Da Vinci International School Antwerp vs International School of Belgium

	D Da Vinci International School Antwerp Antwerp, Belgium	I International School of Belgium Antwerp, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €17,325 - 29,900	Fees / year €13,950 - 24,300
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1997	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Verbondstraat 67, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. The school is described as a 'Boutique International School'. It serves both expat and Belgian families.	Location —
Stages	Stages Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP)	Stages —
School type	School type Boutique international school. It was founded in 1997 and intentionally remains small to create a nurturing environment where every student is a valued member of the Da Vinci family.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - An application fee of EUR 1,000 is charged per new student at the time the application is submitted. This application fee is non‑refundable. Annual tuition fees (per school year) — day students - Pre‑School 1 & 2: EUR 17,325 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten: EUR 17,325 per year. - Kindergarten: EUR 18,900 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 21,525 per year. - Grades 6–8: EUR 24,150 per year. - Grades 9–12: EUR 29,400 per year. (IB examination fees for Grades 10 and 12 are not included in this amount.) Billing schedule and instalment (parents who pay their own fees) - Standard instalment plan (parents who pay their own fees): - 35% of the annual tuition is due by June 1. - 35% of the annual tuition is due by September 1. - 30% of the annual tuition is due by December 1. - Company invoices: 100% of the annual tuition is payable by June 1. - Per‑term instalment amounts (examples calculated from the annual tuition and the 35/35/30 schedule): - Pre‑School / Pre‑K (EUR 17,325): Term 1 = EUR 6,063.75, Term 2 = EUR 6,063.75, Term 3 = EUR 5,197.50. - Kindergarten (EUR 18,900): Term 1 = EUR 6,615.00, Term 2 = EUR 6,615.00, Term 3 = EUR 5,670.00. - Grades 1–5 (EUR 21,525): Term 1 = EUR 7,533.75, Term 2 = EUR 7,533.75, Term 3 = EUR 6,457.50. - Grades 6–8 (EUR 24,150): Term 1 = EUR 8,452.50, Term 2 = EUR 8,452.50, Term 3 = EUR 7,245.00. - Grades 9–12 (EUR 29,400): Term 1 = EUR 10,290.00, Term 2 = EUR 10,290.00, Term 3 = EUR 8,820.00. Mid‑year enrolment adjustments - When a student enrols during the school year the tuition charged is adjusted as follows: January = 70% of the total fee; February = 60%; March = 50%; April = 40%; May/June = 30% (of the annual fee). Capital / fixed charges - A capital building fee of EUR 500 is charged per student each school year (capped at EUR 1,000 per family). - The school publishes an annual fixed charge to cover items such as insurance, some excursions and school publications; specific fixed‑charge detail is managed through the school invoice process. Other costs / additional fees - English Language Acquisition (ELA): students who need additional English support are required to attend school‑based ELA classes at an additional cost until B1 level is achieved. - Learning support: where a specially designated Learning Support Assistant is required, there are additional costs associated with that provision. - School dress code and PE kit: all students must follow the school dress code; uniform and PE kit costs are additional and are not specified in the published fee list. - IB examination charges: fees for IB examinations are not included in the published tuition for Grades 10 and 12. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are published; the school does not list a boarding programme or boarding charges in its published fee information. Refunds and notice - The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate refund schedule for tuition or deposits is published in the school's fee information; mid‑year fee percentages for enrolment are published as the method for adjusting charges on entry during the year. Fee payment options and bank details - All school fee payments must be made in Euros via bank transfer. Cash payments are not accepted. - Bank details provided for fee payments: - Bank: Crelan Bank, Koningin Astridlaan 74 – 2550 Kontich – Belgium. - BIC: NICABEBB. - IBAN: BE11 8538 8875 4448. Please quote the applicant's name when making payments. - Company invoices are billed for 100% by June 1; the parent instalment schedule is 35% / 35% / 30% as noted above. Contact for accounts - The school publishes an accounts enquiries contact for billing questions: accounts@da-vinci.be and the school telephone number. Brief note on unavailable details - The published information does not list boarding fees, does not specify a published method to pay by credit card, and does not publish a separate, detailed refund policy for tuition withdrawals beyond the non‑refundability of the application fee and the mid‑year pro‑rata entry percentages. Where specific figures (for example, uniform costs or IB exam fees) are not published, they are treated as additional charge items.	Fee details —
