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Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Preschool Campus

Instructs in English, French

Ages 1½ - 6 years

Fees €9,300 - 12,500

Type Co-educational

Stepping Stones Bilingual School operates a preschool campus in Auderghem, Brussels, catering to children aged 18 months to 6 years. The educational framework integrates Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodologies, emphasizing self-directed learning and artistic exploration. Instruction is provided by two native speakers in every classroom—one speaking English and the other French—ensuring constant bilingual immersion. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Forest School" initiative, where children take weekly trips to the nearby Soignes Forest to explore the natural environment and develop motor skills. The facility includes garden spaces designed for sensory play and light-filled classrooms equipped with specialized manipulative materials. Beyond the standard day, the school provides after-school workshops such as yoga, music, and culinary arts. This setting serves families seeking an international environment that combines structured language acquisition with a focus on creative and outdoor engagement.

Location

Stepping Stones is in Brussels, Belgium. The Preschool is located at 60, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The Primary program is at 45, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The school operates in a bilingual environment (English/French) in Brussels.

Stages

Preschool and primary school.

Type

Bilingual school in Brussels offering English and French; Montessori-inspired approach combined with traditional teaching; English programme is immersion with Cambridge English assessment; French learning aligned with Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles.

Country affiliation

Belgium

Application fees

- Enrolment (registration) fee for new students: EUR 600. This fee is payable against invoice when the Rules & Regulations (R.O.I.) are signed and must be paid into the school's bank account within eight days of registration confirmation using the payment reference requested by the school. The registration fee covers administrative costs and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (2025–2026 schedule)

- Preschool (Maternelle): EUR 9,300 per school year. Payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis.

- Primary: EUR 12,500 per school year. Payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing: tuition may be billed on an annual basis or on a quarterly basis (payments are made against invoices). Families choose either yearly or quarterly invoicing as indicated on the school invoice. Registration becomes effective only upon receipt of the full registration fee paid to the school's bank account within the specified timeframe and with the required payment reference.

- Invoicing for other compulsory items (see below) is also issued and payable as indicated on the invoice. The school requests the payment reference format shown on the enrolment documentation when making bank transfers.

Boarding fees

- The school operates preschool and primary day programmes only; there is no boarding provision.

Other costs and mandatory charges

- Primary activity fund (school supplies): EUR 500 (payable against invoice when enrolment is confirmed). This covers educational materials, schoolbooks, individual pencil case, school bag, sports bag, swimming lessons provided by the PE teacher, and most trips; a separate, limited contribution may be requested only when a school bus must be hired (min EUR 25 / max EUR 50).

- Meal programme (lunch and snacks): EUR 1,090 per year for both preschool and primary (payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis). This fee is set according to the caterer and may be subject to change.

- School uniform items (approximate single-item prices):
- Preschool: Polo shirt EUR 20; Sweatshirt EUR 25; Sports T‑shirt (for some years) EUR 15.
- Primary: Polo shirt EUR 20; School jumper EUR 40; Sports sweatshirt EUR 25; Sports T‑shirt EUR 15.

- After‑school care and extracurricular activities: fees and detailed schedules for after‑school care and extracurricular programmes are announced seasonally (information is normally provided in July for the coming school year).

Refund information

- The registration fee (EUR 600) is explicitly non‑refundable. In the event of withdrawal, the school's policy states that no refund will be granted. Families sign the school's Rules and Regulations (R.O.I.) as part of the contract that confirms these terms.

Fee payment options

- Payments are processed against school invoices and are to be paid into the school's bank account as instructed on the invoice and in the enrolment documentation. The school's enrolment instructions specify payment into the STEPPING STONES asbl bank account with the requested payment reference. No alternative electronic payment methods (for example, credit card) are listed on the invoices or fee schedule; payment by bank transfer / payment to the school account is the stated mechanism for registration and invoiced amounts.

Notes on billing detail

- Tuition and the meal programme are presented as annual amounts with the option to pay yearly or in quarterly instalments; the school does not publish a per‑term breakdown (per‑term figures are not provided in the published fee schedule). The detailed fees above reflect the published 2025–2026 fee schedule and the school's enrolment and payment instructions.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Stepping Stones School emphasizes social-emotional development through kindness, autonomy and curiosity. It uses a mixed-methods approach that combines Montessori, cooperative and traditional teaching, allowing children to learn at their own pace. The bilingual environment supports social interaction in English and French; teachers speak only the language assigned to them in sessions. One day per week is devoted to cooperative learning and joint projects to foster collaboration. Benefits include Happy, thriving children and children who develop their social skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The French learning programme is aligned with the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles and is duplicated in English immersion for the English programme, with Cambridge English assessing the English programme. From preschool through primary, Stepping Stones teaches in English and French. Language learning is conducted through immersion, with teachers speaking only the assigned language in sessions. Montessori sessions involve both languages, allowing children to choose their interlocutor. Cambridge English assesses the English programme.

Admissions

1 - Initial contact: Submit the online application to begin the admissions process. The Online application option starts the family's file. This step initiates the admission evaluation.
2 - The application process: Read and accept the house rules and regulations. Submit the duly completed application form. Pay the first registration fee, which is non-refundable.
3 - The registration procedure: An application form is sent to the family; if the child is on the waiting list, enrolment will be confirmed in March of the desired academic year. After acceptance, the school provides the Rules and Regulations and the contract, which must be signed and returned. The registration fee is 600 euros and is non-refundable, payable after signing. Registration becomes effective upon receipt of the full payment within eight days, with the reference including the last name, first name and invoice number.
4 - Fees: Primary School fees and Preschool fees are published. After-school care fees are available for Primary and Preschool. Details of the fee structure are shown under each level.

Waitlist

Enrolment for those on the waiting list is confirmed in March of the desired academic year.

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Brussels American School

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees €28,499 - 31,519

Type Co-educational

From the details provided, the institution described is Brussels Unit School, a DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school in Brussels. It serves preschool through 12th grade with a combined elementary, middle, and high school population and is part of Brussels Community Schools in DoDEA Europe West District. The curriculum is stated as American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP). The school offers a PSCD program for students with disabilities and a general special education program for a diverse learner population. The age range is 4 to 18. This profile does not include information about Brussels American School. If you intended Brussels Unit School, I can format a full school_character entry. If you need Brussels American School specifically, please provide the correct details or confirm that BAS is the target, and I will adjust accordingly.

