Admissions: How does it work?
We would like to get to know your child(ren). Please submit an initial enquiry form in OpenApply, our admissions portal.
If our school is the right fit for your child(ren) we will ask you to upload further details in OpenApply.
Once the application documentation is complete, we will review your application to make sure that there is a good match between the school’s educational provision and your child(ren)'s needs.
Once placement has been confirmed, you will receive welcome information to prepare for your child(ren)'s first day of school and an invitation to the parent induction meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know before you apply.
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand the process even better.
I sent an inquiry through OpenApply. When will I hear back?
We aim to respond within 5 working days. Please note that we will only respond to your enquiry if you have uploaded your child(ren)'s school reports (only applicable for students currently attending school). For more detailed information about our admissions process please view our Admissions Guide 2025-26.
When can my child(ren) start?
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday 3 September.
For families arriving at different stages during the year, we have fixed dates for the 2025-26 school year. Please note that you cannot start at any other date than the dates listed below.
- Wednesday 3 September (1st day of school)
- Wednesday 17 September
- Wednesday 1 October (Not for students joining grades 8 and 10 due to Residential Trips)
- Wednesday 5 November
- Wednesday 3 December (Not for students joining grades 9 and 10 due to Assessment Week)
- Wednesday 7 January
- Wednesday 4 February
- Wednesday 4 March
- Wednesday 1 April
- Wednesday 6 May
- Wednesday 3 June (KG student only)
What if my child(ren) does/do not speak English yet?
To ensure all students can benefit from the curriculum, the school provides an English Language Acquisition (ELA) programme for learners whose first language is not English. Older students from grade 9 and above will need to demonstrate they have sufficient English to be able to access the curriculum. This means your child(ren) may be asked to take a language assessment as part of the enrolment process.. Please also look at our language acquisition page.
What support does ISU offer?
To proactively address the academic, behavioural and social-emotional needs of the students, our school provides additional support. For more information, please view the inclusion page.
Where do our school families live?
Please view the ISU Fact Sheet for some more information on student numbers and nationalities and where our school families live. We will update this information twice every academic year, in the autumn and spring.
Does the school provide childcare?
The school offers places to children who have had their 4th birthday. We do work closely with Kind & Co Ludens , a separate organisation that offers childcare to children under 4. Kind & Co Ludens also offers after school care (in Dutch: BSO) in our school building. For information & registration please view our After School Activities & Care page.
