Call in sick
If your child is ill, please call the school every day between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at +31 (0)20 4802700 until your child has recovered and is able to return to school. If your child has gone home sick, please email verzuim@denise.espritscholen.nl to confirm that your child has safely arrived home. For reporting a doctor's appointment or requesting leave, please also email this address.
Being late to school
We expect students to be on time for their classes. Students who arrive late for their class should obtain a "late note" from the reception or education assistant and report to the reception the following day at 8:00 a.m.
Parents/guardians and students can view the attendance overview in Magister. We expect parents/guardians to regularly review this overview with their child. In case of frequent absences, a report may be made to the Attendance Officer from the Gemeente Amsterdam. This may result in disciplinary action or a fine being imposed.
2026–2027 Holiday Schedule
| Fall Break | Monday, October 12, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Break | Monday, December 14, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Spring Break | Monday, February 22, 2027, through Friday, February 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29, 2027 |
| May Break | Monday, April 26 through Friday, May 7, 2027 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 17, 2027 |
| Summer Break | Monday, July 12, 2027, through Friday, August 20 |
Study Days for the 2026–2027 School Year
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2027 | Secondary Education |
| Monday, May 3, 2027, through Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Friday, July 9, 2027 | Primary Education |
Leave request
To request leave, please fill out a leave application form, which you can download from this page.
LEAVE APPLICATION FORM
The form is also available at the student administration office and should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the intended leave. Parents will receive the decision on the leave application via email, and secondary school students can check in Magister to see if the leave has been approved.
We adhere to the rules and conditions established by the Bureau Leerplicht Amsterdam.