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Belgium offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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The British International School of Brussels offers a British Curriculum for children aged 3–11. The campus comprises two buildings: the Emile Max Infant Department (ages 3–7) and the Avenue Emeraude Junior Department (ages 7–11). Pre-Nursery to Reception form the Early Years Foundation Stage; from Reception onward, four French lessons per week are incorporated. The Primary years are organized into Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2, ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6, ages 7–11). Instruction is in English, with French taught from Reception to Year 6 and specialist support available for non-English speakers. The school is located centrally in Brussels, between NATO and the European Commission. Facilities include two well-stocked libraries used weekly, a broad sports programme with swimming and tennis, and an outdoor education offering orienteering, archery and hiking. Debating, drama and cinema sessions, plus specialist music support, enrich the arts, alongside global education initiatives with university partnerships.
European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil (EEBA) is a private bilingual school in Belgium offering the European Schools program alongside a bespoke curriculum, from ages 3 to 18. The school provides the European Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate as two reference diplomas, enabling students to pursue university study across Europe and beyond. The campus is situated on the Château d'Argenteuil grounds near Waterloo, combining historic settings with modern classrooms, science laboratories, a large library, and ICT facilities. The Château's facilities host art, sewing, and woodwork workshops, a music room and concert hall, as well as a school restaurant. EEBA emphasizes language development through dedicated English and French boosts, and maintains a range of after-school activities including sports, arts, and cultural programs. Extracurriculars extend to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, community service, and creative clubs, with Stay & Learn sessions and a Summer Camp that broaden learning beyond the classroom for all students.
Brussels International Catholic School (BICS) is an independent Catholic, Cambridge-based K–12 school in Brussels, Belgium, serving ages 3 to 18. The campus network comprises Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary sites in Etterbeek, each within a five‑minute walk, sharing facilities to support a cohesive learning community. Pre-Primary and Primary offer an English–French bilingual programme; Secondary instruction is in English. The Cambridge International Curriculum governs learning: Cambridge Primary in the early years, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; the school is a Cambridge Examination Centre. Founded in 2004 and under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King, BICS welcomes families of other faiths. The Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the school for schooling obligations. Distinctive features include music and theatre—as choirs, regular performances, and plainchant—alongside a broad extracurricular life, a science laboratory, and international travel studies that broaden global horizons. Garderie after-school care supports working families.
Bogaerts International School operates Brussels' North Campus in Diegem near NATO and the South Campus in Uccle. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the continuum—Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma—for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is in English, with French taught as an additional language, and the school serves a diverse learning community of over 50 nationalities and 42 languages. The North Campus Primary Years uses Learning Through Concepts and Connections, a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six explorations per year. The South Campus implements the PYP and MYP with integrated language, mathematics, social studies and science. The Diploma Programme encompasses Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level courses. Facilities include Primary and Secondary Libraries, Reading Room, Art Atelier, gym and canteen; Adventure Camp provides a pool, gym and multi-sport fields. External partnerships with Brussels Basketball and Garrincha Padel Club enrich sport.
St. John's International School is a private, all-through IB school in Waterloo, Belgium, part of Inspired Education Group, with boarding at Shannon House. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside AP courses for Diploma students. Five graduation pathways combine the IB Diploma with AP credits and the St John's High School Diploma. A Dual Language Programme in French and English runs from Early Years through Primary to foster bilingualism; in Grades 6–8 students study two to three languages, and Grades 9–10 feature a Mother Tongue Programme with eight languages. Language A and Self-Taught Literature are available within the Diploma. The Waterloo campus features bright classrooms, Samsung smartboards, VR headsets, and well-equipped visual and performing arts spaces, including a 400-seat professional theatre—the largest in Brussels—and the Greene Gallery. NECIS membership supports a vibrant co-curricular life, alongside Summer Camps and Exchange Programmes.
St. John's International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Waterloo, Belgium, founded in 1964. The school offers the full IB continuum from ages 3 to 18 and boarding for students aged 11-17. With 65+ nationalities represented, it boasts the best IBDP average in Belgium (36 points in 2025), with 40% of students scoring 38+ points. Its performing arts centre is described as the finest of any school in Belgium.
