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European School Brussels I - Uccle

Belgium, Brussels

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Danish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish
Fees €4,370 - 8,195
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4094
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Part of
European School Brussels I
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Latin, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

European School Brussels I is a European School operating on two campuses, Berkendael and Uccle, in Belgium, educating children from ages 4 to 18 across nursery to secondary. The school follows the European Schools curriculum and offers a bespoke curriculum aligned with the network's framework. Central to life at both sites is the Citizens of the Ocean World project: sustainable development is integrated into teaching, and all language sections participate in ocean-focused activities, exhibitions, and events. As a European Blue School, the school joined the European Blue School network and took part in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022. The two campuses run the same program, including World Oceans Day activities, talks by ocean advocates, and exhibitions such as WWF's Trésors de la Mer du Nord and Greenpeace's Galerie de l'océan. Extracurriculars and arts are ocean-themed, with jellyfish mobiles and family involvement, funding provided by APEEE. World Oceans Day.

This campus is part of European School Brussels I

Av. du Vert Chasseur 46, 1180 Uccle, Belgium

The Essentials

European School Brussels I - Uccle has 4,094 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Danish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish.

Location
Brussels European School I (Uccle) and Brussels European School I (Berkendael) operate on two campuses. The Uccle site is at Avenue du Vert Chasseur 46 / Groene Jagerlaan 46, 1180 Brussels. The Berkendael site is at Rue de Berkendael 70 / Berkendaelstraat 70, 1190 Brussels. Both campuses are located in Brussels, Belgium.

Stages
Nursery, Primary, Secondary

Type
European School operating on two campuses (Uccle and Berkendael) providing nursery through secondary education.

Country affiliation
Belgium
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen service (Canteen Scolarest BRK); APEEE Services provide canteen, transport and extra-curricular activities.
Fees

Annual tuition at European School Brussels I - Uccle ranges from EUR 4,370 to EUR 8,195 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no separate, one-off non-refundable application or registration fee charged in addition to the school's invoiced charges. Instead, for parents liable to pay the annual school fee (Category III pupils) a non‑refundable deposit of 25% of the annual school fee is required on enrolment/confirmation of a place.

Tuition (school fee / “minerval”) — amounts and year groups (2025/2026)

- The European Schools operate three pupil categories that determine liability for the school fee: Category I (exempt), Category II (contributions under financing agreements) and Category III (fee‑paying). The published standard per‑pupil annual contributions and school fees for the 2025/2026 school year are as follows.

- Category II (per‑pupil contribution for Brussels, 2025/2026): Current contract: EUR 13,452.87; New contract: EUR 13,245.20.

- Category III annual school fees for Brussels (pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards, 2025/2026):
- Nursery (pre‑school cycle): EUR 4,370.39 per year.
- Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year.
- Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year.

- (Note: older enrolments may be charged legacy Category‑III rates set before 2013/2014; those legacy amounts are lower and are shown in the European Schools published schedules where applicable.)

Per‑term / billing structure and instalments

- The school fee is an annual charge. Standard billing practice splits invoicing across the administrative year rather than presenting a single up‑front bill for every component; parents liable for the annual school fee are normally required to pay a non‑refundable deposit (25% of the annual fee) before the start of the school year, with the balance invoiced and due according to school deadlines during the autumn. All school invoices are expected to be settled within the invoice terms (commonly 30 days from invoice date). Interest may be charged on late payments and non‑payment can lead to removal from the school list.

- The school separately invoices routine small school expenses (diary, photocopies, insurance, badges/locker, certain educational visits, and the baccalaureate registration for final‑year pupils); these items are invoiced independently of the annual school fee. For 2025/2026 those small school expense items were listed and invoiced per pupil (examples shown below). The invoice for school expenses and, where applicable, the school fee, is sent at the start of the school year (October–November); payment is by bank transfer within the stipulated deadline. School expenses are fixed and non‑refundable.

Examples of published school expenses (2025/2026)

- School diary: EUR 4.00 (per pupil, cycle dependent).
- Photocopies and prints: EUR 30.00 (per pupil).
- Intermath contribution (where applicable): EUR 30.00 (Primary example).
- School fees for educational visits: EUR 90.00 (per pupil).
- Student card (where applicable — secondary cycle S5–S7 example): EUR 15.00.
- School insurance: EUR 6.50 (per pupil).
- Baccalaureate (7th year) registration fee: EUR 105.98 (per candidate).

