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Netherlands, Amsterdam
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Determine the Year Group
Check the school's comparison chart to find your child's correct year group based on their age as of August 31st. Parents should note that the school does not typically accept applications for Year 11 or Year 13, as these are the final years of two-year examination courses.
2. Submit the Application and Documents
Complete a separate online application for each child, uploading required documents like a translated birth certificate, parental IDs, proof of address, and signed school reports in English. You must also disclose any special educational needs and provide relevant professional evaluations, translated and notarised if applicable.
3. Pay the Registration Fee
A €250 registration fee per child must be paid within five working days of submitting the application, otherwise the application will be automatically cancelled. If you are applying for a child who is returning to the school, this registration fee is waived entirely.
4. Await the School Reference
Once the application and fee are processed, the admissions team will contact your child's current school directly for a confidential academic reference and safeguarding records. You will be notified when this request is sent, but please be aware it can take up to ten working days for the current school to process and respond.
Allocation of places occurs after an offer is made. Parents have three working days to email a scanned copy of the signed acceptance letter; if the signed acceptance is not received within three working days, the child will be placed on a waiting list and the place offered to another family.
The British School of Amsterdam provides education for ages 3 to 18, combining Early Years Foundation Stage with British National Curriculum. The school teaches in English and follows the National Curriculum for England, with EAL support and Dutch language provision for Dutch speakers. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) students study subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Computing, PE, Music, Art, Drama and PSHE, and choose two languages from French, Spanish, German or Dutch. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) offers GCSE program in English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science, with four additional subjects chosen by pupils. The Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers A Levels with a comprehensive PSHE core and electives. The school is housed in a building on Havenstraat with wings for phase; facilities include a theatre, sports hall, science labs and music rooms. Extra-curricular activities include sport, music and drama, plus MUN and Duke of Edinburgh.
