BEPS International School vs ISF Waterloo International School

	B BEPS International School Brussels, Belgium	I ISF Waterloo International School Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €20,300 - 36,590	Fees / year €14,020 - 23,980
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 220
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brussels, Belgium. BEPS International School is located at 21-23 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Brussels, near the Bois de la Cambre and the University (ULB).	Location ISF Waterloo International School is located on the border of Sint-Genesius-Rode (Flanders) and Waterloo (Walloon Region) in Brussels' southern suburbs. The campus comprises five buildings, two large playgrounds with distinct play zones for different age groups, and two car parks. The buildings are named after significant people or places in the Battle of Waterloo.
Stages	Stages Early Years, Primary school, Secondary school.	Stages The school has Early Years (Oranje House) for 2.5–4-year-olds, Primary School (Papelotte Wing) for Year 1–3 (4–6 years old) with Year 5–6 classrooms on the first floor, and Secondary School in the Buonaparte Centre. Blucher House houses the Media & Learning Centre and the Library, with English Language support and access to an Occupational Therapist.
School type	School type International day school	School type The school is an international day school with Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School provision, and on-site ISF International Daycare.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 300+ students; 50+ nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL (English as an Additional Language) is available to help students learn English.	Additional learning support The school provides English Language support (EAL). The Social Counsellor's office and an Occupational Therapist are available on site.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Belgium
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Early Years & Primary: arrival from 08:30, class by 09:00, end at 15:30 (12:30 on Wednesday); After-school clubs end at 16:45 (13:45 on Wednesday); Garderie ends at 18:00 (15:00 on Wednesday). Secondary: arrival 08:30–08:50, class by 08:50, end at 15:40 (12:30 on Wednesday for MYP; 13:00 for DP/CP).	School day structure School hours are 9:00–15:30 for Primary (9:00–12:30 on Wednesdays) and 8:55–15:45 for Middle & High. Breaks are 10:30–11:00 and 11:30–12:15; lunch is 12:30–13:30 or 13:50–14:05. Before and after school care runs 7:45–8:45 and 15:45–17:30, with Wednesday Primary care 12:30–17:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service is provided in collaboration with Kids Ride.	Bus service details ISF Waterloo offers a bus service with three minibuses (one 19+1 seater and two 8+1 seaters). The tariff is distance-based: under 7 km €3,300; 7–15 km €3,500; 15–25 km €4,000, with a 10% reduction for one-way contracts; routes include Waterloo, Rhode-St-Genese, and Brussels area.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition fees by year group (amounts per academic year) - Early Years (Early Years 1–3): EUR 20,300. - Lower Primary (Year 1–Year 2): EUR 27,660. - Upper Primary (Year 3–Year 6): EUR 30,380. - Secondary MYP1–MYP3: EUR 33,585. - Secondary MYP4–MYP5: EUR 34,295. - Secondary IB DP1 & DP2 and IB CP1 & CP2: EUR 36,590. One-time application / enrolment fees (due upon application) - Registration fee: EUR 600 (applies to both Early Years/Primary and Secondary). - School Development Fund: EUR 600 (applies to both Early Years/Primary and Secondary). - Refundable deposit: EUR 800 for Early Years & Primary; EUR 1,000 for Secondary. Pro‑rated fees for mid‑year starters - The school publishes pro‑rated amounts for students who start after set dates; the published pro‑rated amounts are shown by cohort for starts after 1 January, 1 March and 1 May: - Early Years: EUR 13,195 (start after 1 Jan); EUR 9,135 (after 1 Mar); EUR 4,465 (after 1 May). - Lower Primary: EUR 17,980 (after 1 Jan); EUR 12,445 (after 1 Mar); EUR 6,085 (after 1 May). - Upper Primary: EUR 19,745 (after 1 Jan); EUR 13,670 (after 1 Mar); EUR 6,685 (after 1 May). - Secondary MYP1–MYP3: EUR 21,830 (after 1 Jan); EUR 15,115 (after 1 Mar); EUR 7,390 (after 1 May). - Secondary MYP4–MYP5: EUR 22,290 (after 1 Jan); EUR 15,435 (after 1 Mar); EUR 7,545 (after 1 May). - Secondary IB DP1/DP2 & CP1/CP2: EUR 23,785 (after 1 Jan); EUR 16,465 (after 1 Mar); EUR 8,050 (after 1 May). