European School Brussels I - Berkendael vs European School Brussels III

	E European School Brussels I - Berkendael Brussels, Belgium	E European School Brussels III Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,195	Fees / year €4,380 - 8,195
Age range	Age range 4 - 11 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 3,237
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Danish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish	Instruction language French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Boulevard du Triomphe / Triomflaan, 135, 1050 Bruxelles/Brussel. The school is located in Brussels, Belgium.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Nursery, Primary and Secondary.
School type	School type —	School type European School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support General, moderate and intensive educational support are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Belgium
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school bus service provides regular departures from school to home and to nurseries.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fees - There is no separate application or registration fee charged by the European School Brussels III for enrolment into the European Schools system. Parents who are required to pay school fees are invoiced for tuition (Category III where applicable) rather than an upfront application charge. Tuition fees (Category III) — annual amounts (school year 2025/2026) - Nursery (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 4,370.39 per year. - Primary (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 6,009.36 per year. - Secondary (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 8,194.57 per year. - Note: different legacy rates exist for pupils enrolled as Category III in earlier years (example: Nursery EUR 3,566.24; Primary EUR 4,903.64; Secondary EUR 6,686.77 for the older cohort). Tuition — billing schedule and per-installment amounts - Deposit and instalments: - A deposit equal to 25% of the annual tuition is required prior to enrolment. The Board of Governors' payment schedule is: first payment (deposit) on or before 30 June (before the school year starts), 50% of the annual fee payable before 1 November, and the final instalment payable before 31 March. These instalments together cover 100% of the annual tuition. - Example instalment breakdown (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards — amounts rounded to cents): - Nursery (annual EUR 4,370.39): 25% deposit EUR 1,092.60; 50% second instalment EUR 2,185.20; final 25% EUR 1,092.60. - Primary (annual EUR 6,009.36): 25% deposit EUR 1,502.34; 50% second instalment EUR 3,004.68; final 25% EUR 1,502.34. - Secondary (annual EUR 8,194.57): 25% deposit EUR 2,048.64; 50% second instalment EUR 4,097.29; final 25% EUR 2,048.64. - Payment terms and consequence of non-payment: - Parents liable for school fees undertake prompt payment on receipt of invoice. If at the end of the school year the school fee has not been paid in full, the pupil concerned will be removed from the school register and will not be admitted to the European Schools for the following school year. Standing orders from a bank are permitted for Category III payments. Contact for invoicing: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. Boarding fees - Boarding is not provided by the European School Brussels III; there are no boarding fees. The school's on-site services for families are organised through the parent association (APEEE) (canteen, transport, extracurricular) rather than a boarding/internat facility. Other mandatory and optional costs - APEEE membership fee (APEEE Ixelles): an annual APEEE membership fee is required to access APEEE-run services (stated as EUR 50 per family for 2025/2026 in the canteen documentation). This membership is a prerequisite for enrolment in APEEE services (canteen, transport, extracurricular). - Canteen (APEEE-managed) — fees for 2025/2026 (per term and annual totals shown): - Nursery (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 453.60; Term 2 EUR 428.40; Term 3 EUR 239.40; Total year EUR 1,121.40. Other day-per-week options and corresponding term/year totals are listed in the APEEE canteen price schedule. - Primary (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 497.00; Term 2 EUR 476.00; Term 3 EUR 266.00; Total year EUR 1,239.00. - Secondary (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 554.40; Term 2 EUR 523.60; Term 3 EUR 231.00; Total year EUR 1,309.00. - The canteen price list contains the full matrix of fees by cycle and days-per-week. Payment options for canteen: online payment via the MyAPEEE platform, bank transfer (IBAN: BE28 3101 5132 3120; BIC: BBRUBEBB; payee: AISBL APEEE Bruxelles III – Cantine) or direct debit (mandate via info@apeeeixelles.be). Payment deadlines are published on the APEEE schedule (example deadlines shown for 2025/2026: Term 1, 15/10/2025; Term 2, 15/12/2025; Term 3, 15/03/2026). Late or returned payments may lead to suspension of