BEPS International School vs International Montessori Schools - Savoorke
BEPS International School and International Montessori Schools - Savoorke are both in Brussels, about 9 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. BEPS International School also offers IEYC and IPC, and International Montessori Schools - Savoorke also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are €20,300 - 36,590 at BEPS International School and €14,200 - 36,120 at International Montessori Schools - Savoorke, which puts BEPS International School roughly 13% higher. BEPS International School takes pupils from 2 to 18, and International Montessori Schools - Savoorke from 1 to 18.
IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)
Curriculum
Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
300
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, French
Opened
Opened
1972
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Brussels, Belgium. BEPS International School is located at 21-23 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Brussels, near the Bois de la Cambre and the University (ULB).
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early Years, Primary school, Secondary school.
Stages
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School type
School type
International day school
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
300+ students; 50+ nationalities represented.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) is available to help students learn English.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Early Years & Primary: arrival from 08:30, class by 09:00, end at 15:30 (12:30 on Wednesday); After-school clubs end at 16:45 (13:45 on Wednesday); Garderie ends at 18:00 (15:00 on Wednesday). Secondary: arrival 08:30–08:50, class by 08:50, end at 15:40 (12:30 on Wednesday for MYP; 13:00 for DP/CP).
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus service is provided in collaboration with Kids Ride.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Annual tuition fees by year group (amounts per academic year) - Early Years (Early Years 1–3): EUR 20,300. - Lower Primary (Year 1–Year 2): EUR 27,660. - Upper Primary (Year 3–Year 6): EUR 30,380. - Secondary MYP1–MYP3: EUR 33,585. - Secondary MYP4–MYP5: EUR 34,295. - Secondary IB DP1 & DP2 and IB CP1 & CP2: EUR 36,590.
One-time application / enrolment fees (due upon application) - Registration fee: EUR 600 (applies to both Early Years/Primary and Secondary). - School Development Fund: EUR 600 (applies to both Early Years/Primary and Secondary). - Refundable deposit: EUR 800 for Early Years & Primary; EUR 1,000 for Secondary.
Pro‑rated fees for mid‑year starters - The school publishes pro‑rated amounts for students who start after set dates; the published pro‑rated amounts are shown by cohort for starts after 1 January, 1 March and 1 May: - Early Years: EUR 13,195 (start after 1 Jan); EUR 9,135 (after 1 Mar); EUR 4,465 (after 1 May). - Lower Primary: EUR 17,980 (after 1 Jan); EUR 12,445 (after 1 Mar); EUR 6,085 (after 1 May). - Upper Primary: EUR 19,745 (after 1 Jan); EUR 13,670 (after 1 Mar); EUR 6,685 (after 1 May). - Secondary MYP1–MYP3: EUR 21,830 (after 1 Jan); EUR 15,115 (after 1 Mar); EUR 7,390 (after 1 May). - Secondary MYP4–MYP5: EUR 22,290 (after 1 Jan); EUR 15,435 (after 1 Mar); EUR 7,545 (after 1 May). - Secondary IB DP1/DP2 & CP1/CP2: EUR 23,785 (after 1 Jan); EUR 16,465 (after 1 Mar); EUR 8,050 (after 1 May).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are payable in EUR to the school's bank account. Bank transfer details published by the school are: CBC Bank, IBAN: BE16 7320 5508 8674, SWIFT: CREGBEBB. Bank charges are the payer's responsibility. Cash payments are not accepted. - One‑time application/enrolment fees are due upon application. The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment.
Refunds and early‑withdrawal rules - The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment (EUR 800 / EUR 1,000 as noted above). - Reduction on the full year tuition for students leaving school: if a student leaves between 1 September and 31 January a 25% reduction on the full year tuition is applied; after 31 January there is no reduction (0%).
Boarding fees - The published fee schedule lists day‑school charges and optional day services (hot lunch, bus, after‑school clubs, garderie). No boarding fees or boarding provision are published.
Other costs and optional extras - Optional services not included in the annual tuition: external hot lunch/caterer, school bus service. - Early Years & Primary optional extras: after‑school clubs and garderie (not included in tuition). - Secondary additional costs not included in the tuition may include: optional MYP assessment fees (where applicable), subject‑specific personal educational materials (e.g., graphing calculators, project art supplies, personal novels), compulsory IB DP2 and CP2 assessment fees, and the IB CP1 compulsory Global Summer Programme in Switzerland (approx. CHF 2,500, excluding flights and visas). - Upon arrival each child receives a PE kit; additional uniform or clothing costs (beyond the supplied kit) are not itemized in the published schedule.