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are payable in EUR to the school's bank account. Bank transfer details published by the school are: CBC Bank, IBAN: BE16 7320 5508 8674, SWIFT: CREGBEBB. Bank charges are the payer's responsibility. Cash payments are not accepted. - One‑time application/enrolment fees are due upon application. The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment. Refunds and early‑withdrawal rules - The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment (EUR 800 / EUR 1,000 as noted above). - Reduction on the full year tuition for students leaving school: if a student leaves between 1 September and 31 January a 25% reduction on the full year tuition is applied; after 31 January there is no reduction (0%). Boarding fees - The published fee schedule lists day‑school charges and optional day services (hot lunch, bus, after‑school clubs, garderie). No boarding fees or boarding provision are published. Other costs and optional extras - Optional services not included in the annual tuition: external hot lunch/caterer, school bus service. - Early Years & Primary optional extras: after‑school clubs and garderie (not included in tuition). - Secondary additional costs not included in the tuition may include: optional MYP assessment fees (where applicable), subject‑specific personal educational materials (e.g., graphing calculators, project art supplies, personal novels), compulsory IB DP2 and CP2 assessment fees, and the IB CP1 compulsory Global Summer Programme in Switzerland (approx. CHF 2,500, excluding flights and visas). - Upon arrival each child receives a PE kit; additional uniform or clothing costs (beyond the supplied kit) are not itemized in the published schedule. Fee payment methods - The published payment method is bank transfer in EUR to the school's IBAN; bank charges are the payer's responsibility. Cash payments are not accepted. No published reference to credit card payments or other electronic payment methods appears in the published fee information. Administrative notes (concise) - One‑time application/enrolment charges are payable at application; the annual tuition figures above are the standard published annual tuition amounts by cohort. Refund adjustments for mid‑year leaving are applied as reductions on the full year tuition as shown above. The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment. Summary of coverage and missing items - Published material provides full annual tuition amounts by year group, one‑time application and deposit amounts, pro‑rated figures for mid‑year starts, the bank account for payment (IBAN/SWIFT), a statement that cash is not accepted and a published early‑withdrawal reduction schedule. The published material does not list explicit standard per‑term invoice amounts or a published multi‑instalment billing schedule; those details are addressed in the school's payment condition documents and pro‑rata table but a standard per‑term instalment breakdown is not published in the fee schedule.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration (one-off): EUR 750. The registration fee is payable on submission of the application and is non-refundable except when a waiting list is in operation and the school subsequently refuses a place for the requested start date. - School Development Fund (one-off per family): EUR 1,000. This one-off fee is invoiced with the first instalment of the school fees and is payable before the student starts. Tuition fees by year group (Personal tariff, academic year 2025/26 published amounts; annual and per-term equivalents shown) Notes on per-term equivalents: the amounts shown as “per term” are the published annual tuition divided into three equal instalments for convenience (the school calendar and communications reference three terms per year). The per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3) - Annual: EUR 14,020. - Per term (annual ÷ 3 — calculated): EUR 4,673.33. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4) and Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1 (ages 4–6) - Annual: EUR 19,430. - Per term (calculated): EUR 6,476.67. - Grade 2 – Grade 5 (approx. Years 2–6) - Annual: EUR 20,820. - Per term (calculated): EUR 6,940.00. - Grade 6 – Grade 8 (Years 7–9 / lower secondary range) - Annual: EUR 23,040. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,680.00. - IGCSE (upper middle years / Years 10) - Annual: EUR 23,600. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,866.67. - A‑Levels / Year 11–12 (senior secondary / Years 11–12) - Annual: EUR 23,980. