This article details all the international schools where you can enroll your children in Belgium. If you are interested in French schools in Belgium, we also have an article dedicated to them.
More than twenty international schools in Belgium
Belgium hosts over 20 international academic institutions. These schools typically offer bilingual courses and predominantly follow the British, American, or French curricula. If you wish to enroll your child in a school that does not use the Belgian or French programs, these schools are ideal for you.
Antwerp International School
Postal Address: Veltwijcklaan 180
2180 Antwerp
Phone: (32) 3 543 93 00
Email: ais@ais-antwerp.be
Website: www.ais-antwerp.be
International School of Belgium (ISBe)
Postal Address: Kontichsesteenweg, 402630 Aartselaar
Phone: (32) 3 271 09 43
Email: info@isbedu.be
Website: www.isbedu.be
International School Le Verseau
Postal Addresses:
60 rue de Wavre, 1301 Bierges (primary and secondary general education)
Rue Dom Berlière, 76041 Gosselies (technical professional secondary education)
Phones:
(32) 10 23 17 17 (primary education) /
(32) 10 23 17 27 (secondary general education) /
(32) 71 48 83 62 (technical professional secondary education)
Fax:
(32) 10 24 17 00 (primary education)/
(32) 10 24 39 35 (secondary general education) /
(32) 71 48 81 27 (technical professional secondary education)
Emails:
fondamental@eiverseau.be
secondaire@eiverseau.be
info@elce-gosselies.be
Website: www.eiverseau.be
Brussels British Junior Academy
Postal Addresses:
83 Boulevard Saint Michel, 1040 Etterbeek (Primary)
101 Boulevard Louis Schmidt, 1040 Etterbeek (Preparatory School)
Phone: (32) 2 732 53 76
Email: info@bjab.org
Website: bjab.org
BEPS International School
Postal Address: 23 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Brussels
Phone: (32)2 648 43 11
Website: www.beps.com
The British International School of Brussels
Postal Addresses: 163 Avenue Émile Max (Infant or Acorn Department: 3-7) /
59 Avenue Emeraude (Junior or Oak Department: 7-11), 1030 Brussels
Phone: (32) 2 736 89 81
Email: schooloffice@bisb.org
Website: www.bisb.org
British School of Brussels
Postal Address: Pater Dupierreuxlaan, 13080 Tervuren
Phone: (32) 2 766 04 30
Website: www.britishschool.be
Brussels American School
Postal Address: John F Kennedylaan, 11933 Zaventem
Phone: (32) (0)2 405-0102
Website: www.dodea.edu
Brussels International Catholic School
Postal Addresses:
Chaussée de Wavre, 457 (pre-primary) /
Rue Général Leman, 86 (primary) /
Rue Froissart, 57-59 (secondary)
1040 Brussels
Phones:
(32) 2 640 35 36 (pre-primary) /
(32) 2 230 02 18 (primary) /
(32) 2 343 85 40 (secondary)
Email: info@bicschool.be
Website: www.bicschool.be
Brussels European School
Postal Address: Avenue du Vert Chasseur, 461180 Uccle
Phone: (32) 2 373 86 11
Website: www.eeb1.com
Brussels European School II
Postal Address: Avenue Oscar Jespers, 751200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Phone: (32) 2 774 22 92
Website: www.eeb2.be
Brussels European School III
Postal Address: Boulevard du Triomphe, 1351050 Brussels
Phone: (32) 2 629 47 00
Website: www.eeb3.eu
Brussels International German School
Postal Address: Lange Eikstraat 71B-1970 Wezembeek-Oppem
Phones:
(32) 2 785 01 35 (Admissions) /
(32) 2 785 01 30 (High School) /
(32) 2 785 01 36 (BVS/Primary School)
Emails:
recording@idsb.eu (Admissions)
highschool@idsb.eu (High School)
elementaryschool@idsb.eu (BVS/Primary School)
Website: www.idsb.eu
Montessori International School
Postal Address: Rotselaerlaan 13080 Tervuren
Phone: (32) 2 767 63 60
Fax: (32) 2 688 23 61
Email: montessori-tervuren@online.be
Website: www.international-montessori.org
The International School of Brussels
Postal Address: Kattenberg 19B-1170 Brussels
Phone: (32) 2 661 42 11
Fax: (32) 2 661 42 00
Website: www.isb.be
ISF Waterloo International School
Postal Address: 280 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genese
Phone: (32) 2 358 56 06
Email: office@isfwaterloo.org
Website: isfwaterloo.org
St John's International School
Postal Address: Drève Richelle 146, 1410 Waterloo
Phone: (32) 2 352 06 10
Email: enquiries@stjohns.be
Website: www.stjohns.be
St Paul British Primary School
Postal Address: Stationsstraat 33080 Vossem-Tervuren
Phone: (32) 2 767 30 98
Website: www.isbi.com
De Mol European School
Postal Address: Europawijk 1002400 Mol
Phones:
(32) 1 456 31 11 (General) /
(32) 1 456 31 80 (Nursery and Primary School) /
(32) 1 456 31 03 (Secondary School)
Website: www.esmol.net
Japanese School of Brussels
Postal Address: Avenue des Meuniers 1331160 Auderghem
Phone: (32) 2 672 10 38
Website: www.japanese-school-brussels.be
What do international schools in Belgium offer?
International schools in Belgium cater to children from kindergarten through to secondary education. Many of these institutions are affiliated with the international Cambridge examination network (UK), while others prepare students for the International Baccalaureate (IB), and some employ the Montessori pedagogy.
Most of these schools use English as the primary language in the classroom. However, German or French is used in a few of them. In most cases, the programs are bilingual.
Degrees in international schools in Belgium
International schools established in Belgium prepare students for various degrees, depending on their educational orientation:
- British Schools: they follow the National Curriculum for England and lead to IGCSE/GCSE exams (end of lower secondary) and then A-Levels (end of upper secondary), widely recognized for university entry in the UK and elsewhere.
- American Schools: they award the High School Diploma and prepare for standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and sometimes the ACT. AP (Advanced Placement) and Honors options are often available.
- International Schools: some schools follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which allows access to universities in more than 100 countries.
- National Schools (German, Japanese, Scandinavian, etc.): they apply the official curricula of their home countries, allowing for a smooth return to the national education system.
Facilities offered by international schools in Belgium
International schools offer comprehensive programs and activities for children. Each school is equipped with facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.
Most of them have modern facilities (sports halls, libraries, laboratories, creative studios) and strive to provide a rich, multicultural, and stimulating learning environment.
International school fees in Belgium
The tuition fees in Belgium vary from one school to another. As a guide, most British schools charge between €6,000 and €35,000 per year. This amount may vary depending on the student's level, transportation needs, extracurricular activities, and costs for daycare and cafeterias.
Good to know:
Many international employers based in Belgium, especially in Brussels or Antwerp, offer partial or full coverage of school fees as part of the expatriation package. Be sure to discuss this during your contract negotiation.
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