigorous and families from other countries might find the school challenging in some areas. Lots of team projects and public speaking are expected - more "American" in flavor. Graduates get into fine universities world-wide. The kids all have great self-esteem," explained one expat in Wassenaar, Netherlands with kids at American School of The Hague.