European international schools vary widely in SEN provision. The UK independent sector has the deepest specialist SEN expertise. Continental Europe has fewer dedicated SEN-focused international schools but stronger mainstream-with-support models at several established schools.
The European picture
European international schools vary widely in SEN provision. The UK independent sector has the deepest specialist SEN expertise. Continental Europe has fewer dedicated SEN-focused international schools but stronger mainstream-with-support models at several established schools.
UK options
A small number of UK independent schools specialise in SEN (Lime House, Bredon, Cobham Hall in some cases). Most mainstream UK independents provide structured SEN support; ISI inspection reports document the depth.
Continental Europe
The International School of The Hague, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint), International School of Brussels, and a handful of others have established SEN units. Verify the specific provision matches your child's profile.
Fees
SEN provision typically adds USD 5,000 to 20,000 per year on top of standard fees. Specialist SEN schools sit at USD 35,000 to 75,000 all-in.
How to evaluate
Visit the SEN unit. Meet the coordinator. Ask for examples of progression outcomes for students with profiles similar to your child's. See SEN at international schools globally.