European School of Bruxelles - Argenteuil vs International German School of Brussels

	E European School of Bruxelles - Argenteuil Brussels, Belgium	I International German School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €16,995 - 22,542	Fees / year €13,900 - 20,660
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language German, English, French
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1803
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The European School Bruxelles Argenteuil (EEBA) is located at Square d'Argenteuil 5, 1410 Waterloo, Belgium, on the Château d'Argenteuil campus on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes, about 15 kilometers south of central Brussels. The campus includes modern school buildings, a sports center, the château, and associated facilities such as a restaurant, workshops, a music room, and a concert hall.	Location The iDSB campus is located in Wezembeek-Oppem, about 8 km east of Brussels, on extensive green grounds in a residential area near the E40 and the R0 motorway ring road. The address is Lange Eikstraat 71, B-1970 Wezembeek-Oppem. The school is easily accessible by private and public transport, with nearby routes connecting to Brussels.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Primary, Secondary.	Stages Bilingual Pre-school (ages 3 months to 6 years); Elementary School (four-year primary); Realschule (from grade 5 to around grade 9/10); Technical College (Fachoberschule, two years); Secondary School (Gymnasium) with the German International Abitur (DIAP).
School type	School type Private bilingual school.	School type The school is an international German school in Brussels offering German curricula for students from kindergarten through final exams (DIAP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEN support is available. The SEN Team includes teachers in French, English and Finnish (also Swedish speaking). The secondary programme offers academic support and other forms of assistance for students with learning needs.	Additional learning support German as a Second/Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) is offered as comprehensive support for children whose mother tongue is not German.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation Germany; German international school abroad (iDSB is described as a German school abroad and follows German curricula).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:15 p.m., 3:40 p.m., or 5:20 p.m., depending on subject choice. There is an all-day program with after-class activities and lunch (AG/MAG).
Bus service details	Bus service details EEBA operates a school bus service from Brussels and Brabant to the Argenteuil Campus. There are three bus lines (EEBA 01, EEBA 02, EEBA 03) with multiple stops in Brussels and Brabant; morning departures are around 07:10–08:00 and afternoon returns around 15:40–16:50 depending on the line. For more information, contact secretariat@eeba.be or +32 2 357 06 70.	Bus service details The school provides an independent taxi transport option through Taxi-Walter Zaventem; the transport contract is between parents and the taxi company; vehicles are Mercedes Vito/Viano; drivers speak English, French, and Dutch; registration is handled by contacting Taxi-Walter.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Registration (application) fee: EUR 1,000 for the first child. - Reduced registration fee for an additional family member: EUR 500. - Application fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees — self-funded families (annual, 2026/27) - Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 16,995 per year. - Primary (Primaire): EUR 18,448 per year. - Secondary (Secondaire) S1–S3: EUR 19,624 per year. - Secondary S4–S5: EUR 20,798 per year. - Secondary S6–S7 & IBDP: EUR 22,542 per year. Tuition fees — employer-funded families (annual, 2026/27 — employer covers over 80%) - Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 22,660 per year. - Primary (Primaire): EUR 24,597 per year. - Secondary (Secondaire) S1–S3: EUR 26,165 per year. - Secondary S4–S5: EUR 27,730 per year. - Secondary S6–S7 & IBDP: EUR 30,056 per year. - Optional all‑inclusive extended day (up to 16:45): EUR 4,500 (listed under employer-funded schedule). Billing schedule and payment terms - The full tuition amount is due before 15 August. - Payments should be made by bank transfer to the school account: IBAN BE35 7350 4233 5737, SWIFT/BIC KREDBEBB. The school is not liable for payments made to a wrong bank account. - The published fee documents show pro‑rata percentages tied to month of arrival and month of leaving; these percentages indicate the amount due depending on when a student arrives or leaves during the school year: - "Amount due — Arriving in": Aug 100% • Sept 100% • Oct 100% • Nov 90% • Dec 80% • Jan 70% • Feb 60% • Mar 50% • Apr 40% • May 30% • June 20%. - "Amount due — Leaving in": Aug 25% • Sept 25% • Oct 25% • Nov 40% • Dec 50% • Jan 60% • Feb 70% • Mar 80% • Apr 100% • May 100% • June 100%. - For employer-funded places, parents remain legally responsible for payment of the total sums due, regardless of any employer subsidy. - The school may accept registrations mid-year when possible; specific installment arrangements may be handled directly by the administration. