Quality you can trust. Opportunities that create possibilities.

Behind every accreditation, partnership and programme stands the same question: how does this help students thrive? Some organisations help us safeguard quality. Others challenge us to keep improving, strengthen our international outlook or create unique opportunities for students. Together, they help make ISH the school it is today.

UNICEF Buddies

UNICEF Buddies helps schools raise awareness around global citizenship, empathy and supporting children worldwide. Students learn that caring for others and making a positive impact can start much closer to home than they think.

Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme for education and international collaboration. It enables students to participate in exchanges and projects with schools across Europe. Students do not just discover new places. They experience different perspectives, cultures and ways of life from the inside.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award challenges students to develop skills, support others and take on real-life adventures beyond school. Students discover something powerful along the way: that they are capable of more than they ever expected.

Dutch International Schools (DIS)

DIS connects international schools throughout the Netherlands and encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and educational development. For families, this helps create consistency and strengthens the quality of international education across the country.

Eco-Schools

Eco-Schools encourages schools to take sustainability seriously through practical projects and environmental action. Students learn that positive change starts with everyday choices and that even small actions can make a difference.

Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

ECIS connects hundreds of international schools and educators worldwide. It gives schools access to research, professional development and new educational thinking. For students, this means teachers continue learning too. Bringing fresh ideas and leading international practices into the classroom.

Alberdingk Thijm Schools (ATS)

ISH is part of the Alberdingk Thijm Schools group, a network of schools sharing knowledge, expertise and resources. For students, this means additional support, professional expertise and a strong foundation that helps school life run smoothly.

Council of International Schools (CIS)

CIS is a globally recognised accreditation organisation that evaluates schools on teaching quality, student well-being, safeguarding, leadership and school culture. Schools go through a thorough review process and continuous improvement cycle. For families, this provides reassurance that high international standards are being actively monitored and maintained.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate is one of the world’s leading educational frameworks. It regularly reviews curriculum quality, teaching standards and student development. For students, this means learning that goes beyond facts and exams. Building curiosity, critical thinking and skills that open doors to universities around the world.

Page Summary

Browse through the flipping book above to discover the vision, goals and ambitions shaping the future of ISH. The ISH Strategic Plan sets the direction for the years ahead and strengthens everything we do as a school. Built around five clear Power Pillars, the plan combines wellbeing, innovation, creativity and international mindedness into one shared direction for the entire ISH community. The ISH Strategic Plan helps students grow into confident, curious and courageous young people in an international learning environment that prepares them to become truly Ready for the World.

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