European School Brussels I - Uccle vs European School Brussels II - Woluwe Site

	E European School Brussels I - Uccle Brussels, Belgium	E European School Brussels II - Woluwe Site Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,195	Fees / year €4,370 - 8,195
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 4,094	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 Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Swedish
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brussels European School I (Uccle) and Brussels European School I (Berkendael) operate on two campuses. The Uccle site is at Avenue du Vert Chasseur 46 / Groene Jagerlaan 46, 1180 Brussels. The Berkendael site is at Rue de Berkendael 70 / Berkendaelstraat 70, 1190 Brussels. Both campuses are located in Brussels, Belgium.	Location Woluwe site (Nursery/Primary) - Avenue Oscar Jespers 75, 1200 Bruxelles (until 31/08/2026); Evere site (Nursery/Primary) - Avenue du Bourget 30, 1130 Haren.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Primary, Secondary	Stages Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. The Nursery/Primary program operates across two sites, Woluwe and Evere. The Secondary program is part of European School Brussels II.
School type	School type European School operating on two campuses (Uccle and Berkendael) providing nursery through secondary education.	School type European School (part of the European Schools network).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Educational support is available for pupils with Special Educational Needs. An educational support coordinator handles the nursery/primary cycles at the Evere site (Virginie Vergught) and at the Woluwe site (Katrien Fernandez); the secondary cycle has coordinators for S1–S2 (Antonio Russo) and S3–S7 (Geraldine Gatto-Roissard).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation European Schools network (Brussels European Schools).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Before the day starts, supervision runs 8:10–8:30. After-school supervision runs until about 3:05–3:40 p.m., depending on year group. The timetable shows Nursery and P1–P5 starting around 8:30 a.m. with corresponding end times and mid-day breaks on Wednesday and Friday for some groups.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - There is no separate, one-off non-refundable application or registration fee charged in addition to the school's invoiced charges. Instead, for parents liable to pay the annual school fee (Category III pupils) a non‑refundable deposit of 25% of the annual school fee is required on enrolment/confirmation of a place. Tuition (school fee / “minerval”) — amounts and year groups (2025/2026) - The European Schools operate three pupil categories that determine liability for the school fee: Category I (exempt), Category II (contributions under financing agreements) and Category III (fee‑paying). The published standard per‑pupil annual contributions and school fees for the 2025/2026 school year are as follows. - Category II (per‑pupil contribution for Brussels, 2025/2026): Current contract: EUR 13,452.87; New contract: EUR 13,245.20. - Category III annual school fees for Brussels (pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards, 2025/2026): - Nursery (pre‑school cycle): EUR 4,370.39 per year. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year. - (Note: older enrolments may be charged legacy Category‑III rates set before 2013/2014; those legacy amounts are lower and are shown in the European Schools published schedules where applicable.) Per‑term / billing structure and instalments - The school fee is an annual charge. Standard billing practice splits invoicing across the administrative year rather than presenting a single up‑front bill for every component; parents liable for the annual school fee are normally required to pay a non‑refundable deposit (25% of the annual fee) before the start of the school year, with the balance invoiced and due according to school deadlines during the autumn. All school invoices are expected to be settled within the invoice terms (commonly 30 days from invoice date). Interest may be charged on late payments and non‑payment can lead to removal from the school list. - The school separately invoices routine small school expenses (diary, photocopies, insurance, badges/locker, certain educational visits, and the baccalaureate registration for final‑year pupils); these items are invoiced independently of the annual school fee. For 2025/2026 those small school expense items were listed and invoiced per pupil (examples shown below). The invoice for school expenses and, where applicable, the school fee, is sent at the start of the school year (October–November); payment is by bank transfer within the stipulated deadline. School expenses are fixed and non‑refundable. Examples of published school expenses (2025/2026) - School diary: EUR 4.00 (per pupil, cycle dependent). - Photocopies and prints: EUR 30.00 (per pupil). - Intermath contribution (where applicable): EUR 30.00 (Primary example). - School fees for educational visits: EUR 90.00 (per