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are published in the school fee documents. The published materials and campus information describe day facilities and campus services; school transport is provided as an optional service. (School bus routes are published separately.) Other costs and optional fees - Included in the tuition: a hot lunch prepared on campus and served each weekday; planned cultural visits; all school books and notebooks. - Not included in the tuition (billed separately or optional): the basic school supplies (stationery kit), sport uniforms and school uniforms, the optional bus system, optional extra‑curricular activities (after‑school care, music club, etc.), special needs support (therapies, extra classes, assistants), school trips, and exam fees. - School bus service is an optional, separate service with published routes; bus charges are invoiced separately. - For employer-funded fee schedule an optional all‑inclusive extended day (up to 16:45) is listed at EUR 4,500. Sibling discount and other reductions - Self-funded families: a sibling reduction of 10% per child applies when two or more siblings are enrolled and fees are paid by the family. - The school indicates the board of governors indexes and updates fees annually and that additional reductions (scholarships / reduced school fees) may be available through the administration. Refunds and withdrawal - Application (registration) fees are non-refundable. - For withdrawal at the end of the school year, written notice must be sent before 1 March. For other mid‑year departures the published "Leaving in" percentages indicate the tuition proportion billed for each leaving month. Fee payment options - The published fee documents state payments should be made by bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE35 7350 4233 5737, SWIFT/BIC KREDBEBB). No other payment methods are specified in the 2026/27 fee documents. Notes on invoicing - Admission invoices and school invoices are issued through the schools invoicing system; employer-funded families will receive invoices for mandatory fees and for items not covered by employer agreements.	Fee details Enrollment / Application fee - Enrollment fee (one-time): EUR 1,000 per student, reduced to EUR 500 from the third child attending the school. The enrollment fee is due upon signing the contract and is non-refundable. Tuition fees by school branch (annual and per school half‑year) - Crèche (bilingual Kindergarten with Preschool - Crèche): Annual EUR 20,660. Per school half‑year (annual ÷ 2): EUR 10,330. - KiBi1 (bilingual Kindergarten with Preschool): Annual EUR 17,077. Per school half‑year: EUR 8,538.50. - KiBi+ (extended kindergarten/preschool): Annual EUR 19,309. Per school half‑year: EUR 9,654.50. - Primary School (Grundschule): Annual EUR 13,900. Per school half‑year: EUR 6,950. - Primary School+ (extended): Annual EUR 15,782. Per school half‑year: EUR 7,891. - Secondary School (Sekundarschule): Annual EUR 15,343. Per school half‑year: EUR 7,671.50. - Secondary School (extended, up to grade 8): Annual EUR 17,164. Per school half‑year: EUR 8,582. (Note: the school defines and charges certain support and optional items on a per‑school half‑year basis; the per half‑year figures above are the annual amounts divided by two to show the equivalent half‑year value.) Language support and additional instructional fees - German as a foreign/second language (DaF/DaZ) – fee increase per additional weekly lesson, charged per school half‑year: - KiBi: EUR 400 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Primary School: EUR 600 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Secondary School: EUR 600 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Intensive remedial teaching in English or French (if required in addition to included basic support): EUR 600 per weekly lesson per school half‑year. - Latin (as an additional third language, offered with four lessons per week): EUR 1,200 per school half‑year. Canteen (Mensa) / Lunch fees (per half term and per meal) - Meal of the day prices: - KiBi: EUR 5.20 per meal. - Primary School (GS): EUR 6.50 per meal. - Secondary School (Years 5 and 6) (OS Year 5 & 6): EUR 6.80 per meal. - Staggered registration and package prices (charged per half term): - 1 day/week: KiBi EUR 100; GS EUR 125; OS (Y5–6) EUR 130. - 2 days/week: KiBi EUR 200; GS EUR 250; OS EUR 260. - 3 days/week: KiBi EUR 295; GS EUR 370; OS EUR 380. - 4 days/week: KiBi EUR 395; GS EUR 495; OS EUR 515. - 5 days/week: KiBi EUR 495; GS EUR 615; OS EUR 645. - Booking for KiBi and Primary School is made at the beginning of a