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Antwerp International School

Belgium, Antwerp

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €12,800 - 37,260
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Dutch, French, Spanish, English, German
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Antwerp International School is an IB World School in Belgium serving PreSchool to Grade 12, with 330 students from 40 nationalities and a 7:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio. The school offers the IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English is the language of instruction; from Grade 6, four lessons per week are taught in French. AIS provides Mother Tongue instruction for English and Dutch from Starter to Grade 12; German Mother Tongue from Grade 1; French Mother Tongue from Grade 6, with Spanish Ab Initio in the DP. The campus features the STEMzone, a €2+ million facility with science labs, fabrication labs, makerspaces, mathematics spaces and IT areas. AIS has a Fine Arts Centre, a 350‑seat theatre and multiple music rooms; DP Visual Arts Exhibition and musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. The school is NEASC and CIS accredited and offers a broad co‑curricular programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and after‑school activities.

www.ais-antwerp.be

Veltwijcklaan 180, 2180 Antwerpen, Belgium

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The Essentials

Antwerp International School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Veltwijcklaan 180, 2180 Antwerp, Belgium. The campus is located in the Antwerp area, hosting a diverse international community.

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3-12); IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16); IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-19).

Type
International school; IB World School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 40 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
A Learning Support Coordinator oversees Grades K-12 and works with students in Grades 10-12; provides one-on-one support; assists with organisation and ensures exam accommodations.

Country affiliation
Belgium
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Antwerp International School ranges from EUR 12,800 to EUR 37,260 for 2026/27.

Note about source and year
These figures are taken from the school's published fee schedule and related fee policy documents (latest publicly accessible schedule).

Application and one-off fees
- Application fee: EUR 1,000 per family, one-time, non-refundable. Payable by bank transfer when the application is submitted.
- Capital (building) fee: EUR 525 per student per year, non-refundable; capped at EUR 1,050 per family and invoiced.
- Re-enrolment deposit (for continuing students): EUR 1,000 per student; this deposit is deducted from the first tuition invoice for the next school year.

Tuition fees — annual and per-term breakdown (by year group)
- Starter & Pre‑School (Half Day): Annual EUR 12,800 — Term 1 (70%): EUR 8,960; Term 2 (30%): EUR 3,840.
- Starter & Pre‑School (Full Day): Annual EUR 17,270 — Term 1 (70%): EUR 12,090; Term 2 (30%): EUR 5,180.
- Pre‑Kindergarten: Annual EUR 20,400 — Term 1: EUR 14,280; Term 2: EUR 6,120.
- Kindergarten: Annual EUR 28,950 — Term 1: EUR 20,270; Term 2: EUR 8,680.
- Grades 1–4: Annual EUR 31,670 — Term 1: EUR 22,170; Term 2: EUR 9,500.
- Grade 5: Annual EUR 32,350 — Term 1: EUR 22,650; Term 2: EUR 9,700.
- Grades 6–8: Annual EUR 35,420 — Term 1: EUR 24,790; Term 2: EUR 10,630.
- Grades 9–12: Annual EUR 37,260 — Term 1: EUR 26,080; Term 2: EUR 11,180.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing structure (standard): 70% of the annual tuition is invoiced on 1 July and 30% on 1 December. Tuition is payable within 30 days of the invoice date.
- Late payment penalty: A late payment charge of 1.5% per month is charged on amounts outstanding more than 30 days after invoicing. All parents are liable for fees on the due date regardless of any company contributions.
- Taxi (transport) billing: Taxi users are invoiced monthly; signing up for taxi service commits the family to pay for all school days regardless of actual usage.

Boarding
- Boarding: Not applicable. Antwerp International School does not operate a boarding programme.

Other costs and recurring ancillary fees
- IB Diploma subject fee: EUR 85 per subject registered.
- IB Diploma core fees: Extended Essay EUR 65; Theory of Knowledge EUR 33; CAS EUR 7.
- IB MYP subject fee: EUR 54 per subject.
- College entrance/PSAT: Approximately EUR 30 per student (Grades 9 and 10); Grade 11 typically not charged. Morrisby aptitude testing: approximately EUR 30 (Grade 10).
- Extracurricular and activity fees: Variable by activity. Examples listed include Model United Nations (approx. EUR 950), Honour Choir travel (approx. EUR 1,000), and school sports team costs typically between EUR 100–500 (average cited ~EUR 350). Specific activity costs depend on participation, travel, facility rentals, and age group. Lunch card is paid electronically.

