Prices€19,500–€28,998/ year · 2026/27 · all applicants · 4 of 4 programmes
Next dateRolling starts4 of 4 programmes
International studentsYes
ScholarshipsNone offered
✓ 42 official sources · checked 2 Nov 2026
About British in Netherlands
Located in The Hague, Netherlands. Private non-profit institution. Founded in 1931. Lists accreditations or memberships: Cambridge International Examinations, Council of British International Schools (COBIS), Council of British International Schools, Independent Schools Inspectorate. 4 programmes on Every Program. 4 of them taught in English.
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Enrollment · €2,500 one-time · 2026/27
Learning support assistant · €53,640 / year · 2026/27Inferred
Deposits and extra costs
10 deposits and extra costs
Grouped by whether the institution says they are required. When it gives a rule instead of an amount, the rule is shown.
Whether it is required is not stated
Application · €250 one-time · rollingNot refundablewaived for families with a child already at the BSN; refunded only if no place can be offered
Uniform · €250 one-time · 2026/27
School transport · €3,297 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, one way, Zone 1: 0 - 10 km
School transport · €3,645 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, one way, Zone 2: 10 - 20 km
School transport · €3,890 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, one way, Zone 3: 20 - 30 km
School transport · €4,784 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, two way, Zone 1: 0 - 10 km
School transport · €5,209 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, two way, Zone 2: 10 - 20 km
School transport · €5,560 / year · 2026/27 · minibus home service, two way, Zone 3: 20 - 30 km
School transport · €2,348 / year · 2026/27 · SSV coach, one way
School transport · €3,593 / year · 2026/27 · SSV coach, two way
Institution facts
International profile
Accepts international studentsYes
Visa sponsor?Not found on official pages
International students
QualifierNearly
Nationalities count approx90
English language support
Formatin-class support, small-group and one-to-one EAL classes
Levelsall levels of English
ProgrammeEAL
Welcome programmeEAL Welcome Programme at the start of each academic year
Languages taught
Rolelanguage of instruction
LanguageEnglish
RolePersonal Language Classes (junior school), fee-based
LanguageNlFrDeItPtEs
Curricula
British curriculumwhole school
English National Curriculum (British Education System)ages 3-18
Class size
Max junior24
Senior max24
Senior min6
Accreditations
BodyCambridge International Examinations
StatusAffiliated or accredited
Source listingaffiliations page
BodyCouncil of British International Schools (COBIS)
StatusAccredited
Observed2024-03
Standardsall five Compliance standards and four Accreditation standards met
Beacon statusstudent welfare
BodyCouncil of British International Schools
BodyIndependent Schools Inspectorate
BodyInternational Baccalaureate
CampusSSL
StatusIB World School
ProgrammesIB CPIB DP
BodyPearson Eduqas
BodyThe HMC
BodyThe Independent Association of Prep Schools
BodyThe International Baccalaureate
Campuses
Campus and facilities
Junior School Leidschenveen
The Hague
FacilitiesMusic rooms
SupportStudent union
Junior School Vlaskamp
The Hague
FacilitiesMusic rooms
Senior School Leidschenveen
The Hague
FacilitiesMusic rooms, Studios
Senior School Voorschoten
Voorschoten
FacilitiesMusic rooms, Studios
JSV
SupportBreakfast club (optional), Hot lunches (select year groups) (optional)
JSL
SupportHot lunches (select year groups) (optional)
Whole institution
Stated for the institution, without a campus.
SupportAfter-school and holiday care (partner Basker International Childcare), School bus, Career service, Counselling, Health service, Student clubs, Transport
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Money · 6 with values
DiscountsAvailable: No · 2026/27
Not includedItems: school uniform; school transport; food and drink in the senior school cafe; Learning Support Assistant; non-curricular exam entries · 2026/27
Included in the priceItems: compulsory day trips and residentials (up to ten days a year, incl. coach transport) · Applies to: Key Stages 2-5 · 2026/27Items: curriculum GCSE, A Level, BTEC, IB and CNaVT exam entry costs · Applies to: Key Stages 4-5 · 2026/27
Payment scheduleInvoicing: Annual · New students: invoiced within the first month of starting school · 2026/27 · Foundation stage: may be paid in 3 instalments (per term) · Mid year joiners: fees calculated in half-term units · Returning students: due in August before the start of the school year in September
Refunds2026/27 · Leaving after: Autumn term · Reimbursement: Two terms' fees reimbursed2026/27 · Leaving after: Spring term · Reimbursement: One term's fees reimbursed2026/27 · Leaving after: Summer term · Reimbursement: No reimbursement
ScholarshipsAvailable: No
Dates · 1 with values
Start datesKind: first day of autumn term · Start date: 31 Aug 2026 · 2026/27
Admission · 4 with values
How to applySteps: Enquire; visit (in person or online call); Apply · Online: Yes
Academic recordsForm: student reference form sent to current school · Required for: Years 7-13
English language supportFormat: in-class support, small-group and one-to-one EAL classes · Levels: all levels of English · Programme: EALProgramme: EAL · Welcome programme: EAL Welcome Programme at the start of each academic year
Founded year1931
Gated campus?Not found on official pages
Gender policy?Not found on official pages
Housing provided?Not found on official pages
International studentsQualifier: Nearly · Nationalities count approx: 90
TypeInternational school
Languages taughtRole: language of instruction · Language: EnglishRole: Personal Language Classes (junior school), fee-based · Language: Dutch; French; German; Italian; Portuguese; Spanish
Learning supportAvailable: Yes · Extra cost: Learning Support Assistant fee · Assessed individually: Yes
Mandatory volunteering?Not found on official pages
NamesShort: BSN · Native: The British School in the Netherlands
OwnershipPrivate nonprofit
Places availabilityStatement: places available in all year groups
Ranking?Not found on official pages
Religious attendance?Not found on official pages
School busYes
Term datesTerm: Autumn Term · End date: 18 Dec 2026 · Start date: 31 Aug 2026 · 2026/27 · Half term break text: Mon 19 Oct - Mon 2 Nov 2026 (Inclusive)Term: Spring Term · End date: 25 Mar 2027 · Start date: 5 Jan 2027 · 2026/27 · Half term break text: Fri 19 Feb - Fri 26 Feb 2027 (Inclusive)**Term: Summer Term · End date: 15 Jul 2027 · Start date: 13 Apr 2027 · 2026/27 · Half term break text: Mon 31 May - Fri 4 June 2027 (Inclusive)Term: Autumn Term · End date: 17 Dec 2027 · Start date: 30 Aug 2027 · 2027/28 · Half term break text: Mon 18 Oct - Mon 1 Nov 2027 (Inclusive)Term: Spring Term · End date: 12 Apr 2028 · Start date: 4 Jan 2028 · 2027/28 · Half term break text: Fri 25 Feb - Fri 3 March 2028 (Inclusive)**Term: Summer Term · End date: 7 Jul 2028 · Start date: 24 Apr 2028 · 2027/28 · Half term break text: Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June 2028 (Inclusive)