school term or for an entire school year via the parent portal; Years 5 and 6 have specific registration rules and payment‑card options as indicated. Discounts and fee reductions - Sibling discount: 25% for the second child and 45% for each additional child (applied to the lowest applicable school fees if siblings attend different branches). - Loyalty discount for primary and secondary students (applies progressively by years enrolled): Year 1 = 12.0%; Year 2 = 19.0%; Year 3 = 25.0%; Year 4 = 30.0%; Year 5 and subsequent years = 34.0%. - Hardship relief and other reductions may be granted in exceptional cases under separate school regulations. Discount applications must be submitted annually with employer confirmation where relevant. Billing schedule and payment terms - The full annual school‑fee amount is invoiced at the start of the school year and is generally payable 14 days after the invoice date. - Payment by instalments: self‑payers and partial self‑payers may pay in 10 equal monthly instalments (September to June) exclusively via direct debit. All other invoices are due 14 days after issue unless otherwise stated. - Bank account for payments: account holder Deutsche Schulverein Brüssel vzw/asbl at ING Bank, IBAN BE98 3100 3651 1593, BIC BBRUBEBB. - Late payment: reminders are issued; from the second reminder a late payment fee of 2% can be charged. Continued non‑payment may lead to debt collection, termination of school contracts for the family, and withholding of school reports/certificates until outstanding amounts are settled. Registrations, cancellations and leave of absence (refund / exemption rules) - Enrolment during the school year: if places are available, fees are charged from the first day of the month of enrolment. - Cancellation: written notice with a three‑month notice period to the end of the month is required. After publication of the new school fees (announced immediately after the General Assembly in May/June), there is a special right of termination of 4 weeks; cancellations must be received within 4 weeks after official communication of the new fees. The school fees remain payable until the cancellation becomes effective. Cancellation for the end of the school year must be submitted in writing by 31 May. The full annual fee must be paid for any year in which basic schooling is completed. - Leave of absence: an approved temporary deregistration (leave of absence) of three calendar months or more may result in an exemption from school fees for the period of absence. A leave of absence may be granted for a maximum of one school year. If a student does not return after leave, written termination must be given in due time. - Enrollment fee refund: the enrollment fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Boarding / residential accommodation - Boarding accommodation is not possible at this school; there are no boarding fees. Assistance may be provided to find a host family, but the school does not offer residential boarding. Other costs or fees - Additional instructional or incidental costs that can apply include language support (see amounts above), Latin lessons, mensa/canteen charges, and charges related to project groups or extracurricular offerings where applicable. Specific items such as excursions, teaching materials, examination fees or optional activities are charged separately where applicable. Mensa/canteen fees are published separately and apply in addition to tuition. Fee payment options - The published arrangements specify payment to the school bank account (IBAN and BIC above) and allow 10‑month direct‑debit instalments for eligible payers. The official fee schedule references direct debit and bank transfer details for payment processing. Summary statement - The school charges a one‑time non‑refundable enrolment fee and annual tuition according to the branch attended (Crèche, KiBi, Primary, Primary+, Secondary, Secondary extended). Mensa/canteen fees, language support, and certain optional subject fees are additional and are charged per half‑year or per half‑term as specified. Invoicing is annual, payable within 14 days, with a 10‑month direct‑debit instalment option for eligible payers; detailed discount, cancellation and leave‑of‑absence rules apply.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements All-day programme with supervision until 6 pm.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement A school uniform is required for all primary and secondary students. The uniform policy uses specific styles and colours. EEBA clothing is available to purchase through an online store. On Fridays, students may dress casually with some restrictions.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school restaurant provides a daily lunch buffet with fresh, healthy meals for the entire school community. The menu includes a vegetarian option, a salad bar, soup and fruit daily. The catering team uses local, seasonal ingredients and accommodates special dietary requirements upon request.	