The NISL is a public primary school, which means that there is a place for all children, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or culture. We endeavor to create an environment where each child can develop to their fullest potential in the social, emotional, cognitive, motor and sensory areas. We strive to ensure that children feel at home as quickly as possible in their new school and that they are placed into the appropriate educational level for them.

Our students come from schools in the Netherlands and Belgium and from both Dutch and international schools abroad. The duration of their stay at our school varies widely. A few continue throughout primary school, some remain 3 to 4 years and some stay for only one year. Our ability to manage these incoming and outgoing students is a hallmark of our school.