Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus vs The British International School of Brussels

	A Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus Brussels, Belgium	T The British International School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,730 - 10,660	Fees / year €8,660 - 24,990
Age range	Age range 1 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 120
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, Dutch, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brussels, Belgium. Agnes School operates on two central Brussels sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek (postal code 1040), and P6 and secondary classes at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.	Location The school is located centrally in Brussels, midway between NATO headquarters and the European Commission. The Acorn Department is at Avenue Emile Max 163, 1030 Brussels, Belgium.
Stages	Stages The school is organised into Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary levels. Pre-primary and Primary are on Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek; P6 and Secondary classes are on Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.	Stages Two campus buildings: Emile Max hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7); Avenue Emeraude hosts the Junior Department (ages 7–11).
School type	School type Private Catholic language-immersion day school for boys and girls from age two.	School type The British International School of Brussels is a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Students receive individual follow-up from kindergarten; from first primary, coaching is provided to help students understand themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plan development.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation The school has a British affiliation (British Curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school calendar follows the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, with three inset days per year. Lunch arrangements: hot lunches are available for M0–P5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; no lunch service on Wednesdays; P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service and may heat meals brought from home.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and re-enrolment fees - First registration fee (non‑refundable): EUR 750. - Re‑enrolment deposit (paid to guarantee a place and automatically deducted from the next year's tuition): EUR 600 per child; this deposit is not refundable in case of later cancellation. Tuition fees (annual amounts) by year group and section — base rate and employer/professional rate - M0 (age 2–3; day‑care included): EUR 8,730 / year (base); EUR 10,660 / year (professional). - Approximate quarterly amount (invoice option): EUR 2,910.00 (base) / EUR 3,553.33 (professional). - Approximate monthly amount (10‑month payment plan): EUR 873.00 (base) / EUR 1,066.00 (professional). - Maternelle & Primary, French–Dutch section (M1NL to P6NL): EUR 7,640 / year (base); EUR 10,560 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,546.67 (base) / EUR 3,520.00 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 764.00 (base) / EUR 1,056.00 (professional). - Maternelle & Primary, French–English section (M1EN to P6EN): EUR 10,560 / year (base); EUR 12,490 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 3,520.00 (base) / EUR 4,163.33 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,056.00 (base) / EUR 1,249.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–Dutch section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 8,080 / year (base); EUR 12,600 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,693.33 (base) / EUR 4,200.00 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 808.00 (base) / EUR 1,260.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–English section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 11,240 / year (base); EUR 16,880 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 3,746.67 (base) / EUR 5,626.67 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,124.00 (base) / EUR 1,688.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–Dutch section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 8,750 / year (base); EUR 13,640 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 2,916.67 (base) / EUR 4,546.67 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 875.00 (base) / EUR 1,364.00 (professional). - Secondary, French–English section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 12,170 / year (base); EUR 18,280 / year (professional). - Quarterly: EUR 4,056.67 (base) / EUR 6,093.33 (professional). - Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,217.00 (base) / EUR 1,828.00 (professional). Mandatory annual flat fees (per pupil) - Accident insurance (annual): EUR 12. - Communication / services fee (covers communications, IT, copies, database, etc.): EUR 50. Typical additional academic‑year costs (charged per pupil where applicable) - School‑produced secondary manuals (charged per class): S1 to S4 listed amounts — EUR 80; EUR 240; EUR 180; EUR 140 (charged according to the pupil's year). - Fruit program (M0–P5): EUR 45 (maternelle); EUR 90 (primary P1–P5). - School trip contributions: example charges shown — M0: EUR 38; M1–P3: EUR 50; P4–P6 (including one overnight): EUR 100. Secondary trip/exam travel costs will be specified separately when known. Optional services (annual or period charges) - Hot lunches: typical per‑meal charges range from EUR 5.90 to EUR 7.00 depending on cycle/period; exceptional one‑off hot meal: EUR 9.50. - Supervised study / after‑school study packages (prices vary by site and cycle): example per‑period day rates shown in the