Apply with ease
You are welcome at International School Groningen
Thank you for considering joining ISG, and we hope to welcome you soon in our school. The following overview below explains the expected steps and documents you will need for a smooth application process. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family!
Documents you’ll need for Step 2 - Application:
Copies of the child’s most recent and previous two years of school reports in English.
For applications to the MYP, a letter confirming that at least one parent is working in the Netherlands or a letter from the parent or parent’s employer stating that the family lived abroad due to work. See Eligibility for more information.
A recent passport-sized picture of the child.
A copy of the child’s passport.
A step-by-step guide to applying to ISG
Enquiry
Contact ISG by submitting the enquiry form to let us know you are interested in the school. The enquiry form is available through the Open Apply portal. A space is reserved only after the full application form has been completed and the registration fee has been received.
Application
When you are sure you’d like to join ISG, fill in the application form. The application form is available through the OpenApply portal. Please prepare all relevant documents for this step (see top of page). Once you have completed the application form you will be invoiced a non-refundable application fee.
Verification
Before moving to the next step, we verify the following:
Child successfully passed ISG’s placement tests.
Completed application form was received.
All the checklist items in OpenApply have been completed.
Registration fee has been paid.
Processing
After completion of all previous steps, the management team will consider the application, and confirm or refuse enrolment via the admissions portal. If an application has been refused, an appointment can be made to discuss the reasons with the management team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline for applications?
For the Middle Years Programme, we accept applications throughout the school year. However, we do have a limit to the number of students we can admit per class (22), so the earlier the application is completed the greater the chance that the child will be offered a place.
For the Diploma Programme, applications should be completed by the end of May, in order to join the following school year in August-September. Students must be living in the Netherlands to start. We cannot accept students to the programme after it has started.
Is the application fee refunded if a place is not offered to my child?
The application fee is a non-refundable fee that enables us to cover the administrative costs of the application process. It will not be deducted from the school fees should a place be offered. It will also not be refunded if you decide to withdraw your child from the application process or from the school after they have started.
Are there admission exams?
Entry tests are required for admission to the Diploma Programme (DP), while placement tests are conducted for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to ensure appropriate student placement.
What are the school fees?
The International School Groningen is able to offer high quality international education at a reasonable cost to families due to funding from the Dutch Ministry of Education.
The fees for parents for the school year 2024/25 are €7800, payable over ten months.
The fee includes all schoolbooks, but does not include school trips, social events, IB (DP2) Diploma Exam or MYP5 Record of Achievement fees. In addition, all students in MYP1-4 are expected to have a laptop. These can be ordered through the school at admission or provided by parents.
Please note for school year 2025/26 all students will be expected to be in possession of a laptop.
For further details please see here.
Can the school help with visa applications?
International School Groningen is not able to apply for a visa on behalf of any student. The IND (Dutch Immigration Department) will not issue a visa to a minor unless they are moving to the Netherlands with a parent/legal guardian who already has a work contract in place.
More questions?
Please contact ISG's Admissions Officer for more information on how to apply.
Admissions Officer
Charlotte Howard
info@isgroningen.nl
+31 (0)50 5340084
Schedule a tour
We welcome you at International School Groningen. Book a virtual meeting or a physical visit at our campus, to learn all about ISG and how we work together.
Apply here
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family. Click below to start your application today!