We are pleased to inform you that the evaluation of the bus trial period in the third term of the last academic school year was a great success. With effect from 7 September 2021, The British School will be extending the partnership with Brouwer Company to be our transport provider bringing our children to school and back home.
What does the bus service offer?
- Reliable and affordable transportation for your child to and from school.
- A professional service with a company experienced in school transport and working with children of all ages. The service is available for Early Years and Junior School pupils.
- Flexible routes – you can contact Brouwer to make bus stop requests and they will try to accommodate if possible.
- A sustainable travel solution, and the reduced traffic increases safety around the school building.
*From next term the bus service will no longer be offered to Senior pupils due to logistical challenges. If you have a child in/joining the Senior School, please take a look at our travel guide which has suggestions and tips for the best ways to travel to school.
Here’s what some of our parents had to say about the bus service:
“Our daughter loves the bus. It’s a nice way to get to know children in other classes, the drivers are professional and friendly, and the bus service is reliable and convenient.” Year 4 Parent
“Everything worked perfectly; with the bus service we have now found the best solution to send our son to school. And even better, he is always looking forward to the bus ride.” Year 1 Parent
“We are super happy with the bus service in the mornings, it’s such a relief.” Year 2 Parent
“What we like most about the bus service is that they have added a bus stop near our home and it is always on time in the morning and afternoon.” Year 3 and Year 6 Parent
Bus routes
Based on the findings of our recent bus survey to parents, two bus routes with different pick-up points will be offered. This is subject to change based on increasing demands from parents.
You can view both bus routes on our interactive map below. The timings and bus stop locations are also provided in the tables underneath. Please note that the times are a guide and may change slightly.
Route 2 – Amstelveen South
| Bus stop | Address | Zipcode | Pick Up Time |
| BSA | Havenstraat 6 | 1075 PR | 15:45 |
| Het Portiershuisje | Laan der Hesperiden | 1076 DN | 15:50 |
| Heemraadschaplaan | Keizer Karelweg, Amstelveen | 1181 RD | 16:04 |
| Sportlaan | van der Hooplaan, Amstelveen | 1185 PP | 16:12 |
| Startbaan | van der Hooplaan, Amstelveen | 1185 CW | 16:15 |
| Westwijkplein | Noorddammerweg, Amstelveen | 1187 LR | 16:22 |
| Nieuw Oosteinde | Legmeerdijk, Amstelveen | 1187 NJ | 16:27 |
| Gezondheidscentrum | Faunalaan, Uithoorn | 1421 KN | 16:35 |
| Route duration | 00:50 |
Route 3 – Amstelveen Centre
| Bus stop | Address | Zipcode | Pick Up Time |
| BSA | Havenstraat 6 | 1075 PR | 15:45 |
| Hogewerf | van Leijenberghlaan, Amsterdam | 1082 LR | 15:58 |
| Gelderlandplein O | van Leijenberghlaan, Amsterdam | 1082 KR | 16:01 |
| Kastelenstraat | van Leijenberghlaan, Amsterdam | 1082 AN | 16:05 |
| Uilenstede | Beneluxbaan, Amsterdam | 1181 AG | 16:10 |
| Old bus stop corner Laan Walcheren | Rembrandtweg, Amstelveen | 1181 EW | 16:14 |
| Gr. v. Prinstererlaan | Rembrandtweg, Amstelveen | 1181 TG | 16:18 |
| Stadstuinen | van Heuven Goehartlaan, Amstelveen | 1181 LE | 16:23 |
| Amstelparking | Amstelzijde, Amstelveen | 1184 TZ | 16:31 |
Fees
The fees vary depending on whether you book a full day, or half day (morning or afternoon).
| Bus service option | Cost per child |
| Full day | €16,50 |
| Morning only | €8,25 |
| Afternoon only | €8,25 |
All the administration will be done directly by Brouwer Company. When you complete the application form an administration fee of €25,00 per child, per annum will be charged.
Contact
For any questions, please contact Brouwer Planning Department. The office hours are 6.30 to 5.30.
Planning Coordinators: Jelle Firet and Peter Zeilstra
Phone: 071-36 500 90 (to reach planning please press 2-2)
Email: planning@brouwertours.nl
Application
All applications to use the bus service must be done directly via Brouwer Company. Use the button below to visit the Brouwer Companies website with relevant information and the to complete an application form.
Terms and conditions
- The bus service will be invoiced for a full term, for 5 days per week, Monday to Friday on a non-refundable basis. If you choose a half day service only (AM or PM) and decide to change this later on in the term, then the fees will increase to a full day rate. This is dependent however, on availability of seats.
- There is no reduction of fees if a child is ill or attends an after school activity, or if your child is in the Nursery and only attends part time.
- If your child stops using the bus service mid-term there will be no reduction or re-imbursement of fees.
- Seats are allocated from date of registration, however, the payment for the term will not be pro-rated from date of registration.
- Registration is only confirmed once Brouwer Company confirms this in writing, via email to the parent.
- Travel time in the morning and afternoon from home to school can take up to but not exceeding one hour.
- Times and routes scheduled are not guaranteed for the whole of the current school year. The bus schedule for your child may be affected by children leaving a bus route or new children joining an existing bus route.
- If you are moving house then at least four weeks’ notice is needed. Please note that your address effects which route your child is on and the pick-up and drop off times. If necessary we will try to move your child to another bus route if the new address does not fit into an existing route. This may not always be possible due to the availability of seats and it is possible that your child will lose their place on the bus or that pick-up/drop off time will change.
- The cost of the bus may increase if the number of children using the bus decreases.
