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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1089 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
74 |
| Most common nationality |
The student body is 31% US and 13% Dutch, 4,5% French, 4% Spanish and 3,5% German, Italian and British. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
12% local : 88% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Dutch, French, Spanish, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We integrate technology in class. Each student in grades 5 and up receive a laptop. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we do use virtual classroom technologies that include video conferencing and many more options. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Advanced Placement |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
That depends on the age of the student, from no homework to 30 minutes in middle school and more in high school. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Team |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support team includes experienced professionals with specialized expertise in learning and intellectual disabilities, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and evaluation and assessment. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through our enrichment program. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Some have access. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in certain grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept new students on a rolling basis. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
School day
| School start time |
Preschool - G1: 8:45
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| School finish time |
Preschool - G1: 15:15 (Wednesdays 14:30)
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, our Croco Club offers English-speaking After School Care and Holiday Care for children from ASH, ages 3 - 14. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide variety of extracurricular activities, including Athletics, The Hague Model United Nations, and strong visual arts, drama and music programs. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Middle School Athletics includes girls volleyball, boys soccer, swimming, boys and girls basketball, cross country, tennis and track and field.
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Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, sports fields, outdoor play areas |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
American School of The Hague offers a complete Early Childhood through to pre-university education, with Elementary, Middle and High School programs for students aged 3 - 18. American School of The Hague (ASH) is an international school located in Wassenaar, the Netherlands. In a safe and welcoming environment, we guide the learning of our students, ranging between 3 to 18 years old, who represent up to 74 nationalities, with 31 percent American and 13 percent Dutch nationals. Here, we learn how to build a better world as we become better human beings. For this, we are guided by our Core Values and learn from and for the world. We embrace everyone's voice, our unique differences and achievements, and service to others. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ASH's instructional approach focuses on the close but respectful student-teacher relationships that characterize American education. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and is broad enough to suit the needs of the diverse population. |