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Japanese School of Brussels

Belgium, Brussels

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees €6,300
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 232
Type Co-educational
Opened 1979
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located at Avenue des Meuniers 133 in Brussels' Auderghem, the Brussels Japanese School operates as The Japanese School of Brussels ASBL and offers full-time and supplementary programs. It follows a Japanese Curriculum with elementary and middle divisions. In 2025, Elementary Division goals focus on fostering students who connect with people, learning, and community, value others, cooperate, think for themselves, and safeguard health and safety. Middle School aims emphasize a harmony of knowledge, virtue, and physical well-being, with students learning knowledge and skills, identifying issues, setting goals, and executing plans, while embracing diverse values and maintaining health. The school's history spans from a Preparatory Committee in 1973 to full recognition in 1974. Notable moments include a Crown Prince visit (1989) and Chiaki Mukai's 2009 talk. Facilities have expanded since 1975 library, 1980 new building, 1988 sports ground, annex in 1991, barrier-free updates in 2003, and a prefab classroom in 2008.

Avenue des Meuniers 133, 1160 Bruxelles (Auderghem), Belgium

The Essentials

Japanese School of Brussels has 232 pupils, instruction in Japanese.

Stages
Elementary School (小学部) and Junior High School (中学部) form the two levels of the school. For the academic year 2025, Elementary School aims to nurture students who connect with people, learning, and the international community; who value others, cooperate, think for themselves, and protect their health and safety. Junior High School aims to cultivate students with a harmonious balance of knowledge, virtue, and physical development—Knowledge: acquiring knowledge and skills, identifying challenges, and pursuing goals; Virtue: accepting diverse values and acting with consideration for others; Physical: maintaining health through regular routines and positive relationships.

Country affiliation
Japan

Bus service
The full-time program provides a school bus service with three routes: Woluwe Line, Stockel Line, and Konkel Line. Travel time from origin to school is about 30–45 minutes depending on the route. Elementary students return by bus every day; Junior High students may use the return bus only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (with exceptions for days with special schedules). To apply, submit the Bus Use Application; a Bus Usage Guide is available on request via bus@japanese-school-brussels.be. 2026 bus fees: Monthly round-trip €180; monthly one-way €125; per-term: 1st term €720/€500; 2nd term €900/€625; 3rd term €540/€375. Payments by bank direct debit; for new entrants, first payment by bank transfer. If a student leaves mid-term, a refund is issued for the unused months. Bus inquiries: Bus Office, +32-472-50-3817; bus@japanese-school-brussels.be.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Japanese School of Brussels A.S.B.L.
Fees

Annual tuition at Japanese School of Brussels ranges from EUR 6,300 for 2026/27.

Full‑time school (全日制) — one‑time and annual charges
- Admission (one‑time on entry): EUR 500.00.
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,300.00 (equivalent to EUR 525.00 per month).

Full‑time — billing schedule and term amounts
- Tuition is collected by term. For 2026/27 the term payment schedule and amounts are:
- 1st term (4 months) — due 9 April 2026: EUR 2,100.00 (base).
- 2nd term (5 months) — due 19 August 2026: EUR 2,625.00 (base).
- 3rd term (3 months) — due 6 January 2027: EUR 1,575.00 (base).
These term amounts reflect the monthly rate of EUR 525.00 multiplied by the number of months in each term.
- 協賛金 (support/contribution) — EUR 300.00 per year for households that are not members of the local Japanese association; this is applied as EUR 25.00 per household per month and added into each term payment (examples: +EUR 100 for 4 months, +EUR 125 for 5 months, +EUR 75 for 3 months).

School bus (full‑time) — fees and billing
- Monthly rates: one‑way EUR 125.00; round‑trip EUR 180.00.
- Term billing (2026/27):
- 1st term (4 months): one‑way EUR 500.00; round‑trip EUR 720.00.
- 2nd term (5 months): one‑way EUR 625.00; round‑trip EUR 900.00.
- 3rd term (3 months): one‑way EUR 375.00; round‑trip EUR 540.00.
- Bus payment method: bus fees are collected at the start of each term by bank direct debit; for new enrollees the initial payment is requested by bank transfer. Refunds for bus fees are made if bus use is terminated during a term (the refund starts from the month after the last month of actual use).

Supplementary school (補習校) — one‑time and annual charges
- Admission (one‑time on entry): EUR 386.00.
- Annual tuition: EUR 1,692.00 (equivalent to EUR 141.00 per month).
- 協賛金 (support/contribution): EUR 300.00 per year for households that are not members of the local Japanese association (charged as EUR 25.00 per month and included in each scheduled payment).

Supplementary school — billing schedule and term amounts
- Payments are collected three times per year (by term). For 2026 the scheduled payments are:
- 1st payment — due 10 April 2026: EUR 423.00 (3 months' tuition +協賛金 portion where applicable).
- 2nd payment — due 3 July 2026: EUR 564.00 (4 months' tuition +協賛金 portion where applicable).
- 3rd payment — due 6 November 2026: EUR 705.00 (5 months' tuition +協賛金 portion where applicable).

