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Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Uniform is compulsory for all pupils. Branded uniform items can be purchased from the online shop, with the collection point at the main reception. In Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form) students follow a smart dress code instead of wearing a uniform; non-branded items such as white shirts and grey or navy trousers/skirts can be sourced from Marks & Spencer.
Food is provided by Appel Catering, with half-termly subscriptions for packed lunches or hot meals and daily orders for both. Early Years have packed lunches only; Junior and Senior Schools offer both packed lunches and hot meals, with Senior students able to buy lunch on-site. The school aims to be nut-free, though traces may occur and allergies should be communicated.
All students from Year 1 belong to one of four houses: Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. Houses participate in team games, sports day, and other competitions; in the Senior School, ties denote the house and inter-house competitions lead to the House Cup.
The school is non-profit and does not receive funding from the UK or Dutch governments. It is a Stichting (Foundation) incorporated under Dutch law and has a Supervisory Board and a Management Board.
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.
