The British School of Amsterdam: Useful info for parents

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Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	€16,650

School fees for a twelve year old child , in EUR

This school has more than one campus in Amsterdam:

Junior and Senior Campus: Ages 7 to 18

Early Years Campus: Ages 3 to 5

Address: Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 1077 ME Amsterdam Netherlands

Infant School Campus: Ages 5 to 7

Address: Jan van Eijckstraat 21 1077 LG Amsterdam Netherlands

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Nationalities

Number of students	910
Number of nationalities represented in the school	47
Most common nationality	British

The classroom

Max. number of students per class	24
Average number of students per class	20
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	English as Additional Language Programe
Additional language classes offered by the school	Dutch, French, German, Spanish
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Depends on the subject and grade level.

School policies

Uniform required	Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	No deadline.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes
External examinations or assessments available	IGCSE, A Levels
School bus service available	Yes

Extracurricular activities

School start time	8:15
School finish time	15:40
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	The school provides a wide range of activities. Some of them are: football, painting, ballet, street dance, knitting, social club, drama, dance, sculpture club, basketball, yoga, chess, sewing.
School provided lunches	Yes
Sports activities included	Physical education
Sports facilities at the school	Gymnasium, playground

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The British School of Amsterdam is an independent co-educational non profit day school providing world class learning for children from 3 to 18 years. The school offers a stimulating and caring environment enabling your child to realise their full potential academically and develop the skills and confidence for a fulfilling and responsible life in a changing society.

Teaching approach of the school

The British School of Amsterdam follow the UK National Curriculum taught in England.
The British School of Amsterdam believes that education should promote a love of learning, a sense of self-worth and the worth of others, a global awareness, a sense of responsibility and a sense of wonder.

An education in the British School of Amsterdam is focused on the individual. It is about developing the whole individual and enabling each to become the best possible version of themselves that they can be. It is about unlocking potential and opening minds.

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