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Netherlands, Rotterdam
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No boarding is provided.
The BSN has a practical uniform for Foundation 2 to Year 11. The uniform includes items such as V-Neck Knit Jumper, polo shirts, pinafore/skirt and trousers, with a PE kit; uniforms are ordered online via Trutex.
A healthy (warm) snack is provided after school, and lunch on early dismissal and holiday days.
Pupils are assigned to a House on enrollment. There are four BSN Houses: Amsterdam (red), Delft (blue), Gouda (yellow) and Leiden (green). A points and competition system runs across Houses, culminating in a House Cup.
The BSN is an independent not-for-profit association (a Dutch vereniging) funded by fee income with no subsidy from the Dutch or British Governments. It is governed by a Board of Governors and an Association chaired by the British Ambassador; day-to-day operations are led by a Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team.
Welcome to Senior School Voorschoten (SSV), an international campus within The British School in The Netherlands. Located in a suburban area, SSV educates students aged 11 to 18 in English. Students follow the British National Curriculum up to GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, they choose between four distinct pathways: A Levels, BTEC qualifications, the IB Diploma, or the IB Career-related Programme. The campus features dedicated subject spaces, an atrium, and a student-led Eco-Garden that integrates environmental awareness into daily life. SSV is particularly known for its extensive co-curricular options, including a long-running Model United Nations (MUN) society where students debate global issues across Europe. Additionally, students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, completing community service and independent expeditions. Through targeted Mother Tongue Enrichment and Dutch language exams (CNaVT), SSV ensures students connect deeply with the local culture while preparing for global university destinations.
