Admissions: How does it work?
We would like to get to know your child(ren). Please contact our admissions team through OpenApply, our admissions portal.
When you start the admissions process, we will ask you to upload information about the languages your child(ren) speak(s) and their educational background.
We will talk to you and look at your documentation to make sure that there is a good match between the school’s educational provision and your child(ren)'s needs.
Once we confirm your child(ren)'s placement, you will receive welcome information. On your starting date, you will be welcomed by the admissions team and join an induction meeting. Your child(ren) will be welcomed & supported by their classroom teacher or mentor.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know before you apply.
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand the process even better.
I contacted the admissions team through OpenApply. When will I hear back?
We aim to respond as quickly as possible. For more detailed information about our admissions process please view our Admissions Guide 2026-2027.
When can my child(ren) start?
For families arriving at different stages during the year, we have fixed dates for the 2026-27 school year.
2026
- 2 September (1st day of school)
- 16 September
- 30 September
- 4 November
- 2 December
2027
- 6 January
- 3 February
- 3 March
- 7 April
- 12 May
- 2 June (KG student only)
When will the school move to its new campus?
Our purpose-built school campus is being constructed at the Cambridgelaan at Utrecht Science Park. We will move in July 2027 ready to start the 2027-2028 academic year in our new campus in September 2027. For more information, please view the facilities page.
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 academic year, in the autumn.
Does the school provide after school care?
We work closely together with childcare organisation Kind&Co Ludens, who offer after school care (in Dutch: BSO) in our school building for students aged 4-11. From August 2027 Kind&Co Ludens will also open a nursery in our new school campus, meaning we offer a one stop show for children aged 0-18 yrs old. For information & registration please view our After School Activities & Care page.
