The British International School of Brussels vs The British School of Brussels

	T The British International School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium	T The British School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,660 - 24,990	Fees / year €20,100 - 45,550
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 120	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2000	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located centrally in Brussels, midway between NATO headquarters and the European Commission. The Acorn Department is at Avenue Emile Max 163, 1030 Brussels, Belgium.	Location Located in the eastern suburbs of Brussels, Belgium, at Pater Dupierreuxlaan 1, 3080 Tervuren. The campus is state-of-the-art.
Stages	Stages Two campus buildings: Emile Max hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7); Avenue Emeraude hosts the Junior Department (ages 7–11).	Stages Primary School (ages 1-11) and Secondary School (ages 11-18).
School type	School type The British International School of Brussels is a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11.	School type Not-for-profit international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 70 nationalities; the largest nationality represented is British at about 30%.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support EAL and AEN support are provided, including an Inclusion team, Learning Assistants, and Speech and Language Therapists; an Educational Psychologist, counsellors, and nurses are available to support students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school has a British affiliation (British Curriculum).	Country affiliation United Kingdom (UK) curriculum; British orientation for an international school in Belgium.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school year is divided into three terms: Term 1 runs from late August/early September to mid-December; Term 2 runs from early January to late March or early April; Term 3 runs from late April to late June or early July.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A supervised school bus service operates on many routes across Brussels and surrounding villages for pupils aged four and above. Bus fees are listed on the Fees page. There is no bus service on Wednesday lunchtimes for Lower Primary.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Non-refundable registration (application) fee: EUR 750. - Refundable deposit: EUR 600 (refundable on departure minus outstanding charges and subject to 90 days written notice). Any bank transfer charges for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. Tuition fees by year group (full year, 10% on application, remaining balance) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): Full year EUR 11,560; 10% on application EUR 1,156; remaining EUR 10,404. - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only — four afternoons, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 8,660; 10% on application EUR 866; remaining EUR 7,794. - Early Years 1/2 (full days, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 20,220; 10% on application EUR 2,022; remaining EUR 18,198. - Early Years 3 (not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 21,320; 10% on application EUR 2,132; remaining EUR 19,188. - Year 1 & Year 2 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 23,850; 10% on application EUR 2,385; remaining EUR 21,465. - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 24,990; 10% on application EUR 2,499; remaining EUR 22,491. Per-term amounts (annual fee divided into three school terms — calculated amounts) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): approximately EUR 3,853.33 per term (EUR 11,560 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only): approximately EUR 2,886.67 per term (EUR 8,660 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (full days): EUR 6,740.00 per term (EUR 20,220 ÷ 3). - Early Years 3: approximately EUR 7,106.67 per term (EUR 21,320 ÷ 3). - Year 1 & Year 2: EUR 7,950.00 per term (EUR 23,850 ÷ 3). - Years 3–6: approximately EUR 8,330.00 per term (EUR 24,990 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - To secure a place the registration fee, deposit and a non-refundable 10% of the annual fees are required by the invoice date (or by May 3 if the child is already at the school). The remaining 90% of fees is due by mid-June (invoice specifies the exact date). - The school offers a monthly domiciliation (direct debit) payment scheme as an alternative to the single-balance payment. A completed Bank Mandate form must be returned before the child starts if paying by instalments. - For children joining after the start of the academic year, the payable proportion of the annual fee depends on the month of joining (the schedule in the fee documentation shows the percentage payable by joining month). For children leaving during the year the documentation shows the corresponding payment/refund percentages by leaving month. Monthly payment option (domiciliation) - The monthly option divides a full year into 10 equal monthly payments: the initial 10% is taken on application (or by May 3 if paid by direct debit), followed by 9 domiciliation payments from June 3 to February 3 (dates extend for children joining later as specified in the payment schedule). Refunds and deposit refund conditions - The refundable deposit (EUR 600) is returned on departure minus outstanding charges and only if the school receives 90 days written notice of the child's last day. Any bank transfer fees for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. The school provides a month-by-month refund schedule showing the percentage refund or payment due depending on the month the child leaves. