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

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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.

www.japanese-school-brussels.be

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

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The Essentials

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.

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Fees

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

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.

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FAQs

What levels does the Japanese School of Brussels offer?

The school has two divisions: Elementary School (小学部) and Junior High School (中学部). It is a co-educational institution serving both elementary and middle-school students.

Is the school co-educational?

Yes. The Japanese School of Brussels is co-educational, with programs for boys and girls across the two divisions.

When did the school open and who is the head of school?

Full-time schooling began in 1979. The head of school is Sugimoto Kazuhiro (杉本和博).

What are the tuition and admission fees for full-time students?

For full-time students, admission is EUR 500 and annual tuition is EUR 6,300 (about EUR 525 per month). These are the standard fees for the 2026/27 schedule.

How is tuition billed for 2026/27?

Tuition is billed by term. For 2026/27, the 1st term is EUR 2,100 (4 months), the 2nd term is EUR 2,625 (5 months), and the 3rd term is EUR 1,575 (3 months).

Are there bus fees and what are they?

Yes. The school provides a full-time bus service with three routes (Woluwe Line, Stockel Line, and Konkel Line). Monthly round-trip is EUR 180 and one-way is EUR 125; term charges are EUR 720/ EUR 500 for the first term, EUR 900/ EUR 625 for the second term, and EUR 540/ EUR 375 for the third term.

Is there a supplementary school, and what are its fees?

Yes, there is a supplementary school (補習校). Admission is EUR 386 and annual tuition is EUR 1,692 (EUR 141 per month). A yearly contribution of EUR 300 applies for households not members of the local Japanese association, billed as part of term payments.

What is the withdrawal/refund policy for mid-term withdrawals?

If a pupil withdraws mid-term, tuition is charged only up to the month of actual attendance for that term, and any overpayment is refunded to the bank account used for automatic debit. Withdrawal requests should be submitted two weeks before the final school day.

Is credit-card payment available?

No. The school does not list a credit-card payment option; tuition and bus fees are paid by bank transfer or direct debit.

What is the curriculum focus for Elementary and Middle School?

Elementary Division goals focus on helping students connect with people, learning, and the international community, while valuing others, cooperating, thinking for themselves, and health and safety. Middle School aims for a balance of knowledge, virtue, and physical well-being, including identifying issues, setting goals, and executing plans.

How is English/French taught to non-native speakers?

English conversation classes are provided and are outsourced to the KIDS & US program. English and French support vary by the number of students, with options ranging from 1–2 to 5–6 students and sessions from 20 minutes up to multiple times per week.

Are there published exam results or higher education outcomes?

There is no information provided about exam results or higher education outcomes in the available data.

What facilities does the campus have?

The campus includes a library (opened in 1975), a main building (1980) with an annex (1991), barrier-free improvements (2003), and a prefab classroom building (2008). An outdoor sports ground was added in 1988, with a second ground completed earlier.

When were key facilities added or upgraded?

Major facility updates include the library in 1975, the new school building in 1980, the annex in 1991, barrier-free improvements in 2003, and the prefab classroom building in 2008.

Are there barrier-free and accessible facilities?

Yes. Barrier-free improvements, including ramps and accessible toilets, were completed in 2003.

What opportunities exist for parent involvement and community?

Parents can engage through the PTA (established May 1979) and the Brussels Japanese School Alumni Association. There is also a guardian portal for parent communications and a program of annual events.

Are there counseling or wellbeing resources for students?

Yes. The school maintains a Counseling/Support System to assist student welfare and wellbeing, including mental health support.

What safeguarding and wellbeing measures are in place?

There is a Basic Policy on Bullying Prevention, a welfare consultation system, and a counseling/mental wellbeing support framework to safeguard students.

What SEN and EAL support does the school provide?

Enrollment materials indicate information about prior special education support, and individualized support is provided in daily life and learning as needed. Foreign-language education includes English and French, with targeted English conversation support.

Is mental health support available?

Yes, there is a mental wellbeing counseling system to support students' mental health.

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