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,993.33. Corporate tariff (where employer or corporate sponsor pays) - The school publishes a separate corporate tariff (higher than the personal tariff). Example corporate annual rates published for 2025/26 include: Pre‑School and lower years shown at higher corporate rates (examples: Pre‑School corporate approx. EUR 18,980; various primary/secondary corporate rates range from approx. EUR 26,825 up to EUR 32,750 for A‑levels). These corporate rates are applied when an employer/corporate sponsor signs the corporate commitment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced in advance in line with the school's annual financial schedule and contractual General Conditions. The school requires payment in accordance with the invoice and the General Conditions. The school may adjust published fees with 30 days' written notice. - Contract termination / withdrawal and reductions: a parent or corporate sponsor may terminate the school‑fees contract during the school year by giving 30 days' written notice. Reduction to the annual fees on withdrawal is specified as follows: withdrawal between 1 September and 31 January results in a 25% reduction to the full‑year fees; withdrawal after 31 January provides no reduction. - Overdue payments: administrative reminder charges and interest apply to overdue invoice balances. The General Conditions specify an administrative charge per reminder (example: EUR 125 per reminder) and an interest charge on overdue balances (example: 1% per month). - Per‑term presentation: per‑term figures above are shown as equal thirds of the annual tuition for practical use; the school calendar and communications reference three school terms. Parents should note that actual invoice instalments, invoice dates and due dates are set on the school invoice/financial schedule. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; ISF Waterloo operates as a day school. Other regular costs and optional extras - Bus service (annual, optional): daily round‑trip bus tariffs are charged per passenger and depend on distance. Current published annual bus tariff bands are: under 7 km EUR 3,300; 7–15 km EUR 3,500; 15–25 km EUR 4,000. One‑way contracts receive a 10% reduction on the tariff. - Before‑ and after‑school care (garderie): a fee structure is applied for morning and afternoon care; the detailed fee structure is handled by the school office (garderie sessions are available at set morning/afternoon times). Lunch ordering from the caterer is available for an extra charge (meals are halal/non‑pork with vegetarian options). - School wear / uniform: ISF Waterloo does not require a formal school uniform. The school provides an ISF Waterloo T‑shirt for sports; additional logoed items (polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces) are available for purchase at extra cost. - Extra curricular activities, trips and exam fees: many day trips and certain in‑school items are included in the annual fee for specific year groups, while some external trips, examination fees (IGCSE/A‑levels where applicable) or specific optional activities may carry additional charges invoiced separately. Sibling discount - A 10% sibling reduction on the tuition component is applied to the second child and any subsequent child under the Personal tariff. Refund information - Registration fee: non‑refundable except where a place is refused while the application is on a waiting list. - School Development Fund: invoiced with the first instalment and payable before starting; the General Conditions indicate it is a once‑only fee due on first enrolment. - Withdrawal refunds / reductions: termination requires 30 days' written notice; reduction to annual fees on withdrawal is 25% if withdrawal occurs between 1 September and 31 January, and 0% after 31 January. Fee payment options (how families are asked to pay) - The ISF group operates invoicing and bank‑payment procedures; ISF campus communications and ISF‑linked daycare pages describe payments made by bank transfer and invoicing arrangements. Families are routinely invoiced and bank transfer is used for payments to ISF entities (daycare enrolment pages show bank‑transfer payment for registration and monthly invoicing arrangements). Parents will receive formal invoices and the school's financial documentation states payment terms, due dates and any applicable bank/account details on those invoices. Summary (key points for parents) - One‑off fees on first enrolment: Registration EUR 750 (non‑refundable except in waiting‑list refusal) and School Development Fund EUR 1,000 (due with first instalment). - Annual tuition varies by year group (listed above); per‑term equivalents are shown as equal thirds of the annual fee for convenience. - Optional extras with separate charges: bus service, hot lunches, some trips, optional extra‑curricular items and logoed school wear. - Withdrawal and refund rules, and late‑payment charges, are specified in the school's General Conditions (30 days' notice to terminate; specified reductions on withdrawal; reminder/admin and interest charges on overdue accounts).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school operates as a day school; boarding is not provided.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school does not have a school uniform.