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable for this school (the school serves children aged 3–11). There are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - The published fee schedule does not list a mandatory uniform fee, exam fees, or other mandatory additional charges in the fee document. Any optional extras, trips, lunches or extracurricular charges are not specified in the published fee schedule and would be charged separately if applicable. Payment methods and bank details - Bank transfer (account name: British International School of Brussels asbl) using IBAN: BE77 0017 2460 6042 and BIC: GEBABEBB at BNP Paribas Fortis. When making a payment include the child's name and/or invoice number in the transfer communication. Transfers from foreign banks are accepted provided the remitter pays any handling charges. Domiciliation (direct debit) is used for monthly instalments. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fee schedule.	Fee details Application fees - Main school application fee (Kindergarten/ECC – Year 13): Payable once per child: €750. - Early Childhood Centre (ECC) application fee: Payable once per child: €750. - Note: the school's online payment form shows an alternative published breakdown for application payments (Main school: €1,000 for first child and €500 for each subsequent child; ECC: €250 for first child and €125 for each subsequent child). The school's online application payment form accepts credit-card payment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) - Kindergarten: Annual fee €20,100. Per-term (calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three): €6,700.00. - Reception, Years 1–2: Annual fee €35,600. Per-term (calculated): €11,866.67. - Years 3–6: Annual fee €37,400. Per-term (calculated): €12,466.67. - Years 7–9: Annual fee €44,400. Per-term (calculated): €14,800.00. - Years 10–13: Annual fee €45,550. Per-term (calculated): €15,183.33. (Note: the school publishes annual tuition amounts and invoices fees annually; the per-term figures above are straightforward equal divisions of the published annual fee for use in a per-term view and are not presented by the school as an official instalment plan.) Early Childhood Centre (ECC) daily/session fees - ECC half-day morning session: €70 per session. - ECC full day: €128 per day. - ECC application fee (payable once per child): €750. Transport (bus) fees - Annual Brussels school bus service fee: €3,550 (per year). Per-term (calculated): €1,183.33. - Annual Antwerp/SHAPE school bus service fee: €4,180 (per year). Per-term (calculated): €1,393.33. After-school care (Garderie) and other sessional fees - Kindergarten (14:00–15:50, not Wednesdays): €20.00 per session. - Kindergarten in ECC after 16:00 and from 11:50 on Wednesdays: €10.00 per hour. - Reception to Year 6 (15:50–18:00; Reception–Year 2 on Wednesdays from 11:50): €9.00 per hour. - Pre/Post-Enrichment for Years 3–6: €9.00 per whole session. What tuition does and does not include (summary of extra costs) - Included in tuition: extensive enrichment clubs, individual iPads/laptops for Years 3–9, curricular day and residential trips up to Year 9, learning resources (textbooks/exercise books), public examination entries (A Level, BTEC, IB, IGCSE) except re-sits, basic PE kit (including swimming costume on arrival), team sports kits and subsidised fixture costs, hot lunch for Kindergarten–Year 2, and specified medical checks for new starters and certain year groups. - Not included in tuition (examples of additional payable items): Garderie beyond included times, individual instrumental tuition run by external providers and instrument rental, extra PE clothing beyond the basic kit, costs of certain residential sporting and other competitions, Years 10–13 school trips and visits run by external providers, and other course-related items. Bus fees are charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: Fees are invoiced annually. Fees for the following academic year are due in one single payment each May. - Reductions for students joining mid-year (applied as percentage reductions of the annual fee): November 10%; December 20%; January 30%; February 40%; March 50%; April 60%; May 70%; June 80%. (October: no reduction.) Withdrawal and refund policy - Notice requirement: A full academic term's written notice of withdrawal to the Principal is required in accordance with the school calendar. Failure to give a full term's notice will result in an invoice for a full academic term's fees in lieu of notice. - Refunds when a student leaves during the school year (reductions expressed as percentage of the annual fee by month of leaving): October 80%; November 70%; December 60%; January 50%; February 40%; March 30%; April 20%; May 10%; June/July no refund. Boarding - Boarding: The school is a day school (no boarding facilities). Application and invoice payment methods - Application fee payment: The online application/payment form uses a secure credit-card payment system and accepts credit-card payments for the application fee. Application fees are non-refundable. - Annual tuition invoice payment: The published fee schedule states that fees are invoiced annually and are due in a single payment each May. The fee schedule directs payment of the application by credit card via the online form; it does not publish a separate publicly listed, detailed list of all accepted payment methods for annual tuition on the fee schedule page. Other administrative and policy notes on fees - The school reserves the right to amend the published schedule of fees. Parents are responsible for payment of the total sums due regardless of any employer subsidy. The published fee schedule cancels and replaces previous fee schedules. Application fees are non-refundable. (End of fee overview.)