Application fees

- For children of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors (active-duty military and DoD civilian employees) there is no application or tuition charge to attend Brussels Elementary High School (formerly Brussels American School).
- Non-DoD applicants (civilians, local hires, third-country nationals, Department of State dependents where applicable) are required to pay tuition and any locally required association fees; local one-time application or association levies are charged in some DoDEA communities but are not charged for DoD-dependent enrollment.

Tuition fees by year group (policy and how rates are set for SY 2025/26)

- DoDEA operates two published tuition rate categories: Federally connected (applies to certain federal agency-sponsored students) and Non‑Federally connected. Brussels EHS follows the DoDEA overseas (OCONUS) tuition rate structure; specific annual tuition amounts are set centrally by DoDEA HQ and published in the OCONUS tuition-rate memorandum for each school year. For the 2025/26 school year DoDEA released OCONUS tuition-rate guidance that defines the applicable rates by grade band. Brussels EHS charges non-DoD students according to those DoDEA-published rates.
- DoDEA organizes tuition in grade bands (example grade bands used across DoDEA overseas schools): Pre-K / Full‑Day Kindergarten – Grade 6; Grades 7–8 (middle); Grades 9–12 (high school). The final published dollar amounts for each band are issued in the DoDEA OCONUS tuition-rate memorandum for the applicable school year; Brussels EHS applies the banded amounts to non-DoD students.
- Per-term detail: DoDEA tuition for overseas schools is invoiced in two billing packages per school year (see "Billing schedule" below); the tuition invoice shows the exact annual amount and the invoice-period portion due. Because DoDEA sets annual rates centrally, the school's invoice (from DoDEA/DoDDS Resource Management) shows the precise per-invoice amounts for each billing package rather than a fixed equal “per-term” public split.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition for DoDEA overseas schools is billed in two billing packages each school year: the first invoice covers the initial period (August through 30 September, which is funded from the prior U.S. fiscal year) and the second invoice covers 1 October through the end of the school year. Payment for each invoice is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Brussels EHS follows this DoDEA invoicing structure for tuition invoices.
- Failure to pay invoiced tuition on time constitutes a debt to the U.S. Government and may affect enrollment status until the debt is resolved under DoDEA billing policies.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Brussels Elementary High School is a DoDEA day school; it does not operate boarding/dormitory facilities and therefore does not charge boarding fees. Students attend as day students.

Other costs and fees (typical items at DoDEA overseas schools that parents should expect)

- School meals: meal program charges or paid cafeteria accounts may apply. Meal and school-supplies costs are charged separately from DoDEA tuition where applicable.
- Course- or program-specific fees: certain courses, extracurricular activities, extended‑day programs, field trips, competitive athletics travel, instrumental music or private lessons, or optional programs may carry separate fees.
- Examination fees: certain external exam fees (for example, AP or other external testing fees where applicable) may be billed in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms and school clothing: DoDEA schools typically do not require a uniform in the same way private international schools do; any school spirit wear or optional uniform items are parent‑purchased and are an additional cost if offered. Parents should budget separately for school clothing, supplies, and optional spirit items.
- Local association levies or building levies: some overseas DoDEA sites work with a local school association (association fees or building-levy charges) for non-DoD services or dormitory management in locations where such local arrangements exist; these local charges are distinct from DoDEA tuition and vary by community. Brussels does not operate a dormitory; any local association fees would be specific and announced locally if applicable.

Refund information

- DoDEA refund practice for tuition invoices follows quarter/grading‑period rules used across DoDEA overseas schools: refunds are adjudicated by the DoDDS Resource Management Office and, in many DoDEA overseas communities, no prorated refund is authorized for a grading period once a student has attended any portion of that grading period. Refunds and the process to request them are handled through DoDEA/DoDDS billing channels. Brussels EHS uses DoDEA refund procedures for tuition adjustments.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment channels for DoDEA overseas tuition invoices include major credit cards via the Pay.gov portal (credit-card payment), electronic funds transfer (EFT), and U.S. dollar bank drafts; payment instructions and the exact payment portal are provided on the DoDEA/DoDDS tuition invoice. Brussels EHS follows the DoDEA invoicing/payment process and accepts the DoDEA payment channels listed on the invoice.
- The DoDEA policy states that Pay.gov issues the online receipt and banks issue EFT receipts; those receipts serve as proof of payment. The school does not re-issue Pay.gov/EFT receipts; parents must keep the issued Pay.gov/bank receipt.

Summary statements required for an external database (concise, factual)

- Tuition for children of U.S. military and DoD civilian sponsors is not charged at Brussels Elementary High School; eligible DoD-dependent students attend tuition free.
- Non-DoD students are charged tuition. DoDEA HQ sets annual OCONUS tuition rates by grade band and publishes a tuition-rate memorandum for each school year (the latest available published guidance covered the 2025/26 school year); Brussels applies those centrally published rates for any non‑DoD students. Brussels invoices follow DoDEA's two-billing‑package schedule; payment is due within 30 days of each invoice and accepted channels include Pay.gov (credit card), EFT, and bank draft. Refunds and other billing adjustments follow DoDEA/DoDDS Resource Management procedures.

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European School Brussels II - Woluwe Site

Instructs in Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Swedish

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees €4,370 - 8,195

Type Co-educational

European School Brussels II (EEB2) operates a multilingual system where students learn in one of eight distinct language sections, including English, French, and German. The school follows the European Schools curriculum, which culminates in the European Baccalaureate, a diploma recognized for university entry across Europe and beyond. Located in the residential Woluwe-Saint-Lambert area, the campus includes specialized facilities such as the Salle Polyvalente for theater and a dedicated library hosting creative events like Poetry Week. The school is particularly known for its Climate Academy, a student-led initiative where participants conduct research on environmental literacy and collaborate with international partners. Outside of the classroom, pupils participate in unique traditions like Footfest, an annual community gathering, and the Inter-European School Mathematical Competition. Students also engage in cross-campus events such as the European Schools' Science Symposium, where they present original scientific projects and podcasts, fostering a practical connection to scientific inquiry within a multicultural community.

Location

Woluwe site (Nursery/Primary) - Avenue Oscar Jespers 75, 1200 Bruxelles (until 31/08/2026); Evere site (Nursery/Primary) - Avenue du Bourget 30, 1130 Haren.

