The International School of Amsterdam (founded in 1964) is a

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located in the city of

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, over away from the city centre of

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.F.A.Q.'s

. International School Amsterdam. Retrieved on August 13, 2014. It hosts students from over 60

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from

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to 12th grade (ages 3–18). The official language and language of instruction of the school is

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. Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish are offered as additional languages. Around 60 other

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are spoken within the school community. The academic program is based on the

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. As of the 2020-2021 school year, annual tuition rates vary from €17,870 to €25,650. In addition, the school charges a capital fee of €2,800, a €275 application fee, and a PTA fee of €35 per student.

History

Founded in 1964, ISA was the first authorised IB World School, offering International Baccalaureate programmes from pre-school through grade 12.

Student Body

In 1997 about 40% of the student body was Japanese.Farber, Jules B. ''... But give me Amsterdam'' (4th Edition). Kosmos-Z & K Uitgevers, 1997. , 9789021593760. p
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"At the International School of Amsterdam, four out of ten pupils are Japanese." As of the 2020-2021 school year, ISA has 1,317 students, with 719 of those being in the Upper School (Grades 6 and above). Students were drawn from a total of 60 nationalities, with 52% of those being European, and 13% North American. 11% of the total student body were of Dutch nationality (included in the European nationality count).

Facilities

The School is housed in a purpose-built campus. Facilities include a four-floor library/media center, a 400-seat theatre, science laboratories, woodworking shops, and specialist rooms for music, art, and drama. In addition, the school possesses two gymnasiums, three cafeterias, a small stationery shop, multi-purpose playgrounds and adjacent fields as well as football (International) pitches.

Transport Links

ISA is served by line 25 of the Amsterdam tram system as part of the wider R-net, in addition to bus lines 274, 347, 348, 357, and 358.

News

The International School of Amsterdam built an extension to its building. Construction began in early June 2013 and concluded in late August 2014. In 2017, renovation began on an existing gym for the students with plans for adding a weight room, rock wall, and a new cafeteria. Construction concluded in early 2018.

References

External links

The International School of Amsterdam Homepage

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