The creative arts foster imagination, self-expression, and critical thinking, enhancing cognitive development and collaboration skills. We are committed to providing an environment where creativity flourishes, opening doors to new joys and opportunities for all our students.
Early Years School
Children have the opportunity to perform in assemblies and productions throughout the year. Each Nursery class presents an assembly for their parents, often related to their classroom themes. In Reception, all students participate in an annual production, encouraged to take on speaking roles and join in songs.
Junior School
Students have weekly music lessons and singing sessions led by specialists, alongside weekly art classes that align with classroom topics. We have three choirs for all age groups, fostering community links and performing skills. Our thriving private music service features 14 peripatetic teachers and a range of instruments, with opportunities for concerts, assemblies, and practice bands.
Each year group also produces a full-scale production, participates in class assemblies, and explores various artistic media. We also engage in local arts events and visits to Amsterdam’s diverse museums.
Senior School
In addition to a robust curriculum in Drama, Music, and Art, students can excel outside the classroom through our annual school production club, which involves stage design, costumes, lighting, and sound.
Our Art Department features a kiln for ceramics, with student work showcased in an annual exhibition.
Private Music Tuition
Our school is fortunate to have experienced Peripatetic Music teachers offering private lessons on various instruments, including violin, cello, harp, guitar, recorder, flute, clarinet/saxophone, brass, voice, piano, and drums. These teachers form the Young Musicians of The British School of Amsterdam (YMBSA).
The YMBSA operates its own system for applying and paying for lessons, which is separate from school fees. For more details, please refer to the YMBSA Conditions.
Exams serve as motivation for students, providing individual goals and a sense of achievement. The ABRSM and Trinity College of Music offer syllabi from beginner to grade 8, incorporating performance pieces, technical tests, and aural assessments. Exams are held digitally twice a year in the Netherlands, with opportunities for performances throughout the year.
For more information about the YMBSA, please contact Julie-Anne Manning at ymbsa@britams.nl
or +31 629 165686.