European School Brussels III, in Ixelles, Belgium, serves pupils from 4 to 18 within the public European Schools system. It follows a three-cycle secondary structure: Observation (S1–S3), Pre-orientation (S4–S5) and Orientation (S6–S7), culminating in the European Baccalaureate. The program is multilingual: for the first three years pupils study with most subjects in their mother tongue; from secondary, they choose a second foreign language (L3) and may take a third (L4) in S4. The core curriculum covers L1, L2, Mathematics, at least one science, History and Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Religion or Ethics, with a wide range of electives to reach 31–35 periods per week. The campus includes a library and Documentation Center with thousands of books in multiple languages, online catalogues, and study spaces. Extracurricular life is coordinated by the APEEE and features Olympiads, Model United Nations, TEDx, music and theatre, and wellbeing and citizenship activities.
Roots and Wings School is a Brussels school offering preschool, primary and secondary education under British Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. The school serves ages 2–18 and uses a project-based approach across all stages. In preschool (2.5 to 5), two teachers care for up to 12 children in a play-based program that builds social skills, emotional awareness, imagination and self-directed learning through yoga, gardening, cooking and storytelling. Primary learning uses self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions and integrated themes that blend maths, sciences, language skills and the arts, with the outdoors in a wooded park acting as a second classroom. Secondary education covers the British Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with an individualized journey emphasizing collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. Founded in 2009 by Soraya Yavari, Roots and Wings is Brussels school with a multinational team and parent involvement, including sharing. The school welcomes international families.
The International School of Brussels is a private, not-for-profit day school in Belgium for ages 2–18. It offers IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) along with AP, BTEC, and an American curriculum, with English as language of instruction. French begins at age 2.5, with a bilingual program from Grade 5; additional languages include Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese, and a Home Language Programme integrates languages spoken at home. ISB uses an inquiry-based, personalised learning approach across ECC to High School. Set on a 40-acre forest campus in Forêt de Soignes beside a UNESCO World Heritage site, the campus includes libraries, Arts Annex, theatre, science labs, a digital music classroom, and arts spaces. Sport and outdoor facilities include two gyms, a running track, athletic fields, a dojang, climbing walls, a tennis bubble, and a VUB swimming partnership. ISB Plus offers about 90 activities and 50+ teams, with community service, CAS, and leadership development.
The International Montessori Schools - Rotselaerlaan Campus provides a bilingual English-French environment for students aged 1 to 11. Housed in two residential villas, the campus features specialized facilities including "The Workshop" for carpentry, a hothouse, and a dedicated "Flora and Fauna Shed." The curriculum transitions from the Montessori method in the early and primary years to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for older students.A distinctive feature of the school is its "Land Component," where students engage in practical biology and sustainability by caring for resident animals, including chickens named Ella and Sheila and a rabbit named Florence. Proximity to the 205-hectare Tervuren Park allows for weekly nature excursions and botany lessons in a setting containing historical monuments and diverse biotopes. This practical integration of the natural environment into daily learning ensures that students apply theoretical knowledge to the physical world through gardening, animal care, and local field research
From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.
European School Brussels I is a European School operating on two campuses, Berkendael and Uccle, in Belgium, educating children from ages 4 to 18 across nursery to secondary. The school follows the European Schools curriculum and offers a bespoke curriculum aligned with the network's framework. Central to life at both sites is the Citizens of the Ocean World project: sustainable development is integrated into teaching, and all language sections participate in ocean-focused activities, exhibitions, and events. As a European Blue School, the school joined the European Blue School network and took part in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022. The two campuses run the same program, including World Oceans Day activities, talks by ocean advocates, and exhibitions such as WWF's Trésors de la Mer du Nord and Greenpeace's Galerie de l'océan. Extracurriculars and arts are ocean-themed, with jellyfish mobiles and family involvement, funding provided by APEEE. World Oceans Day.
Da Vinci International School Antwerp is a boutique international school founded in 1997, now part of Chatsworth Schools group. It serves students from age 2 to 18 in an IB Continuum, with the Primary Years Programme for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme for grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. The school prioritizes small class sizes and a nurturing community where every student is a valued member of the Da Vinci family. The curriculum emphasizes language development with Dutch and French offered in the MYP and international focus across disciplines. Students engage in structured inquiry through the PYP's six thematic units, and in the MYP they prepare for the DP with study-skills and careers programmes. The DP includes Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and Extended Essay. Beyond academics, the school offers excursions and clubs in arts, culture, and service, plus a Band, art exhibitions, and PTA-led events.
