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ISF Tervuren International School

Belgium, Brussels

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €14,020 - 20,820
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Dutch
Typical class size 18
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

ISF Tervuren is an English-speaking international school in Belgium and part of the International School of Flanders (ISF) group, with a network that includes ISF Waterloo. It serves children from ages 2 to 11, providing a continuous from early years through primary education in English. The school follows a mix of international curricula, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), and the British Curriculum, aligning early years learning with internationally recognised standards. ISF was established as ISF Educational Trust vzw in 1998 and adopted its current name in 2012; its mission is to provide teaching and care for children of all nationalities with English as the main language, and to support institutions following globally recognised curricula. ISF Tervuren has served expatriate families in the Tervuren area for over forty years, offering a stable, long-standing option for international families seeking continuity as they relocate.

Stationsstraat 3, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium

The Essentials

ISF Tervuren International School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Stationsstraat 3, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium. Located in the quiet, international village of Vossem in the commune of Tervuren, ISF Tervuren is approximately 15 minutes from Brussels.

Stages
Early Years and Primary School. Early Years serve children aged 2.5–4 (Pre-School and Pre-Primary) and Primary School comprises Years 1–6 for ages 5–11.

Type
International School of Flanders (ISF) Tervuren is an English-speaking international school and is part of the ISF group, with campuses including ISF Waterloo.

Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided; EAL and French classrooms are located in Dotremont House.

Country affiliation
Belgium

School day structure
School hours: Primary 8:55–15:30; Early Years 8:55–12:30 (mornings) or 8:55–15:30 (full day). Pre-School finishes at 12:30 on Wednesdays. Breaks: 10:30–11:00; Lunch: 12:30–13:30. Before/After School Care: 7:45–8:45; 15:30–17:30; Wednesdays clubs 12:30–17:30. Lunch is nut-free.

Bus service
Bus service is available with morning and afternoon door-to-door pickup for an extra annual fee; tariffs: under 7 km €3,300; 7–15 km €3,500; 15–25 km €4,000. Routes cover Tervuren, Wezembeek-Oppem, Kraainem, Woluwe-St-Pierre and Sterrebeek.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
No compulsory school uniform. An ISF Tervuren t-shirt is provided for sports lessons; parents supply additional clothing. Polo-shirts and long-sleeve sweaters can be purchased from the office.

Food Options
The school promotes healthy eating. Students bring a snack for mid-morning break and lunch; lunches are eaten in the lunchroom. There is a no-nut policy.

Governance and Ownership
ISF Tervuren is governed by a Board of Directors as a Belgian not-for-profit association. The Board handles legal and financial probity, long-term strategic planning, and policy setting, including recruitment and evaluation of the Executive Head. The Advisory Board supports the Board in decision-making and includes representatives from the ISF community.
Fees

Annual tuition at ISF Tervuren International School ranges from EUR 14,020 to EUR 20,820 for 2026/27.

Application & one‑time fees

- Registration fee (first child): EUR 750 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (each subsequent child): EUR 250 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- School Development Fund (per family): EUR 1,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable).

Annual tuition — personal (private) tariff (year groups and per‑term breakdown)

- Pre‑School (Early Years): EUR 14,020 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 7,010; Term 2: EUR 3,505; Term 3: EUR 3,505. (Per‑term figures are calculated from the annual fee using the school's published three‑instalment billing split.)

- Pre‑Primary to Year 2: EUR 19,430 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 9,715; Term 2: EUR 4,857.50; Term 3: EUR 4,857.50. (Per‑term figures calculated as above.)

- Year 3 to Year 6: EUR 20,820 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 10,410; Term 2: EUR 5,205; Term 3: EUR 5,205. (Per‑term figures calculated as above.)

Annual tuition — professional (employer‑sponsored) tariff (year groups and per‑term breakdown)

- Pre‑School (employer): EUR 19,740 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 9,870; Term 2: EUR 4,935; Term 3: EUR 4,935.

- Pre‑Primary to Year 2 (employer): EUR 27,900 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 13,950; Term 2: EUR 6,975; Term 3: EUR 6,975.

- Year 3 to Year 6 (employer): EUR 29,455 per year.
- Per‑term schedule (50% / 25% / 25%): Term 1: EUR 14,727.50; Term 2: EUR 7,363.75; Term 3: EUR 7,363.75.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing uses three instalments: 50% due on the first invoicing date, then two instalments of 25% each due on the two subsequent invoicing dates. Example dates and instalment pattern are published as 50% then 25% and 25% across the school year; invoices are issued in EUR. Invoices and the school's three‑instalment structure are used to calculate per‑term amounts.
- Invoices are payable in EURO; bank charges are the payer's responsibility. The school publishes bank transfer details (ING, with IBAN and BIC shown on fee invoices). A charge for late payment applies and school reports may be withheld until all fees are settled.
- Late enrolments are charged on a pro‑rata basis; the school publishes pro‑rated fee examples for starters after the academic year begins. Early withdrawal can affect the total charge for the year (the school's published terms specify reductions depending on withdrawal date).

