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THE BRITISH SCHOOL IN THE NETHERLANDS www.britishschool.nl | @BSNetherlands
OUR SCHOOL IN FOUR WORDS...
WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO USING SCHOOL CLOSURE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
“Aspirational, inclusive, thriving, enriching.”
WE’RE PROUD OF...
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...being five campuses, three Junior and two Senior schools, each with their own unique character and strengths. This allows us to offer a degree of choice to our students and parents as to which environment and location suits their needs best, as well as a range of academic pathways. Our 800+ staff work together in cross campus teams, sharing expertise and innovation. In this way we are a strong, adaptable and dynamic staff team aligned around our core vision, mission and values. Together we strive to provide equity and excellence for all our students. ...of our International Leadership Academy and BSN Language Centre, which provide the highest quality of Professional Learning and Development to our staff and those in other international schools across Europe.
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5 YEARS FROM NOW? The first cohort of students will graduate from Senior School Leidschenveen in Year 13. They will have been the pioneers of the 3-18 learning continuum across two of our campuses, proving that a seamless continuity of learning is possible between the Junior and Senior sectors. Our campuses will be aligned around a common curriculum, assessment and pedagogy, enabling students to move smoothly between year groups, phases and campuses. Our staff will be working in cross-school teams, sharing professional learning and knowledge freely; ensuring that students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities. The BSN will be known throughout Europe and internationally as a research-based centre of excellence for students and adult learning. It will be recognised for its investment in the professional learning and development of its staff, which ultimately contributes to the success of its students. The BSN will proudly hold its place as the largest worldclass international school in Europe; one united school incorporating five unique campuses.
WE BELIEVE... • • • • •
Redesign learning for all Galvanise staff expertise to provide high quality remote learning Strengthen the sense of belonging within the BSN community Explore the exciting possibilities offered by Education Technology
In building on the best of British practice within an international setting In making each member of our community of more than 90 nationalities feel welcome In delivering academic excellence within a broad and contextually relevant curriculum In creating high aspiration and challenge for all our students In nurturing the development of the whole individual; ‘head, hand and heart’
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