Netherlands · The Hague
The BSN is one private day school across four sites near The Hague. It offers British qualifications and IB choices, but the school decides campus placement. Check entry point, senior pathway and complete invoice together.
The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) is a private, co-educational day school for ages 3–18. It teaches in English across four campuses in and around The Hague. It does not offer boarding.
The school follows the English system through GCSE. Sixth Form students can pursue A Levels, BTEC, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).
That range is useful, but do not choose only by the school name. Campus allocation, entry timing and the exact Sixth Form course matter as much as the curriculum label.
| Campus | Stage | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Junior School Vlaskamp | Ages 3–11 | Vlaskamp 19, 2592 AA Den Haag. |
| Junior School Leidschenveen | Ages 3–11 | Vrouw Avenweg 640, 2493 WZ Den Haag. |
| Senior School Leidschenveen | Ages 11–18 | Vrouw Avenweg 422, 2493 WX Den Haag. |
| Senior School Voorschoten | Ages 11–18 | Jan van Hooflaan 3, 2252 BG Voorschoten. |
The two Leidschenveen schools share a site. Voorschoten is a separate commute, with rail links towards The Hague and Leiden. Vlaskamp lies in the Mariahoeve area.
You may state a campus preference, but the requested campus is not guaranteed. Admissions makes the final placement decision and balances space, English levels, additional needs, gender and nationalities across classes.
The current FAQ says places may exist only on particular campuses. Map every site you could realistically accept before applying. A later transfer is considered only when space and support allow it.
Foundation covers ages three to five. Years 1–9 then follow the English curriculum, with age on 1 September normally determining the year group. Years 10–11 form the two-year GCSE course.
GCSEs are individual subject qualifications, usually assessed at the end of Year 11. They form the main academic preparation for Sixth Form at the BSN.
In Years 12–13, A Levels allow depth in a small number of subjects. The IBDP requires six subjects plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service.
The IBCP combines selected IB Diploma courses with a career-related study and the CP core. BTEC qualifications are vocationally focused. Ask which subjects and combinations actually run on the offered campus.
The school says both senior campuses offer A Level and IB routes. Its public pages describe BTEC and IBCP across the school, but do not provide a simple current campus-by-campus matrix.
The BSN accepts all nationalities and describes itself as non-selective. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, subject to places and the school’s ability to support the pupil.
Submit the online form, the latest report and proof of date of birth. Senior applicants also provide a reference from their current school. The school may request assessments or further information before deciding.
Children can join the Early Starters programme in the term after turning three if they are toilet-trained. Standard Foundation 1 entry is the September after the third birthday. Foundation 2 is full-time.
Years 1–9 can usually join during the year. Year 10 and Year 12 entrants must start by the beginning of the spring term, usually early January.
The current FAQ says the BSN does not admit new students to Year 11. A family may instead discuss Year 10 or apply for Year 12 in the following school year.
The older admissions-policy PDF allowed a possible exception for pupils who had already completed one GCSE year. That PDF was scheduled for review in January 2026. The current FAQ is clearer and should guide planning.
Sixth Form entry depends on course readiness and English. The published policy uses five GCSE passes at grades 4–9 for A Levels or IBDP. It normally expects grade 6 in the proposed subjects, with equivalent IGCSE standards.
Treat those as a starting point, not a place guarantee. Subject departments, timetable compatibility and the chosen pathway can add requirements.
The application fee is €250. It is waived for a family with a child already enrolled. The school refunds it if it cannot offer a place, but retains it if an approved applicant declines.
Young children may join without English. The school provides English as an Additional Language support in class, small groups or individual sessions. It also offers an EAL welcome programme at the start of the year.
Senior entry requires enough English for the chosen stage. Years 7–9 are assessed before entry. In Year 10, EAL or Study Skills may replace a GCSE option.
Year 12 students must be able to access their A Level, BTEC or IB subjects. Those without an English GCSE or equivalent may take a placement test and an EAL assessment.
