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The British School of Amsterdam

International School in Amsterdam

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The British School of Amsterdam (BSA), founded 1978, serves students from 56 nationalities aged 3 to 18 across two Amsterdam campuses. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by COBIS, BSO and CIE. Long-established choice for British and international expat families on Amsterdam corporate, financial-services and EU-agency assignments seeking British-track education.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $21,731–$24,951/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Amsterdam international school · 1 students total.
  • 56 nationalities top: British, Indian, American and Dutch.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.40.
  • Accreditations: COBIS, BSO, CIE listed accreditations.
BritishAges 3 to 18English$21,731–$24,951/yr(18750-21528)
Est. all-in: $24,221/yr(+4%, modeled)Premium in AmsterdamGood valueModerate admissions86% data coverage
Students

1

Nationalities

56 (British, Indian, American and Dutch)

Class Size

20 avg / 24 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

COBIS, BSO, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumsmall-schoolhighly-diverse

About The 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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for The British School of Amsterdam
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$21,731–$24,951
Annual tuition (EUR)18750-21528
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$24,221(+4%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$25,721
Cost position in Amsterdam95th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE, AS and A Levels

Exam results

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.

Additional languages

Dutch, French, Spanish

Learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

We have an English as Additional Language Programme which offers support to pupils where their first language is not English.

School hours

8.40 – 3:30

School busNo
Lunch

Yes, but this is an additional cost on top of the school fees.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Amsterdam

Premium
Median
$1,449$21,731–$24,951$27,584

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
The British School of Amsterdam

Class Size

This school
20
Max class
24
City avg
19

Student Diversity

56nationalities1 students

Very diverse

Common: British, Indian, American and Dutch

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