The British School of Amsterdam
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SEND
School has a dedicated Learning Support / SEND Policy.
“Learning Support / SEND Policy”
Pastoral
The school provides a team of trained counsellors and a school nurse to support students' emotional and health needs.
“we are pleased to have a school nurse on site, providing essential health support and guidance. Furthermore, we offer a team of trained counsellors who are available to help students navigate personal challenges and emotional difficulties.”
The school has a dedicated safeguarding team working closely with the pastoral team to support students' physical, social, and emotional safety.
“We have a safeguarding team that helps staff and parents to support students when they are facing challenging situations in relation to their physical, social, and/or emotional safety. They work closely together the the pastoral team to provide a safe and secure environment with staff who are responsive to the needs of all our students.”
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Class size
School describes offering small class sizes and a high teacher-to-student ratio
“benefiting from a supportive, inclusive environment with small class sizes and a high teacher-to-student ratio”
Enrichment
School runs a Model United Nations (BSAMUN) conference as an enrichment activity to build students' knowledge of current affairs and critical thinking through debate
“Model United Nations is an excellent medium through which students can enrich their knowledge of current affairs and foster their critical thinking skills.”
School offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme for Years 10 and above, with a dedicated DofE lead running expedition training toward Bronze and Silver awards.
“For Years 10 and above, we offer students the opportunity to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Under the guidance of our DofE lead, who runs the expedition training, students can work towards the Bronze and Silver awards.”
Ethos
The school's ethos centers wellbeing and pastoral care as fundamental, creating a nurturing environment for academic and personal growth.
“Wellbeing is a fundamental aspect of our school, rooted in our commitment to pastoral care that prioritises the physical and emotional welfare of every student. This support system creates a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.”
The school names core values of nurture, inspire, and empower as central to fostering a supportive atmosphere.
“Through assemblies and our core values of nurture, inspire, and empower, we foster a supportive atmosphere where every student can flourish.”
Sixth form
Sixth Form offers a diverse range of A Level courses spanning Arts, Languages, Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics.
“We offer a diverse range of A Level courses from the Arts, Languages, Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics.”
Sixth Form core curriculum aims to develop independent learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
“The aim of this core curriculum is to develop independent learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.”
Admissions
The school invites prospective families to Open Day events with specific upcoming dates listed.
“Join us for an Open Day to see how we prepare your child for a Boundless Future.”
Destinations
Enrichment programs are described as preparing students for top universities globally.
“preparing them for top universities globally”
Extra-curricular programme prepares students for top universities globally
“preparing them not just for top universities globally, but for a successful life as proactive global citizens”
Results
100% A Level pass rate for the third consecutive year, with 41% A*/A grades in 2025
“Our A Level students have secured a 100% pass rate for the third consecutive year. Their hard work has paid off, with a remarkable _41% of students achieving an A\* or A grade_.”
GCSE 100% pass rate for the second year running, with 56% of grades at 9-7, well above the 2025 national average of 23%
“Our GCSE students have also achieved outstanding results, securing a 100% pass rate for the second year in a row. A remarkable _56% of all grades were at 9-7 (A\*/A) , placing us among the top-performing schools nationally and significantly above the 2025 national average of 23% .”
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