ACE of Brussels vs British Junior Academy of Brussels - Early Years and Pre-Prep
ACE of Brussels and British Junior Academy of Brussels - Early Years and Pre-Prep are both in Brussels, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE programmes. ACE of Brussels also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, and British Junior Academy of Brussels - Early Years and Pre-Prep also offers British and IB. Published annual fees are €13,999 - 35,490 at ACE of Brussels and €10,819 - 32,556 at British Junior Academy of Brussels - Early Years and Pre-Prep, which puts ACE of Brussels roughly 14% higher. ACE of Brussels takes pupils from 3 to 18, and British Junior Academy of Brussels - Early Years and Pre-Prep from 3 to 10.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
265
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1992
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Auderghem, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is located in a château in Auderghem, near NATO and EU institutions. Trams and buses service both ends of the road, and many students walk to the school. Address: Drève du Prieuré 19, Auderghem, Bruxelles 1160.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Junior School and Senior School (ages 3–19).
Stages
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School type
School type
Private Cambridge International School
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
ACE Rising (Reception–Year 6) with a 2:3 adult-to-child ratio; ACE Plus for Senior Students; ACE Connect for ages 3–11 with a 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Each child has an Individual Education Plan. Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and related supports.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Belgium
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fee - One-time application fee: EUR 750. Applications are not processed until this fee is paid. The application fee is non-refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place (in which case it will be refunded).
Tuition fees by programme / year group (annual figures and inferred per-term amounts) - ACE START (N1, N2 — ages 3–4) - Full (standard): EUR 27,750 per year. Per term (calculated as the annual fee divided equally into three terms): EUR 9,250.00 per term (derived value). - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 13,999 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 4,666.33 per term.
- JUNIORS (Reception to Year 6) - Full (standard): EUR 33,210 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,070.00 per term. - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 17,568 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 5,856.00 per term.
- SENIORS (Year 7 to AS/A level) - Full (standard): EUR 35,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,830.00 per term. - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 22,040 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 7,346.67 per term.
- ACE RISING (specialist Reception–Year 6 provision) - Full: EUR 50,011 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 16,670.33 per term.
- ACE PLUS (specialist senior provision) - Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.
- ACE CONNECT (intensive learning support provision) - Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.
(Per-term amounts above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three and are presented as derived values for term-level display.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices for school fees are issued on 1 May (or immediately after that date) for the coming school year. Payment is due in full or a payment plan must be agreed no later than 15 days after the invoice date. Acceptance of an offered place requires payment within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Each invoice must be paid in full on or before 15 days of the date indicated on the invoice unless a payment plan is agreed. - Preferred payment methods: online payment or electronic bank transfer to the school's bank account. Any bank charges incurred are payable by the payer. Supplemental charges and additional-service invoices are issued separately and must be paid by electronic transfer. - Late or defaulted payments incur interest at 2% per month on the unpaid balance and a fixed administration indemnity of EUR 125 per unpaid invoice. The school reserves the right to withhold reports or refuse attendance while fees or supplemental charges remain unpaid.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's fee items and no boarding fee schedule is published. The school operates as a day provision; boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and additional fees - Garderie (childcare) is charged at EUR 12 per hour. Lunches, snacks, individual music/instrumental/language lessons, examination fees, Cambridge International–related costs, learning support services, uniform (optional school sweatshirts/hoodies available via the school office), trips and extra-curricular activities are not included in the published tuition fees and are invoiced separately as applicable. - Examination fees: private-candidate Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A-level examination entries are charged per subject; published per-subject examination fees for private entries include an example rate of EUR 300 per subject (exam fees are invoiced separately and are non‑refundable except where allowed by the examination board). - Additional specialist services and therapy fees: examples published by the school include a Sensory Profile service at EUR 50 and sensory-room sessions from EUR 25 for 45 minutes. These and other specialist services are charged separately.
Refunds, withdrawals and cancellations (fee consequences) - The application fee is non-refundable unless the school is unable to offer a place, in which case it will be refunded. - Annual re-enrolment is automatic unless the school's Notification of Withdrawal form is submitted by the required deadline. Failing to submit the required notification by the stated date leads to automatic renewal of the school-fees contract for the next school year. - If a student is withdrawn and the school receives the Notification of Withdrawal on or before 31 October for a student leaving on or before 31 January, 25% of the annual fee will be reimbursed. No refund is due if Notification of Withdrawal is received after 31 October even if the child leaves before 31 January. If the student leaves on 1 February or later, no reimbursement of fees is made. Parents remain liable for fees as stated in any agreed payment plan. Final reports and documentation are withheld until all outstanding fees are paid. - Examination entries and examination fees are subject to the examination board's refund rules; Cambridge does not refund examination fees except in cases supported by approved medical evidence.
