Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus vs The British International School of Brussels

	A Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus Brussels, Belgium	T The British International School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,730 - 10,660	Fees / year €8,660 - 24,990
Age range	Age range 1 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 120
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, Dutch, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brussels, Belgium. Agnes School operates on two central Brussels sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek (postal code 1040), and P6 and secondary classes at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.	Location The school is located centrally in Brussels, midway between NATO headquarters and the European Commission. The Acorn Department is at Avenue Emile Max 163, 1030 Brussels, Belgium.
Stages	Stages The school is organised into Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary levels. Pre-primary and Primary are on Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek; P6 and Secondary classes are on Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.	Stages Two campus buildings: Emile Max hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7); Avenue Emeraude hosts the Junior Department (ages 7–11).
School type	School type Private Catholic language-immersion day school for boys and girls from age two.	School type The British International School of Brussels is a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Students receive individual follow-up from kindergarten; from first primary, coaching is provided to help students understand themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plan development.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation The school has a British affiliation (British Curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school calendar follows the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, with three inset days per year. Lunch arrangements: hot lunches are available for M0–P5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; no lunch service on Wednesdays; P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service and may heat meals brought from home.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and re-enrolment fees - First registration fee (non‑refundable): EUR 750. - Re‑enrolment deposit (paid to guarantee a place and automatically deducted from the next year's tuition): EUR 600 per child; this deposit is not refundable in case of later cancellation. Tuition fees (annual amounts) by year group and section — base rate and employer/professional rate - M0 (age 2–3; day‑care included): EUR 8,730 / year (base); EUR 10,660 / year (professional). - Approximate quarterly amount (invoice option): EUR 2,910.00 (base) / EUR 3,553.33 (professional). - Approximate monthly amount (10‑month payment plan): EUR 873.00 (base) / EUR 1,066.00 (professional). - Maternelle & Primary, French–Dutch section (M1NL to P6NL): EUR 7,640 / year (base); EUR 10,560 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,546.67 (base) / EUR 3,520.00 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 764.00 (base) / EUR 1,056.00 (professional). - Maternelle & Primary, French–English section (M1EN to P6EN): EUR 10,560 / year (base); EUR 12,490 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 3,520.00 (base) / EUR 4,163.33 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,056.00 (base) / EUR 1,249.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–Dutch section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 8,080 / year (base); EUR 12,600 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,693.33 (base) / EUR 4,200.00 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 808.00 (base) / EUR 1,260.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–English section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 11,240 / year (base); EUR 16,880 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 3,746.67 (base) / EUR 5,626.67 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,124.00 (base) / EUR 1,688.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–Dutch section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 8,750 / year (base); EUR 13,640 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,916.67 (base) / EUR 4,546.67 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 875.00 (base) / EUR 1,364.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–English section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 12,170 / year (base); EUR 18,280 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 4,056.67 (base) / EUR 6,093.33 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,217.00 (base) / EUR 1,828.00 (professional). Mandatory annual flat fees (per pupil) - Accident insurance (annual): EUR 12. - Communication / services fee (covers communications, IT, copies, database, etc.): EUR 50. Typical additional academic‑year costs (charged per pupil where applicable) - School‑produced secondary manuals (charged per class): S1 to S4 listed amounts — EUR 80; EUR 240; EUR 180; EUR 140 (charged according to the pupil's year). - Fruit program (M0–P5): EUR 45 (maternelle); EUR 90 (primary P1–P5). - School trip contributions: example charges shown — M0: EUR 38; M1–P3: EUR 50; P4–P6 (including one overnight): EUR 100. Secondary trip/exam travel costs will be specified separately when known. Optional services (annual or period charges) - Hot lunches: typical per‑meal charges range from EUR 5.90 to EUR 7.00 depending on cycle/period; exceptional one‑off hot meal: EUR 9.50. - Supervised study / after‑school study packages (prices vary by site and cycle): example per‑period day rates shown in the schedule range from EUR 90 up to EUR 260 depending on cycle and period. - Daycare (16:00–18:00) — regular and activity‑paired rates vary by cycle and period (examples shown include EUR 70, EUR 140, EUR 180, EUR 360 per day/period depending on the option chosen). Occasional daycare charge: EUR 5 / hour / child. Late pickup fee after 18:00: EUR 20 per started 15‑minute interval. - Extracurricular/paraschool activities: fees published separately; administrative charges for late or modified enrolment to optional services: EUR 20 or EUR 50 per child in specified circumstances. Uniform costs - Maternelle: apron (sold at the secretariat). - Primary and secondary: complete uniform (school colours: grey, burgundy and white) sold via the school; example price indicated (item/pack): EUR 33. Boarding - No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. (No boarding options listed among fees or services.) Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties - Annual invoice is issued in September each academic year. Payment may be made via one of the following options: - Monthly over 10 months (payments due by the 10th of each school month, excluding July and August); - Quarterly (payments due 30/09, 31/01 and 30/04); - Single full payment (due by 31/10). - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE17 0688 9920 8821 – AGNES SCHOOL ASBL) or SEPA domiciliation (direct debit authorization). - Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue (except tuition/minerval which follows the schedule above). Non‑payment leads to a first reminder (without fees) and then interest and fixed recovery indemnities in line with Belgian rules (examples shown: EUR 20 for balances ≤ EUR 150; EUR 30 + 10% on tranche 150.01–500; EUR 65 + 5% on balance > EUR 500, up to a cap; subsequent reminder costs also apply). Outstanding accounts may be referred to a recovery service. Discounts and solidarity contribution - Sibling discounts: 10% reduction for each child when two children from the same family are enrolled; 20% reduction per child for three or more enrolled siblings. - Voluntary solidarity contribution is available to support families in temporary financial difficulty; amount is set freely by the family when opting in. Refund and liability information - The first registration fee (EUR 750) is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment deposit (EUR 600) is not refundable in case of later cancellation. From the moment a pupil joins the school, the full annual mandatory fees are due; an early departure during the school year does not lead to a pro rata reduction of the annual tuition. Administrative contact and payment reference details (for invoices and direct debit) - Bank transfer details provided for payments (IBAN shown above); SEPA direct debit mandate form is used for domiciliation. Late/overdue administrative procedures are defined and collection is outsourced where necessary. (Amounts and schedules as published in the school fee notice and rules for the 2025–2026 academic year; payment options include the monthly 10‑month plan, quarterly instalments and one‑off annual payment. Specific optional activity/paraschool tariffs and some ancillary charges are published separately by the school.)	Fee details Application and registration fees - Non-refundable registration (application) fee: EUR 750. - Refundable deposit: EUR 600 (refundable on departure minus outstanding charges and subject to 90 days written notice). Any bank transfer charges for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. Tuition fees by year group (full year, 10% on application, remaining balance) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): Full year EUR 11,560; 10% on application EUR 1,156; remaining EUR 10,404. - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only — four afternoons, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 8,660; 10% on application EUR 866; remaining EUR 7,794. - Early Years 1/2 (full days, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 20,220; 10% on application EUR 2,022; remaining EUR 18,198. - Early Years 3 (not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 21,320; 10% on application EUR 2,132; remaining EUR 19,188. - Year 1 & Year 2 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 23,850; 10% on application EUR 2,385; remaining EUR 21,465. - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 24,990; 10% on application EUR 2,499; remaining EUR 22,491. Per-term amounts (annual fee divided into three school terms — calculated amounts) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): approximately EUR 3,853.33 per term (EUR 11,560 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only): approximately EUR 2,886.67 per term (EUR 8,660 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (full days): EUR 6,740.00 per term (EUR 20,220 ÷ 3). - Early Years 3: approximately EUR 7,106.67 per term (EUR 21,320 ÷ 3). - Year 1 & Year 2: EUR 7,950.00 per term (EUR 23,850 ÷ 3). - Years 3–6: approximately EUR 8,330.00 per term (EUR 24,990 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - To secure a place the registration fee, deposit and a non-refundable 10% of the annual fees are required by the invoice date (or by May 3 if the child is already at the school). The remaining 90% of fees is due by mid-June (invoice specifies the exact date). - The school offers a monthly domiciliation (direct debit) payment scheme as an alternative to the single-balance payment. A completed Bank Mandate form must be returned before the child starts if paying by instalments. - For children joining after the start of the academic year, the payable proportion of the annual fee depends on the month of joining (the schedule in the fee documentation shows the percentage payable by joining month). For children leaving during the year the documentation shows the corresponding payment/refund percentages by leaving month. Monthly payment option (domiciliation) - The monthly option divides a full year into 10 equal monthly payments: the initial 10% is taken on application (or by May 3 if paid by direct debit), followed by 9 domiciliation payments from June 3 to February 3 (dates extend for children joining later as specified in the payment schedule). Refunds and deposit refund conditions - The refundable deposit (EUR 600) is returned on departure minus outstanding charges and only if the school receives 90 days written notice of the child's last day. Any bank transfer fees for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. The school provides a month-by-month refund schedule showing the percentage refund or payment due depending on the month the child leaves. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable for this school (the school serves children aged 3–11). There are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - The published fee schedule does not list a mandatory uniform fee, exam fees, or other mandatory additional charges in the fee document. Any optional extras, trips, lunches or extracurricular charges are not specified in the published fee schedule and would be charged separately if applicable. Payment methods and bank details - Bank transfer (account name: British International School of Brussels asbl) using IBAN: BE77 0017 2460 6042 and BIC: GEBABEBB at BNP Paribas Fortis. When making a payment include the child's name and/or invoice number in the transfer communication. Transfers from foreign banks are accepted provided the remitter pays any handling charges. Domiciliation (direct debit) is used for monthly instalments. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fee schedule.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is an integral part of the educational project. Children should come to school in their uniform, and each item of clothing should be labelled with the child's name. Uniform sales are organised throughout the year, with dates in the school calendar. For details, contact uniformes@agnesschool.be.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options School meals include a daily seasonal fruit snack for M0 to P5. Hot lunches are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for M0 to P5, prepared by The Barn and TCO Service with locally sourced ingredients; there is no lunch service on Wednesdays. Parents may provide homemade lunches. P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service but may use microwaves and kettles to heat meals from home.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Agnes School is a private Catholic school with the legal status of a non-profit organisation (ASBL), run under the authority of the school's principals. It offers bilingual education through immersion and operates on two Brussels sites: 143 Rue Louis Hap, 1040 Brussels (Etterbeek) for pre-primary and primary, and Avenue Père Damien 31, 1150 Brussels (Woluwe Saint Pierre) for secondary.	Governance and ownership BISB is governed by the BISB Advisory Board, with Stephen Prescott as Board Chair. BISB was founded in 2000 by Stephen and Helen Prescott, who remain involved as founders. Edward Prescott is BISB's Business Manager.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a private Catholic school. Language immersion is central: teaching is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. For the upper cycle (5th and 6th secondary), Agnes School aims to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is officially recognized as a candidate school. The school emphasizes holistic education across four dimensions—intelligence, heart, body and soul—and collaborates closely with parents. The school is small in size, with individual follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from first primary.	Curriculum details British-based curriculum following the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2. Pre-Nursery to Reception form the Early Years Foundation Stage; from Reception onward, four French lessons per week. The Primary years are divided into Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2, ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6, ages 7-11). Teaching focuses on core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, complemented by cross-curricular topics; reading is central to the curriculum. The program is taught in English and French lessons are delivered from Reception to Year 6.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school is small in size with close collaboration with families, frequent meetings, and individualized coaching from kindergarten onward.	Student teacher ratio —
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school focuses on each individual and accompanies pupils in their search for academic and human excellence. There is close collaboration with families, with frequent meetings and training to support parents in their mission. Pupils receive individual support from the start of pre-primary, and from the first year of primary they benefit from coaching to help them know themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and define development points and the means to achieve them. The environment is designed to be warm and family-like to support well-being and personal growth. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]	Social & emotional learning The BISB Learning Principles emphasise personal, social and emotional development as a core part of learning. Learning is collaborative and social, nurtured through respectful relationships and open communication. Learning is creative, contextual and authentic, and is tailored to each child within a caring and supportive environment. Personal, Social and Emotional Development is one of the seven key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) From pre-primary onward, pupils receive individual support. The school has been a member of a psycho-medico-social centre (CLB) since January 2019 to access guidance and expert advice. The designated referral centre for Agnes School is Centre GO! CLB Brussel. The PMS/CLB framework provides welfare and developmental support for pupils as part of the school's inclusion, safeguarding and well-being provisions. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]	Special educational needs (SEN) The school offers extra pastoral support for pupils with SEN, disabilities or health issues. The policy recognises that SEN pupils can face additional safeguarding challenges and outlines additional support. The school provides pastoral resources to support these pupils and aims to ensure inclusive access.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Classes are taught in two languages at pre-primary and primary, and in three languages at secondary. The school has a French/Dutch section and a French/English section. [Source: Agnes School Home Page EN]	English as an additional language The school teaches in English. Taught in English, it also offers specialist support for non-English speakers. French is taught from Reception to Year 6. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The pupil-welfare framework centers on safety and well-being, underpinned by a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors. The Code requires staff to report any inappropriate behavior to the director without delay and covers prevention and reporting of abuse or serious transgressions. The PMS/CLB partnership provides welfare support, including access to expert advice and, where appropriate, medical checks. Early-year coaching helps pupils learn about themselves and develop resilience. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care supports student wellbeing. The Head of Pastoral Care serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Safeguarding and wellbeing are supported by staff training on safeguarding and online safety. The school emphasizes developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Agnes School has adopted a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors, and places the safety and well-being of children above all considerations. Staff are required to report any misconduct or threats to the physical or moral integrity of children to the director without delay. The Code addresses prevention of transgressive behavior and how to report abuse or serious transgressive behavior involving a student. The school complies with GDPR to protect personal data, using it only for educational purposes and providing parents with access to their data as needed. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]	Safeguarding The BISB Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy was ratified on 21 February 2024 and next review is due by February 2026. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs. Alison Davies (Head of Pastoral Care) and the Deputy DSL is Mrs. Jane Still; the Designated Governor for Safeguarding is Mrs. Helen Prescott. Local safeguarding partners include SOS Enfants and Schaerbeek Police. The policy covers online safety, reporting procedures, and safeguarding for pupils with SEN or health issues.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Agnes School is located in the heart of Brussels at two centrally located sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek, and P6 and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe Saint Pierre. The premises include a large playground with a sandpit, balance bikes, football goals, basketball hoops and hopscotch, plus quiet spaces for reading or creative activities. Secondary pupils have year‑round access to a large green wooded park suitable for team games.	Facilities overview BISB operates on a two-building campus in central Brussels: the Emile Max building houses the Infant Department and the Avenue Emeraude building houses the Junior Department. Together these buildings form the BISB campus, located between NATO and the European Commission. The Infant Department and Junior Department cater to children aged 3–11. The Acorn Department address is Avenue Emile Max 163, 1030 Brussels.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities A large playground is equipped with football goals and basketball hoops for pre‑primary and primary pupils. Secondary pupils have year‑round access to a large green wooded park for team games.	Sports facilities BISB places considerable emphasis on physical activity, offering a wide variety of sports, gymnastics, and dance. Children have blocks of swimming lessons throughout the year, and Key Stage 2 pupils have tennis lessons at a local sport centre. The school also runs an outdoor education programme with orienteering, archery, and hiking to promote fitness and exploration.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities M0 classes are housed in two rooms with adapted equipment. The preschool includes ANA workshops (Apprentissages Naturels en Autonomie) as part of its programs. The school offers bilingual instruction in pre‑primary and primary and trilingual instruction in secondary, with a French/Dutch section and a French/English section.	Academic facilities BISB has two well-stocked libraries: the Infant Library and the Junior Department Library, which students visit weekly to borrow titles. The Junior Library features comfortable modular seating, modern lighting, an interactive screen, and a stage area, serving as a hub for activities such as debating, drama, music, and cinema sessions. The curriculum is taught in English, with specialist support for non-English speakers and French taught from Reception to Year 6. Reading for pleasure is encouraged and supported through a rich library provision.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school has partnerships with BRIMA and Sport&Co and offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities for pre‑primary, primary and secondary pupils for an additional fee. A document provides details of all available activities and the registration terms.	