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French Curriculum International Schools in Belgium

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About international schools in Belgium

French-curriculum international schools in Belgium follow the French national education system from maternelle through lycée and many are part of or aligned with the AEFE network, preparing pupils for French national diplomas and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). Instruction is primarily in French but schools commonly offer strong language pathways - including English and German - and integrate local Dutch where relevant; bilingual classes and international sections are available at several campuses. Fees depend on the provider and the pupil’s age: some French-curriculum schools in Brussels publish annual tuition in the low-to-mid thousands for primary rising to around €10k - €11k at lycée level, while the wider international-school market in Brussels spans a much larger band. Admissions follow the Northern-Hemisphere school year with the main intake for September and many AEFE schools opening online registration or formal application windows in the early calendar months; mid-year places may be offered subject to language assessment and space.

Compare 4 French Curriculum international schools in Belgium. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 11,166), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee EUR 11,166
Schools listed
4
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
EUR 11,166
Fee range
EUR 8,350 – 15,790
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
1,667 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français Jean Monnet
Oldest
Lycée Français Jean Monnet (1907)

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FAQs for Belgium

What curriculum will my child follow and what qualifications do they take?
Pupils in French-curriculum international schools follow the French national curriculum and sit the standard French qualifications such as the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat; where offered, the international track is now known as the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). These qualifications are designed to be recognised for entry to higher education in France and widely accepted internationally.
What language will my child be taught in, and what support exists if they do not speak French?
The primary language of instruction is French, but most schools provide early and ongoing teaching in other languages (English, German and often Dutch in Belgium) and run bilingual or international sections for different language pathways. Non-Francophone pupils are usually offered French-as-a-Foreign-Language (FLE) support and staged integration assessments to place them at the right level.
How much do French-curriculum international schools in Belgium cost?
Tuition varies by school, level and services: some French-curriculum schools in Brussels publish primary fees in the low-to-mid thousands and lycée fees around €10,000 - €11,000 a year, while other international providers in the city have much higher fees; additional charges (meals, buses, after-school care and international-section or exam fees) are common. Ask each school for the full fee schedule and any sibling discounts or payment options before you budget.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
The main intake aligns with the September school year and many French-curriculum schools open registration or formal application windows in the first months of the calendar year; some accept applications year-round and may offer mid-year starts if places and language support are available. Entry to popular year groups can be competitive, so contact admissions early, state any urgent relocation timing, and ask about waiting-list procedures and priority rules (for example siblings or pupils already in the French system).
How are ages and year groups organised in the French system and what should a relocating family expect?
The French pathway is organised as maternelle (early years), école élémentaire (primary), collège (lower secondary) and lycée (upper secondary), with age bands and year names that differ from Anglo-Saxon systems; schools provide equivalency charts to place children coming from other systems. Families relocating should check exact year-group placement, planned language support, and exam pathways (including whether a school offers the BFI or bilingual/international sections) because these affect subject options and university recognition down the line.
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