Food options Lunchtime options include a hot lunch in the refectory, a picnic brought from home, or a snack from the bistro in the secondary school. The primary school offers cooking in English as an activity within the all-day programme.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The EEBA site is owned by the Queen Astrid Foundation, a non-profit association, and is governed by a board of directors. EEBA operates in partnership with Lycée Molière.	Governance and ownership The Board of Governors governs the school and was newly elected on 11 December 2023; it works with the school management, the parents' council and the student council. Contact: schulverein@idsb.eu.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EEBA is an accredited European School following the official European Schools program. It prepares students for two reference diplomas: the European Baccalaureate (EB) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).	Curriculum details Secondary education runs from grade 5 to grade 12 and leads to the German International Abitur Examination (DIAP). Teaching is based on the Thuringian Educational Plan, a high quality standard approved by German authorities, and the curriculum is aligned with German states to ensure transfers within German schools abroad and in Germany. The language program develops high language competence with English and French from grade 5, bilingual subjects from grade 6, and from grade 8 Spanish as a third foreign language; in grade 10 Dutch can also be chosen. The primary teaching language is German; bilingual instruction in English and/or French occurs in bilingual subjects from grade 6. The science section includes IT as an additional subject and practical work in the Science Lab. From grade 8, students choose between a language focus or a science focus, with Spanish added for the linguistic track; Latinum is available for pupils with prior language knowledge. Class sizes range from 16 to 24 students, with a maximum of 25, and there are two classes per grade level. Classes run from 8:00 am to 3:40 pm, with early dismissal at 1:10 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays for grades 5–9 and longer hours up to 5:20 pm for grades 10–12. The DIAP entitles students to study at any university worldwide. Our graduates have strong results with 2022 average Abitur grade 1.9 (33 graduates), 2023 average 1.9 (20 graduates), and 2024 average 1.8 (33 graduates).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are between 16 and 24 students, with a maximum of 25. There are two classes per grade level.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The DIAP entitles students to study at any university worldwide. Graduation results include 2022 average Abitur grade 1.9 with 33 graduates, 2023 average 1.9 with 20 graduates, and 2024 average 1.8 with 33 graduates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Students can prepare for university entrance examinations; both diplomas provide access to higher education in Belgium and abroad.	Higher education progression The German International Abitur Examination (DIAP) entitles students to study at any university worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The EEBA Community provides social-emotional support through the 'Friendship Supporters' who look after the wellbeing of primary school children; when they notice that something is wrong, they talk to the Deputy Head of Primary and together they put in place actions to solve the problem. The school also teaches eight life skills: Perseverant, Critical mind, Self-control, Hopeful, Considerate, Cooperative, Honnest, Respect.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school supports students with special educational needs (SEN) to the extent of its available resources. Applicants are required to disclose any learning differences, social, behavioral or emotional difficulties, and any accommodations needed during the admissions process so that appropriate support can be provided.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Language sections include Francophone (French), Anglophone (English), Swedish SWaLS, and Finnish SWaLS.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the Friendship Supporters program, which addresses concerns about pupil wellbeing in primary and coordinates actions with the Deputy Head of Primary.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through pupil wellbeing structures: Friendship Supporters safeguard pupil wellbeing by reporting concerns and coordinating actions; Class Representatives provide student voice for safeguarding, and the Parent–Teacher Association promotes social events and involvement supporting student welfare.