Stages

Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. The Nursery/Primary program operates across two sites, Woluwe and Evere. The Secondary program is part of European School Brussels II.

Type

European School (part of the European Schools network).

Additional learning support

Educational support is available for pupils with Special Educational Needs. An educational support coordinator handles the nursery/primary cycles at the Evere site (Virginie Vergught) and at the Woluwe site (Katrien Fernandez); the secondary cycle has coordinators for S1–S2 (Antonio Russo) and S3–S7 (Geraldine Gatto-Roissard).

Country affiliation

European Schools network (Brussels European Schools).

School day structure

Before the day starts, supervision runs 8:10–8:30. After-school supervision runs until about 3:05–3:40 p.m., depending on year group. The timetable shows Nursery and P1–P5 starting around 8:30 a.m. with corresponding end times and mid-day breaks on Wednesday and Friday for some groups.

Application / Enrolment fees

- No separate, recurring ‘application fee' is listed. A 25% non‑refundable deposit of the annual school fee is required from parents liable to pay school fees; this deposit is a prior condition for enrolment or continuation of studies and must be settled before the start of the school year.

Tuition (minerval) — annual rates and equivalent per‑term figures (Category III)

Note: the school sets minerval rates by admission category. Annual amounts and the per‑term equivalents below are presented by cycle (Nursery, Primary, Secondary). Per‑term figures are shown as the annual rate divided into three equal terms for convenience.

- Category III — parents other than those covered by Category I/II (rates for pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013):
- Nursery: EUR 3,566.24 per year — equivalent EUR 1,188.75 per term.
- Primary: EUR 4,903.64 per year — equivalent EUR 1,634.55 per term.
- Secondary: EUR 6,686.77 per year — equivalent EUR 2,228.92 per term.
- Minimum fee (annual): EUR 1,783.12 — equivalent EUR 594.37 per term.

- Category III — parents enrolled after 31/08/2013 (higher band):
- Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 per year — equivalent EUR 1,456.80 per term.
- Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year — equivalent EUR 2,003.12 per term.
- Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year — equivalent EUR 2,731.52 per term.
- Minimum fee: 60% of the applicable minerval (per the school's fee rules).

- Special rates for children of NATO/NAMSA agents and UN international civil servants (Category III):
- Enrolled before 01/09/2013 (annual): Nursery EUR 7,132.48 (EUR 2,377.49 per term); Primary EUR 9,807.28 (EUR 3,269.09 per term); Secondary EUR 13,373.54 (EUR 4,457.85 per term). Minimum: EUR 3,566.24 (EUR 1,188.75 per term).
- Enrolled after 31/08/2013 (annual): Nursery EUR 8,740.78 (EUR 2,913.59 per term); Primary EUR 12,018.72 (EUR 4,006.24 per term); Secondary EUR 16,389.14 (EUR 5,463.05 per term). Minimum: 60% of the applicable minerval.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A 25% deposit of the annual school fee is required as a condition of enrolment or continuation; the deposit is not refundable. An invoice is issued and must be settled before the beginning of the school year.
- Parents who are required to pay school fees will be invoiced for the balance; families may submit a written request for payment by instalments in cases of financial difficulty. Failure to pay school fees in full at the end of the school year may result in the pupil being removed from the school list and not admitted to any European School for the following school year.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable at European School Brussels II; there are no boarding fees. The school operates nursery, primary and secondary day provision.

Other compulsory or routine charges and typical additional costs

- Nursery (routine charges): school insurance EUR 5.00; printing/photocopying EUR 15.00; miscellaneous activities EUR 20.00.
- Primary (routine charges / items that are charged to parents): school diary (EUR 5.00 — 5th year only); school insurance EUR 5.00; printing/photocopying EUR 18.00; Intermaths EUR 20.00; swimming lessons (incl. school bathing cap) EUR 150.00 (1st & 2nd years); miscellaneous activities EUR 20.00.
- Secondary (routine charges / items): school diary EUR 5.00; school insurance EUR 7.00; printing/photocopying EUR 20.00; workshops EUR 20.00; student card (chip card) EUR 5.00; locker EUR 30.00 (1st year only); European Baccalaureate (BAC) registration fee EUR 94.11 (S7 only); selected course worksheets or subject‑specific materials (example: human sciences worksheets EUR 15.00 for the applicable year).
- Additional optional or extra‑curricular costs (transport, canteen, extracurricular activities, school trips, music lessons, equipment, etc.) may be charged separately as required by the school or the Parents' Association services.

Sibling discounts and concessions

- For families with more than one child in the same fee category:
- Category III (pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013): second child tuition reduced to 50% of the applicable rate; subsequent children charged at the minimum fee.
- Category III (pupils enrolled after 31/08/2013): second child tuition reduced to 80% of the applicable rate; subsequent children charged at 60% of the applicable rate.

Refund and cancellation policy

- The 25% enrolment deposit is explicitly non‑refundable. If school fees remain unpaid at the end of the school year (or are only partially paid), the pupil may be considered removed from the school list and will not be admitted to any of the European Schools for the following school year. Requests for partial exemptions or instalment arrangements can be submitted in writing in cases of financial difficulty.

Fee payment options accepted

- Invoices for school charges and, where applicable, school fees are required to be paid by bank transfer within the deadline specified on the invoice. Families may request payment by instalments in writing where applicable. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the school's standard instructions for payment.

Short summary (practical points for parents)

- Annual tuition (minerval) is set by category and cycle; the school requires a 25% non‑refundable deposit before the school year begins, invoices the balance and requires timely payment by bank transfer. Sibling reductions apply for successive children in the same category. Routine small charges (insurance, printing, diaries, certain specific activity fees and exam registration) are charged in addition to minerval. Non‑payment can lead to removal from the school list.

Curriculum

European School Brussels II provides multilingual, multicultural education at nursery, primary and secondary levels. The Woluwe campus has three cycles: Nursery, Primary and Secondary, and nine language sections: Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Swedish. It follows the European Schools curriculum and offers the European Baccalaureate diploma. In S4-S5 and S6-S7, information booklets per language section guide options and choices for progression toward the BAC. The Evere site runs Nursery and Primary with four language sections: French-speaking, German-speaking, English-speaking and Italian.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 1:10 (about 200 teachers for over 2,000 students in secondary).