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school does not have a formal uniform. There is a dress code and a PE kit is worn for PE.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school provides hot lunch in the Early Childhood Centre, Kindergarten, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Kindergarten and Reception eat in their classrooms and Year 1 eat in the Tintin Hall; in Year 2 lunches are in the cafeteria. The Cafeteria is available for Year 3 and upwards; meals are freshly prepared on site and paid with a prepaid card. The Cafeteria menu offers hot meals (including vegetarian options), a salad bar, and sandwich/panini stations, with allergy information published.
House system	House system —	House system The House system adds belonging; students are placed in one of three Houses – Goodman, Pantlin, or Firman – on arrival.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership BISB is governed by the BISB Advisory Board, with Stephen Prescott as Board Chair. BISB was founded in 2000 by Stephen and Helen Prescott, who remain involved as founders. Edward Prescott is BISB's Business Manager.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Governors. The school was founded on not-for-profit principles, and any excess proceeds from fees are reinvested back into the school. The school is The British School of Brussels vzw.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British-based curriculum following the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2. Pre-Nursery to Reception form the Early Years Foundation Stage; from Reception onward, four French lessons per week. The Primary years are divided into Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2, ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6, ages 7-11). Teaching focuses on core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, complemented by cross-curricular topics; reading is central to the curriculum. The program is taught in English and French lessons are delivered from Reception to Year 6.	Curriculum details The school offers a British-based curriculum up to age 16 (GCSE and International GCSE). Post-16, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels, and BTEC vocational courses, including a bilingual IB Diploma in French/English or Dutch/English. A French-English bilingual programme runs across 10 Year Groups from Reception (age 4-5), and Dutch lessons start from age seven.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student-teacher ratio is 9:1. Maximum class size is 21 in Secondary and 14 in Post-16. Total enrolment is 1,363 (Secondary 873; Primary 490).
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results GCSE 2024: 94% pass rate with 57% of grades 7 or above. A Levels 2024: 96% pass rate with 61% of grades A-B and 34% A-A. IB Diploma 2024: 97% pass rate with an average score of 35 and a top score of 44. BTEC (Level 3) 2024: 100% pass rate with 60% Distinction/Distinction; Level 2 BTEC: 100% pass rate with 72% Distinction/Distinction and 89% Merit or higher.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates progress to higher education worldwide. Destinations include Imperial College London, University of St Andrews, University of Amsterdam, McGill University, University of British Columbia, KU Leuven and other universities in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, the United States and beyond.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment and outdoor learning are central to the programme, with around 200 clubs and activities, including sport, music, drama and creative pursuits. Enrichment opportunities are complemented by service learning and broader personal development experiences.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The BISB Learning Principles emphasise personal, social and emotional development as a core part of learning. Learning is collaborative and social, nurtured through respectful relationships and open communication. Learning is creative, contextual and authentic, and is tailored to each child within a caring and supportive environment. Personal, Social and Emotional Development is one of the seven key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care is integral to BSB's offering. The school has an educational psychologist, two counsellors, speech and language therapists, and four nurses on site to support students' social and emotional needs. In Primary, the class teacher, supported by Learning Assistants and the Inclusion and Leadership team, is the first port of call for pastoral support. In Secondary, pastoral care is delivered through the tutors and Heads of Year, as well as the Access to Learning department which includes BSB's counselling service. Academically, students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) are supported by dedicated departments staffed by expert teams, with help including homework clubs, a Learning Mentor, intensive English immersion programmes and working with parents. [Source: Student Support page]
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school offers extra pastoral support for pupils with SEN, disabilities or health issues. The policy recognises that SEN pupils can face additional safeguarding challenges and outlines additional support. The school provides pastoral resources to support these pupils and aims to ensure inclusive access.	Special educational needs (SEN) BSB provides extensive provision for Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). In Primary, each Year Group has a dedicated Inclusion Teacher responsible for supporting children who may have EAL, AEN and Extension and Enrichment (E&E). In Secondary, support is delivered via the Access to Learning department and targeted interventions. Academic support is bespoke, underpinned by dedicated systems and processes tailored to individual needs. AEN and EAL learners receive interventions designed to enable progress across the curriculum. Enrichment and extension opportunities are integrated into the support framework. [Source: Primary Support; Student Support page]
