European School Brussels III vs European School Brussels IV

	E European School Brussels III Brussels, Belgium	E European School Brussels IV Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,380 - 8,195	Fees / year €4,285 - 16,068
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 3,237	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech	Instruction language Bulgarian, German, English, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch, Romanian
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Boulevard du Triomphe / Triomflaan, 135, 1050 Bruxelles/Brussel. The school is located in Brussels, Belgium.	Location European School Brussels IV (Laeken) is located at Drève Sainte-Anne 86, 1020 Brussels (Laeken). The school is accessible on foot, by bicycle, by public transport, or by car. The Schola Europea / Brussel Kadetten bus stop sits in front of the school and is served by STIB/MIVB and De Lijn buses. The Bockstael metro station and the SNCB/NMBS train station are about a ten-minute walk from the school.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Primary and Secondary.	Stages Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary
School type	School type European School	School type European School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support General, moderate and intensive educational support are provided.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation Belgium
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Nursery and Primary cycles follow timetables with classes starting at 08:15. End times are 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 12:30 on Wednesday; 12:45 on Friday. Secondary timetable details are published by the school.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school bus service provides regular departures from school to home and to nurseries.	Bus service details APEEE Bru4 provides the transport service for pupils from nursery to secondary and for all language sections between home and school in the morning and between school and home or nursery in the afternoon. Public transport to the school is readily available via SNCB, STIB, and De Lijn; bus stops sit in front of the school.
Fees	Fees
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.	Fee details Scope and academic year • The fee details below apply to the 2025/2026 academic year for the European School Brussels IV (Laeken). Application / registration fees • No separate application or one‑off registration fee is specified by the school. Parents who are liable to pay school fees are required to pay a 25% deposit of the annual school fee as a condition of enrolment; this deposit is non‑refundable. Annual tuition fees by year group (Category III pupils) — school-specific breakdown For parents liable to pay Category III charges, European School Brussels IV publishes separate annual amounts depending on parental employer status and the child's date of enrolment: • Children of international civil agents of NATO and international civil servants of the UN (serving in Brussels): - Nursery: EUR 8,569.40 per year. - Primary: EUR 11,795.06 per year. - Secondary: EUR 13,111.32 per year (for children enrolled before 01/09/2013) and EUR 16,067.78 per year (for children enrolled after 31/08/2013). • Pupils whose parents belong to other Category III (private enrolment): - Nursery: EUR 4,284.70 per year. - Primary: EUR 5,897.53 per year. - Secondary: EUR 6,555.66 per year (for children enrolled before 01/09/2013) and EUR 8,033.89 per year (for children enrolled after 31/08/2013). Standard Category 3 reference fees (European Schools consolidated figures for 2025/2026 — Brussels) • As a cross‑school reference, the Secretary‑General's consolidated Category 3 figures for Brussels for 2025/2026 are: - Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 per year. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year. Per‑term amounts (calculated) • Per‑term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three (annual ÷ 3) to show an equal three‑term split. Use these only as an arithmetic breakdown; the school's invoicing may follow its own schedule. • School‑specific Category III (other Category III) — per term (annual ÷ 3): - Nursery: EUR 4,284.70 → EUR 1,428.23 per term. - Primary: EUR 5,897.53 → EUR 1,965.84 per term. - Secondary: EUR 6,555.66 → EUR 2,185.22 per term; if enrolled after 31/08/2013: EUR 8,033.89 → EUR 2,677.96 per term. • NATO/UN group — per term (annual ÷ 3): - Nursery: EUR 8,569.40 → EUR 2,856.47 per term. - Primary: EUR 11,795.06 → EUR 3,931.69 per term. - Secondary: EUR 13,111.32 → EUR 4,370.44 per term; if enrolled after 31/08/2013: EUR 16,067.78 → EUR 5,355.93 per term. • Secretary‑General consolidated Brussels Category 3 (reference) — per term: - Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 → EUR 1,456.80 per term. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 → EUR 2,003.12 per term. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 → EUR 2,731.52 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms • A 25% non‑refundable deposit of the annual school fee is a prior condition for enrolment or continuation of studies; an invoice for the deposit will be issued and must be paid before the start of the school year. The deposit is expressly non‑refundable. • An invoice for the school charges (balance and other charges) is sent after the start of the school year (the school issues this invoice in October for the start‑of‑year billing cycle). That invoice must be paid by bank transfer within the deadline specified on the invoice. The school permits requests for payment by instalments in cases of financial difficulty (written request). • If school fees remain unpaid or are only partly paid at year end, the pupil may be removed from the school list and will not be admitted to any European School the following school year (in accordance with the General Rules of the European Schools). Boarding / accommodation • The European School Brussels IV does not operate as a boarding school. There are no boarding fees listed. Transport and day‑time services are provided by the school or by the APEEE (parents' association) and are billed separately. Other costs and recurring charges • The school fee invoice covers items such as the compulsory standard school agenda, insurance, photocopies and similar school charges; these are billed per year and per child. Locker rental (secondary pupils) is charged for the entire Secondary cycle (seven years) and, if the pupil leaves early, the school refunds the difference pro rata. Sports kit items (primary: t‑shirt and shorts; secondary: t‑shirt) and a swimming cap for specified primary years are required and must be ordered from the school supplier. The Parents' Association (APEEE) runs the canteen, bus services and extracurricular activities; these services carry separate fees charged by the APEEE. Refund and cancellation information • The 25% enrolment deposit is non‑refundable. Locker rental is refundable pro rata if a pupil leaves before the end of the Secondary cycle. The school permits written requests for partial exemptions or instalment arrangements in cases of financial difficulty; full exonerations are not allowed. If fees remain unpaid at the end of the school year, the pupil may be removed from the rolls. Accepted payment methods • School tuition and school‑charge invoices are to be settled by bank transfer within the invoice deadline. The school's formal billing instructions indicate bank transfer as the payment method for the school fees; instalments can be requested in writing. APEEE services (canteen, buses, extracurricular activities) are administered and invoiced separately by the APEEE and follow their own payment arrangements. Sibling reductions and special conditions • For families with more than one child at the school in the same Category III group, reductions apply: for Category III pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013 the second child is charged at 50% of the rate; for Category III pupils enrolled after 31/08/2013 the second child is charged at 80% and subsequent children at 60% of the full rate. Written requests for partial exemption or instalment arrangements may be considered in cases of financial difficulty. Notes • The figures above are those published for the 2025/2026 academic year where applicable and where the school provides a school‑specific breakdown. The Secretary‑General's consolidated Category 3 figures for Brussels (2025/2026) are provided as a cross‑school reference.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Sportswear is used for physical education; online orders via eeb3.shop4schools.eu.	Uniform requirement Sports uniform is compulsory for the primary cycle. Nursery students do not wear the sports uniform.
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.	Food options Two cafeterias are run by the APEEE: one in the R building and the Snack Shack between the B and G buildings. The canteen serves hot meals and snacks during lunchtime, with registration required for pupils.
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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.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the European Schools system. The Board of Governors governs strategic and general policy for the European Schools network, and enrolment is coordinated by the Central Enrolment Authority (CEA).
Academics	Academics
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.	Curriculum details European School Brussels IV uses the European Schools curriculum and provides a multilingual, multicultural education from nursery to secondary, culminating in the European Baccalaureate at the end of S7. The European Baccalaureate is awarded by the Secretary General of the European Schools and is designed to enable access to higher education across the European Union. The school offers eight language sections: German, English, Bulgarian, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch and Romanian, with Croatian available for SWALS pupils. Basic instruction is delivered in the official EU languages, and the curricula and syllabuses are the same across language sections, with a strong emphasis on mother tongue development and foreign languages. The school provides language certifications including DELF-DALF (French), DELF/DELE (Spanish), and Latinum certificates (Latinum Europaeum and Latinum Europaeum Superior). Educational support for high-potential or gifted pupils is built into the system, with appropriate challenges and options such as enrichment, tutoring, and extended periods; a Support Advisory Group oversees planning and decision-making for such pupils.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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.	Higher education progression The European Baccalaureate enables admission to higher education in the European Union and in other countries, with diploma holders enjoying the same rights and benefits as other secondary school-leavers for university entry within the EU. The diploma is recognized for university admission across Belgium and abroad.