The Lycée Français International d'Anvers (LFIA) is a French international school serving learners from age 2 to 18. Located in Antwerp's historic city centre, the campus spans about 1,200 m² and welcomes around 150 students from more than 30 nationalities. LFIA follows the French national curriculum, with primary lessons taught in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours), creating immersion in French and English. From age 8, students study four modern languages, and from the fourth year of junior high Spanish is added, culminating in the French Baccalauréat. Passerelle support assists non-French or non-English speakers during language immersion. The school is part of the Odyssey Education group and a partner of AEFE. Facilities and activities include day care and after-school clubs, multilingual holiday camps, and a broad range of arts, sports and STEM offerings. All of this takes place within an international and multilingual framework for families.
European School Brussels IV delivers the European Schools curriculum from nursery to secondary, providing a multilingual, culturally diverse education. Instruction uses official EU languages, with eight language sections—German, English, Bulgarian, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch and Romanian—and Croatian for SWALS pupils. Basic instruction is delivered in the official languages, and curricula are aligned across language sections, with a strong focus on developing mother tongues and foreign languages. Students complete the European Baccalaureate at the end of S7, opening access to higher education throughout the Union. The school sits on the Laeken site, with nursery and primary in Building L and secondary in Building R. Facilities include science laboratories, art and music spaces, libraries, a canteen, sport halls and a multipurpose hall, plus infirmary, psychologists and after-school care. Extra-curriculars range from robotics and coding to Erasmus+, KiVa, Green & Clean School, and international projects (eTwinning, WEX, CAAP). Pupils' Committee enables student leadership.
Brussels International Catholic School (BICS) is an independent Catholic, Cambridge-based K–12 school in Brussels, Belgium, serving ages 3 to 18. The campus network comprises Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary sites in Etterbeek, each within a five‑minute walk, sharing facilities to support a cohesive learning community. Pre-Primary and Primary offer an English–French bilingual programme; Secondary instruction is in English. The Cambridge International Curriculum governs learning: Cambridge Primary in the early years, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; the school is a Cambridge Examination Centre. Founded in 2004 and under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King, BICS welcomes families of other faiths. The Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the school for schooling obligations. Distinctive features include music and theatre—as choirs, regular performances, and plainchant—alongside a broad extracurricular life, a science laboratory, and international travel studies that broaden global horizons. Garderie after-school care supports working families.
Owl Academy International School is a hybrid international school in Antwerp, Belgium, offering online and in-person education for students aged 11 to 18. The school is a registered charity in Belgium. It provides both British and American curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels, the American High School Diploma, and pathways through Key Stage 3. The campus is on a modern, eco-friendly site in Mortsel near Antwerp, with smart classrooms and collaborative spaces that integrate VR, AR and AI into daily instruction. Small class sizes support personalized attention. The school provides comprehensive university counseling and preparation for international universities, including summer courses with Harvard Student Agencies. Multilingual support in English, French, and Dutch helps expatriates and international families. Extracurriculars span STEM, arts, sports and community service, alongside a vibrant Student Hub and a founder-led focus on nurturing creative thinkers and compassionate leaders. The campus champions technology-enabled learning and international-mindedness for students.
Stepping Stones Bilingual School operates a preschool campus in Auderghem, Brussels, catering to children aged 18 months to 6 years. The educational framework integrates Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodologies, emphasizing self-directed learning and artistic exploration. Instruction is provided by two native speakers in every classroom—one speaking English and the other French—ensuring constant bilingual immersion. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Forest School" initiative, where children take weekly trips to the nearby Soignes Forest to explore the natural environment and develop motor skills. The facility includes garden spaces designed for sensory play and light-filled classrooms equipped with specialized manipulative materials. Beyond the standard day, the school provides after-school workshops such as yoga, music, and culinary arts. This setting serves families seeking an international environment that combines structured language acquisition with a focus on creative and outdoor engagement.
International German School of Brussels (iDSB) is Brussels' oldest German school, offering a German curriculum from kindergarten to final exams (DIAP). The campus near Brussels serves 590 students. Classes follow the Thuringian Educational Plan, aligned with German states to support transfers within German schools abroad. Primary instruction is German; English and French start grade 1, bilinguals grade 6. From grade 8, students choose language or science focus, with Spanish and Dutch; Latinum available. The DIAP permits study at universities worldwide. Class sizes 16–24, with two per grade. Hours 8:00–15:40, early dismissal Wednesdays and Fridays for grades 5–9, longer hours up to 17:20 for grades 10–12. Facilities include two gymnasia, a ball court, two libraries, a Science Lab; GSplus/OSplus provide extended activities. The school runs art and music productions and participates in Model United Nations and European Games for German Schools Abroad. DaZ/DaF support is provided when needed to assist students.