pupil). - Student card (where applicable — secondary cycle S5–S7 example): EUR 15.00. - School insurance: EUR 6.50 (per pupil). - Baccalaureate (7th year) registration fee: EUR 105.98 (per candidate). Billing schedule and payment terms (practical detail) - Invoice timing: the invoice for school expenses and, where applicable, the school fee for the current year is issued at the beginning of the school year (October–November). A deposit invoice for the following school year is typically issued in late spring. Small school fees (insurance, photocopies, locker, badge) may be invoiced separately (for example, early January). All invoices must be paid within the stipulated deadline (in practice invoices are usually due within 30 days of the invoice date). Interest on late payment may apply and failure to pay can result in the pupil's removal from the school lists. - Deposit on enrolment (Category III): Parents of Category III pupils must pay a non‑refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual school fee by the date set by the school (commonly before the start of the school year). The deposit is not reimbursed if the pupil does not attend. The balance is invoiced and must be paid within the school's stated deadlines. Boarding fees - Boarding is not a provision of Brussels European School I; there are no boarding fees applicable. The school's student services list shows day‑school services (canteen, transport, after‑school activities) organised with partner organisations rather than any on‑site boarding provision. Other costs and fees (examples and responsible bodies) - Canteen, school transport, extracurricular activities, Friday childcare and lockers are organised by the parents' association (APEEE) or external partners and are charged separately by those bodies. Those service fees are separate from the EURSC school fee/minerval and from the school's small school expenses invoice. Parents should expect separate invoices or payment procedures for canteen and transport run by the APEEE. - Uniforms: there is no standard mandatory uniform charge listed by the school; routine personal school equipment and book lists are published for each cycle and language section and are charged/obtained separately where required. - Sibling reductions: published European Schools fee schedules apply reductions for families with multiple children (commonly a 20% reduction for the second child and 40% for subsequent children where the reductions are permitted under the applicable fee schedule). Refunds and non‑refunds - Small school expenses are fixed and non‑refundable. The Category III deposit (25% of the annual school fee) is explicitly non‑refundable. Refunds of other invoiced items (if any) depend on the specific fee type and the school's administrative rules, but the standard published positions are that the deposit and small school expenses are not reimbursed. Interest at the legal rate may be applied to overdue payments. Fee payment options and invoicing practicalities - Invoicing and payment method for school expenses and school‑fee invoices: the school's published procedure requires payment by bank transfer within the deadline indicated on the invoice. Parents are advised to use the bank transfer details shown on the invoice and to keep personal details current in the school enrolment database so postal invoices reach the correct address. Separate partner services (APEEE canteen/transport) will provide their own payment methods and instructions. - Timing and instalments: standard practice includes a non‑refundable deposit (25%) followed by the invoiced balance; some local enrolment administrations publish options for instalment agreements, but instalment acceptance and the exact calendar are managed locally by the school's enrolment/finance office. All invoices are due within their stated terms (commonly 30 days). Contacts for invoicing queries and practical notes - For questions about invoices and school‑fee statements the school directs parents to the designated school enrolment/finance contacts and to the central EURSC school‑fees information and memoranda. The school issues invoices by post at the start of the school year and advises families to keep enrolment contact details up to date so invoices are delivered correctly.	Fee details Application / Enrolment fees - No separate, recurring ‘application fee' is listed. A 25% non‑refundable deposit of the annual school fee is required from parents liable to pay school fees; this deposit is a prior condition for enrolment or continuation of studies and must be settled before the start of the school year. Tuition (minerval) — annual rates and equivalent per‑term figures (Category III) Note: the school sets minerval rates by admission category. Annual amounts and the per‑term equivalents below are presented by cycle (Nursery, Primary, Secondary). Per‑term figures are shown as the annual rate divided into three equal terms for convenience. - Category III — parents other than those covered by Category I/II (rates for pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013): - Nursery: EUR 3,566.24 per year — equivalent EUR 1,188.75 per term. - Primary: EUR 4,903.64 per year — equivalent EUR 1,634.55 per term. - Secondary: EUR 6,686.77 per year — equivalent EUR 2,228.92 per term. - Minimum fee (annual): EUR 1,783.12 — equivalent EUR 594.37 per term. - Category III — parents enrolled after 31/08/2013 (higher band): - Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 per year — equivalent EUR 1,456.80 per term. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year — equivalent EUR 2,003.12 per term. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year — equivalent EUR 2,731.52 per term. - Minimum fee: 60% of the applicable minerval (per the school's fee rules). - Special rates for children of NATO/NAMSA agents and UN international civil servants (Category III): - Enrolled before 01/09/2013 (annual): Nursery EUR 7,132.48 (EUR 2,377.49 per term); Primary EUR 9,807.28 (EUR 3,269.09 per term); Secondary EUR 13,373.54 (EUR 4,457.85 per term). Minimum: EUR 3,566.24 (EUR 1,188.75 per term). - Enrolled after 31/08/2013 (annual): Nursery EUR 8,740.78 (EUR 2,913.59 per term); Primary EUR 12,018.72 (EUR 4,006.24 per term); Secondary EUR 16,389.14 (EUR 5,463.05 per term). Minimum: 60% of the applicable minerval. Billing schedule and payment terms - A 25% deposit of the annual school fee is required as a condition of enrolment or continuation; the deposit is not refundable. An invoice is issued and must be settled before the beginning of the school year. - Parents who are required to pay school fees will be invoiced for the balance; families may submit a written request for payment by instalments in cases of financial difficulty. Failure to pay school fees in full at the end of the school year may result in the pupil being removed from the school list and not admitted to any European School for the following school year. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable at European School Brussels II; there are no boarding fees. The school operates nursery, primary and secondary day provision. Other compulsory or routine charges and typical additional costs - Nursery (routine charges): school insurance EUR 5.00; printing/photocopying EUR 15.00; miscellaneous activities EUR 20.00. - Primary (routine charges / items that are charged to parents): school diary (EUR 5.00 — 5th year only); school insurance EUR 5.00; printing/photocopying EUR 18.00; Intermaths EUR 20.00; swimming lessons (incl. school bathing cap) EUR 150.00 (1st & 2nd years); miscellaneous activities EUR 20.00. - Secondary (routine charges / items): school diary EUR 5.00; school insurance EUR 7.00; printing/photocopying EUR 20.00; workshops EUR 20.00; student card (chip card) EUR 5.00; locker EUR 30.00 (1st year only); European Baccalaureate (BAC) registration fee EUR 94.11 (S7 only); selected course worksheets or subject‑specific materials (example: human sciences worksheets EUR 15.00 for the applicable year). - Additional optional or extra‑curricular costs (transport, canteen, extracurricular activities, school trips, music lessons, equipment, etc.) may be charged separately as required by the school or the Parents' Association services. Sibling discounts and concessions - For families with more than one child in the same fee category: - Category III (pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013): second child tuition reduced to 50% of the applicable rate; subsequent children charged at the minimum fee. - Category III (pupils enrolled after 31/08/2013): second child tuition reduced to 80% of the applicable rate; subsequent children charged at 60% of the applicable rate. Refund and cancellation policy - The 25% enrolment deposit is explicitly non‑refundable. If school fees remain unpaid at the end of the school year (or are only partially paid), the pupil may be considered removed from the school list and will not be admitted to any of the European Schools for the following school year. Requests for partial exemptions or instalment arrangements can be submitted in writing in cases of financial difficulty. Fee payment options accepted - Invoices for school charges and, where applicable, school fees are required to be paid by bank transfer within the deadline specified on the invoice. Families may request payment by instalments in writing where applicable. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the school's standard instructions for payment. Short summary (practical points for parents) - Annual tuition (minerval) is set by category and cycle; the school requires a 25% non‑refundable deposit before the school year begins, invoices the balance and requires timely payment by bank transfer. Sibling reductions apply for successive children in the same category. Routine small charges (insurance, printing, diaries, certain specific activity fees and exam registration) are charged in addition to minerval. Non‑payment can lead to removal from the school list.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school has a canteen service (Canteen Scolarest BRK); APEEE Services provide canteen, transport and extra-curricular activities.	Food options Canteen is provided on site and is run by the Parents' Association (APEEE Woluwe).