Higher Education Progression

Career guidance for S2-S7 includes higher education information with UCAS for UK universities and country-specific guidance (France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal, Spain).

Gifted and Talented

A 'Challenge club' is available for gifted students from P4 and P5; these pupils are challenged in class through differentiation and additional activities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The psycho-emotional balance plays a major role in learning. The school presents many initiatives to ensure the well-being of students in the secondary school. The Guidance Team coaches and listens to students and covers all language sections; they can meet at school or on Teams and communicate with parents and staff. The Educational Advisers provide guidance on conflict management, learning or emotional issues and coordinate communication between students, parents and the administration. The Care Team meets weekly to review socio-emotional, psychological or learning situations of students with special needs and to define points of action. The Secondary Programme promotes 8 Life Skills, discussed during Class Time, to foster a positive classroom dynamic.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Educational support in the secondary cycle is available for students with special educational difficulties or needs. The Secondary Educational Support Coordinators are Mr. Fabio Russo (S1-S2) and Mrs. Geraldine Gatto Roissard (S3-S7). General information on Educational Support and Inclusive Education is available through the school's services. The Care Team reviews students' socio-emotional, psychological or learning situations and defines actions for each case. The page references Educational Support guidelines and presentations on Educational Support & Inclusive Education in Secondary.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental well-being is central to student support. The well-being framework includes access to school psychologists and well-being resources. The Educational Advisers provide guidance on emotional issues and coordinate with the Guidance Team and psychologists. The Guidance Team offers confidential coaching and can meet in person or via Teams. The Care Team coordinates long-term support for pupils and monitors socio-emotional and learning needs. A Secondary Programme to promote 8 Life Skills supports social-emotional development.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and to creating an inclusive and safe community. Activities include dialogues on bystander intervention and healthy relationships. There is a form for witnesses or victims of sexual transgression. The information transmitted via this form is confidential and accessible only to the FLAG-team. The FLAG policy (Policy against Sexually Transgressive Behaviour) governs these protections. GDPR rules apply to data handling.

Admissions

1. Eligibility request via the Enrolments Portal to access the online application form. The link to the enrolment or transfer application becomes available as from 7 January 2025 on the intranets of the European institutions and from the enrolment secretariats of the Brussels school/site corresponding to the first preference.
2. The online procedure is organized in two steps: eligibility request via the enrolments portal to access the online application form, followed by the submission of the enrolment or transfer application once access has been granted. Applications must be submitted online via the Enrolment Portal and, where applicable, attachments in PDF (see Annex V of the Enrolment Policy) within the required deadlines.
3. Language section selection and L1: A fundamental principle is that pupils are enrolled in the language section corresponding to their mother tongue/dominant language (L1) where a section exists; if no L1 section exists, pupils are enrolled in a vehicular language section and attend SWALS as L1. The Director determines L1 and changes to L1 require compelling pedagogical reasons; should a new language section be created, SWALS pupils with that language as L1 transfer automatically to the new section; L1 determination is definitive in principle.
4. Calendar, deadlines and information sessions: The calendar and enrolment procedure are published and deadlines apply for online submission; as of 7 January 2025 the enrolment link is available via intranets and enrolment secretariats. The enrolment secretariats will be closed from 21 July to 15 August 2025.
5. Information sessions and welcome tour: Individual visits or Open Days are not organised due to limited access to the Woluwe site; a welcome meeting followed by a guided tour will be arranged before the start of the new school year. For pedagogical information, refer to the School's website and the enrolment contacts listed.
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St. John's International School - Brussels

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees €14,200 - 44,600

Pupils 800

Type Co-educational, Day, Boarding

St. John's International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Waterloo, Belgium, founded in 1964. The school offers the full IB continuum from ages 3 to 18 and boarding for students aged 11-17. With 65+ nationalities represented, it boasts the best IBDP average in Belgium (36 points in 2025), with 40% of students scoring 38+ points. Its performing arts centre is described as the finest of any school in Belgium.

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Tutti Frutti Primary School

Instructs in English, French

Ages 3 - 12 years

Fees €5,660 - 8,500

Type Co-educational

Tutti Frutti Primary is a private, non-subsidized ASBL in Belgium that combines language learning with an active, open pedagogy. The elementary program is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German, and French-Italian, with an average of about 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages, and the curriculum emphasizes explicit reading, writing and mathematics alongside multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative activities. Instruction uses lively, participatory, differentiated methods and practical tasks such as cooking workshops to foster autonomy. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap, and at the end of the sixth year take tests in French to obtain the CEB. The school operates across several premises in Saint-Gilles and Uccle, and offers weekly language workshops plus a range of arts, cultural and wellbeing activities. Extracurriculars include Dance & Folklore, Creative Workshop and language sessions, with small groups and a modular program including inclusive activities for all.

Location

Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) and Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Campuses at Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles; Av. A. Dupuich 42, 1180 Uccle; Rue Africaine 27, 1060 Saint-Gilles (classes and stages).

Stages

Bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.

Type

Private bilingual school operating as an ASBL (non-profit).

Country affiliation

Belgium; Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium).

Application fees

- No publicly published application or one-off registration fee is listed for Tutti Frutti Primary. Registration for classes and camps is handled through the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration system.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Tutti Frutti Primary does not publish fixed tuition amounts (per term or per academic year) for primary-year groups in its public materials. No per-term or per-year tuition figures for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) are available in the school's public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A public, itemised billing schedule for school tuition is not posted. When payments are processed through the organisation's online sales/registration system, the general payment rules used by Tutti Frutti allow payment by bank transfer, by secure online payment (PayPal or credit card — Maestro, Visa, Mastercard), or cash at the office; stages and event registrations are processed via the MyTuttiFrutti platform and use online payment processors (Stripe is used for stage payments). PayPal/credit-card payments are treated as irrevocable once accepted; bank-transfer registrations are activated once the transfer is received. For e-commerce purchases the terms include a flat shipping/handling charge where applicable.

Boarding fees

- Tutti Frutti Primary operates as a day bilingual primary programme; no boarding provision or boarding fees are indicated.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No compulsory uniform fee or standard uniform package is listed publicly. A merchandise/store facility is referenced and product sales are priced in euros; shipping is subject to a flat-rate charge where applicable. Occasional extra costs are noted for specific services (for example, specialized external support for children with particular needs is to be borne by parents). Excursions, specialist workshops and extracurricular activities are run regularly and may carry separate charges.

