European School Brussels I - Berkendael vs Tutti Frutti Primary School

	E European School Brussels I - Berkendael Brussels, Belgium	T Tutti Frutti Primary School Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,195	Fees / year €5,660 - 8,500
Age range	Age range 4 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Danish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) and Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Campuses at Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles; Av. A. Dupuich 42, 1180 Uccle; Rue Africaine 27, 1060 Saint-Gilles (classes and stages).
Stages	Stages —	Stages Bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.
School type	School type —	School type Private bilingual school operating as an ASBL (non-profit).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Belgium; Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of 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 —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application fees - No publicly published application or one-off registration fee is listed for Tutti Frutti Primary. Registration for classes and camps is handled through the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration system. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Tutti Frutti Primary does not publish fixed tuition amounts (per term or per academic year) for primary-year groups in its public materials. No per-term or per-year tuition figures for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) are available in the school's public pages. Billing schedule and payment terms - A public, itemised billing schedule for school tuition is not posted. When payments are processed through the organisation's online sales/registration system, the general payment rules used by Tutti Frutti allow payment by bank transfer, by secure online payment (PayPal or credit card — Maestro, Visa, Mastercard), or cash at the office; stages and event registrations are processed via the MyTuttiFrutti platform and use online payment processors (Stripe is used for stage payments). PayPal/credit-card payments are treated as irrevocable once accepted; bank-transfer registrations are activated once the transfer is received. For e-commerce purchases the terms include a flat shipping/handling charge where applicable. Boarding fees - Tutti Frutti Primary operates as a day bilingual primary programme; no boarding provision or boarding fees are indicated. Other costs and typical additional fees - No compulsory uniform fee or standard uniform package is listed publicly. A merchandise/store facility is referenced and product sales are priced in euros; shipping is subject to a flat-rate charge where applicable. Occasional extra costs are noted for specific services (for example, specialized external support for children with particular needs is to be borne by parents). Excursions, specialist workshops and extracurricular activities are run regularly and may carry separate charges. Refund information - For short courses/camps (stages) a published practice has been to reimburse the stage fee but retain a cancellation fee (example: €30 retained for cancellations on some past stage offerings); cancellations in the same week have required a medical certificate to recover the fee on another stage. For online product purchases the general consumer withdrawal right of 14 working days applies to goods as described in the general sales conditions. There is no publicly posted, itemised refund policy for annual school tuition fees. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Bank transfer (bank-account details communicated at checkout/registration). - Secure online payment via PayPal or by credit card (Maestro, Visa, Mastercard). - Cash payments accepted on premises. - Stripe (or equivalent processor) is used for event and stage payments through the MyTuttiFrutti registration platform. Brief summary of availability of fee data - The school's public pages give program structure, registration routes and payment methods but do not publish detailed per-term or per-year tuition amounts or a public billing schedule for the primary programme. The available public details include payment methods and established practices for stages (example fees and cancellation handling). Parents should use the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration route or direct contact to receive the school's current tuition schedule, invoice timing and the full, itemised fee breakdown for the appropriate year group.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is organized as an ASBL (non-profit association).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German (from four registered children), and French-Italian (from four registered children). Class sizes average 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages. Teaching methods are active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated, with a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic approach. Reading, writing and mathematics are taught explicitly while learning is enhanced through experiential activities such as cooking workshops, and autonomy is fostered through practical tasks. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium); at the end of the sixth year they take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 12 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 —	Social & emotional learning The school uses small classes with an average of 12 students to personalize teaching and support each student's needs. Teaching teamwork and sociability is emphasized daily. The pedagogy is open-minded and inclusive, exposing students to other cultures and languages. Outings to theatre, museums, parks and swimming pools are an integral part of the learning project. Autonomy is emphasized, helping students become active participants in their own learning and build self-confidence.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school welcomes all children, including those with special needs, and provides a caring environment adapted to their learning needs. The enrollment process includes needs identification and providing an up-to-date report describing the child's needs so accommodations can be evaluated. If specialized support is required, the cost is borne by the parents. A family interview and, when appropriate, a meeting with a specialist help assess suitable accommodations.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school uses immersion with exposure to two or more languages from primary year 1. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French & English, Français & Deutsch, and French & Italiano. Each class has about 12 students. The bilingual and multilingual teaching uses explicit reading, writing and mathematical instruction alongside implicit learning through activities, with a multi-sensory, multidisciplinary approach. Openness to cultures and languages is a core part of the pedagogy. At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Social and emotional development is supported through open pedagogy, inclusivity and a focus on student autonomy, curiosity and creativity. The program encourages wellbeing through self-esteem building, collaboration and engagement in arts and physical activities. Students participate in weekly sport, pool, gardening and other movement-based activities. Outings to theatres, museums and parks contribute to confidence and independence. The environment aims to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The primary school operates from multiple premises in Saint-Gilles and Uccle, including Avenue Adolphe Dupuich No. 42, 1180 Uccle, and Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles. The elementary program is organized into three bilingual sections with about 12 students per class: French-English; French-German; French-Italian, enabling immersion through exposure to two or three languages. Learning is active, multi-disciplinary and multi-sensory, with open pedagogy and differentiated teaching methods that foster curiosity and creativity. Outings to theatres, museums, parks and swimming pools are integrated into the curriculum. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap, and the school welcomes children with special needs within an inclusive pedagogy.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include weekly language workshops at Tutti Frutti and extracurricular courses in schools. German, English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese and French are offered with varied schedules in Saint-Gilles and Uccle. Tutti Frutti operates a minibus transport service to bring children from neighboring schools to Saint-Gilles for classes. Wednesday activities include Yoga workshops, Dance & Folklore and Creative Workshops, with additional language sessions available after school. Lessons can be conducted at school or at home as part of a modular program, with small groups of 8–12 children.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Tutti Frutti is a multilingual school founded in 1997 in Brussels, combining language learning with a lively, open pedagogy. The ASBL Tutti Frutti was created to cater to children aged 3 to 11 in extracurricular workshops and courses. In 2000, Tutti Frutti received the European Language Label, and in 2003 Tutti Frutti opened its first French-English bilingual kindergarten class, later adding sections French-German, French-Italian and French-Dutch. Tutti Frutti Primaire opened its first French-English bilingual primary class in 2018, and by 2019 two primary sections—French-German and French-English—were in operation.
Community	Community —	Community Tutti Frutti is located in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, a multicultural area with about 130 nationalities represented. Outings to theaters, museums, parks and swimming pools are integral to Tutti Frutti's educational project. The teaching team is diverse, with native speakers and training provided by Tutti Frutti, and the organization regularly hosts conferences and workshops on childhood, education, pedagogy and languages. The school partners with local organizations, such as Flic Flac Dance, and offers yoga classes for students.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Dance & Folklore and Creative Workshop are offered as extracurricular activities. Through crafts, painting and dancing, children are immersed in the target language. Teaching methods are playful and creative, and extracurricular learning is active, lively and differentiated rather than academic.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Language workshops are available in German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch. Workshops run in Saint-Gilles and in Uccle with age-based groupings and time slots. The language teaching prioritizes spoken language, with trainers who teach their mother tongue or the language in which they were schooled from an early age. A minibus transport service takes children from neighbouring schools to Tutti Frutti in Saint-Gilles.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Yoga workshops, Dance & Folklore, and Creative Workshop are part of the weekly after-school activities. Wednesday Workshops are reserved for students already enrolled. Weekly language workshops are offered in Saint-Gilles and Uccle.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga workshops promote movement and relaxation as part of wellbeing. Dance activities support physical activity and social engagement. Extracurricular learning is described as active, lively and differentiated.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch are spoken.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Primary schools are immersed in a dynamic, bilingual environment.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Eligibility and class structure. The primary school welcomes children born in 2012–2016. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections, with about 12 students per class. The sections offer French-English, French-German (from 4 children registered), and French-Italian (from 4 children registered). 2. Immersion and pedagogy. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two languages, and sometimes three. Teaching is active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated. Learning is multidisciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic. 3. Registration and assessment. Tutti Frutti Primary is considered home schooling. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium). Each term, tests assess progress. At the end of the sixth year, French tests are taken to obtain the CEB. 4. Welcome procedure (special needs). Registration identifies any special needs. An up-to-date report describing needs is transmitted to help determine accommodations. A family interview follows to decide whether the school can offer a suitable setting and to explore solutions. If needed, specialized support may be provided at the family's cost. 5. Information sessions and contact. Information sessions are offered and information session registration is available. Information sessions dates are published; information on upcoming sessions is provided. 6. Affordability. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; efforts are made to keep it affordable.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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