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Sat, 16 May 2026

Cities / Amsterdam / International French School Amsterdam

International French School Amsterdam

AEFE-accredited bilingual French-English school in Amsterdam South (Oud-Zuid), founded in 2021 and part of the Globeducate network. Fees for 2025-26 run from EUR 11,470 (Nursery/Elementary) to EUR 15,730 (TPS preschool), with a first enrolment fee of EUR 1,500 and an…


Curriculum
French, BFI
Fees, annual
EUR 11–16k
Ages
2 to 18
Pupils
~350
Founded
2021

Fee Age Type Amount
TPS Preschool 2 Annual €15,730
Nursery / Elementary 3 Annual €11,470
Middle School 11 Annual €12,560
High School 15 Annual €15,140
Annual Registration Fee - DAI One-time €400
First Enrolment Fee - DPI (non-refundable) One-time €1,500

  • The independent review pool is small and dominated by one detailed critique. Parents flag teacher recruitment and retention as the headline issue, with mid-year staff turnover and communication described as "very poor and often inaccurate".
  • The school markets a bilingual French-English programme but reviewers say it operates as fundamentally French-medium, with English and Dutch lessons taught by French native speakers.
  • One parent on the school's own platform calls the school "great" and praises teaching, but that voice sits inside the school's marketing channel.
  • The school is new (founded 2021), AEFE-approved after the first year, and part of the Globeducate network. Leadership and structural development are the recurring asks.
  • No Reddit, expat.com or Mumsnet discussion surfaced. The public review pool is too thin to weigh sentiment confidently.

Head of school

Laura Mallevialle

At IFS we believe that to learn is not just to accumulate knowledge; it is to build critical thinking skills, nurture creativity, and affirm one’s uniqueness. Our curriculum meets the rigorous standards of the French educational system while offering a variety of electives and extracurricular activities. These opportunities allow students to explore different social environments and fully develop their potential.

Accreditations

  • Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger 01

  • Diplôme National du Brevet 2025 pass rate 100%
  • Diplôme National du Brevet 2025 distinction rate 100%
  • Mention Très Bien or Très Bien avec Félicitations du Jury 76%

Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1, 1077 BG Amsterdam, Netherlands

School website