academic excellence

Key Facts
Among the world's best
Our 2021 IBDP points score of 36.9 was 10% above the global average.
First-choice universities
100% of our 2021 graduates were accepted by their first-choice university.
Nurturing environment
Our teacher-student ratio of 1:7 guarantees your child will get outstanding care and attention.

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED

At NAISR, we’ll inspire your child to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

Thanks to our small class sizes, our caring and committed teachers can make sure every student learns in a way that’s right for them. Your child will receive the perfect blend of challenge and support, which will nurture their burgeoning passions and talents. They’ll also benefit from extraordinary personalised learning experiences, including collaborations with MIT and UNICEF.

Our holistic educational approach – which supports personal and social growth, as well as academic development – ensures our students get fantastic results. In 2021, every one of our graduates was accepted by their first-choice university.

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Early years
  • Early years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

OUR CURRICULA

From early years through to secondary, our students follow carefully designed international curriculum pathways that are tailored to their strengths, interests, and aspirations for the future.

This includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide recognised routes to first-class universities across the world.
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3 to 5 years old
International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
Our early years curriculum develops our youngest students’ love of learning. In bright classrooms and imaginative outdoor spaces, your child will play, discover, and explore, enjoying hands-on activities that support their cognitive, social, and physical development.
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OUR CURRICULA

From early years through to secondary, our students follow carefully designed international curriculum pathways that are tailored to their strengths, interests, and aspirations for the future.

This includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide recognised routes to first-class universities across the world.
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5 to 11 years old
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Our primary curriculum blends exceptional teaching in the core subjects and languages, with exciting activities, trips, and practical projects. Our teachers will nurture every aspect of your child’s growth, supporting them to become independent and imaginative learners.
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OUR CURRICULA

From early years through to secondary, our students follow carefully designed international curriculum pathways that are tailored to their strengths, interests, and aspirations for the future.

This includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which set the standard for global education and provide recognised routes to first-class universities across the world.
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11 to 16 years old
International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) and NAISR Pre-IB Programme
Our IMYC supports our students’ transition from primary, nurturing their development at a time of rapid intellectual and personal change. Specialist teachers cultivate each student’s knowledge in core and chosen subjects, while exceptional enrichment opportunities broaden horizons, preparing them for the next stage of their education.
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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and NAISR High School Diploma
Our oldest students choose between the IBDP – which opens doors to top Dutch and international universities – or the NAISR High School Diploma, which provides tailored, vocational pathways to higher education. Both programmes push our students to excel academically, socially, and personally, creating principled and independent global citizens, ready to shape the future.
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Early Years

Age range:
3-5
Nationalities:
18
Teacher-student ratio:
1:8
Average class size:
10

Primary

Age range:
5-11
Languages taught:
2
English and Dutch.
Teacher-student ratio:
1:9
Average class size:
18

Secondary

Age range:
11-18
Languages taught:
3
English, Dutch and Spanish.
Teacher-student ratio:
1:6
Average class size:
14
primary
  • Early years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAISR

Every day at NAISR is packed with outstanding experiences. Your child will learn in new and extraordinary ways, enjoy exceptional enrichment activities, and do what they love.
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A warm welcome
Every morning, our early years playground is full of smiling faces and the happy chatter of parents, as our teachers welcome your child to class. We can’t wait for the day’s adventures to begin!
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A warm welcome
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Circle time
We love starting the day with a song and a dance. Circle time is a great way to forge friendships and swap stories, too, which helps your child develop their speaking and listening skills.
Circle time
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Happy meals
Lunch is one of our favourite times, where everyone comes together for some tasty food (and plenty of socialising!) We provide healthy meals that will fuel your child’s learning for the rest of the day.
Happy meals
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Movers and shakers
Running and jumping, climbing and stretching – getting active is a vital part of your childs development. Our students strengthen their gross motor skills in our colourful early years playgrounds, which are full of stimulating areas to explore.
Movers and shakers
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Taking it easy
It’s time to take a break from all the excitement. While our youngest learners have a nap, we introduce our children to simple mindfulness techniques, have a go at meditating, and settle down in a cosy corner for a short story.
Taking it easy
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Ready for more
The fun doesn’t stop when the school day ends! There’s so much for our children to enjoy at our after-school enrichment clubs, from the Mini Sharks athletics programme to piano and ballet.
Ready for more

