Address: Havenstraat 6, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1075 PR
Website: britams.nl
Founded: 1978
Pupils: 950, coed aged 3-18
Fees: €6,332-€7,659 per term
Head: Ciaran Harrington
Religious Affiliation: None
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
School Visits: Termly open days, with individual visits available year-round
Contact: [email protected] or +31 (0)20 679 7840
Curriculum
The school offers a seamless educational journey rooted in the best of British education, leading to globally recognised GCSE and A level qualifications. In the early years, natural curiosity is inspired through play and exploration. In the junior school, learning focuses on personal discovery and expanding young minds. As students progress to the senior school, they benefit from subject specialisation, industry partnerships, and experiences designed to foster adaptability and critical thinking.
Sport & The Arts
Support at BSA extends far beyond traditional lessons. With an extensive enrichment programme featuring over 100 clubs and activities offered weekly each term, every student is empowered to explore their interests, unlock their full potential, and go into the world secure in their identity and ready to succeed.
Pastoral Care
Rather than simply being an addition to school life, wellbeing is the foundation of everything at BSA. Staff believe happy, emotionally secure children are confident learners and, rooted in a deep commitment to pastoral care, prioritise the physical, emotional, and social welfare of every student. This approach creates a warm, nurturing environment where young people from over 70 nationalities can truly thrive both academically and personally.
Exit Destinations
A BSA education opens doors across the globe. Fifty percent of graduates progress to universities in The Netherlands, 29 percent to the UK, and 21 percent to higher education institutions worldwide.
Head’s Philosophy
To put students at the heart of everything we do, guided by three pillars: ‘boundless futures’, empowering leaders for tomorrow; ‘belonging together’, building an inclusive, supportive family partnership; and ‘British brillianc’e, delivering the full English curriculum for students aged three to 18.