Parent's Review of Amsterdam International Community School in Amsterdam, Netherlands

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Amsterdam International Community School

In what town or city is this school located?

Amsterdam

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International following the IPC

What grade levels are represented at this school?

from age 4 to 19

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Bike, tram, walking, bus, metro

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Facilities are very limited, very small playground. Very few extra-curricular activities, none run by the teachers.

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

Nothing.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

This is very poor - poor communication.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

if your child is an average child they will do ok. If your child has any SEN issues then the school doesn't want to know. If your child is intelligent then they will be bored in the class as the teaching standard is very low. If you can afford it look at the other international schools.

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