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches in English. Taught in English, it also offers specialist support for non-English speakers. French is taught from Reception to Year 6. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum.	English as an additional language EAL support is provided through dedicated departments staffed by expert teams. In Primary, each Year Group has a dedicated Inclusion Teacher who supports students with EAL, AEN and Extension and Enrichment (E&E). Help includes intensive English immersion programmes and working with parents. In Secondary, EAL support continues through the school's dedicated learning support structures. The process is bespoke and tailored to individual needs. [Source: Student Support; Primary Support]
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care supports student wellbeing. The Head of Pastoral Care serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Safeguarding and wellbeing are supported by staff training on safeguarding and online safety. The school emphasizes developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is prioritised as part of pastoral care. The team includes an educational psychologist, counsellors, speech and language therapists and four nurses on site to support students' wellbeing. In Secondary, counselling is provided through the Access to Learning department. Support is tailored to age and need, and is integrated with academic support to help students manage challenges. [Source: Student Support]
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The BISB Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy was ratified on 21 February 2024 and next review is due by February 2026. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs. Alison Davies (Head of Pastoral Care) and the Deputy DSL is Mrs. Jane Still; the Designated Governor for Safeguarding is Mrs. Helen Prescott. Local safeguarding partners include SOS Enfants and Schaerbeek Police. The policy covers online safety, reporting procedures, and safeguarding for pupils with SEN or health issues.	Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every student. Roles and responsibilities are defined, including Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) for Primary and Secondary and required safeguarding training for all staff. The policy includes online safety measures with filtering and monitoring systems, and clear procedures to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns and to handle incidents. Staff undergo safeguarding and child protection training at induction and at least annually; the school maintains processes and contacts with local safeguarding agencies. [Source: Safeguarding Policy PDF]
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview BISB operates on a two-building campus in central Brussels: the Emile Max building houses the Infant Department and the Avenue Emeraude building houses the Junior Department. Together these buildings form the BISB campus, located between NATO and the European Commission. The Infant Department and Junior Department cater to children aged 3–11. The Acorn Department address is Avenue Emile Max 163, 1030 Brussels.	Facilities overview Jacques Rogge Sports Centre includes a 25m indoor swimming pool, a gymnastics arena, a dance studio, a fitness suite and a multi-purpose sports hall. Outdoor facilities were renewed in 2020 and include two competitive football pitches, a full-size rugby pitch, three ring-fenced tennis courts, a 100 metre sprint lane with a long jump pit, four multi-surface areas for basketball and netball, a 300 metre track and floodlit facilities. The Brel Theatre seats 240 and includes a workshop, a green room and a dedicated costume department. There are 12 music practice rooms, a music recording studio and film-editing facilities, drama rehearsal rooms and fully equipped art studios. Three computer suites including a dedicated Apple suite, campus-wide wifi and main classrooms with interactive whiteboards, plus devices such as iPads and laptops; a CAD suite with a 3D printer; and dedicated spaces for textiles, food and nutrition are available.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities BISB places considerable emphasis on physical activity, offering a wide variety of sports, gymnastics, and dance. Children have blocks of swimming lessons throughout the year, and Key Stage 2 pupils have tennis lessons at a local sport centre. The school also runs an outdoor education programme with orienteering, archery, and hiking to promote fitness and exploration.	Sports facilities Jacques Rogge Sports Centre comprises a 25m swimming pool, gymnastics arena, dance studio, fitness suite and multi-purpose sports hall. Outdoor facilities include two competitive size football pitches, a full-size rugby pitch, three ring-fenced tennis courts, a 100 metre sprint lane with a long jump pit, four multi-surface areas for basketball and netball, a 300 metre track and floodlit facilities. BSB is the only international school in Belgium to have its own swimming pool. A traverse bouldering wall is the largest of its kind in an international school in Europe. The school also organises over 120 sports clubs per week for both primary and secondary students.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities BISB has two well-stocked libraries: the Infant Library and the Junior Department Library, which students visit weekly to borrow titles. The Junior Library features comfortable modular seating, modern lighting, an interactive screen, and a stage area, serving as a hub for activities such as debating, drama, music, and cinema sessions. The curriculum is taught in English, with specialist support for non-English speakers and French taught from Reception to Year 6. Reading for pleasure is encouraged and supported through a rich library provision.	Academic facilities Three computer suites include a dedicated Apple suite, campus-wide wifi and main classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards; devices such as iPads and digital cameras are available, and secondary students are provided with laptops. There are specialist Design & Technology facilities including a CAD suite with a 3D printer, and workshops with machinery and woodworking tools. Textiles Technology workshops and fully equipped Food & Nutrition kitchen classrooms support practical learning. Fully equipped art studios provide spaces for drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art and design. Music recording studios and film-editing facilities support creative work across the arts and Technologies.