Refund information

- For short courses/camps (stages) a published practice has been to reimburse the stage fee but retain a cancellation fee (example: €30 retained for cancellations on some past stage offerings); cancellations in the same week have required a medical certificate to recover the fee on another stage. For online product purchases the general consumer withdrawal right of 14 working days applies to goods as described in the general sales conditions. There is no publicly posted, itemised refund policy for annual school tuition fees.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Bank transfer (bank-account details communicated at checkout/registration).
- Secure online payment via PayPal or by credit card (Maestro, Visa, Mastercard).
- Cash payments accepted on premises.
- Stripe (or equivalent processor) is used for event and stage payments through the MyTuttiFrutti registration platform.

Brief summary of availability of fee data

- The school's public pages give program structure, registration routes and payment methods but do not publish detailed per-term or per-year tuition amounts or a public billing schedule for the primary programme. The available public details include payment methods and established practices for stages (example fees and cancellation handling). Parents should use the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration route or direct contact to receive the school's current tuition schedule, invoice timing and the full, itemised fee breakdown for the appropriate year group.

Curriculum

The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German (from four registered children), and French-Italian (from four registered children). Class sizes average 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages. Teaching methods are active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated, with a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic approach. Reading, writing and mathematics are taught explicitly while learning is enhanced through experiential activities such as cooking workshops, and autonomy is fostered through practical tasks. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium); at the end of the sixth year they take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is 12 students.

Exam Results

At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school uses small classes with an average of 12 students to personalize teaching and support each student's needs. Teaching teamwork and sociability is emphasized daily. The pedagogy is open-minded and inclusive, exposing students to other cultures and languages. Outings to theatre, museums, parks and swimming pools are an integral part of the learning project. Autonomy is emphasized, helping students become active participants in their own learning and build self-confidence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school welcomes all children, including those with special needs, and provides a caring environment adapted to their learning needs. The enrollment process includes needs identification and providing an up-to-date report describing the child's needs so accommodations can be evaluated. If specialized support is required, the cost is borne by the parents. A family interview and, when appropriate, a meeting with a specialist help assess suitable accommodations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school uses immersion with exposure to two or more languages from primary year 1. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French & English, Français & Deutsch, and French & Italiano. Each class has about 12 students. The bilingual and multilingual teaching uses explicit reading, writing and mathematical instruction alongside implicit learning through activities, with a multi-sensory, multidisciplinary approach. Openness to cultures and languages is a core part of the pedagogy. At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

Mental Wellbeing

Social and emotional development is supported through open pedagogy, inclusivity and a focus on student autonomy, curiosity and creativity. The program encourages wellbeing through self-esteem building, collaboration and engagement in arts and physical activities. Students participate in weekly sport, pool, gardening and other movement-based activities. Outings to theatres, museums and parks contribute to confidence and independence. The environment aims to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth.

Admissions

1. Eligibility and class structure. The primary school welcomes children born in 2012–2016. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections, with about 12 students per class. The sections offer French-English, French-German (from 4 children registered), and French-Italian (from 4 children registered). 2. Immersion and pedagogy. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two languages, and sometimes three. Teaching is active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated. Learning is multidisciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic. 3. Registration and assessment. Tutti Frutti Primary is considered home schooling. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium). Each term, tests assess progress. At the end of the sixth year, French tests are taken to obtain the CEB. 4. Welcome procedure (special needs). Registration identifies any special needs. An up-to-date report describing needs is transmitted to help determine accommodations. A family interview follows to decide whether the school can offer a suitable setting and to explore solutions. If needed, specialized support may be provided at the family's cost. 5. Information sessions and contact. Information sessions are offered and information session registration is available. Information sessions dates are published; information on upcoming sessions is provided. 6. Affordability. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; efforts are made to keep it affordable.

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British Junior Academy of Brussels - Prep and Senior Campus

Instructs in English

Ages 9 - 18 years

Fees €10,403 - 28,322

Type Co-educational

British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) is a centrally located international school in Etterbeek, providing a tailored British education from Early Years through to the Senior years. Following the National Curriculum for England, the school is currently expanding its secondary offering to include Year 12 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) by September 2026. Known for its small class ratios and a "vertical tutoring" system in the Senior School, BJAB fosters a supportive community where students receive individual attention from specialist teachers. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSEs for Year 10 and 11, with a strong emphasis on both English and French proficiency, including preparation for local Belgian exams like the CEB. As a member of the Round Square network, the school prioritizes global citizenship and character development. Students benefit from diverse co-curricular activities ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to student-led drama productions and specialized annual STEAM fairs.

Location

BJAB operates from two campuses in Brussels: the Lower School at 83 Boulevard Saint Michel, 1040 Etterbeek, and the Upper School at 101 Boulevard Louis Schmidt, 1040 Etterbeek. The two sites are in Etterbeek and are within a five-minute walk of each other. The school lies in the European Quarter, within easy reach of the European Commission, embassies, NATO and other business districts. Being located in Etterbeek, minutes away from central Brussels, the campuses are well situated for local transport and access.

Stages

Early Years; Pre-Prep; Prep and Senior.

Type

International English-speaking school in Brussels. Bespoke education in a nurturing environment for children from around the world. BJAB offers a British-style education.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Pupils come from many nationalities and speak over 40 languages. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils not yet fluent in English. BJAB thrives on its diverse community.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for pupils not yet fluent in English.

Country affiliation

Belgium.

School day structure

Lower School (PreKindergarten–Year 4) starts around 8:00 and finishes between 12:00 (half day) and 3:30 (full day); Garderie is available until 6:00 pm. Years 5–11 start around 8:00–8:20 and finish around 3:45–4:00, with Garderie again available until 6:00 pm; Wednesdays have different collection times. A sample Day at Prep shows a typical timetable with classes through the afternoon and a 4:00 pm dismissal.

Uniform Requirement

The full uniform is compulsory from Reception onwards; it includes dark blue or black shoes. The uniform can be purchased online from Trutex using BJAB's code LEA000151TF; delivery to the school is free when the school is open.

Food Options

BJAB provides a hot lunch service on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with Wednesdays served as a cold lunch. Packed lunches are permitted; the school is nut-free; monthly menus are available on the Parents Portal.