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.	Gifted and talented High-potential or gifted pupils receive adequate challenges and support. Actions toward HP or gifted pupils include privileged tutoring, opportunities to audition for other courses, meetings with the support coordinator, academic enrichment courses, organization and methodology courses, and support to participate in projects; pupils may be allowed to take more periods than the maximum regulated, subject to documentation and advisory opinion. The school's Support Advisory Group meets at least once a year to review and plan for pupil needs.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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.	Social & emotional learning The school has KiVa, a program to combat bullying. The school operates KiVa teams in both the Primary and Secondary cycles, and school psychologists support pupil wellbeing.
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.	Special educational needs (SEN) Educational support is provided at general, moderate, or intensive levels to assist pupils with difficulties or specific educational needs. Teachers employ diversified teaching methods and the support structures are flexible and adapt to the pupil's development. Documentation includes the European School Support Policy and local SEC Charter; coordinators can be contacted for support.
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.	English as an additional language —
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.	Mental wellbeing The school places emphasis on pupil wellbeing. KiVa forms part of the anti-bullying strategy, and school psychologists support wellbeing. A Good Behaviour Policy Annexes and a Well-Being Strategy guide the school's approach to student welfare.
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 The school has a Child Protection Policy with annexes detailing safeguarding procedures. Data protection policies are in place to protect personal data and privacy.
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Facilities	Facilities
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.	Facilities overview The European School Brussels IV offers nursery, primary and secondary education on the Laeken site. Nursery and primary activities are housed in Building L, while the secondary cycle is housed in Building R. The campus includes a canteen, a Primary sport hall, a Sport hall, and a Multipurpose Hall for physical education, assemblies and events. There are dedicated science laboratories and spaces for Art and Music, plus two libraries (nursery/primary and secondary) to support reading and research. The site also provides administration offices, an infirmary and school psychologists, after‑school childcare, and various year‑specific learning and social spaces, including chill-out rooms for different year groups.
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.	Sports facilities The campus includes a Primary sport hall and a Sport hall for physical education, plus a Multipurpose Hall used for events and activities.
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.	Academic facilities Academic facilities include Science laboratories for hands-on experiments and dedicated Art and Music spaces. There are libraries for nursery/primary (in Building L) and for the secondary cycle (on the second floor). The school map identifies chill-out rooms for S1–S3 and for S4–S6, along with spaces for administration, the infirmary and school psychologists.
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.	Extra curricular facilities The school organizes numerous projects and activities, including Green and Clean School, robotics, coding, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), MotivAction, Erasmus+, the KiVa program, Somerfesto, an art exhibition and other cultural events.
Parent experience	Parent experience
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.	History The European School Brussels IV was inaugurated in 2007 in Berkendael (Uccle). It was moved to its current location, Laeken, in 2012.
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.	Community The school operates Nursery, Primary and Secondary cycles. It has eight language sections: Bulgarian, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Italian and Romanian. It counts approximately 3230 pupils.
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.	Parent teacher association APEEE Bru4 is the Parents Association of the European School Brussels IV (Laeken). It is located on the school site and has autonomous status as an AISBL. The APEEE offers transport, cantine, and after-school care. Contact: secretariat@bru4.eu.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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.	Academic & intellectual The school runs Olympiads & Competitions in Biology, Chemistry, Physics; Philolympia; Informatics; Mathematics and other competitions. WEX (Work Experience) and CAAP programs are offered as part of secondary career guidance. Erasmus+ projects and eTwinning enable international collaboration and student exchanges. Inter Schools Activities include PhiloDay, Eurosport, FAMES, ESSS, Models (Diplomacy) and 13 Stars.