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Part of the European Schools network; Brussels II operates on two sites, Woluwe and Evere, with nine language sections at Woluwe and four at Evere. The canteen, transport and extracurricular services are run by the Parents' Association (APEEE).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Sustainable development is taught within the European Schools curricula. The school community—students, teachers, assistants, management and parents—is engaged on ocean-related topics, and the two sites share the same project. The school joined the European Blue Schools network in the last academic year, launching an awareness project at Berkendael. The project aims to raise awareness among most students, regardless of age or language section, and to include families. Activities include awareness campaigns, interviews with ocean advocates, and exhibitions such as WWF's Trésors de la Mer du Nord and Greenpeace's Galerie de l'océan, plus World Oceans Day events. The project is subsidized by APEEE and the school is a European Blue School, with participation in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022.	Curriculum details European School Brussels II provides multilingual, multicultural education at nursery, primary and secondary levels. The Woluwe campus has three cycles: Nursery, Primary and Secondary, and nine language sections: Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Swedish. It follows the European Schools curriculum and offers the European Baccalaureate diploma. In S4-S5 and S6-S7, information booklets per language section guide options and choices for progression toward the BAC. The Evere site runs Nursery and Primary with four language sections: French-speaking, German-speaking, English-speaking and Italian.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Approximately 1:10 (about 200 teachers for over 2,000 students in secondary).
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Career guidance for S2-S7 includes higher education information with UCAS for UK universities and country-specific guidance (France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal, Spain).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented A 'Challenge club' is available for gifted students from P4 and P5; these pupils are challenged in class through differentiation and additional activities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The psycho-emotional balance plays a major role in learning. The school presents many initiatives to ensure the well-being of students in the secondary school. The Guidance Team coaches and listens to students and covers all language sections; they can meet at school or on Teams and communicate with parents and staff. The Educational Advisers provide guidance on conflict management, learning or emotional issues and coordinate communication between students, parents and the administration. The Care Team meets weekly to review socio-emotional, psychological or learning situations of students with special needs and to define points of action. The Secondary Programme promotes 8 Life Skills, discussed during Class Time, to foster a positive classroom dynamic.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Educational support in the secondary cycle is available for students with special educational difficulties or needs. The Secondary Educational Support Coordinators are Mr. Fabio Russo (S1-S2) and Mrs. Geraldine Gatto Roissard (S3-S7). General information on Educational Support and Inclusive Education is available through the school's services. The Care Team reviews students' socio-emotional, psychological or learning situations and defines actions for each case. The page references Educational Support guidelines and presentations on Educational Support & Inclusive Education in Secondary.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental well-being is central to student support. The well-being framework includes access to school psychologists and well-being resources. The Educational Advisers provide guidance on emotional issues and coordinate with the Guidance Team and psychologists. The Guidance Team offers confidential coaching and can meet in person or via Teams. The Care Team coordinates long-term support for pupils and monitors socio-emotional and learning needs. A Secondary Programme to promote 8 Life Skills supports social-emotional development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and to creating an inclusive and safe community. Activities include dialogues on bystander intervention and healthy relationships. There is a form for witnesses or victims of sexual transgression. The information transmitted via this form is confidential and accessible only to the FLAG-team. The FLAG policy (Policy against Sexually Transgressive Behaviour) governs these protections. GDPR rules apply to data handling.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Brussels European School I operates on two campuses: Berkendael and Uccle. The two sites share the same ocean-focused project, Citizens of the Ocean World. The Berkendael site hosts exhibitions and events related to the oceans, and the Uccle site participates in the same program. In 2022, a series of activities connected to World Ocean Day and ocean awareness were organized, including a conference with Thomas Lesage and a jellyfish mobiles competition. The school is certified as a European Blue School, reflecting its commitment to environmental and maritime education.	Facilities overview Two campuses serve European School Brussels II: Woluwe and Evere. The Woluwe site offers Nursery, Primary and Secondary cycles, along with nine language sections; the Evere site offers Nursery and Primary cycles with four language sections. The school provides libraries for nursery/primary and for secondary, study rooms for S1–S7, and a canteen for meals. A multipurpose hall named Salle Poly is used for events and activities. The European Commission runs a paid after-school care on both sites.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Physical education is delivered on-site at the Evere site for P1–P2; P3–P5 travel by bus to NATO facilities for PE and swim at the NATO pool. In secondary, PE attire consists of a T-shirt; bottoms may be shorts, leggings or navy jogging pants, with the sports kit available via the webshop. The school schedules and uses spaces such as Salle Poly to support indoor activities and events.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Libraries exist at the maternel/primaire (Woluwe and Evere) and at the secondary level, with S1–S7 study rooms available for use during free periods. For science, lab coats are required for science classes and can be purchased online. Detailed information about educational materials and labs is provided in the school materials sections and libraries information pages.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The extracurricular program centers on ocean awareness as part of the Citizens of the Ocean World project. The school joined the European Blue School network and included activities across Berkendael and Uccle. Planned events in 2022 included 'Here begins the sea' awareness event, an interview with Thomas Lesage, meetings between volunteer classes and oceanographers, and a competition of recycled jellyfish mobiles. In June 2022, exhibitions 'Trésors de la Mer du Nord' and 'Galerie de l'océan' were opened, and World Oceans Day featured a conference with Thomas Lesage and student presentations.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are part of school life, including events like concerts and public speaking competitions, and the European Schools' Science Symposium. The school hosts activities such as Europe's Got Talent and other performances regularly. There is a canteen, transport arrangements, and the European Commission after-school care available on both Woluwe and Evere sites.