House System

There are four houses at BJAB: Montgomery, Hepburn, Schuman and Cavell.

Governance and Ownership

BJAB is privately owned by proprietor Ms Patricia De Maertelaere.

Application and one-time fees
- Registration fee (first child): EUR 500, payable upon enrolment and non-refundable.
- Sibling registration fee (each subsequent child): EUR 250, payable upon enrolment and non-refundable.
- Enrolment deposit: EUR 500, payable upon enrolment and fully refundable on departure provided there are no outstanding charges; any outstanding charges (for example damaged library books) will be deducted from the deposit. In exceptional circumstances the deposit may be withheld if written notice of departure is not provided within the required notice period.

Tuition fees by year group (full year totals and three-instalment schedule — academic year 2025–2026)
- Full‑year tuition (total payable):
- Kindergarten (half day): EUR 10,403.
- Kindergarten (full day): EUR 17,800.
- Reception class: EUR 18,780.
- Years 1 and 2: EUR 21,795.
- Years 3, 4, 5 and 6: EUR 24,197.
- Years 7 and 8: EUR 26,777.
- Years 9, 10 and 11: EUR 28,322.

- Three-instalment payment schedule (instalment dates and proportions for the full year total):
- 1 May 2025 — 20% of the total.
- 1 July 2025 — 40% of the total.
- 1 January 2026 — 40% of the total.

- Instalment amounts by year group (three instalments shown in the order 20% | 40% | 40%):
- Kindergarten (half day): EUR 2,081 | EUR 4,161 | EUR 4,161.
- Kindergarten (full day): EUR 3,560 | EUR 7,120 | EUR 7,120.
- Reception class: EUR 3,756 | EUR 7,512 | EUR 7,512.
- Years 1 and 2: EUR 4,359 | EUR 8,718 | EUR 8,718.
- Years 3–6: EUR 4,839 | EUR 9,679 | EUR 9,679.
- Years 7 and 8: EUR 5,355 | EUR 10,711 | EUR 10,711.
- Years 9–11: EUR 5,664 | EUR 11,329 | EUR 11,329.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- When an employer/company is paying, tuition fees are payable for the whole school year. For parents paying privately, fees can be paid in the three instalments shown above. Monthly payments may be arranged only by request and at the discretion of the Headteacher. Pupils entering mid‑year receive a pro‑rata invoice before entry; payment is required within two weeks of invoicing. No student may be admitted or remain at the school unless payment arrangements have been made. Parents remain responsible for total sums due regardless of any employer subsidy.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The British Junior Academy of Brussels is a day school and does not operate boarding facilities.

Other costs and routine charges
- Annual residential week: An additional charge is applied for participation in the annual residential week for pupils in Years 2–11.
- Duke of Edinburgh and Round Square: Additional charges apply from Year 9 to cover participation in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and Round Square activities.
- Public examination fees: Standard charges levied by examination boards for public examinations are passed on to parents (for example Year 9 Cambridge Checkpoints and Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE).
- Included within tuition: School fees cover books, use of school IT equipment up to Year 9, sports courses, swimming expenses and day visits. From Year 10 a Bring Your Own Device policy applies (device cost is borne by the family).
- Uniform: Uniform must be purchased from the school supplier (Trutex) using the school code; standard home delivery is EUR 10 (free for orders over EUR 150) and returns are accepted provided items are unused and returned within 60 days. Refunds on returned items may take up to 14 days to process.

Refund information and departure notice
- Enrolment deposit refund: The enrolment deposit (EUR 500) is fully refundable on departure provided there are no outstanding charges; outstanding charges will be deducted from the deposit.
- Registration fee: Non‑refundable once paid.
- Departure notice period: The school requires 90 days written notice of a pupils departure. In the absence of 90 days written notice, three months fees will be payable. Specific notice cut‑off dates are applied around term end dates.

Fee payment options
- Credit and debit card payments: Card transactions (credit/debit) are processed using third‑party payment processors; the school does not itself store card account information.
- Invoicing and payment timing: Invoices are issued according to the billing schedule described above and must be paid within the stated terms; parents pay the total sums due whether or not an employer contributes. Monthly payment plans are available only by request and at the Headteachers discretion.

Notes for parents on variable costs
- Expect additional, itemised charges beyond the published tuition where the school passes on third‑party costs (residential trips, award schemes, public examination fees). Day trips, books and most educational resources are included in the tuition.

Curriculum

BJAB uses a responsive, future-focused curriculum designed to prepare pupils with the skills needed in a dynamic world. Literacy is developed through project-based learning, STEAM activities, and digital education to enhance problem-solving and creativity in real-world contexts. The curriculum is embedded with digital literacy from Early Years, with a coding progression from game-based learning in Early Years to block-based coding in Key Stage 1, and then to text-based coding and robotics in Key Stage 2. CENTURY provides personalized learning pathways from Year 3, with dashboards that help teachers tailor next steps. The school emphasises safe online practices and an ethical approach to technology, delivering cross-curricular projects and a strong focus on adapting to accelerating change. The overall aim is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to thrive in the digital landscape of the future.

Exam Results

BJAB uses a mix of teacher assessment and standardised testing to track progress and attainment, aiming for above age-related expectations (standardised scores of 110+). The Independent School Inspectorate rated BJAB as Excellent in all categories in 2019, and ISI accreditation is reviewed on a three-year cycle; the latest ISI report published in 2025 confirms continued high standards. In 2022, the median standardised scores in Mathematics and English were 118 and 113 respectively, indicating performance above expectations; data from 2022-23 and checkpoint data also show strong results.

Higher Education Progression

BJAB offers a secondary program that includes Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10-11 and, from Years 12-13, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Pupils have progressed to prestigious schools and universities worldwide, including Eton College, Thomas's Battersea, St Paul's Girls' School and others; the curriculum supports success in environments ranging from IB and Cambridge to the Belgian school system.

