Netherlands · Wassenaar
ASH is a private day school in Wassenaar offering an American diploma with IB and AP options. Families should budget for annual tuition and capital fees, plus a separate enrolment charge. Special Education carries an additional annual fee.
The American School of The Hague is a not-for-profit day school in Wassenaar, serving families in The Hague and the wider Randstad. The main campus is at Rijksstraatweg 200. Early Childhood is at Deijlerweg 153.
ASH has no boarding provision. Families must arrange housing and confirm any required after-school care separately.
The usual age range is 3–18, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Placement takes account of previous schooling and age on 1 October. Ask admissions to confirm the grade when transferring from another system.
ASH awards its own American high-school diploma alongside the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement courses. Its current high-school page states that the diploma is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
That NEASC claim is school-reported because no current independent directory entry was located. The IB’s own record independently confirms Diploma Programme authorisation since 31 May 1994.
The main decisions are the child’s language readiness, qualification plan and support requirements. Families considering the youngest grades also have a Dutch–English pathway to assess. The financial comparison should include recurring capital fees and any specialist support.
ASH suits families seeking an American school programme with choices at the end of secondary education. Its admissions page says there are no nationality restrictions.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Each file is reviewed individually, and a mid-year application does not establish that the required grade or support programme has space.
Both sites are in Wassenaar. The campus page places Pre-K through Grade 2 at the Early Childhood Center and Grades 3–12 at the main campus.
Published facilities include a science and technology centre, theatre, libraries, indoor sports facilities and playing fields. The Early Childhood Center has dedicated gardens and playgrounds.
For a pupil with mobility or sensory needs, request a visit covering the actual classrooms, toilets and emergency routes. A facilities list does not establish that every space is accessible.
Buses, from the official 2026–27 transport table:
| Service | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Area A (Wassenaar, designated stops, large buses) | €3,535 / year |
| Area B (Den Haag, Katwijk, Leiden, Leidschendam, Noordwijk, Nootdorp, Oegstgeest, Rijswijk, Voorburg, Voorschoten and nearby; small buses closer to the house) | €4,400 / year |
| Area C (everywhere else) | on request |
| ECC bus (PK1, PK2, K, Grade 1, Grade 2 in Areas A & B, small vans) | €4,900 / year |
| Winter period, Area A only (26 October 2026–19 March 2027) | €2,290 |
ASH may organise an ad-hoc route, but parents pay its full additional cost. Confirm route availability and the journey before choosing housing.
Early Childhood Center, Deijlerweg. Pre-K through Grade 2 attend this campus. Classes run from 08:30 to 15:15, with a 14:30 finish on Wednesdays.
Elementary School spans Pre-K through Grade 4 and therefore uses both campuses. Homeroom teachers cover language arts, mathematics, science and social studies; specialists teach subjects including Dutch, music and technology.
The Dutch–English Dual Language Pathway currently covers Kindergarten and Grade 1. Ask how pupils continue after Grade 1 before choosing it for a long-term bilingual education.
Grades 3–12 attend the main campus from 08:30 to 15:30, finishing at 14:40 on Wednesdays. School divisions and campus boundaries do not fall at the same grade.
Middle School covers Grades 5–8. Core subjects include language arts, mathematics, modern languages, science, social studies, physical education and health. Electives broaden the programme with arts and practical subjects.
High School covers Grades 9–12. Every graduate earns the ASH High School Diploma. Alongside the diploma requirements, the school offers two advanced study routes:
The current high-school page allows selected AP courses in Grade 10 and describes an optional AP Capstone route through Seminar and Research courses. Ask the counsellor which subjects, prerequisites and combinations apply to the intended year.
For an IB applicant, confirm the available first-language literature course and the appropriate English course. The IB directory lists currently registered subjects, not a guarantee for a future timetable.
The school describes AP or IB as the additional qualification. Do not assume that an individual pupil can combine the two routes without a written timetable from counselling.
For Dutch university entry, ask the intended institution to assess the proposed diploma and subjects. The school can advise on courses, but the university makes the admission decision.
When comparing results, ask for the examination year, number of candidates and distribution of scores. An overall average does not show how pupils with a similar starting point performed.
Instruction is in English. Dutch is a specialist subject in elementary. The Dual Language Pathway is a deeper bilingual offer, K and Grade 1 only for now.
