Most popular international schools in Antwerp

Antwerp International School is an IB World School in Belgium serving PreSchool to Grade 12, with 330 students from 40 nationalities and a 7:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio. The school offers the IB continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. English is the language of instruction; from Grade 6, four lessons per week are taught in French. AIS provides Mother Tongue instruction for English and Dutch from Starter to Grade 12; German Mother Tongue from Grade 1; French Mother Tongue from Grade 6, with Spanish Ab Initio in the DP. The campus features the STEMzone, a €2+ million facility with science labs, fabrication labs, makerspaces, mathematics spaces and IT areas. AIS has a Fine Arts Centre, a 350‑seat theatre and multiple music rooms; DP Visual Arts Exhibition and musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. The school is NEASC and CIS accredited and offers a broad co‑curricular programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and after‑school activities.

Da Vinci International School Antwerp is a boutique international school founded in 1997, now part of Chatsworth Schools group. It serves students from age 2 to 18 in an IB Continuum, with the Primary Years Programme for ages 3–11, the Middle Years Programme for grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. The school prioritizes small class sizes and a nurturing community where every student is a valued member of the Da Vinci family. The curriculum emphasizes language development with Dutch and French offered in the MYP and international focus across disciplines. Students engage in structured inquiry through the PYP's six thematic units, and in the MYP they prepare for the DP with study-skills and careers programmes. The DP includes Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and Extended Essay. Beyond academics, the school offers excursions and clubs in arts, culture, and service, plus a Band, art exhibitions, and PTA-led events.

Owl Academy International School is a hybrid international school in Antwerp, Belgium, offering online and in-person education for students aged 11 to 18. The school is a registered charity in Belgium. It provides both British and American curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels, the American High School Diploma, and pathways through Key Stage 3. The campus is on a modern, eco-friendly site in Mortsel near Antwerp, with smart classrooms and collaborative spaces that integrate VR, AR and AI into daily instruction. Small class sizes support personalized attention. The school provides comprehensive university counseling and preparation for international universities, including summer courses with Harvard Student Agencies. Multilingual support in English, French, and Dutch helps expatriates and international families. Extracurriculars span STEM, arts, sports and community service, alongside a vibrant Student Hub and a founder-led focus on nurturing creative thinkers and compassionate leaders. The campus champions technology-enabled learning and international-mindedness for students.

The Lycée Français International d'Anvers (LFIA) is a French international school serving learners from age 2 to 18. Located in Antwerp's historic city centre, the campus spans about 1,200 m² and welcomes around 150 students from more than 30 nationalities. LFIA follows the French national curriculum, with primary lessons taught in French (13 hours), English (10 hours) and Dutch (3 hours), creating immersion in French and English. From age 8, students study four modern languages, and from the fourth year of junior high Spanish is added, culminating in the French Baccalauréat. Passerelle support assists non-French or non-English speakers during language immersion. The school is part of the Odyssey Education group and a partner of AEFE. Facilities and activities include day care and after-school clubs, multilingual holiday camps, and a broad range of arts, sports and STEM offerings. All of this takes place within an international and multilingual framework for families.

The International School of Belgium (ISBe) provides a personalized educational journey for students from age 2.5 through 18 on its Aartselaar campus. The curriculum combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with Cambridge Primary standards for English and Mathematics, leading into IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This framework is supported by specialized facilities, including dedicated science and computer labs, a library, and access to the Aartselaar Sports Centre’s swimming pool and athletics track. A distinctive feature of the school is its comprehensive supervised bus network that connects the campus to major residential areas in Antwerp, Mechelen, and Brussels, making it highly accessible for the expat community. With a student body representing over 40 nationalities and a cap of 25 students per class, ISBe emphasizes a "house" system—Dragons, Phoenix, and Unicorns—to build strong mentorship and community bonds across different age groups.