American School of The Hague
Location
Wassenaar

Netherlands
Coordinates52°8′46″N 4°25′20″E / 52.14611°N 4.42222°E / 52.14611; 4.42222
Information
TypePrivate international school
MottoWe build a better world as we become better human beings, hear and value every voice, keep every promise, and celebrate every achievement.
Established1953
DirectorCourtney Lowe
Facultyapprox. 200
GradesPre-kindergarten to grade 12
Number of studentsapprox. 1,220
Campuses2 (main and ECC)
Color(s)   Gold and royal blue
AthleticsBaseball, basketball, cross-country, swimming, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball
MascotTrojans
ArtsTheater, photography, visual arts, music
Websitewww.ash.nl

The American School of The Hague is an international school located in Wassenaar, Netherlands. Student enrollment age ranges from 3 to 18 years. It represents students from 80 different countries, with 28% and 15% being American and Dutch nationals.[1]

Overview

ASH was founded in 1953. Its purpose was to provide an American style education to children of international cooperation and government employees.[2] The board of trustees are elected by the parents and are responsible for the governance of ASH. The school is accredited by NEASC - New England Association of Schools and Colleges.[2] The school has three divisions: an elementary school, middle school and high school.[2] In 1989, a new campus was built, next to the Rijksstraatweg in Wassenaar which was opened by then-Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and First Lady Barbara Bush.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Situation Updates - American School of The Hague". www.ash.nl. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "The American School of The Hague – A Brief Overview of ASH". Archived from the original on October 7, 2006. Retrieved February 14, 2008.
  3. ↑ Radcliffe, Donnie (July 18, 1989). "Friendship and the First Lady". The Washington Post. With Barbara Bush it's unveiling plaques or cornerstones. Yesterday she assisted at the latter for the American School of The Hague at nearby Wassenaar
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