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The main school building has classrooms equipped with modern facilities. The Château d'Argenteuil has the restaurant and workshops for art, sewing, and woodwork, as well as a music room and a concert hall. It also features an ICT room and spaces for creative and cultural activities. The campus sits on the Château d'Argenteuil estate, near the Forêt de Soignes, about 15 kilometers south of central Brussels. The estate includes modern school buildings, a sports center, an eco-project, and the Renaissance-style château.	Facilities overview iDSB is located in Wezembeek-Oppem, about 8 km east of Brussels, on extensive green grounds and easily accessible by private and public transport. Brussels' oldest international German school serves around 590 students and offers a German curriculum from kindergarten to Abitur in a family atmosphere. The primary language of instruction is German in the elementary and secondary levels, with bilingual options in the kindergarten and English and French offered from early grades. The campus features two modern gymnasiums, a ball court on the playground, and ping-pong tables, with a smaller gym available during lunch. Two libraries (one in the primary and one in the secondary) support reading and research, including foreign-language literature, and a Science Lab supports practical science work. The school also runs a lively all-day program (GSplus and OSplus) with a wide range of activities across language, nature, sport, music, theatre and art.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus offers a large multipurpose gymnasium suitable for a wide range of indoor sports. There is a gym hall, a soccer field, a basketball court, and an athletics track. Outdoor areas include playgrounds for nursery and primary pupils. These facilities support a variety of sports and activities.	Sports facilities Two modern equipped gymnasiums ensure regular physical activity for students. Swimming lessons take place in 3rd and 4th grade for half a year. The primary and secondary schools have a ball court on the playground, several ping-pong tables, and a small gym used by the secondary during lunch breaks. The iDSB offers a large range of sport AG activities and participates in many sporting competitions with Flemish and German schools. Every two years, the European Games of the German Schools Abroad take place at the iDSB.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The main school building contains three science laboratories. A large library is available on campus. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. Healthcare facilities are on site.	Academic facilities The science track includes IT as an additional subject and hands-on work in the Science Lab. There are two libraries supporting reading and research, one in the primary school and one in the secondary school, with foreign-language literature available. The school uses digital teaching content from an early stage to support modern teaching.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Château d'Argenteuil houses spaces for creative and cultural activities, including the cafeteria, music room, and concert hall, as well as woodworking and sewing workshops, school restaurant, and fine arts studios.	Extra curricular facilities GSplus and OSplus are the extracurricular all-day programs offering activities during lunch and after school, with numerous AGs in movement, music, creative, extra and supplementary teaching areas. A wide range of activities in language, nature, sport, music, theatre and art take place in both the primary and secondary school, with supervision until 6 pm. Art, music and theatre are highlighted through exhibitions and performances, including the Kunst ist Kult biennial and the Year 12 art show. The iDSB also participates in European Games for German Schools Abroad, and has hosted events like Model United Nations.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EEBA was created in 2016 when Lycée Molière, in partnership with the Scandinavian School of Brussels, opened the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil. The English-language primary section opened first, followed by secondary education for students whose mother tongue was English, French or Swedish from 2017. The Scandinavian legacy continued as the SSB co-founded EEBA and provided the Swedish and Finnish sections; SSB closed in 2020, with the EEBA site continuing to host the school. The Queen Astrid Foundation, a non-profit, owns the EEBA site and EEBA is managed by a board of directors. The campus is situated on the Château d'Argenteuil grounds near Waterloo, in Walloon Brabant, at the edge of the Forêt de Soignes.	History Brussels' oldest international school, iDSB, has offered education based on German curricula since 1803. Newcomers quickly feel at home due to a family atmosphere, and every child finds a suitable path from kindergarten to final exams. The school serves around 590 students. The campus is located in Wezembeek-Oppem, about 8 km east of Brussels. In the primary school, the primary language of instruction is German, with English or French offered from grade 1.