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.	Arts & creative Arts Week and Flea Market are part of Primary Projects. Music and Radio Confetti are features within Primary European Hours, and Secondary participates in the Music Project. These activities provide opportunities to create, perform and present work across Primary and Secondary levels.
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.	Cultural & language Language certifications offered include DELE, DELF-DALF, and Latinum. Inter Schools Activities include PhiloDay, Eurosport, FAMES, ESSS, Models (Diplomacy), and 13 Stars. Erasmus+ and eTwinning enable international collaboration and exchanges.
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.	Social & hobbies Secondary Projects include School Clubs, Mini-Enterprises, Project Week and XperiLAB. Pupils' Committee provides student leadership opportunities. Inter Schools Activities include PhiloDay, Eurosport, FAMES, ESSS, Models (Diplomacy) and 13 Stars.
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.	Community & service Green & Clean School is a school-wide project promoting the environment. Solidarity is a dedicated project involving community-oriented activities. Eurosport operates with CAAP, offering volunteering opportunities for students.
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.	Leadership & professional There is a Pupils' Committee that enables student governance and leadership. Career guidance is provided, including WEX & CAAP programs and guidance on option choices. A range of student-led projects under Inter Schools Activities and other clubs develops professional and entrepreneurial skills.
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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing KiVa anti-bullying program is implemented in the school. Sport activities and Sport PRI are offered across cycles. The school also promotes wellbeing through inclusive projects and activities such as Green & Clean School and related student initiatives.
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.	Language provision Eight language sections are offered: German (DE), English (EN), Bulgarian (BG), Estonian (ET) – up to S4 (for the 2025/26 year), French (FR), Italian (IT), Dutch (NL), Romanian (RO). Croatian (HR) is available for SWALS pupils only. The Estonian language section is not open at all levels yet; each year one more level opens until reaching S7. The school hosts approximately 3,230 students across these sections.
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.	Bilingual teaching The school provides multilingual and multicultural education. Instruction is delivered in the official languages of the European Union, and there are multiple language sections. Curricula and subject content (except for mother tongue) are identical across all sections.
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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.	Admissions 1. Eligibility and language sections. The Brussels European Schools are primarily for the children of staff of European institutions. Admission uses three categories, with Category III described in Article 7.4 of the Brussels Enrollment Policy. The level of integration and age requirements are defined by the General Regulation of the European Schools (see Annex 2 for equivalences and Article 49 for age). Language sections currently open at EEB4 are BG (Bulgarian), DE (German), EN (English), ET (Estonian), FR (French), IT (Italian), NL (Dutch), RO (Romanian) and SWALS. 2. Access the two-step enrollment process. The process is organized in two steps: first, submit an eligibility request via the Enrollment Portal to gain access to the online enrollment form; second, submit the enrollment or transfer once access is granted. The Enrollment Portal link is published on the intranets of European institutions and with the Brussels Inscriptions Secretariat. If you already have a link and account, you do not need to submit a new eligibility request; your account is valid for 10 years. Children already enrolled for the current school year are automatically enrolled for the next year; no re-enrollment is necessary. 3. Submit the online enrollment or transfer with documents. The application or transfer must be submitted online via the Enrollment Portal (Portail des inscriptions), accompanied by all documents required (the list appears in Annex V of the Enrollment Policy). The online procedure and the Portal link are available on the intranets of European institutions and with the Brussels Inscriptions Secretariat; read the Brussels Enrollment Policy for 2025-2026 for details. For the 2025-2026 year, eligibility/enrollment requests are due by March 27, 2026 at 16:00, and mid-year admissions are not possible; no pupil may start schooling at a Brussels European School after April 13, 2026. 4. Read the policy and contact the admissions secretariat if needed. The Brussels Enrollment Policy for 2026-2027 is available from EURSC and on the Brussels Secretary General's Office site; read it carefully before applying. The enrollment process remains two-step (eligibility first, then enrollment) and information about the online process is provided on EU intranets and by the inscriptions secretariat.
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