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Playing sports at an international high school is a unique way to combine school and sports on a daily basis. You attend classes at a high school while also being part of your school’s sports program. This way, your life isn’t just about school—it’s also about training, competing, and developing yourself as an athlete. You become part of a team where performance, growth, and fun go hand in hand. Becoming a better athlete every day, growing as a person, and working toward your personal goals—that’s what playing sports at a high school offers you.

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Playing sports and studying at a high school

An international high school offers you more than just school and classes; you become part of your school’s sports team. You train several times a week and compete against other schools, both regionally and across the country. Sports are a visible and important part of the high school system, giving you, as an athlete, the opportunity to grow.

You’ll learn to train within a different structure, under the guidance of coaches with a unique perspective on sports and development. At the same time, you’ll be introduced to a new sports culture abroad, which is enriching for you both as an athlete and as a person. Not only will you train more frequently and more intensively, but you’ll also train with greater focus and a deeper sense of engagement. A unique experience.

Why choose a high school program abroad?

As an athlete, choosing to attend a high school abroad is a significant step, for example, after completing your MAVO (SBO), HAVO (TSO), or VWO (ASO) education. While sports and academics are often separate in Europe, at an international high school they form a single, integrated whole. Your classmates are your teammates; your school is where you train, but also where most of your social life takes place. This creates a strong focus, high motivation, and an environment where you can fully dedicate yourself to your athletic and personal growth.

By playing for your school’s team, you immediately become part of a close-knit school community where sports, academics, and social life are intertwined. Sports are highly valued at a high school, which immediately helps you connect with your classmates and fellow students. So it’s not just a sporting adventure, but also a personal and social one.

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Facts and figures

5 + Countries all over the world

10 + Sports something for everyone

400 + Schools in different cities

100 + Extra curriculaire activities

What does attending high school offer?

Spending time at an international high school means challenging yourself in multiple ways at once. You’ll naturally develop as an athlete within a new sports structure and a new sports culture. But you’ll also learn to handle responsibility and independence, and you’ll find yourself in a different environment—often when you’re between 14 and 19 years old—as you head off to an international high school. This will help you grow as an athlete, but you’ll also make significant strides and grow on a personal level. The combination of sports, school, and an international environment will ensure that this growth stays with you for a long time to come.

In addition to your personal development, at a high school you’ll not only take general courses but can often choose vocational courses that align with your interests. This helps you discover where your talents lie and what you’d like to develop further. This high school program can serve as a logical next step after earning your VMBO, HAVO, or VWO diploma, or as a valuable addition during your HAVO or VWO studies. After completing high school, you’ll have an internationally recognized diploma that allows you to advance to higher education and continue your academic path, along with a unique international experience that will stay with you forever.

Want to find out what high school can offer you? Or see if it fits with your sport and ambitions? We’re happy to help and will update you on the possibilities.