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a dress code and PE kit; additional information about the dress code and PE kit is provided during enrolment.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Hot lunches are provided monthly; the PTA runs a monthly hot lunch program.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Board of directors; the school joined the Chatsworth Schools group in May 2024 and is part of the Chatsworth network.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Da Vinci International School Antwerp offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6 to 10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11 and 12. The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 11 and uses a six-theme, trans-disciplinary framework with structured inquiry; subject areas include English (first language or English Language Acquisition), Mathematics, Dutch & French, Science & Technology, Social Studies, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. The MYP comprises eight subject groups and places a strong emphasis on language learning, with Dutch and French taught at levels from beginner to proficient; it provides a bridge to the DP with dedicated study skills and careers programmes, and assessments include both informal and formal methods with end-of-semester exams. The DP includes a Core of Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and an Extended Essay; students select six subjects from Groups 1–6 (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level); graduates go on to universities and colleges around the world.	Curriculum details —
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have progressed to universities and colleges worldwide, including University of Aberdeen; Artevelde University College; KU Leuven; University of Antwerp; University of Birmingham; Free University of Brussels; Concordia University; University College Cork; Delft University of Technology; University of Dublin; University of Edinburgh; Eindhoven University of Technology; University College of Karel de Grote; IDC Herzliya; University of Central Lancashire; Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp; University of Milan; University of Greenwich; University of Hull; Middlesex University; University of Surrey; Utrecht University; University of York.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides pastoral care through form tutors who have a pastoral role and monitor each student's progress and well-being. It fosters a welcoming and caring environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop into engaged lifelong learners. The school emphasizes international mindedness. Core values include Diversity, Respect, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Fun.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school is educationally inclusive and recognises that some students may require additional learning support. A specially designated Learning Support Assistant may be provided to meet complex learning needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language All lessons are taught in English. Students who need additional English support attend school-based ELA classes at an additional cost until they reach CEFR Level B1.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a focus across the school. A form tutor's pastoral role supports student well-being. There is attention to maintaining a caring environment in which students can develop confidence and resilience.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Pastoral care and monitoring of student well-being are central to safeguarding. Form tutors provide ongoing oversight of each student's progress and welfare to ensure a safe learning environment.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school organises a wide range of activities and excursions beyond the classroom. These include visits to companies and industrial installations, trips to cultural and historical sites, and museum visits. Museums visited include Antwerp Museum of Photography (FoMu), Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Museum of Modern Art (MuKHA), The Red Star Line Museum, and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA). Science and humanities trips include Antwerp Central Train Station, Antwerp Eco House, Antwerp Fire Department, Antwerp Zoo, Aquatopia, Breendonk Concentration Camp, Flanders Fields, 't Groenhof, Kalmthoutse Heide, Mechelen Toy Museum, Mikerf, Museum of Natural Sciences, Peerdsbos, Verdronken Land van Saefthinge. Residential school trips take place to Limburg, the Ardennes, France and the UK. Middle School Trip and Upper School Trip are part of the programme, and there is also a Ski Trip. Participation in competitions such as the BBC Speaking Awards stimulates and develops skills.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Da Vinci International School Antwerp was founded in 1997 as a boutique international school. It initially offered the Cambridge curriculum and has since evolved into a fully authorised IB Continuum School. In May 2024, Da Vinci International School Antwerp joined the Chatsworth Schools group. Ms Ilse De Souter is the founding principal.	History —
