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The Japanese School of Amsterdam
Japanese national curriculum school in Amsterdam West (Overtoomse Veld) founded in 1979, offering Grades 1-9 (elementary and junior high) for children of Japanese families. Annual all-in fees are approximately EUR 7,020 including tuition, facilities, and the mandatory school bus service.
In brief
The MEXT-recognised Japanese school for the Netherlands, founded 1979 and the de facto choice for Japanese corporate families based around Amstelveen.
JSA runs the Japanese national curriculum from elementary through junior high school, ages 6 to 15, and is partially subsidised by the Japanese government. Around 200 students attend, almost all children of Japanese diplomats, corporate transferees and teaching staff. Fees are flat at roughly EUR 4,680. Dutch and English conversation classes start in first grade and exchanges with local schools are built in.
The school is one of the central reasons Amstelveen has become the heart of Japanese life in the Netherlands, alongside Japanese supermarkets, healthcare and the embassy expat desk. For families on a typical three-to-five year posting from Tokyo, the appeal is straightforward: continuity with the Japanese system so that a child can return seamlessly to school in Japan. It is not an international school in the usual sense and it is not pitched at non-Japanese families.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary (Grades 1-6) | 6 | Annual | €4,680 |
| Junior High (Grades 7-9) | 12 | Annual | €4,680 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | €300 | |
| Facility Charge (annual) | One-time | €360 | |
| School Building Cooperation (per person) | One-time | €450 | |
| School Bus (annual, mandatory) | One-time | €1,980 |
Head of school
Mr. Takahiro Moriya
Mr. Takahiro Moriya serves as the Principal of The Japanese School of Amsterdam. In his leadership message, he emphasizes the school's commitment to its core educational goals: independence, self-reliance, creativity, and contribution. Moriya highlights the school's unique position in Amsterdam, nestled between Rembrandt Park and Sloterplas, providing a natural environment for its students. He focuses on fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere where students take initiative and work together to solve challenges. Under his direction, the school aims to equip students with the resilience to navigate a rapidly changing global society while maintaining strong ties between Japanese and Dutch cultures.
Accreditations
- Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) — Nihonjin Gakkō 01