Bogaerts International School (BIS) South Campus is located on the historic Domaine Latour de Freins in Uccle, south of Brussels. The school provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, covering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Situated within a six-hectare wooded park, the campus features a Flemish neo-renaissance main building, an indoor gymnasium, and an outdoor tennis court.A distinctive feature of the school is its professional sports partnerships, notably with Brussels Basketball and the Garrincha Padel Club. These collaborations allow students to train in professional facilities and engage with elite athletes. Academically, the school utilizes an "atelier-based" approach to the arts and integrates technology through robotics and coding workshops. BIS also offers on-site boarding, catering to a community of over 50 nationalities. The curriculum is delivered in English, with dedicated support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners.
From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.
International School Ghent (ISG) is a private, non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 16. The curriculum combines IPC in the Primary years and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the ISG+ Secondary, with Diploma Programme planned. Pre-Primary is split into Lower and Upper Pre-Primary (2.5–4 and 4–5.5 years), using IPC-based topics to develop language, numeracy, craft, and expressive arts. In Primary, learners explore cross-curricular IPC themes with specialist Dutch, sport, swimming, and music teachers, plus a learning support programme; there is no English-language entry test, and students with limited English receive targeted support. In Secondary, ISG+ began in 2023 with MYP Years 2–4 (Years 7–9), progressing to full MYP in 2026 (Year 10, MYP Year 5). The campus is next to Ghent University and shares facilities in a Secondary building. A sports hall, music and language rooms, an auditorium, and outdoor space support a program, with Ghent University laboratories.
BEPS International School Brussels is an inclusive international day school serving children aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1972, it welcomes a diverse community of over 50 nationalities, with around 300 students and a faculty. The curriculum spans IEYC and IPC in the early years, British curriculum in the primary years, and the IB programme across the Middle Years and Diploma, plus the IBCP and BTEC qualifications for career-related pathways. English is the language of instruction, with EAL support including Survival English and an EAL club, while the French Acquisition Programme promotes multilingual communication. The secondary programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with IB practices, small class sizes (up to 18) and authentic, interdisciplinary projects. The campus combines a historic façade with contemporary, purpose-built spaces including a Maker Space and a modern Science Lab, plus spaces for collaboration and quiet study. BEPS emphasizes real-world learning, wellbeing, and a caring, family-like community.
From the details provided, the institution described is Brussels Unit School, a DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school in Brussels. It serves preschool through 12th grade with a combined elementary, middle, and high school population and is part of Brussels Community Schools in DoDEA Europe West District. The curriculum is stated as American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP). The school offers a PSCD program for students with disabilities and a general special education program for a diverse learner population. The age range is 4 to 18. This profile does not include information about Brussels American School. If you intended Brussels Unit School, I can format a full school_character entry. If you need Brussels American School specifically, please provide the correct details or confirm that BAS is the target, and I will adjust accordingly.
Antwerp International School is an IB World School in Belgium serving PreSchool to Grade 12, with 330 students from 40 nationalities and a 7:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio. The school offers the IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English is the language of instruction; from Grade 6, four lessons per week are taught in French. AIS provides Mother Tongue instruction for English and Dutch from Starter to Grade 12; German Mother Tongue from Grade 1; French Mother Tongue from Grade 6, with Spanish Ab Initio in the DP. The campus features the STEMzone, a €2+ million facility with science labs, fabrication labs, makerspaces, mathematics spaces and IT areas. AIS has a Fine Arts Centre, a 350‑seat theatre and multiple music rooms; DP Visual Arts Exhibition and musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. The school is NEASC and CIS accredited and offers a broad co‑curricular programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and after‑school activities.
ACE of Brussels is a Cambridge International School for ages 3 to 18, located in Auderghem in château. The Junior School sits in the château, while Senior School occupies separate, modern building on the same grounds, creating campus with tram access near EU institutions. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from early years through Cambridge A Levels and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre for iGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge online courses with flexible timetable, enabling students to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. Project Based Learning guides maths, literacy, sciences, languages and technology across ages 3–19. Facilities include the ACE spACE sensory room and a range of support services such as Listening Program, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Testing and Diagnosis, and Life Coach. After-school activities include Rock School, Computer Club and Dungeons and Dragons, with Garderie care to 18:00.