Billing schedule and payment terms (practical detail)

- Invoice timing: the invoice for school expenses and, where applicable, the school fee for the current year is issued at the beginning of the school year (October–November). A deposit invoice for the following school year is typically issued in late spring. Small school fees (insurance, photocopies, locker, badge) may be invoiced separately (for example, early January). All invoices must be paid within the stipulated deadline (in practice invoices are usually due within 30 days of the invoice date). Interest on late payment may apply and failure to pay can result in the pupil's removal from the school lists.

- Deposit on enrolment (Category III): Parents of Category III pupils must pay a non‑refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual school fee by the date set by the school (commonly before the start of the school year). The deposit is not reimbursed if the pupil does not attend. The balance is invoiced and must be paid within the school's stated deadlines.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not a provision of Brussels European School I; there are no boarding fees applicable. The school's student services list shows day‑school services (canteen, transport, after‑school activities) organised with partner organisations rather than any on‑site boarding provision.

Other costs and fees (examples and responsible bodies)

- Canteen, school transport, extracurricular activities, Friday childcare and lockers are organised by the parents' association (APEEE) or external partners and are charged separately by those bodies. Those service fees are separate from the EURSC school fee/minerval and from the school's small school expenses invoice. Parents should expect separate invoices or payment procedures for canteen and transport run by the APEEE.

- Uniforms: there is no standard mandatory uniform charge listed by the school; routine personal school equipment and book lists are published for each cycle and language section and are charged/obtained separately where required.

- Sibling reductions: published European Schools fee schedules apply reductions for families with multiple children (commonly a 20% reduction for the second child and 40% for subsequent children where the reductions are permitted under the applicable fee schedule).

Refunds and non‑refunds

- Small school expenses are fixed and non‑refundable. The Category III deposit (25% of the annual school fee) is explicitly non‑refundable. Refunds of other invoiced items (if any) depend on the specific fee type and the school's administrative rules, but the standard published positions are that the deposit and small school expenses are not reimbursed. Interest at the legal rate may be applied to overdue payments.

Fee payment options and invoicing practicalities

- Invoicing and payment method for school expenses and school‑fee invoices: the school's published procedure requires payment by bank transfer within the deadline indicated on the invoice. Parents are advised to use the bank transfer details shown on the invoice and to keep personal details current in the school enrolment database so postal invoices reach the correct address. Separate partner services (APEEE canteen/transport) will provide their own payment methods and instructions.

- Timing and instalments: standard practice includes a non‑refundable deposit (25%) followed by the invoiced balance; some local enrolment administrations publish options for instalment agreements, but instalment acceptance and the exact calendar are managed locally by the school's enrolment/finance office. All invoices are due within their stated terms (commonly 30 days).

Contacts for invoicing queries and practical notes

- For questions about invoices and school‑fee statements the school directs parents to the designated school enrolment/finance contacts and to the central EURSC school‑fees information and memoranda. The school issues invoices by post at the start of the school year and advises families to keep enrolment contact details up to date so invoices are delivered correctly.
Academics

European School Brussels I - Uccle teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Sustainable development is taught within the European Schools curricula. The school community—students, teachers, assistants, management and parents—is engaged on ocean-related topics, and the two sites share the same project. The school joined the European Blue Schools network in the last academic year, launching an awareness project at Berkendael. The project aims to raise awareness among most students, regardless of age or language section, and to include families. Activities include awareness campaigns, interviews with ocean advocates, and exhibitions such as WWF's Trésors de la Mer du Nord and Greenpeace's Galerie de l'océan, plus World Oceans Day events. The project is subsidized by APEEE and the school is a European Blue School, with participation in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022.
Parent Experience

