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 ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/64228bc96713d84832c1fbd89e07109e61b562e9-min-1200x800.jpg\" "\\"admissions-2\\"")
<\/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 ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-admissions.png\" "\\"home-admissions\\"")
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n School fees<\/h2>\n \n As a publicly funded international school, OIA charges an annual parental contribution to support the additional costs of our English-medium international curriculum. These funds enable us to maintain a high-quality learning environment, include specialist staff, international learning materials, and allow smaller class sizes.<\/span><\/p>\nThis contribution is a mandatory fee for participation in international education in the Netherlands. The annual fee structure for OIA Primary and OIA Secondary will be published prior to the start of the admissions period.<\/span><\/p>\nWe strive to ensure that our school remains accessible to a broad range of families. If the contribution presents a concern, families are encouraged to contact us to discuss available options.<\/span><\/p>\nFamilies can request the full fees document through OpenApply<\/a> or download it here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banner-meisje-rood-1200x800.jpg\" "\\"banner")
<\/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 <\/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 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSchool fees<\/h2>\n
\nAs a publicly funded international school, OIA charges an annual parental contribution to support the additional costs of our English-medium international curriculum. These funds enable us to maintain a high-quality learning environment, include specialist staff, international learning materials, and allow smaller class sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n
This contribution is a mandatory fee for participation in international education in the Netherlands. The annual fee structure for OIA Primary and OIA Secondary will be published prior to the start of the admissions period.<\/span><\/p>\n
We strive to ensure that our school remains accessible to a broad range of families. If the contribution presents a concern, families are encouraged to contact us to discuss available options.<\/span><\/p>\n
Families can request the full fees document through OpenApply<\/a> or download it here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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