What are the schools in The Hague like?

"The International School of The Hague (ISH) is one of the best international schools in The Hague. It is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for university and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama. The British School in The Hague (BSH) is another excellent international school in The Hague. It is a co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the British Schools Overseas (BSO). It offers a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for university and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama. The International Bilingual School of The Hague (IBSH) is a bilingual school in The Hague, Netherlands. It is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Dutch Ministry of Education. It offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for university and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama," explained one expat living in The Hague, The Netherlands.

"For primary school no issues but secondary school I would think twice and try to obtain more feedback about the current situation. The atmosphere between teaching staff and students is defintely one of no trust with no respect for each other. There are a lot of organisational issues within the school with respect to attracting staff, communication, proper planning of class schedules and interaction with students. The teaching staff is made up of probably more than 70% part timers, which put pressure on scheduling and communication within the school. Quite a few students have left ISH and opted for RISS in Rotterdam, which appearantly has a much better atmosphere and program. The MYP program offered at ISH is also a farce as, in Holland , MYP is not a recognised program, therefor if a student fails IB in ISH , all he will get is a diploma equivalent to the lowest form of secondary eduction (VMBO). There has been very little openess from the school with regard to options available to children in Holland should they fail the IB program or do not get admitted to the IB program. If you do have long term plans in Holland and you do question your childs academic abilities (there is no stimulance provided by ISH to perform), then IGCSE's is probabably a better option for your child as at least your get certificates with which you still can go to college. We have been in Holland for 3 years and sincerely regret having choosen ISH as school for our children during that time," said one parent with children at International School of The Hague in The Hague.