British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) is a centrally located international school in Etterbeek, providing a tailored British education from Early Years through to the Senior years. Following the National Curriculum for England, the school is currently expanding its secondary offering to include Year 12 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) by September 2026. Known for its small class ratios and a "vertical tutoring" system in the Senior School, BJAB fosters a supportive community where students receive individual attention from specialist teachers. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSEs for Year 10 and 11, with a strong emphasis on both English and French proficiency, including preparation for local Belgian exams like the CEB. As a member of the Round Square network, the school prioritizes global citizenship and character development. Students benefit from diverse co-curricular activities ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to student-led drama productions and specialized annual STEAM fairs.
From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.
Montgomery International School is an international IB World School for students aged 5 to 18, located in Brussels, Belgium. The campus occupies a 1907 building with a 500 m2 extension added in 2020 to accommodate Diploma Programme students. The school delivers the IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—across two language tracks: an English-language programme with French as a second language, and an advanced bilingual English–French immersion option. In 2022 MIS achieved the best IBDP score in Brussels, outperforming the global average by five points. The campus features a science lab, a 3D printer, a bilingual library and dedicated spaces for theatre, research and study; DP students access the Brussels University library (ULB). External facilities support PE and sports at nearby venues, and theatre performances occur in professional Brussels houses. MIS joined the Ermitage Educational Group in 2023, reinforcing its international network and signature service-learning and university-counselling programs.
European School Brussels I is a European School operating on two campuses, Berkendael and Uccle, in Belgium, educating children from ages 4 to 18 across nursery to secondary. The school follows the European Schools curriculum and offers a bespoke curriculum aligned with the network's framework. Central to life at both sites is the Citizens of the Ocean World project: sustainable development is integrated into teaching, and all language sections participate in ocean-focused activities, exhibitions, and events. As a European Blue School, the school joined the European Blue School network and took part in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022. The two campuses run the same program, including World Oceans Day activities, talks by ocean advocates, and exhibitions such as WWF's Trésors de la Mer du Nord and Greenpeace's Galerie de l'océan. Extracurriculars and arts are ocean-themed, with jellyfish mobiles and family involvement, funding provided by APEEE. World Oceans Day.
Agnes School is a private Catholic language-immersion day school. Located in Brussels across two campuses: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek, and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe Saint Pierre. The school combines an immersion-based curriculum with a Catholic ethos. In pre-primary and primary, teaching is bilingual; in secondary it is trilingual, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. The Upper Cycle (5th and 6th secondary) offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a candidate school. Agnes School emphasizes four dimensions: intelligence, heart, body and soul, and collaborates closely with families. Founded in 2002, it remains small in size with individualized follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from the first year of primary. Facilities include a large playground, year-round access to a green park for team games, and ANA workshops in the preschool. The motto Plus est en vous guides its aim of personal excellence and service.
The International School of Belgium (ISBe) provides a personalized educational journey for students from age 2.5 through 18 on its Aartselaar campus. The curriculum combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with Cambridge Primary standards for English and Mathematics, leading into IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This framework is supported by specialized facilities, including dedicated science and computer labs, a library, and access to the Aartselaar Sports Centre’s swimming pool and athletics track. A distinctive feature of the school is its comprehensive supervised bus network that connects the campus to major residential areas in Antwerp, Mechelen, and Brussels, making it highly accessible for the expat community. With a student body representing over 40 nationalities and a cap of 25 students per class, ISBe emphasizes a "house" system—Dragons, Phoenix, and Unicorns—to build strong mentorship and community bonds across different age groups.
British Junior Academy of Brussels operates across two campuses in Brussels, offering a British-style education for ages 3 to 15. The curriculum combines the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and an impending IB Diploma, with Year 9–11 cohorts and plans for a DP launch in 2026; first IB graduates in 2028. Digital learning is central: iPads from Year 1, personal iPads from Year 3, and Microsoft 365 Education underpin daily materials and homework. CENTURY AI provides personalized learning pathways from Year 3, supported by data dashboards that help teachers tailor next steps. The school emphasises safe online practices and an ethical approach to technology, embedding digital literacy through project work, STEAM, and cross-curricular projects. Beebots, Lego Robotics, and Strawbees support hands-on learning, and forest trips and Cinquantenaire Park visits extend learning beyond the classroom. Extracurriculars range from coding and debating to drama, sports, music, and community service, reflecting an international community.