Extra curricular facilities The Junior Library acts as a hub for activities such as debating, drama, music and cinema sessions. BISB also engages in global education initiatives and partnerships, including collaborations with higher education institutions for global education projects. Outdoor education provides orienteering, archery, and hiking activities as part of the program. Weekly library visits support reading for pleasure and access to a wide range of books. Parent workshops are offered to keep families informed and involved in the learning journey.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Agnes School was founded in 2002 by families, for families. It is a private Catholic language-immersion school for children from the age of two. The motto Plus est en vous expresses the aim to help pupils achieve personal excellence and to become free, responsible, happy and generous adults who contribute to making the world a better place. The school's project rests on three pillars: Christian faith, language immersion, and an education that attends to all dimensions of the student (intelligence, heart, body and soul).	History Founded in September 2000 with the first school building on Avenue Emile Max, BISB was chosen for its impressive interior and central location between the European Commission and NATO. The school expanded in 2009 to a second building on Avenue Emeraude, a short distance away. The Emile Max building now hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7) and the Avenue Emeraude building houses the Junior Department (ages 7–11). BISB operates as a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11. In 2025 BISB celebrated 25 years of supporting and inspiring young minds.
Community	Community Agnes School fosters a close collaboration with families, acknowledging parents as the primary educators of their children. The school maintains frequent meetings with parents and offers training sessions on educational topics to support families in their mission. The environment is described as happy and family-like.	Community BISB fosters a warm, nurturing environment and a close-knit community where every child is known and cared for as an individual. Our parents appreciate the personalised attention their children receive. A successful education is built on strong partnerships between school and home, and BISB values open, effective communication. Through daily chats, weekly photo updates on the school app, and Parent Workshops, BISB keeps families informed and involved.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parents participate actively in Agnes School's educational project. The school maintains close collaboration with families, with frequent meetings to discuss a child's development. It offers high-quality training sessions on educational topics to help parents fulfill their roles. This partnership reinforces a family atmosphere and supports students from pre-primary through secondary levels. The school views parents as essential partners in education.	Parent teacher association Parent involvement at BISB is supported through Parent Workshops. The school maintains open, effective communication with families. A close partnership between school and home supports student learning. Daily chats and weekly photo updates on the school app help families stay connected. BISB fosters a community where parents are informed and part of their child's learning journey.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Agnes School offers a demanding academic programme that is rich in content. We accompany our pupils in their search for academic and human excellence and place particular focus on the development of each pupil. The school is recognised as a candidate school with a view to offering the IB Diploma Programme.	Academic & intellectual Debating, drama and cinema sessions are hosted in the Junior Department Library, providing opportunities to develop critical thinking and presentation skills outside the classroom. The school places reading at the core of learning with two well-stocked libraries that pupils visit weekly to borrow and read a wide range of titles. Reading for pleasure is encouraged to build comprehension, vocabulary and breadth of knowledge. Cross-curricular topics connect different subjects in engaging, real-world contexts.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Junior Department Library hub hosts drama, music and cinema sessions alongside debating, nurturing creativity and expressive skills. Pupils receive specialist Music lessons twice a week, supporting musical development across year groups. Through library activities and performances, students engage in arts and culture across drama, music and cinema.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Classes are taught in two languages at pre-primary and primary, and in three languages at secondary. The school has a French/Dutch section and a French/English section. Immersion learning promotes a high level of knowledge and motivation for the language being taught (Dutch or English), fosters cultural richness, and improves listening and understanding.	Cultural & language Four French lessons are taught weekly from Reception through Year 6, strengthening language skills and cultural awareness. English is the main language of tuition, with specialist support available for non-English speakers. The bilingual environment and language learning are tailored to reflect the diverse international community.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school's library spaces support social activity through debates, drama and cinema sessions. Outdoor education includes orienteering, archery and hiking to promote teamwork and outdoor learning. The school emphasises physical activity with a wide range of sports, gymnastics and dance.
