Daycare or school: Building strong foundations for the future

Children develop more rapidly during their first five years– the Foundation Years–than at any other time. From the age of three children can attend an international school. The Early Years Foundation Stage at the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) provides education for children aged...

Modern Dutch Design - ACCESS Magazine 2021

Simple, inventive, original and fun design is an integral part of life in the Netherlands. The country has a long, rich and complex design history, but what exactly is Dutch design and what makes it so special? Daring to be different “It’s not for nothing...

Sustainable schools making big impact

At The British School in The Netherlands, we advocate and encourage our community to make more environmentally friendly choices. As an international school, we carry this responsibility—because fighting climate change starts with educating the next generation right from when they first start school.

Expatkamp: Learn Dutch while having fun this summer! (6-16 years)

Expatkamp, an initiative of YES (Young Expat Services) one of ACCESS’ new partners, is an activity planned for Dutch children living abroad (and back in NL for the summer) and expat children living in the Netherlands who attend an international or local Dutch school and...

Anne Frank’s Diary The Graphic Adaptation

The Diary of a Young Girl has been translated into more than 70 languages and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Now for the first time, a graphic novel adaptation of the story of Anne Frank has been published. The When “Dear Kitty, I...