British School of Amsterdam
International School in Amsterdam
Quick answer
The British School of Amsterdam is an independent co-educational non-profit British international day school for ages 3-18, enrolling 1,100 students from 56 nationalities. The school offers IGCSE and A-Level pathways, accredited by BSO and COBIS. Annual tuition runs $12,000-$22,000 USD (true cost ~$17,880, +5% — Amsterdam's 84th cost percentile). Admissions are moderate; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Amsterdam's most-established not-for-profit British school.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $12,000–$22,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Amsterdam international school · 1,100 students total.
- 56 nationalities top: British, Indian, American and Dutch.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8.40.
- Accreditations: BSO, COBIS verified.
1,100
56 (British, Indian, American and Dutch)
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
BSO, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About British School of Amsterdam
The British School of Amsterdam is an international 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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 18750-21528 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $17,880(+5%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $19,380 |
| Cost position in Amsterdam | 84th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. Registration fee €1,500. Annual materials fee €500-800. Uniforms €300-500. After-school activities €400-1,000/year. Exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level) €500-900.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS and A Levels
In 2024, BSA students at A Level achieved 48% A*/A grades and 97% A/C, and for GCSE achieved 53% A*/A and 95% A*/C.
Dutch, French, Spanish
English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes
We have an English as Additional Language Programme which offers support to pupils where their first language is not English.
8.40 – 3:30
Yes, but this is an additional cost on top of the school fees.
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Oud-Zuid, De Pijp, Rivierenbuurt, Zuidas
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Amsterdam
PremiumSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British, Indian, American and Dutch
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. Registration fee €1,500. Annual materials fee €500-800. Uniforms €300-500. After-school activities €400-1,000/year. Exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level) €500-900.
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