Community	Community Da Vinci International School Antwerp has a thriving community supported by the PTA, an active alumni network, and a community calendar of events. The International Summer Fair is an annual celebration of cultural diversity with students, parents and staff sharing cultures and experiences. Extra Curricular activities include a wide range of excursions and visits to companies, cultural and historical sites, museums, science and humanities trips, residential trips, and opportunities to participate in competitions such as the BBC Speaking Awards. After School Activities provide supervised care and a variety of options including sports, art, a school band, dance, and debate/public speaking.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Da Vinci Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an organisation of parents and staff that aims to enrich the school experience by organising events and fundraising to provide extras for students, while supporting school staff to uphold community spirit. The PTA meets monthly and invites involvement from all parents, with roles for homeroom parents and opportunities to volunteer at events and coffee mornings. Regular activities include hot lunches, Bingo Night, Parents Social Evening, Halloween, Movie Nights, Dance Nights, Valentine's Day, Easter Egg Hunt, and the International Summer Fair. The PTA committee is elected for two-year terms and is reachable at pta@da-vinci.be.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school organises a wide range of activities and excursions beyond the classroom to support and add to the academic curriculum. These include visits to companies and industrial installations, trips to cultural and historical sites, and museum visits to FoMu, MAS, MuKHA, the Red Star Line Museum and KMSKA. Science and humanities trips cover locations such as Antwerp Central Train Station, Antwerp Eco House, Antwerp Fire Department, Antwerp Zoo, Aquatopia, Breendonk Concentration Camp, Flanders Fields, Mechelen Toy Museum, Museum of Natural Sciences, Peerdsbos and Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe. Residential trips and ski trips are organised, and students may participate in competitions such as the BBC Speaking Awards to develop communication and collaboration skills.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, drama, music and sports form part of the wider curriculum, with a range of after‑school arts activities. Art projects use a variety of media and techniques and culminate in an annual end‑of‑year art exhibition. The School Band welcomes musicians and singers to join for shared musical experiences, and Dance classes develop coordination, technique and performance skills. These creative activities enrich students' learning and personal growth.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Cultural Day invites older students to explore Belgian cities to discover culture, architecture and art. Museums are regularly visited, including FoMu, MAS, MuKHA, the Red Star Line Museum and KMSKA. The International Summer Fair celebrates the school's cultural diversity, showcasing a range of cultures to the whole school community.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After School Activities include supervised after‑school care, a variety of sports (football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, badminton, cricket, softball, etc.), Art, School Band and Dance, as well as Debate and Public Speaking. These activities promote social interaction, teamwork and personal interests beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service The International Summer Fair is a yearly community celebration of cultural diversity. The Da Vinci PTA enriches the school experience through events and fundraising to supplement learning and foster community spirit, with activities such as hot lunches, bingo nights, social evenings, Halloween, film evenings, dances and the Summer Fair.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports, dance and music through After School Activities provide physical and creative outlets that support well‑being. Supervised After‑School Care offers structured activities for younger children, and the a range of sports and arts activities supports a balanced, active lifestyle for students.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision All lessons are taught in English. An English Language Acquisition (ELA) program supports students who need additional English to participate fully, continuing until they reach CEFR Level B1. Learning Support is available to assist learners with additional needs. The school follows the IB Continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School (IB Continuum) – Authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Make an enquiry or book a private tour via the Admissions pages to begin. The school offers an enquiry form and a private tour booking option on Admissions. The application has a non-refundable application fee of €1,000 per new student and a capital building fee of €500 per student per school year. Tuition by year group is: Pre-School €17,325; Pre-Kindergarten €17,325; Kindergarten €18,900; Grades 1–5 €21,525; Grades 6–8 €24,150; Grades 9–12 €29,400 (IB exam fees for Grades 10 and 12 not included). All lessons are taught in English; English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes may be required to support students until Level B1 CEFR. Learning Support is available with possible additional costs for a Learning Support Assistant. Enrolments during the school year have fee adjustments: January 70%, February 60%, March 50%, April 40%, May/June 30%. Fees are payable in Euros by bank transfer to Crelan Bank, Koningin Astridlaan 74 – 2550 Kontich, Belgium; BIC NICABEBB; IBAN BE11 8538 8875 4448; please quote the applicant's name. A dress code and enrolment details are provided during enrolment; the school emphasizes inclusive learning practices and may provide additional information about the process during enrolment.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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