Community	Community EEBA's community includes alumni, parents, and students through groups such as Friendship Supporters, Eco-Reps, Class Representatives, and the Parent-Teacher Association. The Friendship Supporters focus on the well-being of primary pupils; Eco-Reps coordinate ecological projects; Class Representatives are elected by pupils and meet several times a year; the Education Council allows parent representation and meets four times annually to discuss pedagogical issues. The PTA organizes social events for students and parents, runs activities such as the yearbook and fundraising for additional equipment, and maintains a Facebook page for community updates. The EEBA community also includes partnerships with other European and international schools and with the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, and an active School Alumni network.	Community iDSB hosts alumni meetings and foyer talks to connect students with the broader school community. A spring flea market, circus week, and an Open Day are part of the school's calendar. The calendar includes annual performances such as musical theatre and Christmas concerts, along with a New Year's reception organized by the School Association.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent-Teacher Association promotes active participation of parents, teachers, school staff, and students in education and related activities. Key activities include organizing social events for students and parents, such as food and wellness events, producing the yearbook, and fundraising for additional school equipment. An Education Council exists at the start of the year to allow parents to represent their child's section or class, with four meetings held annually to discuss pedagogical issues. The PTA maintains a presence through the EEBA Facebook page, providing updates and a channel for community interaction. EEBA also maintains partnerships with other European and international schools and with the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, reinforcing its wider network.	Parent teacher association Schulverein (School Association) sponsors the iDSB. The grounds and school buildings are the property of the Federal Republic of Germany and are used by iDSB free of charge under a usage agreement with the German government. The Schulverein was founded in 1951 under Belgian law as a non-profit association and serves as the sponsor of the iDSB. Most German schools abroad are registered associations under host-country law, and the Schulverein concludes contracts for the iDSB in its name. The School Association can be reached at schulverein@idsb.eu.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Extracurricular activities are open to everyone and take place after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Stay & Learn can extend to 6 p.m.) and on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Stay & Learn can extend to 4 p.m.). Registration is via APSchool. The programme includes academic and skill-based activities such as Math Club, Coding (Logiscool), and Chess & Go.	Academic & intellectual The iDSB offers education based on German curricula since 1803, serving around 590 students. The primary language of instruction is German; English and French are taught from grade 1, with bilingual subject teaching beginning in grade 6, and Arabic? No. Spanish and Dutch are added later, and Latinum can be pursued; DaZ/DaF support is provided when needed. The curriculum follows the Thuringian Educational Plan, with a language or science focus from grade 8 onward and IT integrated into science; the German International Abitur Examination (DIAP) qualifies graduates to study at universities worldwide.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music is offered through a Music School, with Petite Chapelle providing 30-minute lessons in piano, guitar, drums, violin, and cello; Primary and Secondary School Choirs are available, with showcases once or twice per semester. Art and creative workshops include Audiovisual Workshop, Art Workshop, and Artist Club, plus Woodwork and CREA'GILITY. These activities develop musical, artistic and theatrical talents and foster creativity and teamwork.	Arts & creative Art, music, and theater are integrated into iDSB's School Plus. Music theatre is offered for years 4–6 and again for years 10–12, with performances such as the iDSB music theatre productions and the Mona-Lisa Theatre, and annual events like the iDSB Christmas Concert. The school also hosts other cultural productions, including events featuring partner schools and visiting groups.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Languages: French Boost (PRIMARY) and English Boost (PRIMARY). Cultural Activities include Eloquence and Theater; Music and Art (including choir or music lessons offered as extracurricular activities); Etiquette culture; reading development with a library open during school hours; and cultural outings to theater, opera, and the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.	Cultural & language The school fosters internationality with more than 30 nationalities and offers extensive language opportunities beyond the core German program. Modern English and French lessons begin in grade 5 with bilingual subject teaching from grade 6, and Spanish is added from grade 8 with Dutch from grade 10; Latinum is possible for students with prior knowledge. The Model United Nations is among the international activities emphasizing political education, and there are language-learning opportunities across clubs, exchanges, and library resources; a Week in German event also engages students with German language and culture.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Social and hobby activities include sport, arts and creative clubs after school such as Mini-GYM, Fencing, Soccer, Karate Goju Ryu, Capoeira, Artistic Gymnastics, Chess & Go, Movie Club, Outdoor Schooling, Mini Explorers, Little Explorers, Coding, Art Workshop, and Woodwork. These activities provide physical activity, creativity and social engagement.	Social & hobbies A wide range of social and hobby activities includes an annual flea market, circus weeks, and musical theatre productions, as well as poetry slams and student theatre projects. The school hosts events such as the Regenburger Domspatzen performance and the iDSB Christmas Concert, providing opportunities for students to engage in performing arts and community life, as well as clubs and after-school activities that vary by year.
