Creative Arts

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).

Through music tuition, students build creativity and confidence, develop discipline, and enjoy the personal rewards of learning an instrument. Students also have the chance to perform throughout the year and may choose to take part in performance exams, which provide motivation and a sense of achievement.

At the BSA, we are pleased to host:

ABRSM in-person exams each November
Digital exams through YMBSA teachers, including:

– ABRSM (Classical)
– Trinity College of Music (Classical, Pop & Rock)
– LCME (Musical Theatre and Popular Vocals)

Please note that lesson payments are managed directly through the YMBSA and are separate from school fees. For more information or to register your child, please contact Julie-Anne Manning at ymbsa@britams.nl.