School holidays & exceptional leave

At ISU we follow the Dutch school holidays.

In accordance with the Dutch Compulsory Education Act (Leerplichtwet), leave outside of the school holidays is not allowed. Exceptional leave can be granted only in very significant circumstances.Throughout the school year there are a number of professional development days for staff. On these days the school is closed. Parents/caregivers whose child(ren) normally go to after school care (BSO) can arrange for them to attend the BSO during staff study days (at extra cost).

School holidays 2023-2024

  • Summer Holiday: Friday 12 July - Tuesday 27 August

School holidays 2024-2025

  • First Day of Term: Wednesday 28 August
  • Autumn Break: Saturday 26 October - Sunday 3 November
  • Winter Break: From 13:00 onwards on Thursday 19 December - Sunday 5 January
  • Spring Break: Saturday 22 February - Sunday 2 March
  • Easter: Monday 21 April
  • May Break: Tuesday 22 April - Monday 5 May
  • Ascension/Hemelvaart: Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May
  • Whitsun/Pinksteren: Monday 9 June
  • Summer Holiday: Friday 18 July - Tuesday 2 September

Professional development days for staff

On these days there is no school for students.

  • Monday 30 September 2024
  • Friday 22 November 2024
  • Wednesday 11 December 2024*
  • Monday 6 January 2025
  • Tuesday 25 March 2025
  • Tuesday 10 June 2025*
  • Thursday 19 June 2025

* Only for primary

Exceptional leave

In accordance with the Dutch Compulsory Education Act (Leerplichtwet), leave outside of the school holidays is not allowed. Parents must plan holidays and special events during the official school holidays and in accordance with the school calendar. Exceptional leave can be granted only in very significant circumstances.

The local attendance authority(leerplicht) is responsible for parental compliance with the Dutch Compulsory Education Act and works with ISU in upholding the law.If parents decide to take leave withoutpermission, it can mean parents will be contacted by the attendance authorities(leerplicht).This could also lead to legal proceedings and the imposition of a fine.

Contact secondary.admin@isutrecht.nl orprimary.admin@isutrecht.nl should you want to enquire about exceptional leave.