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Belgium offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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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.
Agnes School is a private Catholic language-immersion day school. Located in Brussels across two campuses: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek, and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe Saint Pierre. The school combines an immersion-based curriculum with a Catholic ethos. In pre-primary and primary, teaching is bilingual; in secondary it is trilingual, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. The Upper Cycle (5th and 6th secondary) offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a candidate school. Agnes School emphasizes four dimensions: intelligence, heart, body and soul, and collaborates closely with families. Founded in 2002, it remains small in size with individualized follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from the first year of primary. Facilities include a large playground, year-round access to a green park for team games, and ANA workshops in the preschool. The motto Plus est en vous guides its aim of personal excellence and service.
St. John's International School is a private, all-through IB school in Waterloo, Belgium, part of Inspired Education Group, with boarding at Shannon House. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside AP courses for Diploma students. Five graduation pathways combine the IB Diploma with AP credits and the St John's High School Diploma. A Dual Language Programme in French and English runs from Early Years through Primary to foster bilingualism; in Grades 6–8 students study two to three languages, and Grades 9–10 feature a Mother Tongue Programme with eight languages. Language A and Self-Taught Literature are available within the Diploma. The Waterloo campus features bright classrooms, Samsung smartboards, VR headsets, and well-equipped visual and performing arts spaces, including a 400-seat professional theatre—the largest in Brussels—and the Greene Gallery. NECIS membership supports a vibrant co-curricular life, alongside Summer Camps and Exchange Programmes.
The International School of Brussels is a private, not-for-profit day school in Belgium for ages 2–18. It offers IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) along with AP, BTEC, and an American curriculum, with English as language of instruction. French begins at age 2.5, with a bilingual program from Grade 5; additional languages include Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese, and a Home Language Programme integrates languages spoken at home. ISB uses an inquiry-based, personalised learning approach across ECC to High School. Set on a 40-acre forest campus in Forêt de Soignes beside a UNESCO World Heritage site, the campus includes libraries, Arts Annex, theatre, science labs, a digital music classroom, and arts spaces. Sport and outdoor facilities include two gyms, a running track, athletic fields, a dojang, climbing walls, a tennis bubble, and a VUB swimming partnership. ISB Plus offers about 90 activities and 50+ teams, with community service, CAS, and leadership development.
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.
Bogaerts International School (BIS) South Campus is located on the historic Domaine Latour de Freins in Uccle, south of Brussels. The school provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, covering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Situated within a six-hectare wooded park, the campus features a Flemish neo-renaissance main building, an indoor gymnasium, and an outdoor tennis court.A distinctive feature of the school is its professional sports partnerships, notably with Brussels Basketball and the Garrincha Padel Club. These collaborations allow students to train in professional facilities and engage with elite athletes. Academically, the school utilizes an "atelier-based" approach to the arts and integrates technology through robotics and coding workshops. BIS also offers on-site boarding, catering to a community of over 50 nationalities. The curriculum is delivered in English, with dedicated support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners.
BSB is a not-for-profit international day school in Belgium offering a UK-based curriculum for ages 1–18. The school provides a British curriculum up to age 16 (GCSE/IGCSE) and post-16 options including the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels and BTEC vocational courses. A bilingual IB Diploma is available in French/English or Dutch/English, and a French-English bilingual Primary programme runs from Reception (age 4–5) with Dutch lessons beginning at age seven. Founded in 1969 and opened on the current site in 1970, BSB houses the Jacques Rogge Sports Centre, which includes a 25m indoor pool, gym, dance studio and multi-sport hall, plus extensive outdoor facilities. The Brel Theatre seats 240; there are music rooms, a recording studio and film-editing facilities, together with art studios, a CAD suite with a 3D printer, and textiles and Food & Nutrition classrooms. Extracurricular life features over 120 weekly sports clubs and around 200 clubs in total, with partnerships such as West Ham United, Swim Swift Elite and Special Olympics Belgium. The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Futures careers programme.
British Junior Academy of Brussels operates across two campuses in Brussels, offering a British-style education for ages 3 to 15. The curriculum combines the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and an impending IB Diploma, with Year 9–11 cohorts and plans for a DP launch in 2026; first IB graduates in 2028. Digital learning is central: iPads from Year 1, personal iPads from Year 3, and Microsoft 365 Education underpin daily materials and homework. CENTURY AI provides personalized learning pathways from Year 3, supported by data dashboards that help teachers tailor next steps. The school emphasises safe online practices and an ethical approach to technology, embedding digital literacy through project work, STEAM, and cross-curricular projects. Beebots, Lego Robotics, and Strawbees support hands-on learning, and forest trips and Cinquantenaire Park visits extend learning beyond the classroom. Extracurriculars range from coding and debating to drama, sports, music, and community service, reflecting an international community.