Gifted and Talented

BJAB has a Challenge for All policy to provide challenge for higher attaining and more able learners. Higher attainers and more able pupils are defined by attainment data, and provision is tracked through baseline, mid-year and end-of-year assessments; Century AI is used to identify gaps and tailor pre- and post-learning tasks to extend learning.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a pastoral care program that aims to create a safe and secure environment where children become positive, responsible and increasingly independent members of the school community. The focus on positive reinforcement of good behaviour promotes a supportive and caring community, where everyone feels happy, safe and secure. The School Council and Student Parliament enable pupil voice in decision-making and events, with Head Pupils and Deputy Head Pupils serving as role models and leaders. Houses and House Captains promote teamwork, leadership and community involvement through projects, competitions and rewards. Values Education is woven through BJAB life, with monthly values introduced in assemblies and reflected in school activities to develop social, moral and cultural understanding.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

BJAB supports a small number of pupils with Special Educational Needs and can recommend external consultants to support education. Trained Learning Support Assistants provide targeted help to bridge gaps in learning, with the possibility of 1:1 support discussed during admissions. The school aims to be inclusive and to remove barriers to participation so that all pupils can access the curriculum. EAL provision is available within the same policy framework to support pupils with limited or no English. The school emphasises collaboration with families and flexibility in meeting individual needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has a diverse community with pupils speaking over 40 languages and provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for pupils not yet familiar with English. The admissions process assesses English language ability, and a tailored EAL programme is offered to help pupils access the BJAB curriculum. EAL provision typically includes group timetabled lessons focused on developing English with a specialist teacher, sometimes in place of French lessons, while subject lessons are designed to remain accessible. BJAB's English language provision is delivered by UK-qualified teachers who support language development across the curriculum. The school's inclusive approach helps pupils progress in English while continuing to participate in core subjects.

Mental Wellbeing

Pastoral care aims to create a safe, secure environment and to help children become positive, responsible and increasingly independent. A focus on positive behaviour reinforces a supportive and caring community where pupils feel happy and safe. Values education supports social and moral development and fosters belonging, respect and kindness. The leadership opportunities, such as the School Council, Head Pupils, and House Captains, contribute to wellbeing by promoting engagement, responsibility and peer support. A monthly values program guides assemblies and activities, supporting emotional and social growth.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding policy confirms BJAB's commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare, with all staff and volunteers required to act on concerns. The Designated Safeguarding Lead coordinates referrals, works with external agencies and ensures staff training and awareness. The policy establishes safeguarding roles, responsibilities and procedures, including annual reviews and contact details for the DSL and Deputy DSL. It references Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and Belgian legal requirements. A Designated Safeguarding Governor oversees safeguarding, with ongoing liaison with the Board and external partners.

Admissions

BJAB offers rolling admissions with year‑round entry. Entry begins with a tour and interview with the Headteacher, Mr Retter; tours can be requested via the Enquiry Form, and video conference appointments are available for admission from abroad. After the tour, parents apply formally by submitting the application and medical information forms; the Admissions Officer confirms receipt and may issue a formal offer after agreement with the Headteacher. Some prospective pupils may undertake entrance assessments (these do not determine admission) and pupils may have a trial day. Admission decisions are made by the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership team; spaces are limited and waiting lists may occur. Applications from those requiring 1:1 learning support, financial aid or other special circumstances may take longer. Registration and payment follow the Schedule of Fees: the first invoice covers a 500€ Registration Fee and 500€ Deposit, securing the space; these fees are non-refundable if a place is not taken within the agreed period; further invoices for school fees follow; attendance certificates can be issued for employers. Start Your Journey: enter your child's date of birth to discover when they can start at BJAB.

Scholarships

Discretionary financial assistance on school fees is available upon admission. Scholarships and bursaries are available for strong Sixth Form candidates through a Sixth Form assistance programme.

Waitlist

Spaces are limited and may involve waiting lists.

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International Montessori Schools - Savoorke (Bergestraat 24)

Instructs in English, French

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees €18,970 - 25,860

Pupils 300

Type Co-educational

From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.

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International Montessori Schools - Hof Kleinenberg (Kleinenbergstraat 97/99)

Instructs in English, French

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees €18,970 - 25,860

Pupils 300

Type Co-educational

From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.

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International Montessori Schools - Hof ten Berg (Hof ten Berg 22)

Instructs in English, French

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees €18,970 - 25,860

Pupils 300

Type Co-educational

From ages 1 to 18, this school combines Montessori pedagogy with the IB World School curriculum. The Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary are taught in a bilingual English–French environment, with two teachers per group. Primary is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In Secondary, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The school also offers an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training, reinforcing its Montessori identity. The four Brussels campuses sit in renovated buildings amid surroundings. Classrooms use child-sized furniture and Montessori materials, with libraries, music rooms, exhibition spaces and a multifunctional barn for theatre and presentations. Outdoor spaces include gardens, greenhouses, playgrounds and barns with animal care and space for sport. Hof Kleinenberg farm offers ecology with horses, chickens, bees, a garden and a Christmas Tree replanting project. Curriculum recognises multiple intelligences across music, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic domains.

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ACE of Brussels

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €13,999 - 35,490

Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid

ACE of Brussels is a Cambridge International School for ages 3 to 18, located in Auderghem in château. The Junior School sits in the château, while Senior School occupies separate, modern building on the same grounds, creating campus with tram access near EU institutions. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from early years through Cambridge A Levels and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre for iGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge online courses with flexible timetable, enabling students to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. Project Based Learning guides maths, literacy, sciences, languages and technology across ages 3–19. Facilities include the ACE spACE sensory room and a range of support services such as Listening Program, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Testing and Diagnosis, and Life Coach. After-school activities include Rock School, Computer Club and Dungeons and Dragons, with Garderie care to 18:00.

Location

Auderghem, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is located in a château in Auderghem, near NATO and EU institutions. Trams and buses service both ends of the road, and many students walk to the school. Address: Drève du Prieuré 19, Auderghem, Bruxelles 1160.

Stages

Junior School and Senior School (ages 3–19).

Type

Private Cambridge International School

Additional learning support

ACE Rising (Reception–Year 6) with a 2:3 adult-to-child ratio; ACE Plus for Senior Students; ACE Connect for ages 3–11 with a 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Each child has an Individual Education Plan. Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and related supports.

Country affiliation

Belgium

Application fee
- One-time application fee: EUR 750. Applications are not processed until this fee is paid. The application fee is non-refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place (in which case it will be refunded).