Sibling discount

- Families paying the full personal (private) tariff receive a 10% reduction on the second child and any subsequent child.

Transport (school bus) fees

- School bus is charged separately as an annual tariff based on distance (daily round‑trip service during term time). Typical published annual tariffs are:
- Under 7 km: EUR 3,300 per passenger per year.
- 7–15 km: EUR 3,500 per passenger per year.
- 15–25 km: EUR 4,000 per passenger per year.
- The tariff distance is measured by the fastest route and one‑way contracts are offered at a reduced rate (published reduction: 10% off the annual tariff for one‑way service). Bus service is optional and billed in addition to annual tuition.

Boarding

- No boarding provision: the school is a day school (daycare, preschool and primary provision for ages from early years through Year 6). Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and what is / is not included

- Items explicitly included in the annual tuition: all classroom supplies and educational materials, school day trips to museums/zoos/educational sites, one school T‑shirt, and school photographs.
- Items explicitly not included in the annual tuition and charged separately where applicable: school bus service, annual overnight (residential) school trip, occupational therapy, before and after school care (garderie), and most clubs and extracurricular activities. Before and after school care is available at additional cost with a separate fee structure.
- Dress code and uniform: there is no compulsory school uniform; the school issues an ISF Tervuren T‑shirt for sports and additional ISF clothing items (polo shirts, sweaters) can be purchased from the school office at additional cost.

Refunds and withdrawal adjustments

- Registration fee and School Development Fund payments are non‑refundable.
- Withdrawal during the school year may result in a reduction of the full year's fees according to published withdrawal terms; the school's published examples show a graduated reduction if withdrawal occurs before a cutoff date and no reduction after later cutoff dates. Specific reduction percentages and deadlines are published in the school's fees and general conditions.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- Payment method shown on invoices: bank transfer in EUR (school bank account details, including IBAN and BIC, are provided on invoices). Bank charges are the payer's responsibility. A late‑payment charge can be applied and outstanding fees may affect release of school records.

Summary of the main figures (annual)

- Registration fee (first child): EUR 750.
- School Development Fund (per family): EUR 1,000.
- Tuition (personal tariff): Pre‑School EUR 14,020; Pre‑Primary–Year 2 EUR 19,430; Year 3–6 EUR 20,820.
- Bus tariffs (typical annual ranges): EUR 3,300–EUR 4,000 depending on distance.

(Where instalment amounts are shown above, they were calculated from the published annual tuition totals using the school's published three‑instalment billing split of 50% / 25% / 25%.)
Parent Experience

History
ISF Trust was legally established in 1998 as ISF Educational Trust vzw and took on its present name in May 2012. Its objectives are to provide teaching and care for children of all nationalities, with English as the main teaching language, and to support institutions following internationally recognized curricula. The Trustees engage in operations to promote the Trust's purpose, including reinvestment to fund scholarships and grants to support education. ISF Tervuren has served expatriate families in the Tervuren area for over 40 years.

Community
ISF Tervuren is located in the village of Vossem, Tervuren, about 15 minutes from Brussels. The campus comprises Dotremont House (Years 1–6 and resource rooms), Frantzen House (gym, music room) and Van Dyck Villa (Early Years), with Boch House housing the Daycare; the grounds include green spaces, a Wild Life Garden, a pond, a vegetable garden and an outdoor classroom. English, French and Dutch are offered, and ISF Tervuren is a Google for Education School with staff who are Google Certified. Friends of ISF coordinates activities and provides a welcoming community, with regular coffee mornings with the Head of School to help new families settle in.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of ISF is ISF Tervuren's parent-teacher association. Joining helps you meet other families, build a supportive network and engage with the school community. Regular coffee mornings with the Head of School are held for informal contact, and new parents are paired with a support family. The Friends of ISF are active and arrange a wide variety of activities for the children; parents can participate or volunteer for events. To get involved with the PTA, contact Friends of ISF.
Languages

Language Provision
English, French and Dutch are taught at ISF Tervuren. In Early Years, Pre-School offers lessons in English, French and Dutch, promoting bilingual development from an early age. In Primary School, French and Dutch are delivered as specialist language programmes alongside English instruction. English is the main language of instruction at the school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers English, French and Dutch. In Pre-School (Early Years), lessons are provided in English, French and Dutch, exposing children to bilingual development from an early age. In Primary School, French and Dutch are delivered as specialist language programmes by language specialists. English is the main language of instruction.
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