Eligibility<\/h2>\n \n OIA is a publicly funded international school (IGBO\/IGVO) in the Netherlands. This means that Dutch law defines who is eligible for enrolment.<\/p>\n
We welcome applications from families worldwide who require an English-language education, ensuring continuity in the student’s educational journey.<\/p>\n
A student qualifies for placement at OIA if at least one of the following applies:<\/p>\n
\n- The student has a non-Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has a parent who is working in the Netherlands (or in a Dutch border region) for a limited period of time.<\/li>\n
- The student has Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has lived and gone to school abroad for at least two years because a parent was stationed abroad.<\/li>\n
- The student has Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has a parent (with whom the student will be living) that will be stationed abroad within two years and for at least two years. This must be proven by a written statement from the parent\u2019s employer.
\nFor questions or guidance about eligibility, families can contact us through OpenApply<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3051copy-1200x800.jpg\" "\\"IMG_3051copy\\"")
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Group placement<\/h2>\n \n Placement at OIA is based on a student\u2019s age, prior school experience and individual learning needs. Our aim is to place each student in the year group that provides the best social, emotional and academic fit, ensuring a smooth transition for families arriving from different curricula or countries.<\/span><\/p>\nFor secondary students, placement also considers prior schooling, language proficiency and the requirements of the international programme.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_2815copy-scaled-e1786611144190-1200x800.jpg\" "\\"IMG_2815copy\\"")
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n School fees<\/h2>\n \n OIA is a publicly funded international school. Annual tuition fees support the additional costs of our international education, including specialist staff, international learning materials and smaller classes. Our school fees for 2026\u20132027 are:<\/p>\n
Primary: \u20ac5,765 per student per year
\nSecondary: \u20ac7,500 per student per year<\/strong><\/p>\nA one-time, non-refundable application fee of \u20ac200 and a refundable deposit of \u20ac500 also apply. The deposit is refunded when your child leaves, provided all financial obligations have been met.<\/p>\n
Fees are calculated proportionally for students joining during the school year. Payment in instalments is available.<\/p>\n
If school fees are a concern for your family, please contact our admissions team to discuss the available options.<\/p>\n
Please read our Admissions Procedure and Tuition Fees document for full details of payment options, what is included and any additional charges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Admissions Procedure and Tuition Fees (PDF)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3100copy-1200x800.jpg\" "\\"IMG_3100copy\\"")
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\nOur Admissions Process<\/h2>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n
OIA is a publicly funded international school (IGBO\/IGVO) in the Netherlands. This means that Dutch law defines who is eligible for enrolment.<\/p>\n
We welcome applications from families worldwide who require an English-language education, ensuring continuity in the student’s educational journey.<\/p>\n
A student qualifies for placement at OIA if at least one of the following applies:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The student has a non-Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has a parent who is working in the Netherlands (or in a Dutch border region) for a limited period of time.<\/li>\n
- The student has Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has lived and gone to school abroad for at least two years because a parent was stationed abroad.<\/li>\n
- The student has Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has a parent (with whom the student will be living) that will be stationed abroad within two years and for at least two years. This must be proven by a written statement from the parent\u2019s employer.
\nFor questions or guidance about eligibility, families can contact us through OpenApply<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n\n\nGroup placement<\/h2>\n
\nPlacement at OIA is based on a student\u2019s age, prior school experience and individual learning needs. Our aim is to place each student in the year group that provides the best social, emotional and academic fit, ensuring a smooth transition for families arriving from different curricula or countries.<\/span><\/p>\n
For secondary students, placement also considers prior schooling, language proficiency and the requirements of the international programme.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSchool fees<\/h2>\n
\nOIA is a publicly funded international school. Annual tuition fees support the additional costs of our international education, including specialist staff, international learning materials and smaller classes. Our school fees for 2026\u20132027 are:<\/p>\n
Primary: \u20ac5,765 per student per year
\nSecondary: \u20ac7,500 per student per year<\/strong><\/p>\nA one-time, non-refundable application fee of \u20ac200 and a refundable deposit of \u20ac500 also apply. The deposit is refunded when your child leaves, provided all financial obligations have been met.<\/p>\n
Fees are calculated proportionally for students joining during the school year. Payment in instalments is available.<\/p>\n
If school fees are a concern for your family, please contact our admissions team to discuss the available options.<\/p>\n
Please read our Admissions Procedure and Tuition Fees document for full details of payment options, what is included and any additional charges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Admissions Procedure and Tuition Fees (PDF)<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\nOur Admissions Process<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n \n\n\n - The student has Dutch nationality<\/strong> and has lived and gone to school abroad for at least two years because a parent was stationed abroad.<\/li>\n