Tuition fees by programme / year group (annual figures and inferred per-term amounts)
- ACE START (N1, N2 — ages 3–4)
- Full (standard): EUR 27,750 per year. Per term (calculated as the annual fee divided equally into three terms): EUR 9,250.00 per term (derived value).
- Reduced (self-funding): EUR 13,999 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 4,666.33 per term.

- JUNIORS (Reception to Year 6)
- Full (standard): EUR 33,210 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,070.00 per term.
- Reduced (self-funding): EUR 17,568 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 5,856.00 per term.

- SENIORS (Year 7 to AS/A level)
- Full (standard): EUR 35,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,830.00 per term.
- Reduced (self-funding): EUR 22,040 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 7,346.67 per term.

- ACE RISING (specialist Reception–Year 6 provision)
- Full: EUR 50,011 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 16,670.33 per term.

- ACE PLUS (specialist senior provision)
- Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.

- ACE CONNECT (intensive learning support provision)
- Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.

(Per-term amounts above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three and are presented as derived values for term-level display.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices for school fees are issued on 1 May (or immediately after that date) for the coming school year. Payment is due in full or a payment plan must be agreed no later than 15 days after the invoice date. Acceptance of an offered place requires payment within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Each invoice must be paid in full on or before 15 days of the date indicated on the invoice unless a payment plan is agreed.
- Preferred payment methods: online payment or electronic bank transfer to the school's bank account. Any bank charges incurred are payable by the payer. Supplemental charges and additional-service invoices are issued separately and must be paid by electronic transfer.
- Late or defaulted payments incur interest at 2% per month on the unpaid balance and a fixed administration indemnity of EUR 125 per unpaid invoice. The school reserves the right to withhold reports or refuse attendance while fees or supplemental charges remain unpaid.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school's fee items and no boarding fee schedule is published. The school operates as a day provision; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and additional fees
- Garderie (childcare) is charged at EUR 12 per hour. Lunches, snacks, individual music/instrumental/language lessons, examination fees, Cambridge International–related costs, learning support services, uniform (optional school sweatshirts/hoodies available via the school office), trips and extra-curricular activities are not included in the published tuition fees and are invoiced separately as applicable.
- Examination fees: private-candidate Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A-level examination entries are charged per subject; published per-subject examination fees for private entries include an example rate of EUR 300 per subject (exam fees are invoiced separately and are non‑refundable except where allowed by the examination board).
- Additional specialist services and therapy fees: examples published by the school include a Sensory Profile service at EUR 50 and sensory-room sessions from EUR 25 for 45 minutes. These and other specialist services are charged separately.

Refunds, withdrawals and cancellations (fee consequences)
- The application fee is non-refundable unless the school is unable to offer a place, in which case it will be refunded.
- Annual re-enrolment is automatic unless the school's Notification of Withdrawal form is submitted by the required deadline. Failing to submit the required notification by the stated date leads to automatic renewal of the school-fees contract for the next school year.
- If a student is withdrawn and the school receives the Notification of Withdrawal on or before 31 October for a student leaving on or before 31 January, 25% of the annual fee will be reimbursed. No refund is due if Notification of Withdrawal is received after 31 October even if the child leaves before 31 January. If the student leaves on 1 February or later, no reimbursement of fees is made. Parents remain liable for fees as stated in any agreed payment plan. Final reports and documentation are withheld until all outstanding fees are paid.
- Examination entries and examination fees are subject to the examination board's refund rules; Cambridge does not refund examination fees except in cases supported by approved medical evidence.

Summary of payment methods and charges to note
- One-time application fee: EUR 750 (non-refundable except where no place is offered).
- Annual tuition: see programme-specific annual figures above; per-term figures shown are derived by equal division into three terms.
- Childcare (garderie): EUR 12 per hour.
- Exam entries, specialist services, lunches, music lessons, trips and uniforms are additional and invoiced separately; example prices: IGCSE exam subject EUR 300, Sensory Profile EUR 50, sensory-room session from EUR 25.
- Invoicing occurs on 1 May (or immediately after); payment due in full or a payment plan agreed within 15 days of the invoice date; preferred payment by online or electronic bank transfer; late-payment interest 2% per month and EUR 125 administration fee for unpaid invoices.

Curriculum

ACE of Brussels uses the Cambridge International Curriculum for students from age 3 to 19 and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre, offering iGCSE, AS and A‑Level examinations. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge International online courses with a flexible timetable and the option to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels.

Student Teacher Ratio

ACE Rising has a ratio of 2 adults to 3 students for Reception–Year 6; ACE Connect has a teacher‑to‑student ratio of 2:1.

Gifted and Talented

ACE Rising, ACE Plus and ACE Connect provide personalised learning with Individual Education Plans; ACE Connect offers a dedicated 3–11 learning space with a 2:1 teacher‑to‑student ratio and ongoing therapies (speech, occupational, music) to support diverse learning needs.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school develops character as well as academics. ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT are led by the Head of Inclusion with specialists who provide occupational therapy, speech therapy and more. Each child on ACE RISING and ACE PLUS has an Individual Education Plan and follows their own curriculum at their own pace. ACE CONNECT is an intensive program for 3- to 11-year-olds with a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and its own dedicated classroom. ACE CONNECT includes speech therapy, occupational therapy and music therapy, and provides testing and diagnosis and other professional support to promote inclusion. A range of sensory and wellbeing facilities is available, including the ACE spACE sensory room, Listening Program, intake sensory profile, and Life Coach services, with additional support like speech and occupational therapy available on request.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT provide Individual Education Plans for each child. Each child is supported to study at their own pace with the appropriate accommodations. ACE CONNECT provides a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and a dedicated classroom to support learning. The programs offer Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy, as well as Testing and Diagnosis, to identify needs and plan interventions. ACE CONNECT enables inclusion by helping students join mainstream activities where possible, with tailored supports in a dedicated classroom.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ACE is an English-speaking school community. The Junior School curriculum includes English as a subject, with French also taught as a subject. Cambridge Primary starts learners on an English-based curriculum and includes English and French among its listed subjects. The school presents itself as English-speaking in its community description and delivers Cambridge International Curriculum in English across primary and secondary levels.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides wellbeing support through its allied services, including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Music Therapy. A sensory room (ACE spACE) is available to support emotional and sensory regulation. A Listening Program and Intake Sensory Profile are available as part of support services. Life Coach services are available to assist students with wellbeing and personal development. Bonkers, the school dog, contributes to the supportive and inclusive environment.

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