The admissions FAQ gives the following English expectations:
The admissions table marks language support as unavailable in Grades 9–12. The separate support page describes English as an Additional Language (EAL) across Grades 1–12. A secondary applicant should obtain a written explanation of the support actually available.
Ask separately about Dutch lesson frequency, beginner groups and the bilingual pathway. Dutch as a subject and teaching other subjects in Dutch are different offers.
Apply online, year-round. Confirm eligibility first if you have a complicated file. Placement is by background and age on 1 October.
Submit a separate online application for each child, with the €280 application fee. The portal requests family and passport details, followed by grade-specific reports, test scores and transfer records.
The school reviews the file only when it is complete. If approved, sign and return the offer and follow its payment instructions. Disclose language and learning needs so that the school can assess its ability to meet them.
Pre-K pupils must be at least three and fully toilet trained. All pupils must graduate before their twentieth birthday. These eligibility conditions are separate from the ordinary age-placement chart.
The tuition page publishes the following 2026–27 rates. Its link to 2025–26 is historical, despite still being labelled the current school year.
Entry
| Fee | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Application (per child, non-refundable, at application) | €280 |
| Pre-Kindergarten I and II enrolment (one-time, non-refundable, within 30 days of the decision) | €2,500 |
| Kindergarten–Grade 12 enrolment (one-time, non-refundable) | €7,115 |
The K–12 enrolment fee is split. €2,500 is due within 30 days of the decision; the balance is invoiced with tuition and capital fees.
The separate €4,810 capital fee is annual and non-refundable. It is payable in full even for a mid-year start. The page also says re-enrolling pupils pay the difference between their original enrolment fee and the 2026–27 fee. Ask how this applies to the child’s enrolment history.
Annual tuition
| Grade | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten I and II | €20,325 |
| Kindergarten–Grade 4 | €23,910 |
| Grades 5–8 | €27,150 |
| Grades 9–12 | €29,000 |
The Special Education Programme costs €24,300 a year in addition to regular grade tuition. Occupational therapy, individual teaching and examination charges may also be additional.
The school calculates tuition and bus charges by entry period, rather than by individual days attended:
| Entry period | Percentage of annual tuition and bus fee |
|---|---|
| Start of school–30 November | 100% |
| 1 December–28 February | 75% |
| 1–31 March | 60% |
| 1–30 April | 45% |
| 1–30 May | 30% |
Enrolment and capital charges remain payable in full. The published bands do not explain entry on 31 May or in June; request an individual quotation for those dates.
A new Grade 6 pupil’s full-year core cost is €39,355 before transport, meals or additional services. This calculation includes €280 application, €7,115 enrolment, €4,810 annual capital and €27,150 tuition.
If that pupil joins the Special Education Programme, the same calculation becomes €63,655 before other extras. The capital fee continues annually; it is not part of the one-time enrolment charge.
The admissions FAQ explicitly states that ASH has no discount policy. It does not describe a separate scholarship award; obtain written confirmation before budgeting for assistance.
Withdrawal before the end of Semester 1, dated 22 January 2027, leaves 75% of annual tuition and bus charges payable. After Semester 1, the full annual amounts are payable. Enrolment and capital fees remain due in either case.
ASH is day-only and does not publish a residential guardian service. A school offer does not by itself give a pupil or parent the right to live in the Netherlands.
The IND says only a recognised educational sponsor can apply for a secondary-school study permit. ASH is not named in the study-sponsor register updated on 3 August 2026.
The register may use an organisation’s legal name, so ask ASH and the IND for written confirmation. Do not budget on ASH sponsoring a study residence permit unless the IND confirms that route.
Many international pupils instead reside through a parent’s work, diplomatic, EU or family status. The applicable route depends on nationality and family circumstances and must be secured independently of admission.
A child relocating without a parent needs a lawful residence basis, parental-consent arrangements and an adult responsible for daily care. Resolve all three before paying non-refundable fees.
The school distinguishes three kinds of support:
Send recent reports and agree the provision, staffing and full cost before accepting a place. Ask separately about occupational therapy and individual teaching charges.
Admission for a pupil with learning differences depends on the school’s available resources. A description of a programme does not confirm a place in it.
ASH is worth considering when a family wants continuity with American education and a choice of advanced qualifications. Its separate Special Education provision also warrants a closer look for a child who needs a modified curriculum.
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Official pages and documents we read. If a figure matters to your budget or your application, open the link and confirm it is still current.
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