Food options	Food options Children can bring a packed lunch or subscribe to external caterers. Belibox provides cold lunch boxes made with organic and seasonal products, and a hot lunch service by a caterer (Joe Weizman) offers warm meals. BEPS is nut-free and children must bring a water bottle every day.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance is led by a General Director, Pascale Hertay, and a Finance Director who serves as Deputy General Director, Charlotte Van Brussel. The leadership team also includes the Heads of IB Curricula, Early Years & Lower Primary, Secondary School, and Upper Primary School.	Governance and ownership ISF Waterloo is part of the International School of Flanders (ISF) group, which operates two campuses. ISF Waterloo is a member of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the British Overseas School (BSO).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details BEPS offers Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. The Secondary School follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) with eight subject areas: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. English is the language of instruction and BEPS provides English Language Acquisition (EAL) to support students with limited English, including a six-week EAL 'Survival English' period and an EAL 'Fun Club'. The French Language Acquisition Programme develops the ability to communicate across languages and cultures within the MYP. BEPS emphasizes an inquiry‑based learning approach consistent with IB practices. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 18 students per class.	Curriculum details The Primary School uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with six IPC units each year. English is the language of instruction, with French taught as a second language. The UK national literacy and numeracy curriculum is used alongside IPC. Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint is part of the Cambridge framework used in the school. The Secondary School follows Cambridge International systems for IGCSE and A-Level, with subject offerings including English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Business, French, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with up to 18 students per class; BEPS provides EAL and Learning Support to tailor instruction to individual needs.	Student teacher ratio Max 18 students per class.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression BEPS provides University & Career Counselling to guide students through the university process, including university applications, course selection, letters of recommendations and mock interviews, and to assist with internships and work experiences.	Higher education progression Cambridge International A-Level certificates are widely accepted by universities worldwide. In the USA and Canada, good grades in Cambridge AS and A-Levels can result in university credit. Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities in over 50 countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Academic Scholarships are available: 4-year scholarships to complete Secondary and Pre-University Education worth up to 75% of annual fees, excluding Cambridge exam fees.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning We listen to one another and support each other with empathy and kindness.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language An EAL (English programme) is offered.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Teachers and staff look after students' mental wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview BEPS International School Brussels sits in a purpose-built campus in the heart of Brussels. In Autumn 2022, the Secondary School moved into a new building adjoining the Primary School, following major renovations designed to fit BEPS's learning approach. The building preserves its historic façade while providing spaces tailored for authentic, collaborative learning. The interior features an open floor plan with collaborative spaces for small groups and individual learning corners. A Maker Space offers resources to turn ideas into tangible designs, and a lounge and dining area supports social learning. A purpose-built Science Lab with modern infrastructure enables practical investigations and research.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a purpose-built Science Lab with modern infrastructure for practical investigations. A Maker Space provides resources to bring designs to life. An open floor plan with collaborative spaces supports small-group work and flexible learning, while quiet corners offer focused study. The spaces are designed to reflect BEPS's approach to authentic, real-world learning.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Beyond the classroom, BEPS offers After School Clubs with sports: Football, Judo, Yoga, Mini basket, Self defense; arts: Art and Craft, Ukulele, Drama, StoryTime, Puppet Theatre; and other activities such as Cooking Club and Discovering Nature. A Morning Club operates from 08:30 each day, and a Breakfast Club runs from 08:00 with after-school care until 18:00 (15:00 on Wednesdays). Holiday Clubs are offered during school holidays.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Established in 1972 BEPS International School serves the international community of Brussels by providing education for children aged 2½ to 18. It is located in a beautiful area near the Bois de la Cambre. The school has around 300 students and a teaching body from around the world, which brings rich diversity to the learning environment. BEPS describes itself as a family and aims to welcome each member of the school community.	History ISF Waterloo International School is part of the International School of Flanders (ISF), a Belgian not-for-profit association managed by a Board of Directors. The Governing Body handles legal probity, financial probity, long-term strategic planning, and policy setting, and is supported by an Advisory Board. ISF Waterloo offers an English-language education for students aged 2 ½ to 18, with daily French instruction, and is recognised by Belgian education authorities. The campus sits on the border of Sint-Genesius-Rode and Waterloo and comprises five buildings named after significant Waterloo sites, with facilities including a science lab, an arts and sports complex, a library and extensive play spaces. ISF Waterloo is located at 280 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1640 Rhode St Genèse, Brussels, Belgium, and the site shows © 2017.