International School of Leuven (ISL) is an international day school founded in 2013 by IMEC, VIB, KU Leuven and Stad Leuven to meet Leuven's growing international community. The school offers the British Curriculum alongside the IPC across Early Years and Primary, with ages 2 to 12. English and Mathematics follow the UK framework, while IPC projects develop collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. IPC Personal Goals—enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect and adaptability—are embedded in learning. Dutch is taught to all Preschool and Primary students, with French offered in Grades 5 and 6; an Additional English Support (EAL) helps learners arriving with limited English. Specialist subjects include Physical Education and Music, with swimming provided from Preschool 2 to Grade 6. A recent move to a brand-new permanent site in Heverlee makes the school easily reachable by public transport and motorway access. ISL also engages in European projects and Erasmus.
Located in Brussels, Lycée Français Jean Monnet is part of the AEFE network and serves pupils from age 2 to 18 across two campuses. The school follows the official French curriculum and prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Baccalauréat, offering four Bac options: conventional, European, British international and German international. Pupils can personalise their education through a wide range of pathways and elective subjects, with six modern languages taught from early childhood. The school welcomes 2,650 pupils from over 50 nationalities and provides facilities, including a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) with 20,000 titles, dining overseen by a dietitian and nurse, and spaces for group work and exhibitions. Cogni'Classe supports learning with neuroscience-informed strategies, and orientation services assist families with higher education planning. Extracurricular life includes MUN, Cine-club, theatre, Manga Club, Red Cross and Amnesty groups, and sport through the Association Sportive from 6e to Terminale.
LET International School is a private, humanistic, and investigative learning institution located in Beringen, Belgium. It operates in English and applies the Humanistic & Investigative Learning Environment (HILE) approach. The flagship pathway, HILE 2.5 Odyssey, is a 2.5-year blended learning program for students aged 16–21, combining online study with on-site sessions and humanistic mentorship. The curriculum provides access to Pearson Edexcel International GCSE certification and covers Mathematics (All Levels); English Language & Literacy; Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics); Global Citizenship & Social Studies; ICT & Applied Digital Skills; and Research & Project Skills. Assessments integrate external Pearson examinations with project-based work and portfolios, including portfolio reviews for mastery. A distinctive feature is three Summer Schools in Belgium that include hands-on STEM labs, field research, leadership workshops, and multicultural collaboration. The program emphasizes cross-cultural understanding, design thinking, and international university pathways through Pearson qualifications, with English-language instruction and an Individual Learning Plan in a blended-on-site model guided by HILE pedagogy.
European School Brussels II (EEB2) operates a multilingual system where students learn in one of eight distinct language sections, including English, French, and German. The school follows the European Schools curriculum, which culminates in the European Baccalaureate, a diploma recognized for university entry across Europe and beyond. Located in the residential Woluwe-Saint-Lambert area, the campus includes specialized facilities such as the Salle Polyvalente for theater and a dedicated library hosting creative events like Poetry Week. The school is particularly known for its Climate Academy, a student-led initiative where participants conduct research on environmental literacy and collaborate with international partners. Outside of the classroom, pupils participate in unique traditions like Footfest, an annual community gathering, and the Inter-European School Mathematical Competition. Students also engage in cross-campus events such as the European Schools' Science Symposium, where they present original scientific projects and podcasts, fostering a practical connection to scientific inquiry within a multicultural community.
ISF Tervuren is an English-speaking international school in Belgium and part of the International School of Flanders (ISF) group, with a network that includes ISF Waterloo. It serves children from ages 2 to 11, providing a continuous from early years through primary education in English. The school follows a mix of international curricula, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), and the British Curriculum, aligning early years learning with internationally recognised standards. ISF was established as ISF Educational Trust vzw in 1998 and adopted its current name in 2012; its mission is to provide teaching and care for children of all nationalities with English as the main language, and to support institutions following globally recognised curricula. ISF Tervuren has served expatriate families in the Tervuren area for over forty years, offering a stable, long-standing option for international families seeking continuity as they relocate.
