Frequently Asked Questions

Moving to a new school and a new country can come with many questions. Find below our list of frequently asked questions. Contact our Admissions team if you have any further questions.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

How can I tour the campuses?

Are there places available now or is there a waiting pool for applicants?

In what grade level will my child be placed?

Your child's placement is based on their educational background and age on October 1. To help you identify your child’s grade placement, consult below our Student Placement Guide comparing our school with other systems and ages.

AGE OF YOUR CHILD UPON ENTERING ASH

3

Age 3

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British Sytem
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Pre-Kindergarten	Nursery	N/A	Nursery

4

Age 4

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Pre-Kindergarten	Reception	Groep 1	Reception

5

Age 5

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Kindergarten	Primary 1	Groep 2	Year 1

6

Age 6

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Grade 1	Primary 2	Groep 3	Year 2

7

Age 7

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Junior School Primary Years Programm	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Grade 2	Primary 3	Groep 4	Year 3

8

Age 8

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Grade 3	Primary 4	Groep 5	Year 4

9

Age 9

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Elementary School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Grade 4	Primary 5	Groep 6	Year 5

10

Age 10

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Middle School	Primary Years Programme	Basisschool	Junior School
Grade Level	Grade 5	Primary 6	Groep 7	Year 6

11

Age 11

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Middle School	Middle Years Programme	Basisschool	Senior School
Grade Level	Grade 6	MYP 1	Groep 8	Year 7

12

Age 12

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Middle School	Middle Years Programme	Basisschool	Senior School
Grade Level	Grade 7	MYP 2	Brugklas	Year 8

13

Age 13

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	Middle School	Middle Years Programme	Middelbare School	Senior School
Grade Level	Grade 8	MYP 3	2e klas	Year 9

14

Age 14

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	High School*	Middle Years Programme	Middelbare School	GCSE
Grade Level	Grade 9	MYP 4	3e klas	Year 10

*American School of The Hague is proud to offer a comprehensive high school program that includes a choice of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, Advanced Placement (AP), or a blend of IB, AP, and standard high school courses. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education in the USA and throughout the world.

15

Age 15

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	High School*	Middle Years Programme	Middelbare School	GCSE
Grade Level	Grade 10	MYP 5	4e klas	Year 11

16

Age 16

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	High School*	IB Diploma Programme	Middelbare School	A Levels
Grade Level	Grade 11	IB Year 1	5e klas	Year 12

17

Age 17

School System	American School of The Hague (American System)	International Baccalaureate	Dutch System	British System
Division	High School*	IB Diploma Programme	Middelbare School	A Levels
Grade Level	Grade 12	IB Year 2	6e klas	Year 13

What are the school fees? Is there a discount policy?

Can my child apply, even if s/he doesn’t speak English?

There is no English prerequisite for children entering preschool through grade 6. Students in grades 7 and 8 should have had some exposure to English, although it is not necessary to be fluent. Students in grades 9 and 10 should be approaching grade level fluency. Students entering grades 11 and 12 must be able to manage the curriculum in place without support. Language support is limited at the high school level, so students entering grades 9 to 12 will need to take an English assessment before we are able to determine eligibility for admission.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
Grade	English Language Requirements	English Language Assessment Required	Language Support Available (for admitted students)
Kindergarten 1 - Grade 6	No English prerequisite	No	Yes
Grade 7 - Grade 8	Beginner - Intermediate English required	No	Yes
Grade 9 - Grade 10	Intermediate - Advanced English required	Yes	No
Grade 11 - Grade 12	Advanced English required	Yes	No

ASH CURRICULUM

Is ASH accredited? What diploma do students receive?

ASH is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). American School of The Hague is proud to offer a comprehensive high school program that includes a choice of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, Advanced Placement (AP), or a blend of IB, AP, and standard high school courses. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education in the USA and throughout the world.

What foreign languages are offered at ASH?

What sports and arts opportunities are offered at ASH?

Is there a special education or a learning support program at ASH?

ASH COMMUNITY

Is the ASH community mainly American?

Where do ASH families live?

How many students are in a class? What is the teacher-student ratio?

Where do students go after they graduate from ASH?

Does ASH have a Parent Association?

LIFE AT ASH

What does the school year look like?

What are the school hours?

Do students at ASH wear uniforms?

What are the food services like at ASH?

Are there after school care/activities at ASH?

Childcare Service is exclusively provided for children who are enrolled into ASH. Our After School Childcare Service is available for children from the ages of 3 through 14 years from dismissal time until 6.30pm on regular schooldays, holidays and days that ASH has noon-dismissal or is fully closed.

A wide variety of after school activities are offered to all students in the fields of arts, music, languages and more. Additionally, our sports programs also run after school hours.

How do students get to the ASH campuses?

We coordinate an optional bus service with an outside contractor for our students commuting to and from school using modern, safe and comfortable buses. Bus routes service families in most areas surrounding Wassenaar. Bike riding is a way of life in the Netherlands and 72 percent of our students cycle to school, using excellent cycle paths, bike traffic lights, and signs especially for cyclists. Our campus bike sheds can accommodate up to 1000 bikes.

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