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Community	Community The two sites share the same ocean-focused project and invite participation from pupils, families, teachers, and staff. The school joined the network of European blue schools last academic year, launching an awareness project on the Berkendael site. This year's activities are designed to engage most students and include families, with events, exhibitions, and guest talks across language sections. Planned activities include the April 2022 launch event 'Here begins the sea,' an interview with Thomas Lesage, meetings with authors and oceanographers, a jellyfish mobiles competition, and exhibitions by WWF and Greenpeace, culminating in a World Oceans Day conference and related online events on June 7–8, 2022.	Community Music education is central, and a concert is organized every year for nursery and primary pupils. Public speaking workshops and a yearly competition are part of pupil life. The Green Team's clothing swap promotes environmental awareness and sustainability. Pupils' Committee exists in the Secondary, and the school hosts events such as the European Schools' Science Symposium and Europe's Got Talent.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association APEEE is the voice of parents for Brussels European School I. APEEE Services provide canteen, transport, and after-school activities. The ocean-awareness project is funded by APEEE, illustrating parent involvement in school projects. APEEE operates at both Berkendael and Uccle sites to support pupil welfare and activities. Parent participation is encouraged through APEEE initiatives and services.	Parent teacher association APEEE Woluwe is the Parents Association linked to European School Brussels II Woluwe. The association is listed in the External Links section of the site. The external link label is 'APEEE Woluwe' and points to woluweparents.org. The association maintains a website at woluweparents.org. External Links provides access to this PTA. The Woluwe PTA's website is woluweparents.org.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school integrates sustainable development into the European Schools curricula. The school community includes students, teachers, assistants, management, and parents who are engaged with oceans topics. The two sites share the same ocean project. The school runs awareness events, interviews with oceanographers, meetings with authors, and exhibitions as part of the oceans project.	Academic & intellectual The school follows the European Schools curriculum and offers the European Baccalaureate diploma. It participates in Juvenes Translatores, a translation competition organized by the European Commission. It hosts and engages in the European Schools' Science Symposium.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Artistic activities are linked to the oceans through exhibitions such as Trésors de la Mer du Nord (with WWF) and Galerie de l'océan (with Greenpeace). Pupils contribute to ocean-themed art projects and displays associated with the project, including exhibitions linked to World Ocean Day. A competition of recycled jellyfish mobiles engages pupils, families, and teachers. World Ocean Day activities feature artistic elements and displays.	Arts & creative Music education is an integral part of the curriculum, with an annual concert for nursery and primary pupils. Secondary students participate in theatre-related activities, and industry input is provided by talks such as a film producer visiting S7 theatre class. The Brussels European Schools ecosystem hosts student performances such as Europe's Got Talent.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language This year the school aims to raise awareness among most students, regardless of age or language section, and to include families. The project involves both Berkendael and Uccle sites. Pupils from all language sections participate in ocean-related activities and events. The project uses interviews, conferences, and exhibitions to promote ocean awareness across languages.	Cultural & language Like all European Schools, EEBII provides multilingual and multicultural education. The Woluwe site has nine language sections: Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Swedish. The Evere site has four language sections: French-speaking (from Nursery to P5), German-speaking (from Nursery to P4), English-speaking (from Nursery to P4) and Italian (from Nursery to P3).