access to the service. An administrative fee of EUR 15 is charged for voluntary enrolment changes. - School bus / transport (APEEE-managed): the school bus service is managed and invoiced by the APEEE. Transport places, routes and fees are administered through APEEE enrolment; fees vary by route and subscription; APEEE publishes the transport enrolment and cost information and manages payments via MyAPEEE and bank/direct-debit methods. - Extracurricular activities (APEEE-managed): extracurricular activities and individual music lessons are run by APEEE and incur separate fees; enrolment and cost details are published by APEEE and are invoiced through APEEE. Payment is handled via the APEEE platforms. - Books and school supplies: book lists and required supplies are published by the school for each language section and year group; families purchase materials according to those lists (costs vary by section and year). Book lists for 2025/2026 are provided by the school per section and year group. Refund information - Tuition / school fees (Category III): the official rules require parents to pay the full year's fees by the scheduled instalments; the school's rules emphasise prompt payment and state that non-payment will result in removal from the school register. No general automatic refund policy for annual tuition is stated in the school's published fee information; specific refund or adjustment matters (for example in cases of late arrival, early withdrawal or special circumstances) are handled through the school's invoicing office and under the regulations of the European Schools. Contact for invoicing queries: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. - APEEE services (canteen/transport/extracurricular): the canteen regulation and price list specify administrative fees for voluntary changes (EUR 15) and note that late or returned payments can lead to suspension of access; refunds or credits for APEEE services are governed by APEEE rules (details in the relevant APEEE regulations and price lists). Fee payment options and practical notes - School tuition (Category III): payment by standing order from parents' bank accounts is allowed for Category III payments; parents are required to make the deposit and subsequent instalments by the published deadlines. Invoicing contact: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. - APEEE-run services (canteen, transport, extracurricular): accepted payment methods include online payment via MyAPEEE, bank transfer (IBAN/BIC provided on the canteen price list), and direct debit (mandate via APEEE finance contact). APEEE issues its own invoices for these services and membership. Example bank details shown for the canteen (APEEE): IBAN BE28 3101 5132 3120 / BIC BBRUBEBB (payee AISBL APEEE Bruxelles III – Cantine). Summary (concise) - Tuition (Category III, 2025/2026 rates): Nursery EUR 4,370.39; Primary EUR 6,009.36; Secondary EUR 8,194.57 (annual). Instalments are organised as a 25% deposit, a 50% instalment and a final 25% instalment with deadlines on or around 30 June, 1 November and 31 March. APEEE charges and invoiced services (canteen, transport, extracurricular) are separate and require APEEE membership; canteen fees are invoiced per term with online/bank/direct-debit payment options. For invoicing matters contact the school invoicing office (IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu) or the APEEE finance/contact addresses shown in the APEEE documentation.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Sportswear is used for physical education; online orders via eeb3.shop4schools.eu.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Canteen is managed by APEEE-B3; access to the canteen, school bus and extracurricular activities is via the APEEE-B3 online e-Enrolment; more information on the APEEE-B3 site.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The European School Brussels III is part of the European Schools network and is primarily for children of staff of the European institutions.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The European School Brussels III uses three cycles of secondary education: Observation (S1–S3), Pre-orientation (S4–S5), Orientation (S6–S7). A multilingual program: for the first three years, pupils follow a common curriculum with most subjects taught in the mother tongue. Starting from the first year of the secondary cycle, all students choose a second foreign language (L3); in S4 they may also choose a third foreign language (L4) as an option. Arts, music and physical education are taught with pupils from different language sections. In year 2 Latin can be chosen; in year 3 ICT is available as an option. The sixth and seventh years form the third cycle leading to the European Baccalaureate, with a compulsory core curriculum (L1, L2, Mathematics, at least one science, History and Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Religion or Ethics) and a wide range of elective subjects to total 31–35 periods per week.