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Roots and Wings School

Belgium, Brussels

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €12,300 - 14,500
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Roots and Wings School is a Brussels school offering preschool, primary and secondary education under British Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. The school serves ages 2–18 and uses a project-based approach across all stages. In preschool (2.5 to 5), two teachers care for up to 12 children in a play-based program that builds social skills, emotional awareness, imagination and self-directed learning through yoga, gardening, cooking and storytelling. Primary learning uses self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions and integrated themes that blend maths, sciences, language skills and the arts, with the outdoors in a wooded park acting as a second classroom. Secondary education covers the British Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with an individualized journey emphasizing collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. Founded in 2009 by Soraya Yavari, Roots and Wings is Brussels school with a multinational team and parent involvement, including sharing. The school welcomes international families.

Avenue J. Brel 30, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

The Essentials

Roots and Wings School has instruction in English, French.

Location
The school is located in Brussels, Belgium, in the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert area at Avenue Jacques Brel 30, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. It has recently moved to a green setting near the woods of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, with daily outdoor surroundings described as welcoming for learning. The woods provide a natural environment for daily activities.

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Secondary

Type
international school
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Founded by Soraya Yavari.
Fees

Annual tuition at Roots and Wings School ranges from EUR 12,300 to EUR 14,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no registration fee.

Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month breakdown)

- Preschool — EUR 12,300 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,100.00 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,025.00 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

- Reception & Primary — EUR 14,500 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,833.33 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,208.33 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

- Secondary — EUR 14,500 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,833.33 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,208.33 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

What the annual fee covers

- The yearly fee includes all the school material needed throughout the entire year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency options: the school accepts payment each term or on a monthly basis. (Specific term dates, the number of terms used for billing, and exact monthly billing schedule are not specified in the published fee summary; the per-term and per-month figures above are arithmetic divisions of the annual amounts to match the school's stated payment-frequency options.)

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated daily hours for preschool, primary and secondary.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, after-school care, extracurriculars, etc.)

- School materials: included in the yearly fee.
- After-school garderie: an after-school garderie runs every day from 15:00 to 17:00; the cost of the garderie depends on frequency of attendance (no fixed rate published in the fee summary).
- Uniforms / uniform fees: no uniform fee or mandatory uniform is listed in the published fee summary.

Refund information

- No refund terms or a published refund policy appear in the fee summary; no specific refund amounts or conditions are provided in the published yearly-fees material.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The published information confirms the school accepts payment by term or by monthly instalments; specific payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, etc.) are not specified in the published fee summary.
Academics

Roots and Wings School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Roots and Wings uses a project-based curriculum across preschool, primary and secondary education. Preschool offers a full-time program for 2.5 to 5 year olds with 2 teachers for up to 12 children and emphasizes social skills, emotional awareness, imagination, self-directed learning, and play-based activities such as yoga, gardening, cooking, and storytelling. Primary education uses an integrated project-based approach where learning comes to life through self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions; themes combine maths, sciences, language skills, and arts, with the outdoors used as a second classroom in a wooded park setting to support mindfulness and practical understanding. Secondary education provides full coverage of the British Curriculum preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with co-creation of an individualized academic journey and a focus on collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. The outdoors continues to serve as a learning context.

Student Teacher Ratio
Preschool class size is up to 12 children with 2 teachers.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides full coverage of the British Curriculum preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes social skills. It models emotional awareness and expression. It supports self-directed learning and independent thinking. It promotes respect for self, for others and for nature. It fosters mindfulness and emotional regulation through play and project-based learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Mindfulness is emphasized in students, with the ability to focus, be present, and manage frustration and intense emotions. The approach fosters greater self-reliance and independent thinking. Outdoor learning in a wooded park supports brain development and emotional balance. The school values collaboration, empathy, and a growth mindset as part of well-being. Emotional awareness and expression are integral to daily learning and relationships.
Parent Experience

History
Roots and Wings School was founded by Soraya Yavari, a Canadian-trained child psychotherapist and play therapist, who established the school to provide individualized education in small groups in Brussels. Roots and Wings preschool opened its doors in 2009, and strong parental interest led to the creation of a primary and a secondary section. The school identifies each student's learning style and adapts teaching accordingly. A project- and theme-based approach provides a meaningful context for learning. The team is multinational, and Soraya's 20 years of experience help create a welcoming atmosphere for Brussels' international community.

Community
Roots and Wings School serves an international community in Brussels and is a small international school with a multinational team. The founder and team are dedicated to an individualized, collaborative learning approach that supports students from preschool through secondary education. The atmosphere is welcoming to Brussels' international community and fosters cultural diversity through a project- and theme-based learning approach.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Roots and Wings School is a small international school in Brussels, Belgium that opened in 2009. It offers preschool, primary and secondary education. The school uses a project-based approach aimed at unfolding of each child's full potential. Its setting is in the middle of a wooded park, with the outdoors used as a second classroom.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Preschool weekly activities include free and spontaneous play, cooking, gardening, nature walks, yoga, storytelling, songs and games, experiments and creative arts. These activities are non-academic in nature yet crucial for building a strong foundation for future academic and life success, and they support self-directed learning. Parents actively participate in their child's educational journey in preschool, and once a month they share a passion or talent with the class.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Project-based learning brings learning to life through integrated themes that cover maths, sciences, language skills and the arts. Students and teachers co-create learning experiences in self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions, ensuring learning is relevant and meaningful. Learning areas are connected across subjects so that themes link academic disciplines with real-world ideas. The outdoors serves as a second classroom, providing hands-on, experiential learning that supports focus, independence and thoughtful problem solving.

Arts & Creative
Creativity is woven into everyday learning. In Preschool, weekly activities include creative arts, music, storytelling, acting and circus-inspired movement, along with yoga and outdoor exploration. These expressive activities are integrated with other learning through hands-on experiences such as crafts, songs and performances. In Primary, artistic learning is embedded across themes alongside maths, sciences, language skills and arts as part of an integrated approach. In Secondary, Creative Arts is a dedicated core subject alongside Language Arts, Maths, Sciences and Humanities.

Cultural & Language
Preschool features storytelling and songs as part of weekly activities, with acting and singing enriching language development. Language Arts are a core part of the Secondary program within the British Curriculum, which prepares students for IGCSEs and A-Levels. Through the project-based approach, language and other subjects are learned in meaningful contexts, integrating language skills across themes. The school's structure supports language development across age groups, from storytelling and songs in early years to formal language arts in secondary.

Social & Hobbies
Social skills are cultivated through free play, group work and emotional awareness in the early years, with the Educational Approach emphasising self-expression, imagination and respect for self, others and nature. Parents participate in class monthly by sharing a talent, enriching the learning environment. The school encourages self-directed learning and collaboration within teams, strengthening social and cooperative competencies. Mindfulness, patience and the ability to stay focused are fostered through routines and outdoor activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor learning is central, with the outdoors treated as a second classroom and frequent nature-based activities such as nature walks, outdoor games, gardening and yoga. Mindfulness, focus and emotional regulation are supported by routines that promote patience and independence. Yoga and physical education are integrated into the program, contributing to both physical and mental wellbeing. The emphasis on outdoor time is linked to brain development and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers the British Curriculum for secondary education, preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels.
School Events
The school has not added events
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