Summary of payment methods and charges to note - One-time application fee: EUR 750 (non-refundable except where no place is offered). - Annual tuition: see programme-specific annual figures above; per-term figures shown are derived by equal division into three terms. - Childcare (garderie): EUR 12 per hour. - Exam entries, specialist services, lunches, music lessons, trips and uniforms are additional and invoiced separately; example prices: IGCSE exam subject EUR 300, Sensory Profile EUR 50, sensory-room session from EUR 25. - Invoicing occurs on 1 May (or immediately after); payment due in full or a payment plan agreed within 15 days of the invoice date; preferred payment by online or electronic bank transfer; late-payment interest 2% per month and EUR 125 administration fee for unpaid invoices.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
ACE of Brussels does not have a uniform. There is a Dress Code; sweatshirts and hoodies may be purchased through the school office. Clothing should be modest, clean, tidy and respectful.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Lunches and snacks are provided; a lunch order form is available.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
ACE of Brussels uses the Cambridge International Curriculum for students from age 3 to 19 and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre, offering iGCSE, AS and A‑Level examinations. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge International online courses with a flexible timetable and the option to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
ACE Rising has a ratio of 2 adults to 3 students for Reception–Year 6; ACE Connect has a teacher‑to‑student ratio of 2:1.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
ACE Rising, ACE Plus and ACE Connect provide personalised learning with Individual Education Plans; ACE Connect offers a dedicated 3–11 learning space with a 2:1 teacher‑to‑student ratio and ongoing therapies (speech, occupational, music) to support diverse learning needs.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school develops character as well as academics. ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT are led by the Head of Inclusion with specialists who provide occupational therapy, speech therapy and more. Each child on ACE RISING and ACE PLUS has an Individual Education Plan and follows their own curriculum at their own pace. ACE CONNECT is an intensive program for 3- to 11-year-olds with a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and its own dedicated classroom. ACE CONNECT includes speech therapy, occupational therapy and music therapy, and provides testing and diagnosis and other professional support to promote inclusion. A range of sensory and wellbeing facilities is available, including the ACE spACE sensory room, Listening Program, intake sensory profile, and Life Coach services, with additional support like speech and occupational therapy available on request.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT provide Individual Education Plans for each child. Each child is supported to study at their own pace with the appropriate accommodations. ACE CONNECT provides a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and a dedicated classroom to support learning. The programs offer Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy, as well as Testing and Diagnosis, to identify needs and plan interventions. ACE CONNECT enables inclusion by helping students join mainstream activities where possible, with tailored supports in a dedicated classroom.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
ACE is an English-speaking school community. The Junior School curriculum includes English as a subject, with French also taught as a subject. Cambridge Primary starts learners on an English-based curriculum and includes English and French among its listed subjects. The school presents itself as English-speaking in its community description and delivers Cambridge International Curriculum in English across primary and secondary levels.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
The school provides wellbeing support through its allied services, including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Music Therapy. A sensory room (ACE spACE) is available to support emotional and sensory regulation. A Listening Program and Intake Sensory Profile are available as part of support services. Life Coach services are available to assist students with wellbeing and personal development. Bonkers, the school dog, contributes to the supportive and inclusive environment.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is set in Auderghem in a château. The Junior School is housed in the Château and the Senior School is in a separate, modern building on the same grounds. The campus is in a leafy area near EU institutions, with tram and bus links at both ends of the road, and many students walk to school. It is a family-centered, inclusive, English-speaking international community. The school uses Cambridge International Curriculum for ages 3–19 and operates a Cambridge Examinations Centre for IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Project Based Learning guides mathematics, literacy, sciences, languages and technology across ages 3–19. The school uses the Cambridge International Curriculum and is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education. It is a Cambridge Examination Centre for IGCSEs, AS and A Levels.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Clubs vary by term and are available to all students. Examples include Rock School, Boys Football Club, Girls Football Academy, Running Club, Computer Club, Dungeons and Dragons and Piano. Garderie (after-school care) is available from 08:00 until 18:00, with Wednesday sessions 12:30–18:00; if a club is canceled with less than 24 hours' notice, Garderie is offered free for the duration.
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a family-centred, international, inclusive, English-speaking school community in Brussels, Belgium. The community focuses on developing character as well as academics. ACE Junior School is housed in the Château and ACE Senior School is in its own modern building, set in the school's grounds. A partnership between school and family is the cornerstone of the ACE community.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
FACE (Friends of ACE) is our parent-teacher group. The main aim is to provide an additional link between parents and teachers; input and ideas are welcome at all times. FACE organises events and activities to raise funds for extras that benefit our children's education. FACE also organises social events to strengthen ties between the school, parents, teachers, students and the community. FACE is an integral part of our school community.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Rock School offers private guitar lessons (electric, acoustic and bass) and ensemble-based music activities. Theory lessons accompany Rock School, and ABRSM theory examinations prepare students for music theory assessments. Live shows and jam sessions provide performance opportunities and hands-on collaboration in music.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Rock School teaches guitar and supports ensemble-based music activities, with live shows and jam sessions that can be recorded for those interested in stage production or sound technology. Piano is offered as a club to develop keyboard skills and performance.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
A range of clubs are offered, including Boys Football Club, Girls Football Academy, Running Club, Computer Club, Dungeons and Dragons, and Piano. Clubs vary from term to term and are available to all students.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Garderie is available for all students from 08:00 to the start of school and 15:30–18:00, with Wednesday afternoons from 12:30–18:00 (€10 per hour pro rata). Facilities include ACE spACE sensory room, Listening Program, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Testing and Diagnosis, Support Dog Therapy, Life Coach. Some facilities are available to non-registered users.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The school teaches in English. Languages are taught as a subject within the Cambridge Curriculum from ages 3 to 19, and beyond. The Cambridge Curriculum provides IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations, and the school is a Cambridge International Examination Centre for both registered students and external candidates.
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education – ACE is a registered Cambridge International School, using the Cambridge Curriculum and hosting a Cambridge Examinations Centre for iGCSE, AS, and A-Levels. Cambridge International Online Education – ACE ASCEND is a Cambridge International Online School offering online Cambridge programmes.
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Full time education in Belgium is compulsory from the age of five. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is for children aged 5 to 11 (Reception to Year 6) at ACE. The ACE academic year runs from 01 Sept to 31 August. The Tuition Fee schedule published on the site is the most recent and accurate version of the current school fees. If you need to withdraw your child from ACE, the information is in ACE of BRUSSELS Terms and Conditions, Section 3, paragraph (e). The application fee is 750€.
