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International families
The International French School of Amsterdam welcomes pupils from many different nationalities every year.
Our welcoming international community of parents and teachers celebrates the diversity of the student body through international holidays and traditions that foster an inclusive school culture. We encourage close collaboration between parents and teachers, and are committed to providing excellent pastoral care and differentiated support to all IFS pupils.
Accelerated learning in English and French
Children spend their days immersed in English and French in equal measure, with additional Dutch language tuition and the opportunity to study a fourth language from middle school onwards. We welcome families from all nationalities to enroll at IFS even if they do not have a strong basis in English and French. We offer an accelerated learning programme in both English and French with dedicated teachers taking small group lessons during the week to help pupils catch up in the required language. This reinforcement happens early on as pupils begin the school year, to help them acclimatise as quickly as possible.
Close-knit community
Our parents association organises social and fundraising events throughout the year to help families get to know each other and feel part of the school community. These include the annual winter and summer fêtes and parent coffee mornings.
Benefits of the French educational system
The French education system is world-renowned for its rigorous curriculum and quality of teaching, based on high academic standards and a constant focus on pupil’s development and wellbeing. It provides a structured, rigorous educational framework that is open to all, fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility and cultural awareness, while preparing pupils for university and beyond.
Children educated in French teaching establishments abroad follow an educational pathway that takes talent and merit to the highest levels while supporting each pupil’s individual requirements. Beyond language, French educational establishments take a resolutely humanistic approach that promotes cultural diversity and mutual respect.
Choosing an AEFE partner school for your child means being part of a connected network of almost 600 schools teaching the French national curriculum worldwide, offering continuity in education if the time comes to relocate to another country.
In this exceptional learning environment your child will gradually develop their academic, social and personal skills, opening the doors to the very best higher education establishments in the Netherlands, France or further afield.
Preschool
Ages 2-6
Elementary school
Ages 6-11
Middle school
Ages 11-15
High school
Ages 15-18
“The kids are lucky to have teachers who are committed, smiley, and professional.” - Parent, IFS