Applications involving additional educational, physical or medical needs are considered individually. The school may refuse a place when it cannot provide a safe, meaningful education or access to the relevant examination course.
Disclose needs and prior support in full. If an individual Learning Support Assistant is required, the current fee page lists €53,640 per student. Obtain the hours, staffing plan and charging period in writing.
Foundation fees do not carry the enrolment or capital charge.
| Foundation option | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Foundation 1, two days | €7,140 |
| Foundation 1, three days | €10,710 |
| Foundation 1, full-time | €17,850 |
| Foundation 2, full-time | €19,500 |
From Year 1, add the annual capital fee and the one-off enrolment fee.
| Stage | Annual tuition | Annual capital fee |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1–2 | €20,400 | €2,200. |
| Years 3–6 | €21,000 | €2,200. |
| Years 7–9 | €27,498 | €2,800. |
| Years 10–11 | €28,500 | €2,800. |
| Years 12–13 | €28,998 | €2,800. |
The one-off enrolment fee is €2,500 per child. A pupil who attended the whole of Foundation 2 does not pay it on entering Year 1.
As an example, a new Year 7 family faces €33,048 before transport, uniform, food or individual support. This combines tuition, capital fee, enrolment fee and the application fee.
Annual tuition includes up to ten days of compulsory curricular trips and residentials in Key Stages 2–5. It also includes curricular GCSE, A Level, BTEC, IB and CNaVT examination entries.
Non-curricular examinations can cost extra. A basic new uniform is estimated by the school at about €250. Uniform is compulsory from Foundation 2 through Year 11.
Returning families are invoiced annually, with payment due in August. New September starters are invoiced within their first month. Mid-year tuition is calculated in half-term units.
The school says it does not offer discounts or scholarships. Exceptional staged payment may be considered when a family pays privately without employer support.
The public fee page displays 2026–27 tuition but still labels its leaving table 2025–26. Do not reuse those old calendar dates for a current withdrawal.
The published pattern makes timely formal notice financially important. Missing the deadline can create a charge for half or all of the following term. Obtain the 2026–27 contract and dated notice table before signing.
The 2026–27 minibus serves The Hague, Leidschendam, Rijswijk, Voorschoten and Wassenaar. Annual home-service prices range from €3,297 to €3,890 one way. Two-way service ranges from €4,784 to €5,560.
Voorschoten senior pupils can use a fixed-stop coach from The Hague. It costs €2,348 one way or €3,593 two way for the year.
Registration is for at least one term. Bus prices can change, and missing the cancellation deadline creates another term’s charge. Foundation 1 pupils cannot use the service; Foundation 2 can use it after the autumn half-term.
Junior campuses publish arrangements for before- and after-school care through external providers. Availability, hours and subsidies depend on the provider and family circumstances. Confirm them for the allocated campus, not the preferred one.
Admission does not create a right to live in the Netherlands. A child joining a resident parent may need a family residence permit. Check the family’s route directly with the IND.
The school has no boarding. Its January 2024 policy says a parent living abroad may appoint a local guardian in limited cases. The student must live with a responsible adult aged over 25 within reasonable daily travel.
That policy also makes the parent responsible for both people’s legal residence. Because its scheduled review date has passed, obtain written confirmation that these conditions remain current before arranging guardianship.
The BSN suits families who want a recognisable English curriculum and value a choice between British and IB qualifications. It can also work well for siblings spanning Primary and Secondary, provided the offered campuses are practical.
It is less suitable if you need a guaranteed campus, Year 11 entry, boarding or extensive support without a large additional budget. The total from Year 1 is materially higher than the headline tuition.
Continue with our The Hague guide and Netherlands education guide.
Official pages and documents we read. If a figure matters to your budget or your application, open the link and confirm it is still current.
Friendly orientation, not an application. Dates, fees, and programme details move. Confirm everything with the school.
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