schedule range from EUR 90 up to EUR 260 depending on cycle and period. - Daycare (16:00–18:00) — regular and activity‑paired rates vary by cycle and period (examples shown include EUR 70, EUR 140, EUR 180, EUR 360 per day/period depending on the option chosen). Occasional daycare charge: EUR 5 / hour / child. Late pickup fee after 18:00: EUR 20 per started 15‑minute interval. - Extracurricular/paraschool activities: fees published separately; administrative charges for late or modified enrolment to optional services: EUR 20 or EUR 50 per child in specified circumstances. Uniform costs - Maternelle: apron (sold at the secretariat). - Primary and secondary: complete uniform (school colours: grey, burgundy and white) sold via the school; example price indicated (item/pack): EUR 33. Boarding - No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. (No boarding options listed among fees or services.) Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties - Annual invoice is issued in September each academic year. Payment may be made via one of the following options: - Monthly over 10 months (payments due by the 10th of each school month, excluding July and August); - Quarterly (payments due 30/09, 31/01 and 30/04); - Single full payment (due by 31/10). - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE17 0688 9920 8821 – AGNES SCHOOL ASBL) or SEPA domiciliation (direct debit authorization). - Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue (except tuition/minerval which follows the schedule above). Non‑payment leads to a first reminder (without fees) and then interest and fixed recovery indemnities in line with Belgian rules (examples shown: EUR 20 for balances ≤ EUR 150; EUR 30 + 10% on tranche 150.01–500; EUR 65 + 5% on balance > EUR 500, up to a cap; subsequent reminder costs also apply). Outstanding accounts may be referred to a recovery service. Discounts and solidarity contribution - Sibling discounts: 10% reduction for each child when two children from the same family are enrolled; 20% reduction per child for three or more enrolled siblings. - Voluntary solidarity contribution is available to support families in temporary financial difficulty; amount is set freely by the family when opting in. Refund and liability information - The first registration fee (EUR 750) is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment deposit (EUR 600) is not refundable in case of later cancellation. From the moment a pupil joins the school, the full annual mandatory fees are due; an early departure during the school year does not lead to a pro rata reduction of the annual tuition. Administrative contact and payment reference details (for invoices and direct debit) - Bank transfer details provided for payments (IBAN shown above); SEPA direct debit mandate form is used for domiciliation. Late/overdue administrative procedures are defined and collection is outsourced where necessary. (Amounts and schedules as published in the school fee notice and rules for the 2025–2026 academic year; payment options include the monthly 10‑month plan, quarterly instalments and one‑off annual payment. Specific optional activity/paraschool tariffs and some ancillary charges are published separately by the school.)	Fee details Application and registration fees - Non-refundable registration (application) fee: EUR 750. - Refundable deposit: EUR 600 (refundable on departure minus outstanding charges and subject to 90 days written notice). Any bank transfer charges for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. Tuition fees by year group (full year, 10% on application, remaining balance) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): Full year EUR 11,560; 10% on application EUR 1,156; remaining EUR 10,404. - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only — four afternoons, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 8,660; 10% on application EUR 866; remaining EUR 7,794. - Early Years 1/2 (full days, not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 20,220; 10% on application EUR 2,022; remaining EUR 18,198. - Early Years 3 (not including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 21,320; 10% on application EUR 2,132; remaining EUR 19,188. - Year 1 & Year 2 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 23,850; 10% on application EUR 2,385; remaining EUR 21,465. - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (including Wednesday afternoons): Full year EUR 24,990; 10% on application EUR 2,499; remaining EUR 22,491. Per-term amounts (annual fee divided into three school terms — calculated amounts) - Early Years 1/2 (mornings only): approximately EUR 3,853.33 per term (EUR 11,560 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (afternoons only): approximately EUR 2,886.67 per term (EUR 8,660 ÷ 3). - Early Years 1/2 (full days): EUR 6,740.00 per term (EUR 20,220 ÷ 3). - Early Years 3: approximately EUR 7,106.67 per term (EUR 21,320 ÷ 3). - Year 1 & Year 2: EUR 7,950.00 per term (EUR 23,850 ÷ 3). - Years 3–6: approximately EUR 8,330.00 per term (EUR 24,990 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - To secure a place the registration fee, deposit and a non-refundable 10% of the annual fees are required by the invoice date (or by May 3 if the child is already at the school). The remaining 90% of fees is due by mid-June (invoice specifies the exact date). - The school offers a monthly domiciliation (direct debit) payment scheme as an alternative to the single-balance payment. A completed Bank Mandate form must be returned before the child starts if paying by instalments. - For children joining after the start of the academic year, the payable proportion of the annual fee depends on the month of joining (the schedule in the fee documentation