Community	Community BEPS fosters an international, close-knit community with students and staff from many nationalities. All parents are members of the PTA, and an energetic PTA committee organizes events that bring families, teachers and children together. The school hosts family events such as Welcome Back Picnic, Halloween or Winter party, and the Summer Fair; it also runs child-focused activities around Saint Nicolas, Halloween, and Easter Egg Hunt.	Community ISF Waterloo uses a House System with four groups—Red, Blue, Yellow and Green—that meet monthly for team-building and compete in Sports Day. The Student Council and School Captain are elected by year groups and meet regularly; the Council hosts a Welcome Evening and collaborates with Friends of ISF on school events. ISF Waterloo operates a Community Service and Work Experience Programme for senior students after exams in June. ISF Waterloo hosts events on the school calendar, including International Day, Winter Show, Science, English and Book Week, Sports Day and Graduation, with visiting artists, musicians or authors in residence each year. Student well-being supports include a PSHE programme, assemblies, safeguarding, and a wellbeing app.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association All BEPS parents are members of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). An energetic PTA committee organizes events and raises funds to support school projects and charity. PTA events include Welcome Back Picnic, Halloween/Winter party, and the Summer Fair; there are also child-focused activities such as Saint Nicolas, Halloween and Easter Egg Hunt.	Parent teacher association Friends of ISF Waterloo is a group for parents and staff to meet new people, mix with cultures, and volunteer for school events. Regular coffee mornings are held in school to meet the Head of School and chat with other parents, and members volunteer for events hosted by the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Learning is based on thinking. BEPS develops creative and critical thinking skills and encourages transferring knowledge across disciplines. Learning is interdisciplinary and project-based, connecting classroom work with authentic, real-world contexts. Career-based learning is integrated into the curriculum to help students understand potential life pathways from a young age.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school clubs include Arts such as Art and Craft, Ukulele, Drama, StoryTime, and Puppet Theatre. They also offer sports like Football, Judo, Yoga, Mini basketball, and Self-defense, as well as other activities such as Cooking Club and Discovering Nature. Clubs are joined on a termly basis and BEPS welcomes new clubs and ideas.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school has 300+ students and more than 50 nationalities, reflecting a diverse international community. The BEPS community is family-oriented and inclusive, welcoming everyone, with staff and students coming from around the world.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After School Clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and creative expression. Clubs are available on a termly basis with a range of options to choose from, including sports, arts and other activities. The school welcomes new clubs and ideas.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service BEPS describes its community as a welcoming family with a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Parents value the community and are invited to engage with the school. The BEPS community includes Parents, Alumni and Partners.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Career-based learning is integrated into BEPS's approach, going beyond a course to provide authentic contexts. The IB framework includes Extended Essay (EE), CAS and experiential learning. Learning is interdisciplinary and project-based, helping students plan and share assessment across disciplines.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being is a central part of BEPS's learning philosophy. The learning approach highlights self-management and the development of healthy habits. It also emphasizes applying learning in real-world contexts with attention to students' emotional and social well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with English language support available, including English Language Acquisition in the MYP. French is taught by specialist teachers. In Primary, BEPS uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to develop international mindedness. In Secondary BEPS is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP), with Language and Literature and Language Acquisition among the subjects.	Language provision English is taught through recognised International English programmes in Primary; Additional English lessons for children whose first language is not English are provided as part of the programme at no extra cost; French is taught daily in Pre-school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and French. French is taught by specialist teachers.