Community & service	Community & service The school aims to help pupils become free, responsible, happy and generous adults who are able to commit themselves to making the world a better place. The project emphasises collaboration with families, who are considered primary educators. Pupils receive individual support from the start of pre-primary and coaching from their first year of primary.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Pupils receive individual support from the start of pre-primary and coaching from their first year of primary. The school also provides top-quality training sessions on educational topics to help parents accomplish their missions.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The educational project focuses on four dimensions—intelligence, heart, body and soul—so pupils develop holistically. Holistic education pays utmost attention to each pupil's unique combination of abilities and well-being. The Catholic faith is naturally present at Agnes School, with chapels on site, and pupils are encouraged to deepen their relationship with God. The school fosters a happy environment and a family feel through close collaboration with families and coaching from early schooling.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical activity is emphasised with a wide variety of sports, gymnastics and dance. The outdoor education programme includes orienteering, archery and hiking. These activities promote fitness, resilience and well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include French, Dutch, and English. In kindergarten and primary, instruction is bilingual; in secondary, it is trilingual. The two sections are French/Dutch and French/English.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. From Reception onward, all pupils receive four French lessons per week, and French is taught through Year 6. The school provides specialist support for non-English speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Instruction is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary. The school offers two language sections: French/Dutch and French/English. This structure supports bilingual and multilingual language development across all grade levels.	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction; French is taught as a subject (not described as part of a bilingual program).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary. The school offers two language sections: French/Dutch and French/English.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions To gain a complete view of the school's educational project, follow these steps: Discover the educational project by attending an information evening or an open morning and by browsing the website. Review the fundamental documents: the Charter of Educational Principles, the Internal Regulations, the Notice on Minerval and tuition fees, the School Calendar, and the Charter on screen usage. If you are in full alignment with the project, you can submit the online registration via the provided link. After the dossier is submitted, it is reviewed by the school. The school contacts the parents with the outcome: the dossier is placed on a waiting list, approved, or refused. If the child meets admission conditions, you will be invited to confirm your engagement by paying the registration fees. Open house days and information evenings for different levels are scheduled, with sign‑up available online.	Admissions 1. Submit an enquiry through BISB's enquiry form. The form collects the child's first name, last name, date of birth, anticipated start date, languages spoken at home, and contact details. You must check the BISB Data Handling Policy box to indicate you have read and understood it. BISB will contact you to arrange an appointment. 2. Attend BISB's Open Day to visit the school and meet staff. Open Day allows you to drop in during a 10:00–14:00 window to view the classrooms and speak with teachers. An online session is available at 14:00 for those who cannot attend in person. 3. Enrollment is accepted throughout the school year. BISB provides classes from Nursery to Year 6 and follows the British National Curriculum. The curriculum is taught in English and includes French lessons from Reception to Year 6. The school also offers specialist support for non-English speakers.
Scholarships	Scholarships The ARDEA Foundation offers a scholarship program for families with limited means who share the school's educational principles. Applications for scholarships should be submitted to the Foundation upon acceptance of the enrollment file, subject to funds available.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist After the dossier is reviewed, if a place is not available, the enrollment file is placed on a waiting list. Parents are informed of the follow‑up: waiting list, approved, or refused.	Waitlist —
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