Amsterdam International Community School

What Amsterdam International Community School does

Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a private Dutch international school operating two campuses in Amsterdam, Netherlands, under the Esprit Scholen educational network. Founded in 2003-2004 and currently celebrating its 20th year of operation, AICS is the first Dutch international school authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 4-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16), Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18), and Career-related Programme (CP). This makes it one of only approximately 59 international schools worldwide with the full IB continuum. The school serves primarily expatriate and internationally mobile families, with a student body representing more than 50 nationalities, and maintains class size caps of 22-23 students.

The school's two campuses—South Campus (newly opened in 2024, capacity 1,400 students) and Sandcastle (SE) Campus (capacity 1,400 students)—provide a combined capacity of 2,800 students. The curriculum is supported by specialized programmes including Fireflies (for students with complex learning profiles), Flex 3 Class (secondary extension of Fireflies), Zones of Regulation (emotional regulation), KIVA (anti-bullying), and English Language Acquisition services. Academic outcomes are strong, with a 93% DP pass rate for 2024-2025 and an average IB score of 30.3 in 2023-2024. The school holds CIS accreditation, Eco-Schools Green Flag, and memberships in Dutch International Schools and ISTA.

AICS generates revenue through three streams: annual tuition fees set in accordance with Dutch International Primary and Secondary School Guidelines, a non-refundable €200 registration fee, and Dutch Ministry of Education state funding as an officially recognized institution. The school employs 251-500 staff and operates a direct-enrollment model through the Open Apply portal, with virtual open days and digital school guides as primary marketing channels. Partnerships with Kind&Co Ludens (after-school care), Atlas Shuttle (transportation), and MULTIsignaal (multi-professional child support platform) extend the school's service ecosystem beyond core academics.

Name

Amsterdam International Community School

Legal name

Amsterdam International Community School

Website

https://aics.espritscholen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch international school in Amsterdam operating two campuses under the Esprit Scholen network, offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) to expatriate and internationally mobile families with children aged 4-18.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education (IB Continuum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• International primary education
• IB diploma programme
• Secondary school programs
• English medium instruction
• Student wellbeing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam, North Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees paid by families, set in accordance with Dutch International Primary and Secondary School Guidelines. The fees fund small class sizes, international staff recruitment, modern learning environment, and membership to international organisations and accreditation services.
2. Registration Fee: Non-refundable €200 registration fee charged per student to process applications.
3. State Funding: The AICS is officially recognised by the Dutch Ministry of Education which contributes funds to the school, supplementing family-paid tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AICS is a private Dutch international school that delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) — to students aged 4–18 across two Amsterdam campuses. It also provides supplementary learning support, wellbeing programmes, after-school care, library services, and shuttle transportation to enrolled families.

Product overview

AICS is a Dutch international school offering comprehensive educational programs across two campuses (South Campus and Sandcastle SE Campus). The school provides a unified educational offering structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 4-11, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) for secondary students ages 11-18. The school positions itself as the first Dutch international school to offer all four IB programmes. Supporting the core academic programs are extended services including after-school care and clubs coordinated by Kind&Co Ludens, library services, shuttle transportation, and specialized programs for students with complex learning needs (Fireflies Programme and Flex 3 Class).

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School (IB Primary Years Programme) International Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 4-11 offering transdisciplinary learning through the IB framework. Includes specialist classes in English Language Acquisition, Dutch Language Acquisition, Physical & Health Education, and Performing Arts. Mixed-ability classes with a maximum of 23 students.
• Secondary School (IB MYP, DP, and CP) Secondary education offering IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) for students aged 11-18. Classes capped at 22 students with comprehensive academic, wellbeing, and career-oriented support.
• South Campus Brand new state-of-the-art campus in Amsterdam South accommodating up to 1,400 students (700 primary, 700 secondary), featuring four science labs, dance room, music/drama room, two large gyms, and assembly halls.
• Sandcastle (SE) Campus Amsterdam campus representing more than 50 nationalities and offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with capacity for up to 1,400 students. Features two science labs, dance room, music/drama room, little gym, and two assembly halls.
• After School Care & Clubs

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% DP pass rate (2024-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kind&Co LudenscoreOthersProfessional non-profit organisation providing after-school clubs and after-school care (BSO) across South and Sandcastle campuses. Offers safe, age-appropriate activities for children aged 4-12 including dance, sewing, chess, art, guitar, film and more. Coordinator: Larissa Jansen ([email protected]).
• Atlas Shuttle ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate shuttle service providing transportation from pick-up/drop-off points (Amsterdam Zuid, Centrum, Oost, and Amstelveen) to South East Campus. Run by Atlas Shuttle Service ([email protected], +31 6 30007997).
• MULTIsignaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-professional collaboration platform connecting professionals involved with children receiving care/assistance. AICS uses MULTIsignal to indicate involvement with students receiving support, facilitating collaboration between family and professionals for coherent support plans.
• Stichting KolomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting development of Fireflies programme for students with complex learning profiles. Collaboration on aligning Primary and Secondary inclusion programmes.
• Samenwerkingsverband (SWV Adam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational partnership collaborating to support development of Fireflies programme and aligning primary and secondary education for students with complex learning needs.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorised to deliver all four IB programmes: PYP (authorised September 2021), MYP, DP (Certificate authorised 2020), and CP. AICS participates in IB Pilot project 'Inclusive Education in the MYP: Breaking Complex Barriers'.
• Lymb.iominorOthersCompany where AICS alumni Tom Blasman completed an internship in Munich (August 2024 - February 2025). Example of alumni industry placement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• International School of The Hague: Large international school in The Hague offering IB programmes to expatriate and Dutch families; comparable in offering and target market but in a different Dutch metro.

Direct peers

• The British School of Amsterdam: Amsterdam international school offering British and IB pathways; competes head-to-head with AICS for internationally mobile families seeking English-medium international education.
• International School of Amsterdam (ISA): Long-established international school in Amsterdam offering IB programmes from primary through diploma; serves the same expatriate and internationally mobile family base in Amsterdam with a comparable tuition-driven model.
• Canadian International School of Amsterdam (CIS Amsterdam): International school in the Amsterdam area offering IB programmes; competes for the same English-medium international family segment in the Randstad region.
• Amsterdam International School (AIS): Amsterdam-based international school delivering IB programmes in English; directly competes for the same expat family segment in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
• German International School Amsterdam (DSi): Amsterdam-based international school offering bilingual German-English education leading to the German Abitur; serves a comparable international family base with overlap on German-speaking expat families.

Peers

• United World College (UWC) Maastricht:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/amsterdaminternationalcommunityschool

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