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations CIS accreditation: The school has external validation of high education standards by a globally recognised authority; staff gain high-quality professional development and networking opportunities; students gain access to global networking opportunities, events and competitions; accreditation ensures the CIS Code of Ethics is followed and emphasizes high-quality teaching, safeguarding, well-being and global citizenship. COBIS accreditation: The school has COBIS accreditation, linking to a global community of British international schools; staff can access professional development and a professional network in 75 countries; students have access to events, awards and global competitions and friendship opportunities; the school can welcome newly qualified teachers (NQT) with induction and is part of a community of over 250 British international schools. BSO accreditation: The school is a British Overseas School (BSO); BSOs include UK DfE GIAS numbers; accreditation confirms standards of quality and educational excellence; accredited British schools offer curricula and qualifications recognised worldwide; staff can access a professional network in 75 countries; students have access to events, awards and global competitions and friendship opportunities; the school can welcome Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with induction years.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school invites prospective families to arrange a private tour of BEPS and learn more about enrolment.	Admissions ISF Waterloo is a non-selective mainstream school. Families expressing an interest are invited to visit the school and have an interview with the Head of School, Mrs Belinda Yates. If the Waiting List Policy is in operation for that particular class, the school will advise you immediately and explain the implications. Before enrolment the school requires a transcript from the current school and copies of the most recent school report. After enrolment and before the first day the school requires a completed medical form. To enrol, parents must download and submit an application form and pay the Registration Fee. The one-off School Development Fund fee is invoiced at the same time as the first year's School Fees and is payable before commencing. Read the General Conditions document which states the contractual basis of admission and continuing enrolment at ISF Waterloo. For information on the Admissions Policy, refer to the Admissions Policy document.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Financial Aid Programme supports enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to attend BEPS due to financial reasons. It is limited to Secondary School and grants cover a percentage of the annual tuition fee; the aid budget is reviewed annually and is not guaranteed for all eligible applicants. For details, contact s.ortmans@beps.com.	Scholarships The ISF Academic Scholarship Program is open to external students for two programmes: 14 to 15 year olds entering Year 1 of IGCSE 1 (Belgian Secondary Class 3 / UK Year 10) with 4-year scholarships up to 75% of annual fees (excluding Cambridge exam fees); 16 to 17 year olds entering Year 1 of Cambridge International A Levels with 2-year scholarships up to 75% of annual fees (excluding Cambridge exam fees). Scholarships are awarded based on the scholarship application (including personal statement), the past two years of school reports, the ISF scholarship exams, and an interview with the ISF panel. English is the language of instruction and assessment, so applicants must meet English language requirements to be eligible for a scholarship place. Process for applying includes: 1) complete and submit an ISF General Application Form for admission as well as a scholarship application form and provide the past two years of school reports; 2) successful submissions receive an invitation to a testing day; 3) within one week of the examination, the top-scoring 30% of IGCSE and A Level students are invited for an interview; 4) successful candidates receive a written offer including the scholarship value (50-75% reduced fee); 5) on acceptance, sign the letter and pay the registration fee; 6) student visas are the responsibility of the parents where applicable. Scholarships include: tuition fees (as stated in the letter of offer) and a waiver of the School Development Fund; Scholarships do not cover: Registration Fee (750 euro) and residential school trips; Scholarships could be withdrawn for non-payment, more than 10% non-attendance, poor behaviour as stated in ISF's behaviour policy, or significant drop in academic performance (evaluated annually).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting List Policy may be in operation for a class; the school will advise immediately and explain the implications.
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