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The British School of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

All-through
British schools overseas
Mixed
Ages 3โ€“18

The British School of Amsterdam is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Amsterdam.

Data last updated 2 Oct 2026

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ciaran Harrington
LA:Does not apply
Phone:0031206797840
Website:britams.nl
Address:Havenstraat 6, 1075 PR, Amsterdam
Status:open
Opened:27 October 2022

Ofsted Rating

No inspection data available

URN:149807
Diocese:Not applicable

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

The British School of Amsterdam in detail

The British School of Amsterdam in its own words

In its own words: "At The British School of Amsterdam, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every school day is important, fostering academic success, strong character, and meaningful relationships so our students thrive and learn to succeed. Our rich history has seen us grow from a small primary school to a through-school for ages 3 to 18."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, basketball, badminton, yoga, dance, drama and coding.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday, 20 January 2027; and an open day on Saturday, 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Does not apply

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

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Area Demand Pressure - Amsterdam

Low pressure

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Questions parents ask about The British School of Amsterdam

What is the catchment area for The British School of Amsterdam?

The British School of Amsterdam has no fixed catchment boundary. When the school is oversubscribed, Does not apply allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings already at the school, then home-to-school distance. Does not apply has not published a last-distance-offered figure for The British School of Amsterdam that we have been able to verify, so the practical cut-off is best judged from the catchment estimate on this page and from the authority's own admissions booklet.

How do I apply to The British School of Amsterdam?

Apply through Does not apply's coordinated admissions process, naming The British School of Amsterdam on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

Where is The British School of Amsterdam?

The British School of Amsterdam is at Havenstraat 6, 1075 PR, Amsterdam.

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