shows the percentage payable by joining month). For children leaving during the year the documentation shows the corresponding payment/refund percentages by leaving month. Monthly payment option (domiciliation) - The monthly option divides a full year into 10 equal monthly payments: the initial 10% is taken on application (or by May 3 if paid by direct debit), followed by 9 domiciliation payments from June 3 to February 3 (dates extend for children joining later as specified in the payment schedule). Refunds and deposit refund conditions - The refundable deposit (EUR 600) is returned on departure minus outstanding charges and only if the school receives 90 days written notice of the child's last day. Any bank transfer fees for refunds to non-euro accounts are deducted from the deposit. The school provides a month-by-month refund schedule showing the percentage refund or payment due depending on the month the child leaves. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable for this school (the school serves children aged 3–11). There are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - The published fee schedule does not list a mandatory uniform fee, exam fees, or other mandatory additional charges in the fee document. Any optional extras, trips, lunches or extracurricular charges are not specified in the published fee schedule and would be charged separately if applicable. Payment methods and bank details - Bank transfer (account name: British International School of Brussels asbl) using IBAN: BE77 0017 2460 6042 and BIC: GEBABEBB at BNP Paribas Fortis. When making a payment include the child's name and/or invoice number in the transfer communication. Transfers from foreign banks are accepted provided the remitter pays any handling charges. Domiciliation (direct debit) is used for monthly instalments. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fee schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a private Catholic school. Language immersion is central: teaching is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. For the upper cycle (5th and 6th secondary), Agnes School aims to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is officially recognized as a candidate school. The school emphasizes holistic education across four dimensions—intelligence, heart, body and soul—and collaborates closely with parents. The school is small in size, with individual follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from first primary.	Curriculum details British-based curriculum following the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2. Pre-Nursery to Reception form the Early Years Foundation Stage; from Reception onward, four French lessons per week. The Primary years are divided into Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2, ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6, ages 7-11). Teaching focuses on core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, complemented by cross-curricular topics; reading is central to the curriculum. The program is taught in English and French lessons are delivered from Reception to Year 6.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school is small in size with close collaboration with families, frequent meetings, and individualized coaching from kindergarten onward.	Student teacher ratio —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions To gain a complete view of the school's educational project, follow these steps: Discover the educational project by attending an information evening or an open morning and by browsing the website. Review the fundamental documents: the Charter of Educational Principles, the Internal Regulations, the Notice on Minerval and tuition fees, the School Calendar, and the Charter on screen usage. If you are in full alignment with the project, you can submit the online registration via the provided link. After the dossier is submitted, it is reviewed by the school. The school contacts the parents with the outcome: the dossier is placed on a waiting list, approved, or refused. If the child meets admission conditions, you will be invited to confirm your engagement by paying the registration fees. Open house days and information evenings for different levels are scheduled, with sign‑up available online.	Admissions 1. Submit an enquiry through BISB's enquiry form. The form collects the child's first name, last name, date of birth, anticipated start date, languages spoken at home, and contact details. You must check the BISB Data Handling Policy box to indicate you have read and understood it. BISB will contact you to arrange an appointment. 2. Attend BISB's Open Day to visit the school and meet staff. Open Day allows you to drop in during a 10:00–14:00 window to view the classrooms and speak with teachers. An online session is available at 14:00 for those who cannot attend in person. 3. Enrollment is accepted throughout the school year. BISB provides classes from Nursery to Year 6 and follows the British National Curriculum. The curriculum is taught in English and includes French lessons from Reception to Year 6. The school also offers specialist support for non-English speakers.
Scholarships	Scholarships The ARDEA Foundation offers a scholarship program for families with limited means who share the school's educational principles. Applications for scholarships should be submitted to the Foundation upon acceptance of the enrollment file, subject to funds available.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist After the dossier is reviewed, if a place is not available, the enrollment file is placed on a waiting list. Parents are informed of the follow‑up: waiting list, approved, or refused.	Waitlist —
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