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The European Baccalaureate is recognized in all European countries and is the equivalent to any national secondary diploma that allows admission to higher education in the European Union.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Gifted students have a capacity for talent, creativity and innovative ideas and will excel when provided with an appropriately tailored learning programme.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a respectful, friendly and collaborative atmosphere across Nursery, Primary and Secondary. A communication policy provides preventive measures and is embedded in internal Rules, Life at School materials, and the Code of Conduct. It pays particular attention to bullying, the misuse of ICT, and psychosocial risks. Measures for safety and well-being include daily hygiene and security arrangements, including on-site guards. The infirmary provides medical check-ups and first aid, while the psychology department and section advisers offer private, confidential counseling interviews to any student who requests them.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Any pupil may need support at some point, and different forms and levels of educational support are provided to help pupils with difficulties or special needs. Support types include general, moderate, and intensive, and are designed to meet individual needs. Support is delivered using varied teaching methods and adapts as a pupil develops. Early identification of needs informs the support path. Educational Support Guidelines (updated 17.09.2024) govern the approach.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school follows the European School model of language learning. The first language (L1) is the mother tongue; the first foreign language (L2) begins in the first year of the primary cycle, with choices between French, English, and German. A third foreign language (L3) is compulsory from the first year of the secondary cycle, and from year four a fourth language (L4) can be added as an option. Language sections include FR, EN, DE, NL, ES, EL and CS across Nursery, Primary and Secondary. By the third year of secondary, humanities and Religion or Moral Ethics are taught in the L2 language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through confidential counseling via the psychology department and section advisers. Preventive measures and a supportive policy address psychosocial risks and promote student well-being. Attention to bullying and to misuse of ICT contributes to a safer, more caring school climate. The infirmary and medical staff support students' well-being through routine check-ups and first aid, and security measures help ensure a safe daily environment.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are supported by a communication policy with preventive measures embedded in Internal Rules and Life at School materials, plus the Code of Conduct and related intervention procedures. Bullying and the risk of ICT misuse, as well as psychosocial risks, receive particular attention. The infirmary and medical staff help maintain safety, and the psychology department and section advisers provide confidential counseling. Security arrangements, including on-site guards, help ensure a safe environment. Safeguarding procedures are integrated into school rules and policies.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The European School Brussels III provides a library and a Documentation Center serving Nursery, Primary and Secondary cycles. The secondary cycle library houses more than 18,000 printed documents in eight languages and offers 7 computers for pupil use, with an online catalogue and borrowing system. The Documentation Center houses pedagogical resources for teachers and staff. The canteen is run by the APEEE, which also manages the school bus service and a broad range of extracurricular activities for pupils.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Gym/Changing Rooms are available for physical education. The Physical Education department organises regular sports events, including tournaments such as Eurosport and cross-country days, as well as other sports activities and school-wide sports days.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The library catalogue is online and accessible to pupils, with borrowing for general books and a study space for homework and research. The secondary library provides a space for study and work. The Documentation Center contains more than 2,500 pedagogical books to support teaching staff.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered and coordinated by APEEE; from nursery onward, pupils can engage in music, arts or sport activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The European School Brussels III opened its doors in 1999. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary. European Schools are public establishments created jointly by the European Union and the governments of the member states. There are currently thirteen European Schools across Europe, including Brussels III in Ixelles.
