Netherlands, Amsterdam
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AoBSO (The Association of British Schools Overseas)
It is a not-for-profit membership association recognised by the UK Government that supports leaders of BSO-accredited schools by advocating for educational practices and leadership standards.
COBIS (The Council of British International Schools)
This is a membership association that connects and represents more than 400 British international schools and educational organisations globally.
AQA
An independent education charity that provides UK qualifications, including GCSEs and A Levels, to support student assessment and testing.
Pearson
A global education company that supplies digital content, assessments, and recognized qualifications to schools internationally.
Cambridge Assessment International Education
A department of the University of Cambridge that designs and provides international education programmes and qualifications for students aged 3 to 19.
HMC (The Heads' Conference)
An association of independent school leaders focused on supporting school development, safeguarding school independence, and shaping educational policy.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
A youth programme that encourages personal development, life skills, and community engagement through structured activities like volunteering, skills training, and physical challenges.
ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
A music education charity that partners with four Royal Schools of Music to provide standardized music exams, resources, and support for learners and teachers.
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.