Community & service	Community & service Social programs include involvement in charitable associations in Brussels such as Guetteurs de l'Aube and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award under CAS (Creativity, Action, Service). The school also partners with the orphanage Le village de la Joie in Togo.	Community & service The iDSB runs social projects and encourages community engagement, including Focus Day activities in Brussels through a social-engagement team that participates in local projects such as Serve The City. The school and its community regularly organize and participate in social initiatives and outreach, with alumni and a School Association contributing to community life and partnerships in Brussels; philanthropic activities are highlighted in school communications.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh programme develops leadership, perseverance, and project-management skills for young people aged 14 to 24 and includes volunteering, physical activity, skills, adventure, and a Gold Residential Project.	Leadership & professional The school offers formal study and career guidance, including individual career counselling, learning monitoring, and support for choosing courses of study and career paths. Each year includes opportunities such as the school's own career fair or a professional career entry fair, professionally supervised work placements, university information days, and preparation for entrance and language tests; counselling is provided by the Federal Employment Agency.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus features a large multipurpose gymnasium and outdoor spaces for a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports. After-school provisions include Stay & Learn (3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m., with extensions to 6 p.m.), Homework Support, Boost Classes, and Child Care for kindergartners. In school holidays, EEBA runs a Summer Camp offering artistic, scientific, sports and educational activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Two modern gymnasiums and swimming for grades 3–4 support physical activity, with regular PE for higher grades and a strong focus on movement throughout the day. The school emphasizes active breaks like the Bewegende Pause, a Relaxed Break, and Mindful Monday Morning, along with after-school sports, trips, tournaments, and a varied afternoon activities program to promote physical and mental well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French, English, and Swedish language sections are available.	Language provision German is the language of instruction in the primary and secondary school. English and French are offered as foreign languages from grade 1 in the primary school and from grade 5 in the secondary school, with Spanish and Dutch available as additional languages. Latinum is available for learners with prior knowledge, and DaZ/DaF support is provided for newcomers. Bilingual instruction begins in grade 6 (geography); from grade 8 History and Biology are taught epochally, and from grade 10 Economics is taught entirely in English or French.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has English and French language sections and a Swedish section. It is an accredited European and international school that follows the official European Schools curriculum.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual preschool offers German/English and German/French groups. Bilingual subject instruction begins in grade 6; from grade 8 History and Biology are taught epochally, and from grade 10 Economics is taught entirely in English or French.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Eco-label: Eco-Schools certification since September 2021.	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is an accredited European and international school that follows the official European Schools curriculum.	Accreditations Internationally accredited The school is Brussels' oldest international school and has offered a German-curriculum education since 1803. The school has about 590 students and 30 nationalities.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is contingent upon completing the established admission process and submitting all required documentation. Students are placed in the appropriate grade level based on the European Schools' equivalence table and their academic records from the current and previous school year. Placement, admission and readmission depend on successful completion of the current school year; the school reserves the right to reconsider admission for students who pass their current grade but fail one or more subjects. Age-based admissions are defined for children age 6 and younger: pre-nursery begins in the calendar year in which the child turns three; nursery begins in the year the child turns four; second year of nursery begins in the year the child turns five; first year of primary begins in the year the child turns six. Language-section placement is in the language section corresponding to the language of instruction attended in the past three years; exceptions may be granted at the Director's discretion, including placement in a different language section if no viable educational alternatives exist or placement based on a language-proficiency assessment. Specific language-section policies include: for the IB Diploma Programme, a minimum B2 proficiency in the language of instruction (except for second-language courses). Nursery admissions generally join the mother tongue section; if the mother tongue is unclear, the final decision is made in consultation