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Junior Library acts as a hub for activities such as debating, drama, music and cinema sessions. BISB also engages in global education initiatives and partnerships, including collaborations with higher education institutions for global education projects. Outdoor education provides orienteering, archery, and hiking activities as part of the program. Weekly library visits support reading for pleasure and access to a wide range of books. Parent workshops are offered to keep families informed and involved in the learning journey.	Extra curricular facilities The British School of Brussels offers extracurricular activities across sport and the arts. Over 120 sports clubs are run weekly for primary and secondary students. There are three sport pathways: Academy Sport (tier 1), Competitive Sport (tier 2) and Recreational Sport (tier 3). The school has partnerships with West Ham United, Swim Swift Elite and the Special Olympics Belgium. Students compete in ISST and SCIS tournaments, complementing on-campus arts and performing arts opportunities supported by the on-site facilities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in September 2000 with the first school building on Avenue Emile Max, BISB was chosen for its impressive interior and central location between the European Commission and NATO. The school expanded in 2009 to a second building on Avenue Emeraude, a short distance away. The Emile Max building now hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7) and the Avenue Emeraude building houses the Junior Department (ages 7–11). BISB operates as a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11. In 2025 BISB celebrated 25 years of supporting and inspiring young minds.	History BSB was officially created in 1969 and opened in 1970 on the present site, following the vision of Sir Dick Pantlin and a group of like-minded businessmen. The first Principal was Alan Humphries, and the founders emphasized approachable communication by having staff and students on a first-name basis. In 1981 King Baudouin attended the official opening of the auditorium, now known as the Brel Theatre. In 2016 the Jacques Rogge Sports Centre was opened, and new facilities made BSB the only international school in Belgium to offer an indoor swimming pool. BSB celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020.
Community	Community BISB fosters a warm, nurturing environment and a close-knit community where every child is known and cared for as an individual. Our parents appreciate the personalised attention their children receive. A successful education is built on strong partnerships between school and home, and BISB values open, effective communication. Through daily chats, weekly photo updates on the school app, and Parent Workshops, BISB keeps families informed and involved.	Community Family Day brings together families, staff and students for games, food stalls and activities, reinforcing a sense of belonging beyond the classroom. The event features a relaxed, social atmosphere with opportunities for parents to connect with one another and with school staff. Volunteers from staff and the Families of BSB help run activities and welcome newcomers and alumni as part of a vibrant school community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent involvement at BISB is supported through Parent Workshops. The school maintains open, effective communication with families. A close partnership between school and home supports student learning. Daily chats and weekly photo updates on the school app help families stay connected. BISB fosters a community where parents are informed and part of their child's learning journey.	Parent teacher association FoBSB is the Families of BSB, the parents' association of The British School of Brussels. It is run entirely by parent volunteers and offers a wide range of events, activities, groups and information and support services. Parents have their own Cavell House on campus, a drop‑in lounge with WiFi, Cavell Café and an information centre, plus rooms for social activities. Cavell House hosts language conversation classes, a book club, first aid courses, cookery demonstrations, a craft club, talks, pilates and more, as well as trips and off‑campus activities. FoBSB provides a welcoming space for new families and acts as a support network for all BSB parents.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Debating, drama and cinema sessions are hosted in the Junior Department Library, providing opportunities to develop critical thinking and presentation skills outside the classroom. The school places reading at the core of learning with two well-stocked libraries that pupils visit weekly to borrow and read a wide range of titles. Reading for pleasure is encouraged to build comprehension, vocabulary and breadth of knowledge. Cross-curricular topics connect different subjects in engaging, real-world contexts.	Academic & intellectual The school offers around 200 clubs and activities. The school includes tennis, tag rugby, choir, and creative writing. The school provides enrichment and outdoor learning opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Junior Department Library hub hosts drama, music and cinema sessions alongside debating, nurturing creativity and expressive skills. Pupils receive specialist Music lessons twice a week, supporting musical development across year groups. Through library activities and performances, students engage in arts and culture across drama, music and cinema.	Arts & creative The school offers choir and creative writing as enrichment activities. The school includes sustainable, creative arts projects in outdoor learning that merge artistic expression with ecological awareness. The school provides enrichment opportunities for artistic expression beyond the classroom.