Community
The two sites share the same ocean-focused project and invite participation from pupils, families, teachers, and staff. The school joined the network of European blue schools last academic year, launching an awareness project on the Berkendael site. This year's activities are designed to engage most students and include families, with events, exhibitions, and guest talks across language sections. Planned activities include the April 2022 launch event 'Here begins the sea,' an interview with Thomas Lesage, meetings with authors and oceanographers, a jellyfish mobiles competition, and exhibitions by WWF and Greenpeace, culminating in a World Oceans Day conference and related online events on June 7–8, 2022.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APEEE is the voice of parents for Brussels European School I. APEEE Services provide canteen, transport, and after-school activities. The ocean-awareness project is funded by APEEE, illustrating parent involvement in school projects. APEEE operates at both Berkendael and Uccle sites to support pupil welfare and activities. Parent participation is encouraged through APEEE initiatives and services.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Brussels European School I operates on two campuses: Berkendael and Uccle. The two sites share the same ocean-focused project, Citizens of the Ocean World. The Berkendael site hosts exhibitions and events related to the oceans, and the Uccle site participates in the same program. In 2022, a series of activities connected to World Ocean Day and ocean awareness were organized, including a conference with Thomas Lesage and a jellyfish mobiles competition. The school is certified as a European Blue School, reflecting its commitment to environmental and maritime education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program centers on ocean awareness as part of the Citizens of the Ocean World project. The school joined the European Blue School network and included activities across Berkendael and Uccle. Planned events in 2022 included 'Here begins the sea' awareness event, an interview with Thomas Lesage, meetings between volunteer classes and oceanographers, and a competition of recycled jellyfish mobiles. In June 2022, exhibitions 'Trésors de la Mer du Nord' and 'Galerie de l'océan' were opened, and World Oceans Day featured a conference with Thomas Lesage and student presentations.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school integrates sustainable development into the European Schools curricula. The school community includes students, teachers, assistants, management, and parents who are engaged with oceans topics. The two sites share the same ocean project. The school runs awareness events, interviews with oceanographers, meetings with authors, and exhibitions as part of the oceans project.

Arts & Creative
Artistic activities are linked to the oceans through exhibitions such as Trésors de la Mer du Nord (with WWF) and Galerie de l'océan (with Greenpeace). Pupils contribute to ocean-themed art projects and displays associated with the project, including exhibitions linked to World Ocean Day. A competition of recycled jellyfish mobiles engages pupils, families, and teachers. World Ocean Day activities feature artistic elements and displays.

Cultural & Language
This year the school aims to raise awareness among most students, regardless of age or language section, and to include families. The project involves both Berkendael and Uccle sites. Pupils from all language sections participate in ocean-related activities and events. The project uses interviews, conferences, and exhibitions to promote ocean awareness across languages.

Social & Hobbies
Pupils, families, and teachers are invited to participate in ocean-themed activities. Activities include the jellyfish mobiles competition at Berkendael, exhibitions, and video presentations related to the oceans project. The events foster collaboration across the school community and provide social engagement around ocean topics. World Ocean Day initiatives contribute to the social fabric of the school.

Community & Service
The project promotes citizen action toward the oceans. Exhibitions by WWF and Greenpeace illustrate ocean conservation concepts. The project is subsidized by the APEEE. The school is certified as a European Blue School and participates in European Maritime Day in My Country 2022.

Leadership & Professional
The school invites guest speakers such as Thomas Lesage, founder of Children for the Oceans. Volunteer classes meet with authors and oceanographers. Thomas Lesage was hosted at the Berkendael site and at Uccle to meet students, followed by an online conference with the school community. These activities develop leadership and professional skills through organizing events and engaging with external partners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The kitchen team prepared a 'responsible ocean' meal featuring MSC-labeled fish for World Oceans Day. Canteen posters promote sustainable eating and ocean awareness. Pupils received a fabric top bag to reduce the use of plastic bags. Posters summarizing learning and actions from the project were displayed at the end of June 2022.
Admissions

Admissions
The school shares the Citizens of the ocean world project across its Berkendael and Uccle sites. Sustainable development is taught in the curricula of the European Schools. The school joined the European Blue Schools network in the last academic year. The school aims to raise awareness among the majority of students regardless of age or language section and to include families. Events planned include an April 2022 launch event Here begins the sea around the school, an interview with Thomas Lesage prepared by P3 students, meetings between volunteer classes, authors and oceanographers, a jellyfish mobiles competition from 10 to 31 May 2022, and two exhibitions in June: Trésors de la Mer du Nord (WWF) and Galerie de l'océan (Greenpeace).
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