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Pupils, families, and teachers are invited to participate in ocean-themed activities. Activities include the jellyfish mobiles competition at Berkendael, exhibitions, and video presentations related to the oceans project. The events foster collaboration across the school community and provide social engagement around ocean topics. World Ocean Day initiatives contribute to the social fabric of the school.	Social & hobbies Music concerts are held annually for nursery and primary pupils. Public speaking competitions are organised for Brussels European Schools, with weekly workshops to prepare. The secondary Green Team runs a clothing swap to promote sustainability and social responsibility.
Community & service	Community & service The project promotes citizen action toward the oceans. Exhibitions by WWF and Greenpeace illustrate ocean conservation concepts. The project is subsidized by the APEEE. The school is certified as a European Blue School and participates in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022.	Community & service Footfest 2026 is a charity event organized by the school. The Green Team runs a clothing swap to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement. The Brussels school community also engages in sustainability-minded initiatives and mobility projects as part of broader regional programs.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school invites guest speakers such as Thomas Lesage, founder of Children for the Oceans. Volunteer classes meet with authors and oceanographers. Thomas Lesage was hosted at the Berkendael site and at Uccle to meet students, followed by an online conference with the school community. These activities develop leadership and professional skills through organizing events and engaging with external partners.	Leadership & professional There is a Pupils' Committee that provides student leadership and coordinates projects; its statutes govern structure. The school provides career guidance, higher education and alumni resources for students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The kitchen team prepared a 'responsible ocean' meal featuring MSC-labeled fish for World Oceans Day. Canteen posters promote sustainable eating and ocean awareness. Pupils received a fabric top bag to reduce the use of plastic bags. Posters summarizing learning and actions from the project were displayed at the end of June 2022.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Eurosport Laeken 2026 shows the school's active involvement in sport. Music education and concerts contribute to wellbeing and cultural life. The Green Team clothing swap promotes environmental stewardship and community wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Languages taught: Woluwe—Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Swedish; Evere—French-speaking (from Nursery to P5), German-speaking (from Nursery to P4), English-speaking (from Nursery to P4) and Italian (from Nursery to P3). The Woluwe cycle covers Nursery, Primary and Secondary; the Evere cycle covers Nursery and Primary. The school provides multilingual and multicultural education at nursery, primary and secondary levels.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Multilingual education through language sections; Woluwe has nine language sections (Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Swedish) and Evere has four (French-speaking, German-speaking, English-speaking and Italian).
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school shares the Citizens of the ocean world project across its Berkendael and Uccle sites. Sustainable development is taught in the curricula of the European Schools. The school joined the European Blue Schools network in the last academic year. The school aims to raise awareness among the majority of students regardless of age or language section and to include families. Events planned include an April 2022 launch event Here begins the sea around the school, an interview with Thomas Lesage prepared by P3 students, meetings between volunteer classes, authors and oceanographers, a jellyfish mobiles competition from 10 to 31 May 2022, and two exhibitions in June: Trésors de la Mer du Nord (WWF) and Galerie de l'océan (Greenpeace).	Admissions 1. Eligibility request via the Enrolments Portal to access the online application form. The link to the enrolment or transfer application becomes available as from 7 January 2025 on the intranets of the European institutions and from the enrolment secretariats of the Brussels school/site corresponding to the first preference. 2. The online procedure is organized in two steps: eligibility request via the enrolments portal to access the online application form, followed by the submission of the enrolment or transfer application once access has been granted. Applications must be submitted online via the Enrolment Portal and, where applicable, attachments in PDF (see Annex V of the Enrolment Policy) within the required deadlines. 3. Language section selection and L1: A fundamental principle is that pupils are enrolled in the language section corresponding to their mother tongue/dominant language (L1) where a section exists; if no L1 section exists, pupils are enrolled in a vehicular language section and attend SWALS as L1. The Director determines L1 and changes to L1 require compelling pedagogical reasons; should a new language section be created, SWALS pupils with that language as L1 transfer automatically to the new section; L1 determination is definitive in principle. 4. Calendar, deadlines and information sessions: The calendar and enrolment procedure are published and deadlines apply for online submission; as of 7 January 2025 the enrolment link is available via intranets and enrolment secretariats. The enrolment secretariats will be closed from 21 July to 15 August 2025. 5. Information sessions and welcome tour: Individual visits or Open Days are not organised due to limited access to the Woluwe site; a welcome meeting followed by a guided tour will be arranged before the start of the new school year. For pedagogical information, refer to the School's website and the enrolment contacts listed. 6.
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