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Top 5 Montessori Schools in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands, including schools in the central, south, east, and river districts.

  1. Dintelstraat and Niersstraat, Amsterdam South

    Tweede Montessorischool Het Winterkoninkje

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans Public primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Dintelstraat and Niersstraat, Amsterdam South campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover Public primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12 in Dintelstraat and Niersstraat.
    Overall grade
    A-87.4/100
    Program
    Public primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12.
    Why it stands out
    The school marked its centenary in 2025 and identifies itself as the Netherlands' oldest public Montessori school. Two nearby buildings serve about 351 pupils in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt.
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  2. Niersstraat 41, Amsterdam South

    6e Montessorischool Anne Frank

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    87/100
    Montessori includes mixed-age classrooms.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Niersstraat 41, Amsterdam South campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover Public primary school in Niersstraat 41, Amsterdam South.
    Overall grade
    A-87/100
    Program
    Public primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12, arranged in ages 4-to-6, 6-to-9, and 9-to-12 groups.
    Why it stands out
    Three mixed-age levels give families a clear primary-school structure. The public school serves 275 pupils and preserves its direct historical connection with former pupil Anne Frank.
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  3. Pieter de Hoochstraat 59, Amsterdam South

    Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Secondary school.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes a gym.
    Convenience · 30%
    88/100
    Programs cover Secondary school in Pieter de Hoochstraat 59.
    Overall grade
    B+86.1/100
    Program
    Secondary school, approximately ages 12 to 18, with vmbo-t, havo, vwo, and gymnasium routes.
    Why it stands out
    This is the strongest local option for families seeking a Montessori secondary path. It offers four academic routes and serves 777 pupils at the main site.
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  4. Corellistraat and Willem Witsenstraat, Amsterdam South

    De Amsterdamse Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Corellistraat and Willem Witsenstraat, Amsterdam South campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover Primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12 in Corellistraat and Willem Witsenstraat.
    Overall grade
    B+85.8/100
    Program
    Primary school, approximately ages 4 to 12.
    Why it stands out
    The school has operated since 1916 and is one of Amsterdam's oldest Montessori schools. It serves about 299 pupils across a lower-school building and a main building designed by Herman Hertzberger.
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  5. Welnastraat 845, Amsterdam East

    Montessori Kindcentrum De Amstel

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Childcare from birth to age 4.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Welnastraat 845, Amsterdam East campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover Childcare from birth to age 4 in Welnastraat 845, Amsterdam East.
    Overall grade
    B+84.9/100
    Program
    Childcare from birth to age 4, preschool from 2.5 to 4, and primary school from 4 to 12.
    Why it stands out
    One site connects childcare, preschool, primary school, and after-school care from birth to age 12. The primary school serves 268 pupils.
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