Affordable International Schools in Belgium
Edited by Giulia Ceccon · Chief Marketing Officer
About international schools in Belgium
International international schools in Belgium are clustered around Brussels and other international hubs such as Antwerp and Ghent, and they typically offer a mix of curricula - most commonly the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-level), American styles and national (French/German) pathways - with English the dominant medium alongside strong French and Dutch provision. Fees vary widely: independent English-medium international schools commonly charge in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros per year and rise in the senior years, while the European Schools and local public schools represent much more affordable alternatives for eligible families. The main intake aligns with the Belgian school year in late summer/early autumn and many schools run rolling admissions with assessments, interviews and waiting lists, so families normally start enquiries several months before arrival. Practical choices for relocating parents therefore hinge on curriculum fit, language support for children learning English or the local languages, and whether an employer education allowance or eligibility for a European School/public place affects affordability.
Compare 20 Affordable international schools in Belgium. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 9,667), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 20 schools · avg fee EUR 9,667
- Schools listed
- 20
- Curricula
- 17
- Average annual fee
- EUR 9,667
- Fee range
- EUR 800 – 18,500
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (10 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,663 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- European School Brussels I - Uccle
- Oldest
- Lycée Français Jean Monnet (1907)