The International Montessori Schools - Rotselaerlaan Campus provides a bilingual English-French environment for students aged 1 to 11. Housed in two residential villas, the campus features specialized facilities including "The Workshop" for carpentry, a hothouse, and a dedicated "Flora and Fauna Shed." The curriculum transitions from the Montessori method in the early and primary years to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for older students.A distinctive feature of the school is its "Land Component," where students engage in practical biology and sustainability by caring for resident animals, including chickens named Ella and Sheila and a rabbit named Florence. Proximity to the 205-hectare Tervuren Park allows for weekly nature excursions and botany lessons in a setting containing historical monuments and diverse biotopes. This practical integration of the natural environment into daily learning ensures that students apply theoretical knowledge to the physical world through gardening, animal care, and local field research
Bogaerts International School operates Brussels' North Campus in Diegem near NATO and the South Campus in Uccle. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the continuum—Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma—for students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is in English, with French taught as an additional language, and the school serves a diverse learning community of over 50 nationalities and 42 languages. The North Campus Primary Years uses Learning Through Concepts and Connections, a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six explorations per year. The South Campus implements the PYP and MYP with integrated language, mathematics, social studies and science. The Diploma Programme encompasses Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level courses. Facilities include Primary and Secondary Libraries, Reading Room, Art Atelier, gym and canteen; Adventure Camp provides a pool, gym and multi-sport fields. External partnerships with Brussels Basketball and Garrincha Padel Club enrich sport.
International School Ghent (ISG) is a private, non-profit international school serving ages 2 to 16. The curriculum combines IPC in the Primary years and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the ISG+ Secondary, with Diploma Programme planned. Pre-Primary is split into Lower and Upper Pre-Primary (2.5–4 and 4–5.5 years), using IPC-based topics to develop language, numeracy, craft, and expressive arts. In Primary, learners explore cross-curricular IPC themes with specialist Dutch, sport, swimming, and music teachers, plus a learning support programme; there is no English-language entry test, and students with limited English receive targeted support. In Secondary, ISG+ began in 2023 with MYP Years 2–4 (Years 7–9), progressing to full MYP in 2026 (Year 10, MYP Year 5). The campus is next to Ghent University and shares facilities in a Secondary building. A sports hall, music and language rooms, an auditorium, and outdoor space support a program, with Ghent University laboratories.
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.
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.
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.
The Courtyard International School of Tervuren offers the International Baccalaureate continuum for learners from early childhood through the end of secondary. The school provides the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving students aged 2 to 18. With a single school community spanning preschool to pre-university, families relocating internationally can maintain continuity in the IB pathway. The program is structured to align instruction and assessment across all IB levels, enabling students to transition smoothly from the early years to the DP year within one campus. The age range supports foundational learning and university preparation within the IB framework. Continuity across all stages helps families settle into life in Tervuren with an educational approach. This arrangement supports long-term continuity.
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.
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.
BEPS International School Brussels is an inclusive international day school serving children aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1972, it welcomes a diverse community of over 50 nationalities, with around 300 students and a faculty. The curriculum spans IEYC and IPC in the early years, British curriculum in the primary years, and the IB programme across the Middle Years and Diploma, plus the IBCP and BTEC qualifications for career-related pathways. English is the language of instruction, with EAL support including Survival English and an EAL club, while the French Acquisition Programme promotes multilingual communication. The secondary programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with IB practices, small class sizes (up to 18) and authentic, interdisciplinary projects. The campus combines a historic façade with contemporary, purpose-built spaces including a Maker Space and a modern Science Lab, plus spaces for collaboration and quiet study. BEPS emphasizes real-world learning, wellbeing, and a caring, family-like community.
European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil (EEBA) is a private bilingual school in Belgium offering the European Schools program alongside a bespoke curriculum, from ages 3 to 18. The school provides the European Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate as two reference diplomas, enabling students to pursue university study across Europe and beyond. The campus is situated on the Château d'Argenteuil grounds near Waterloo, combining historic settings with modern classrooms, science laboratories, a large library, and ICT facilities. The Château's facilities host art, sewing, and woodwork workshops, a music room and concert hall, as well as a school restaurant. EEBA emphasizes language development through dedicated English and French boosts, and maintains a range of after-school activities including sports, arts, and cultural programs. Extracurriculars extend to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, community service, and creative clubs, with Stay & Learn sessions and a Summer Camp that broaden learning beyond the classroom for all students.
Montgomery International School is an international IB World School for students aged 5 to 18, located in Brussels, Belgium. The campus occupies a 1907 building with a 500 m2 extension added in 2020 to accommodate Diploma Programme students. The school delivers the IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—across two language tracks: an English-language programme with French as a second language, and an advanced bilingual English–French immersion option. In 2022 MIS achieved the best IBDP score in Brussels, outperforming the global average by five points. The campus features a science lab, a 3D printer, a bilingual library and dedicated spaces for theatre, research and study; DP students access the Brussels University library (ULB). External facilities support PE and sports at nearby venues, and theatre performances occur in professional Brussels houses. MIS joined the Ermitage Educational Group in 2023, reinforcing its international network and signature service-learning and university-counselling programs.
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