Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Marjolein Moorman (Education) opened The New Esprit International School (DENISE; in Dutch, De Nieuwe Internationale School) at an official ceremony that kicked off at 4pm on Tuesday 2 July. The original building, a listed educational building dating back to 1959, has been transformed by Paul de Ruiter Architects into a modern school that meets all the necessary requirements for offering a contemporary curriculum as well as rigorous standards of sustainability. Originally designed by architect Jan Leupen, the building has been restored to its former glory and modified to accommodate DENISE’s primary and secondary education needs.