Tutti Frutti Primary is a private, non-subsidized ASBL in Belgium that combines language learning with an active, open pedagogy. The elementary program is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German, and French-Italian, with an average of about 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages, and the curriculum emphasizes explicit reading, writing and mathematics alongside multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative activities. Instruction uses lively, participatory, differentiated methods and practical tasks such as cooking workshops to foster autonomy. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap, and at the end of the sixth year take tests in French to obtain the CEB. The school operates across several premises in Saint-Gilles and Uccle, and offers weekly language workshops plus a range of arts, cultural and wellbeing activities. Extracurriculars include Dance & Folklore, Creative Workshop and language sessions, with small groups and a modular program including inclusive activities for all.
Stepping Stones School is a Brussels-based bilingual school for ages 3-12. Founded in 2015, it operates across campuses: Preschool at 60 Avenue Legrand and Primary at 45 Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The school blends Montessori-inspired approaches with traditional teaching. The English program is delivered in immersion and assessed by Cambridge English; the French program aligns with Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles. Dutch begins in the third year of primary. The curriculum provides equal hours in English and French with daily oral practice to develop communicative and cognitive skills. Montessori sessions are conducted in both languages with teachers switching languages as assigned. The curriculum covers mathematics, history, geography, computing, arts and physical education within a competency-building framework. The vertical teaching method groups three preschool years to support continuity. Extras include Wednesday activities and holiday camps. A unique feature is strong language immersion within a Montessori framework. Bilingual immersion is reinforced by small group Montessori sessions in each language and classroom activities. The school serves preschool through primary aged 3 to 12, with a progression that supports continuity. Facilities include two Brussels campuses.
ISF Waterloo International School is a day school within the International School of Flanders, delivering English-language education for students from 2½ to 18 with on-site daycare for Early Years. The Primary School follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with six IPC units each year, taught in English with French as a daily second language. The broader curriculum combines the UK national literacy and numeracy frameworks with IPC to support a bilingual-friendly learning environment. In the Secondary School, Cambridge International systems guide IGCSE and A-Level study, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Business, French, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The school is recognised by Belgian education authorities and sits at 280 Chaussée de Waterloo, on the Sint-Genesius-Rode/Waterloo border, in Rhode-St-Genèse. The campus comprises five buildings named after Waterloo sites and facilities such as a science laboratory, an arts and sports complex, a library, and extensive play spaces for students.
BSB is a not-for-profit international day school in Belgium offering a UK-based curriculum for ages 1–18. The school provides a British curriculum up to age 16 (GCSE/IGCSE) and post-16 options including the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels and BTEC vocational courses. A bilingual IB Diploma is available in French/English or Dutch/English, and a French-English bilingual Primary programme runs from Reception (age 4–5) with Dutch lessons beginning at age seven. Founded in 1969 and opened on the current site in 1970, BSB houses the Jacques Rogge Sports Centre, which includes a 25m indoor pool, gym, dance studio and multi-sport hall, plus extensive outdoor facilities. The Brel Theatre seats 240; there are music rooms, a recording studio and film-editing facilities, together with art studios, a CAD suite with a 3D printer, and textiles and Food & Nutrition classrooms. Extracurricular life features over 120 weekly sports clubs and around 200 clubs in total, with partnerships such as West Ham United, Swim Swift Elite and Special Olympics Belgium. The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Futures careers programme.
The Courtyard International School of Tervuren offers the International Baccalaureate continuum for learners from early childhood through the end of secondary. The school provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving students aged 2 to 18. With a single school community spanning preschool to pre-university, families relocating internationally can maintain continuity in the IB pathway. The program is structured to align instruction and assessment across all IB levels, enabling students to transition smoothly from the early years to the DP year within one campus. The age range supports foundational learning and university preparation within the IB framework. Continuity across all stages helps families settle into life in Tervuren with an educational approach. This arrangement supports long-term continuity.
Agnes School is a private Catholic language-immersion day school. Located in Brussels across two campuses: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek, and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe Saint Pierre. The school combines an immersion-based curriculum with a Catholic ethos. In pre-primary and primary, teaching is bilingual; in secondary it is trilingual, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. The Upper Cycle (5th and 6th secondary) offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a candidate school. Agnes School emphasizes four dimensions: intelligence, heart, body and soul, and collaborates closely with families. Founded in 2002, it remains small in size with individualized follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from the first year of primary. Facilities include a large playground, year-round access to a green park for team games, and ANA workshops in the preschool. The motto Plus est en vous guides its aim of personal excellence and service.
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