Other costs and mandatory/optional extras
- School T‑shirt (optional): EUR 8.00 per shirt.
- School supplies and year‑by‑year supply lists (items such as notebooks, instruments, art materials, gym clothes) are specified per grade; parents should budget separately for these items. Examples of required supplies by grade are listed in the school supply documents.

Refunds and withdrawal billing
- Withdrawal timing and tuition: when a pupil withdraws mid‑term the school collects tuition only up to the month of actual attendance for that term; any overpayment is refunded. Refunds are returned to the bank account used for automatic debit. Parents must submit withdrawal requests within the stated deadlines (typically by two weeks before the final school day).
- Bus refunds: if bus use is stopped during a term a refund is issued beginning from the month after the pupil's final month of bus use. Refunds are returned to the bank account used for payment.

Fee payment methods and terms
- Standard collection method: bank automatic direct debit (bank account direct debit) at the start of each term for tuition and bus fees. New entrants or transfer cases make the initial payment by bank transfer; the school provides a bank direct‑debit authorization form during enrollment procedures. Receipts are typically supplied via the bank's debit notification; a separate receipt can be issued on request.
- No credit‑card payment method is indicated in the school's published fee and payment instructions; payments are handled by bank transfer/direct debit.

Boarding / dormitory
- Boarding is not listed in the school's 2026 fee schedule; there is no separate boarding/dormitory fee in the published 2026/27 charges. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

(All figures and dates are those published for the 2026 academic year schedule and payment calendar.)
Academics

Japanese School of Brussels teaches Japanese Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school has elementary and middle school divisions. 2025 Elementary Division Goals aim to foster students who connect with people, learning, and the international community. They cultivate students who value others, cooperate, and think for themselves, and who can protect their health and safety. 2025 Middle School Goals aim to develop students with a harmonious balance of knowledge, virtue, and physical well-being. Knowledge: students acquire knowledge and skills, identify issues, set goals, and execute plans to achieve them. Virtue: students embrace diverse values and act with consideration for others; Physical: students maintain health through regular habits and good relationships.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
A consultation system is in place to support student welfare and wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Enrollment materials request information on prior special education support; where needed, individualized support in daily life and learning is provided.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Foreign language education includes English and French. English conversation classes are provided and are outsourced to the KIDS & US program; teachers are native speakers or hold equivalent qualifications. For 1–2 students: French 4 times per week and English 1 time per week (20 minutes per session). For 3–4 students: French or English chosen, 5 times per week (20 minutes). For 5–6 students: French or English chosen, 3 times per week (usually within regular class time).

Mental Wellbeing
A counseling/consultation system supports students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Bullying prevention policy exists (Basic Policy on Bullying Prevention).
Parent Experience

History
The Brussels Japanese School began with a Preparatory Committee in March 1973 and was officially recognized in March 1974 as the Brussels Japanese School Foundation under Belgian law, with Ueda Mitsuo appointed as principal of the supplementary school. The school opened in September 1974 with 121 students, and a Parents Association and Liaison Committee were formed in November 1974. A library opened in October 1975, and full-time schooling began in April 1979 with 50 students; the PTA was established in May 1979. The school moved to a new building in June 1980 and the new facility was completed in September 1980, with ongoing expansions and upgrades over the years. Notable moments include a Crown Prince visit in September 1989, an astronaut Chiaki Mukai talk in 2009, and anniversary ceremonies marking 20th (1999), 30th (2009), 40th (2019), and 45th (2024) year milestones; a new principal began serving in 2025.

Community
The Brussels Japanese School Alumni Association exists. The school's community has hosted notable events, including a visit by the Crown Prince in 1989 and visits by the wives of the Prime Ministers in 1985 and 2007. Lectures have featured notable visitors, such as astronaut Chiaki Mukai in 2009. Major anniversaries have been celebrated: 20th in 1999, 30th in 2009, 40th in 2019, and 45th in 2024. A detailed annual events schedule is distributed to parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a parent-teacher association (PTA). The PTA was established in May 1979. The PTA formation occurred around the time the full-time school opened in April 1979. The PTA is listed in the school's information sections. A guardian portal is available for parents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Japanese School of Brussels campus has a history of expanding its facilities to support learning and activities. A library opened in 1975, and a new school building was completed in 1980. A second ground followed in 1986 and a sports ground in 1988. The annexed school building was completed in 1991, and gate and fence works were finished in 1998. The schoolyard was expanded in 2002, barrier-free improvements (ramps and toilets) were completed in 2003, and a prefab classroom building was completed in 2008.

Sports Facilities
A second ground was completed in 1986 and a sports ground was completed in 1988 to provide outdoor space for physical education.

Academic Facilities
A library opened in 1975. A new school building was completed in 1980, with an expanded annex completed in 1991. Barrier-free improvements (ramps and toilets) were completed in 2003, and a prefab classroom building was completed in 2008.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Community & Service
The Brussels Japanese School operates as The Japanese School of Brussels ASBL and offers both a full-time program and a supplementary school program.

Leadership & Professional
The site includes a School Information section with headings for Management Policy, School Objectives, School Song and Emblem, History, Annual Schedule, and Rules of Living, as well as a Counseling/Support System and Enrollment/Transfer/Withdrawal for the full-time program.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in Japanese. It has a full-time program (全日制) and a Saturday supplementary school (補習校).
School Events
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