Tuition adjustments, entry mid‑year and refunds
- Students who leave early (examples from the policy):
- If the first 70% instalment has been paid and the student leaves between 1 July and 31 December, there is no refund of fees for that period.
- If the tuition was paid in full and the student leaves between 1 July and 31 December, 30% of the fees will be reimbursed.
- If the tuition was paid in full and the student leaves between 1 January and 30 June, there is no refund.
- Students enrolling after the start of the school year are charged a pro rata amount based on the month of enrolment (examples: January 70% of annual fees; February 60%; March 50%; April 40%; May 30%; June 20%). Students who enrol between 1 September and 31 December pay the full-year fee.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer is used for application and tuition payments. The school provides IBAN account details for payments (BNP Paribas Fortis and KBC accounts) and requests the payment memo to include the child(ren)'s name(s) and the relevant school year. Lunch card payments are electronic. No credit-card payment method is listed in the published schedule.

Important notes on obligations and changes
- The school's Board of Trustees reserves the right to update school fees if projected student numbers are not met as of 1 September of the relevant school year. A family is liable for fees on the due date whether or not an employer assumes all or part of the fees.

If you require these figures presented for a specific academic year label (for example, 2024–2025 vs a later year) or formatted differently for your database, the amounts and billing rules above are those published in the school's fee schedule and policy documents.
Academics

Antwerp International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
AIS is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12, the MYP builds on the PYP, and the DP is a challenging two-year programme for students aged 16 to 19. English is the language of instruction. From Grade 6, four lessons per week are taught in French. AIS provides Mother Tongue instruction for English and Dutch from Starter Class to Grade 12; German Mother Tongue is taught from Grade 1 to Grade 12; French Mother Tongue is taught from Grade 6 to Grade 12, with Spanish Ab Initio added in the Diploma Programme. The school serves PreSchool through Grade 12, with around 330 students representing about 40 nationalities and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. AIS is accredited by NEASC and CIS.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Exam Results
Diploma Programme results include an average DP score of 41/45, with a range of college and university matriculations listed across North America, the UK & Ireland, Europe, Asia and other regions. Examples of universities matriculated by AIS graduates include Bentley University, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Antwerp, KU Leuven, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, NYU, and many others. Over the past five years, more than 35 AIS graduates matriculated to universities worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
AIS graduates have matriculated to a wide range of universities including institutions in North America (e.g., Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Toronto), the United Kingdom (e.g., Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, University of Edinburgh), continental Europe (e.g., KU Leuven, Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Antwerp), and other regions (e.g., McGill University, University of Melbourne). The five-year matriculation record shows over 35 graduates entering higher education institutions worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
AIS Seeks Talent is a scholarship programme for talented students, with a total capacity of 50 places. The scholarship is open to students from Kindergarten (age 5) to Grade 12 (age 17) and is designed to assist families who find the usual school fees challenging to pay. The scholarship covers a reduction in school fees between 10% and 60%, and in exceptional cases up to 85%. Applications follow a two-step process after general admissions, and selections consider academic achievement and attitudes to learning.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school offers a high-quality international education in English for international families and those living in the greater Antwerp region. Admissions are rolling, with students admitted throughout the school year. Applications are submitted via the admissions form, and the Head of Admissions contacts families after submission. The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Scholarships
AIS Seeks Talent is a scholarship programme that enables talented students from local and international communities in Antwerp to access AIS's education when families find it challenging to pay the usual school fees. The programme has a total capacity of 50 places and is open to students from Kindergarten (age 5) to Grade 12 (age 17). Applications must come from individual families, not groups, corporate fee-paying clients or organizations. The scholarship covers a reduction in school fees of 10%–60%, with the possibility of up to 85% in exceptional cases. The scholarship is based on Academic Achievement and Attitudes to Learning, including evidence of good academic achievement (or academic promise in Primary) and other criteria such as behaviour, attendance and social contribution. The application process is two steps: first complete the general admissions process; once accepted, contact Romy De Keulenaer to request the AIS Seeks Talent Scholarship application forms.

Waitlist
The school maintains waiting lists when necessary due to rolling admissions and ongoing student turnover; a waiting list is opened for a grade when that grade is full.
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