Community	Community —	Community Springfest is EEB3's annual whole-school spring festival that involves the entire school community. The festival is put together with the help of teachers, administrators, school staff and the parents' association, the APEEE. During Springfest, the Act, the Music Festival, the Fashion Show, Games, Workshops, a Haunted House, food and drinks, and sports tournaments take place. Planning begins in the fall term and recruitment for participants starts in the first week of school.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Parents Association of the European School Brussels III, in close collaboration with the school, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to children from nursery to secondary. The mission is to provide activities to students of all language sections in a friendly and fun environment to enrich their lives through exploring, art, sports and musical and theatrical expressions. The program is inclusive and brings students from all language sections together by sharing interests and developing friendships across language barriers. Activities are selected based on continuation of successful activities, their educational value, proposals from students and parents, inclusiveness, infrastructure and timetable. Most activities are offered in French, but instructors speak English, German, Dutch and other languages. At the end of the school year there are many presentations and shows for parents to attend.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers mathematics Olympiads and Olympiades biologie physique chimie as part of its extracurricular programme. Students participate in the ESSS Science Symposion to engage in scientific inquiry and collaboration. Model United Nations (MUN) and TEDx provide platforms for research, debate and public speaking beyond standard classes. The Learning to Learn initiative supports developing study strategies and lifelong learning skills.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Arts are a core part of student life through theater performances and Improvisation théâtrale. Ateliers ART offer hands-on art sessions, while the EEB3 Rockband and the EEB3 Academy Awards – Film Music project support music and film creativity. School events include School Concert and Gala Concert, and FAMES – a festival of arts and music for EE.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school fosters language and cultural engagement through Model United Nations (MUN). The Career Forum (Forum des Métiers / Jobs' Day) exposes students to different professions and languages in practical settings. The Keys to Current Affairs (Les clés de l'actualité) project broadens cultural awareness and language skills, while Bal du Bac (Baccalaureate Ball) provides a traditional cultural event.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Eurosport and Mini Eurosport offer student-friendly sports activities and competitions. The Cross event and a range of social gatherings, including Coffee Corner, foster teamwork and community bonds. Springfest is a major student-led celebration that supports social engagement beyond the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Humanitarian Crisis in Europe (European Commission presentation) and Children's rights in the world engage students in global citizenship and social responsibility. Mediation is listed to develop conflict-resolution and constructive communication. Bien-être à l'école (Wellbeing at school) focuses on fostering a caring and supportive school community, alongside topics on relational and emotional life.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Forum des Métiers (Job Day) provides career exposure and networking with professionals. Mini-enterprises offer student-led entrepreneurship experiences. TEDx and MUN develop leadership, public speaking and diplomatic skills. Topoi is included among projects that promote critical thinking and communication.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Bien-être à l'école is a dedicated wellbeing project at school. Ecology trip for S4 combines outdoor learning with environmental awareness. Mediation supports peaceful, constructive communication within the school community. Springfest and other events contribute to a balanced, vibrant school life that supports students' social and emotional wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages taught include seven language sections: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Greek and Czech. L1 is taught in the pupil's mother tongue (French, English or German); L2 is the first foreign language (French, English or German) and begins in primary. L3 is compulsory from secondary and may be any EU official language other than L1 or L2, provided seven pupils choose it. L4 is optional from the fourth year of secondary. Slovak SWALS pupils are enrolled into the German, English or French section and receive Slovak language instruction.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses a multilingual European School pedagogy with language sections in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Greek and Czech. The learning of mother tongue (L1) is the fundamental principle, and L2 is chosen from French, English or German and starts in primary. A third foreign language (L3) is compulsory from the first year of secondary and may be any EU official language other than L1 or L2, provided seven pupils choose it; a fourth language (L4) is optional from the fourth year of secondary. Humanities and Religion/Moral Ethics are taught in the L2 language from the third year of secondary.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. The Brussels European Schools are primarily intended for the children of the staff of the European institutions. Pupils are admitted to Nursery in September of the calendar year in which the child reaches four years of age. Pupils are admitted to Primary Year 1 in September of the calendar year in which the child reaches six years of age. To determine the level at which the child should be enrolled, consult the Table of equivalence of teaching levels/grade groups before submitting your enrolment application. 2. Enrolment will take place online through the Enrolment Portal. The link to the Enrolment Portal is communicated at the beginning of Phase I and is not communicated outside of the Enrolment Phases. It will be available on the intranets of the European institutions and upon request to the enrolment secretariats of the Brussels schools/sites. Children already enrolled for the ongoing school year will be enrolled automatically for the following school year; No re-enrolment is necessary. 3. The Terms and Conditions of Admission apply to enrolment. The Brussels Schools are primarily intended for the children of the staff of the European institutions. Age requirements and level placement are described above.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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