with the Director. Available language sections are Francophone, Anglophone, Swedish SWaLS, and Finnish SWaLS. The school supports students with special educational needs to the extent of available resources; applicants must disclose any learning differences or accommodations needed so appropriate support can be provided. Waiting lists and priority criteria apply when demand exceeds availability: 1. siblings of currently enrolled students and students in our pre-nursery; 2) students coming from a language section offered by EEBA or a national equivalent; 3) returning families; 4) residents of surrounding towns; 5) all other applicants; priority within each group is determined by distance from the school; the school will contact applicants when a place becomes available. For secondary students, the school does not accept students into S5–S7 if they pursue elective options or subjects not offered at EEBA; exceptions may be granted at the Director's discretion. Families working for European institutions have a separate admissions path with a January 6–27, 2026 registration window; an online platform reserved for EU-institution families is used; you will be contacted before March 15 if you have a place or are on the waiting list; mandatory fees are invoiced in March and payment by April 15 confirms the place; other costs (trips, optional lunches and buses) are invoiced later; a list of expenses not covered by EU institutions is available. The EEBA is a not-for-profit association; tuition fees reflect the real cost of schooling; the school offers a reduced fee for families and siblings and maintains a scholarship system. Some class spaces are limited and availability varies by year group.	Admissions 1. Register your child by completing the online application form. The online form is accessible via the 'Register online now' link. Provide accurate information about your child and family. The form starts the admissions process. 2. Gather the required documents for registration: a copy of your child's birth certificate; a copy of the parents' passports; and the most recent report card (from 1st Grade). The documents listed are needed for registration. For future first-graders, a Confirmation of school readiness is additionally required. These documents are part of the registration materials. 3. For future first-graders, Confirmation of school readiness is additionally required. Include it with the registration materials. This is an additional document requested for those applicants. It accompanies the standard registration documents. 4. Register online now via the portal: use the 'Register online now' link to access the online registration. The online registration directs you to the portal (idsb.phidias.es). Submit the registration through the online portal. 5. There are no deadlines for registration; registrations during the year are possible. Registrations can be made year-round. You can register at any time.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers scholarships and assisted places. The school board allocates a small annual budget for discounts and scholarships, and their decisions are final. The assisted place program provides reductions of 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or other, based on the commission's assessment of need. New students should have completed an admission form before applying for an assisted place, and accompanying documents (income, tax records, motivation letter) are required. The decision of the commission is final.	Scholarships Scholarships to attend the Fachoberschule (FOS) of the iDSB are offered. Applications are open to students of all school types in grade 10 (grade 11 in the school year of the scholarship) who are not yet members of the iDSB school community. Three two-year partial scholarships are offered, which cover the admission fee as well as 60% of the annual fee for the school education at the iDSB technical secondary school. The scholarship does not cover incidental expenses. The scholarship includes a school visit in our small FOS class, in an inviting school atmosphere with high quality teaching and a wide range of support opportunities, as well as a wide range of activities beyond the regular lessons. Boarding school accommodation is not possible at the iDSB, but assistance in finding a host family can be arranged if necessary. How to apply: Interested persons can apply by e-mail to our headmaster, Jochen Flohn, with the following documents: Letter of motivation from the student (approx. 1 DIN A4 page); Last school report; Proof of German language skills; Other certificates (optional). If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Office. Admission contact: +32 (0)2 785 0135; aufnahme@idsb.eu. Selection criteria include high interest in a job-oriented education with a strong practical orientation; motivation, extracurricular ambitions and professional interest in the field of business & administration; social, civic or political commitment. Applications are open to students in grade 10 who are not yet members of the iDSB community and whose school fees are borne by a natural person. The level of German language skills must be sufficient to follow the lessons (at least level B2).
Waitlist	Waitlist When demand exceeds availability, a waiting list is used. Priority within each group is determined by distance from the school; you will be contacted when a place becomes available. For EU-institution families, you will be contacted before March 15 whether you have a place or are on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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