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAISR

Every day at NAISR is packed with outstanding experiences. Your child will learn in new and extraordinary ways, enjoy exceptional enrichment activities, and do what they love.
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Starting the day right
Our Core Values Programme nurtures our students’ growth – and is the perfect way to start the day. Yoga and mindfulness, sharing sessions, and interactive games put our students in a positive frame of mind.
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Starting the day right
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Counting and creating
It’s time to master maths and embrace English! Our reader and writer workshops foster a love of literature and storytelling, while real-world examples bring numeracy to life, honing vital reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Counting and creating
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Unlimited opportunities
Lunchtime is full of opportunities – and your child can do as much or as little as they like. After a healthy meal, they can head to our adventure playground, join in a game of football, hang out with friends, or exercise their imaginations in our ‘tiny food’ forest.
Unlimited opportunities
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Igniting imaginations
Specialist lessons ignite our students’ imaginations and spark new passions. Your child will learn an instrument, play badminton and basketball, and ‘invent the future’ in our STEAM Maker Space. They’ll attend Dutch language classes, too, helping them to feel at home in our community.
Igniting imaginations
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Young explorers
There’s a big wide world out there, and your child will start exploring from an early age. Our primary children discover the architecture and art of Rotterdam, and get hands-on in our local garden, planting, growing, and cooking their own vegetables.
Young explorers
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Pursuing passions
From our ‘brilliant brushes’ art group to our Junior Sharks football and basketball clubs, our enrichment programme has something for everyone. And on Fridays, our students head to the pool for swimming lessons.
Pursuing passions

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAISR

Every day at NAISR is packed with outstanding experiences. Your child will learn in new and extraordinary ways, enjoy exceptional enrichment activities, and do what they love.
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Valuing our community
Our secondary students’ day kicks-off with Core Values Programme activities. Tailored to each age group, practical sessions cover topics ranging from financial planning and careers guidance to wellbeing and study skills.
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Valuing our community
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Celebrating creativity
Our students are a talented bunch! From sculpting, painting, and photography to vocal and instrumental performances, we nurture every child’s artistic side, encouraging them to express their creativity.
Celebrating creativity
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Thrilling discoveries
Our STEAM and science lessons are full of ‘eureka’ moments. Practical projects and exciting experiments inspire exploration and interaction, developing critical thinkers and ingenious problem solvers.
Thrilling discoveries
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Sporting superstars
After a healthy lunch, students head to the pitch, gym, or sports hall. Physical activity gets our students moving, as well as developing their resilience, teamwork, and communication skills. Our students compete in House tournaments and against other schools, too, representing NAISR with pride.
Sporting superstars
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Leading the way
It’s time for your child to take the lead and make a difference – either through our exclusive collaboration with UNICEF, by joining our kindness club, or taking a leadership role on our Student Council.
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Activities for all
The exceptional experiences don’t stop when the school bell rings! Enrichment activities – ranging from our school orchestra to maths, newspaper and eco clubs – give your child the chance to do what they love.
Activities for all
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

We're incredibly proud of our alumni, who form connections that last a lifetime. Our graduates go on to do remarkable things, too, shaped by their experiences in our thriving and supportive school community.

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Gina Viehoff
Class of 2022
"The faith NAISR showed helped me to thrive in my academic endeavours and my professional football career, which I’m so thankful for. The spirit of staff and students creates an amazingly positive environment, too!"
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Kai Noppen
Class of 2022
"I quickly felt at home when I arrived. I think it’s because the school is such a close community and has a real family feel. The teachers are so invested in our lives and our futures, too. I feel really prepared for university because of NAISR."
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Bhumika Upadhya
Class of 2022
"My teachers supported me through every stage of my IBDP journey. Having the whole school community by my side made every aspect of my time at NAISR comfortable, insightful, and thoroughly enjoyable."

OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

100%
IBDP pass rate for the classes of 2021, 2022 & 2023.
36.9
Our 2021 IBDP score was 10% above the global average.
40+
Every year we have students who achieve 40+ points on the IB, placing them in the world’s top 10%.
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HOW WE TEACH

INSPIRING YOUR CHILD

Our outstanding teachers will give your child the care and attention they need to thrive.
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Caring, committed and compassionate, our highly qualified teachers bring a wealth of experience to the classroom. They also love working here, staying with us for an average of seven years. This creates a tightknit community where our teachers are fully invested in your child’s personal and academic development.

Like our students, our teachers are always learning. Whether that’s studying for further qualifications on the award-winning Nord Anglia University platform or working alongside world-leading training providers – like the International Baccalaureate Organisation – our exceptional educators are at the forefront of global teaching trends.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

TALKING OUR LANGUAGE

Our supportive school community is home to children and families from more than 35 countries, creating a truly international environment. This is one of the reasons why we believe in the importance of learning a language, which not only contributes to our students' personal and academic development, but also enhances their prospects. 
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ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)

LEARNING IN ENGLISH 

We run tailored EAL programmes for children who need additional help with the English language. Your child will quickly find their feet in our supportive community, guided by our specialist team of EAL experts.
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LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

MAKING SURE EVERY CHILD GETS THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Our Learning Support Programme is here for students who need extra help. It provides the tailored academic, behavioral, and social development support our students need to flourish.
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UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING SERVICE

YOUR CHILD'S JOURNEY TO UNIVERSITY

Our university counselling service helps our students navigate their way to higher education, guiding both you and your child through the application process.
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A WORLD BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Your child will enjoy exceptional experiences, clubs, and trips that inspire, excite, and broaden their horizons.

Outstanding Experiences