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Four French lessons are taught weekly from Reception through Year 6, strengthening language skills and cultural awareness. English is the main language of tuition, with specialist support available for non-English speakers. The bilingual environment and language learning are tailored to reflect the diverse international community.	Cultural & language The school offers a bilingual French-English programme for Primary students. The school has English and French mother-tongue teachers delivering a 50/50 mix of French and English for ages four to 11. The school's bilingual classes follow the same broad curriculum as the English section.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school's library spaces support social activity through debates, drama and cinema sessions. Outdoor education includes orienteering, archery and hiking to promote teamwork and outdoor learning. The school emphasises physical activity with a wide range of sports, gymnastics and dance.	Social & hobbies The school provides a wide range of clubs and activities. The school offers examples including tennis, tag rugby, choir, and creative writing. The school's enrichment program emphasizes learning beyond lessons and includes outdoor learning opportunities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The Award is structured across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels and includes volunteering, physical recreation, and skill development, plus adventurous journeys. Expeditions and service projects broaden horizons and build independence and teamwork.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school runs BSB Futures, a careers programme that supports post-16 pathways. The school delivers career talks, workshops on CV writing, networking, and mentoring through the Futures team, and provides one-to-one guidance with advisers. The school builds external partnerships for events, internships, and leadership opportunities such as the Futures Captain.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical activity is emphasised with a wide variety of sports, gymnastics and dance. The outdoor education programme includes orienteering, archery and hiking. These activities promote fitness, resilience and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school uses outdoor learning to support wellbeing and environmental stewardship. The school's Learning without Walls extends across age groups and aligns with Units of Discovery. Time spent outdoors fosters curiosity, resilience, and lifelong learning.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. From Reception onward, all pupils receive four French lessons per week, and French is taught through Year 6. The school provides specialist support for non-English speakers.	Language provision English is the main language of tuition. A French-English bilingual programme and a Dutch language option exist for younger students. Dutch, German or Spanish are taught as additional languages in later years. Post-16 pathways include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, A Levels, and BTEC, with the option of a Bilingual IB Diploma in French/English or Dutch/English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction; French is taught as a subject (not described as part of a bilingual program).	Bilingual teaching The school offers a French-English bilingual programme across 10 Year Groups starting in Reception (age 4-5). A mother-tongue Dutch programme is provided for younger students. Students can study for a Bilingual IB Diploma in French/English or Dutch/English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs In the Primary School, subjects are taught in both English and French in bilingual classes, reflecting an immersion approach. English as an Additional Language (EAL) and immersion support are available to help students access the curriculum, with progression from immersion into mainstream classes as they gain proficiency.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit an enquiry through BISB's enquiry form. The form collects the child's first name, last name, date of birth, anticipated start date, languages spoken at home, and contact details. You must check the BISB Data Handling Policy box to indicate you have read and understood it. BISB will contact you to arrange an appointment. 2. Attend BISB's Open Day to visit the school and meet staff. Open Day allows you to drop in during a 10:00–14:00 window to view the classrooms and speak with teachers. An online session is available at 14:00 for those who cannot attend in person. 3. Enrollment is accepted throughout the school year. BISB provides classes from Nursery to Year 6 and follows the British National Curriculum. The curriculum is taught in English and includes French lessons from Reception to Year 6. The school also offers specialist support for non-English speakers.	Admissions BSB is inclusive and non-selective with an international student body. Tours are available and new students are welcome at any time of the year. Joining at the start of the academic year in September is encouraged, but the school welcomes new students throughout the year. Year groups are assigned based on a child's calendar age against the September 1 to August 31 academic year; students coming from other systems may be placed a year above or below to stay with their peers. The Admissions team is available to help, and the school provides an application form for prospective families. Languages are taught in English with bilingual options: a French/English bilingual programme runs for children aged 4 to 14; French is taught from Kindergarten, Dutch is taught from age seven, and additional languages such as Spanish and German are available; secondary students may also learn these languages. Exam options include GCSEs and iGCSEs in Years 10–11, and in Years 12–13 students can choose the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels, or BTEC. The school is located at The British School of Brussels vzw, Pater Dupierreuxlaan 1, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium. Admission enquiry can be made via the Admissions section of the site. Fees and financial information are provided on the Fees page, and the school's admissions process outlines how and when to apply.
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