Fee payment methods - The published payment method is bank transfer in EUR to the school's IBAN; bank charges are the payer's responsibility. Cash payments are not accepted. No published reference to credit card payments or other electronic payment methods appears in the published fee information.
Administrative notes (concise) - One‑time application/enrolment charges are payable at application; the annual tuition figures above are the standard published annual tuition amounts by cohort. Refund adjustments for mid‑year leaving are applied as reductions on the full year tuition as shown above. The refundable deposit is collected at enrolment.
Summary of coverage and missing items - Published material provides full annual tuition amounts by year group, one‑time application and deposit amounts, pro‑rated figures for mid‑year starts, the bank account for payment (IBAN/SWIFT), a statement that cash is not accepted and a published early‑withdrawal reduction schedule. The published material does not list explicit standard per‑term invoice amounts or a published multi‑instalment billing schedule; those details are addressed in the school's payment condition documents and pro‑rata table but a standard per‑term instalment breakdown is not published in the fee schedule.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
The school operates as a day school; boarding is not provided.
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Children can bring a packed lunch or subscribe to external caterers. Belibox provides cold lunch boxes made with organic and seasonal products, and a hot lunch service by a caterer (Joe Weizman) offers warm meals. BEPS is nut-free and children must bring a water bottle every day.
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Governance is led by a General Director, Pascale Hertay, and a Finance Director who serves as Deputy General Director, Charlotte Van Brussel. The leadership team also includes the Heads of IB Curricula, Early Years & Lower Primary, Secondary School, and Upper Primary School.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
BEPS offers Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. The Secondary School follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) with eight subject areas: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. English is the language of instruction and BEPS provides English Language Acquisition (EAL) to support students with limited English, including a six-week EAL 'Survival English' period and an EAL 'Fun Club'. The French Language Acquisition Programme develops the ability to communicate across languages and cultures within the MYP. BEPS emphasizes an inquiry‑based learning approach consistent with IB practices. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 18 students per class.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small classes with up to 18 students per class; BEPS provides EAL and Learning Support to tailor instruction to individual needs.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
BEPS provides University & Career Counselling to guide students through the university process, including university applications, course selection, letters of recommendations and mock interviews, and to assist with internships and work experiences.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
We listen to one another and support each other with empathy and kindness.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
An EAL (English programme) is offered.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Teachers and staff look after students' mental wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
BEPS International School Brussels sits in a purpose-built campus in the heart of Brussels. In Autumn 2022, the Secondary School moved into a new building adjoining the Primary School, following major renovations designed to fit BEPS's learning approach. The building preserves its historic façade while providing spaces tailored for authentic, collaborative learning. The interior features an open floor plan with collaborative spaces for small groups and individual learning corners. A Maker Space offers resources to turn ideas into tangible designs, and a lounge and dining area supports social learning. A purpose-built Science Lab with modern infrastructure enables practical investigations and research.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include a purpose-built Science Lab with modern infrastructure for practical investigations. A Maker Space provides resources to bring designs to life. An open floor plan with collaborative spaces supports small-group work and flexible learning, while quiet corners offer focused study. The spaces are designed to reflect BEPS's approach to authentic, real-world learning.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Beyond the classroom, BEPS offers After School Clubs with sports: Football, Judo, Yoga, Mini basket, Self defense; arts: Art and Craft, Ukulele, Drama, StoryTime, Puppet Theatre; and other activities such as Cooking Club and Discovering Nature. A Morning Club operates from 08:30 each day, and a Breakfast Club runs from 08:00 with after-school care until 18:00 (15:00 on Wednesdays). Holiday Clubs are offered during school holidays.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Established in 1972 BEPS International School serves the international community of Brussels by providing education for children aged 2½ to 18. It is located in a beautiful area near the Bois de la Cambre. The school has around 300 students and a teaching body from around the world, which brings rich diversity to the learning environment. BEPS describes itself as a family and aims to welcome each member of the school community.
History
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Community
Community
BEPS fosters an international, close-knit community with students and staff from many nationalities. All parents are members of the PTA, and an energetic PTA committee organizes events that bring families, teachers and children together. The school hosts family events such as Welcome Back Picnic, Halloween or Winter party, and the Summer Fair; it also runs child-focused activities around Saint Nicolas, Halloween, and Easter Egg Hunt.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
All BEPS parents are members of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). An energetic PTA committee organizes events and raises funds to support school projects and charity. PTA events include Welcome Back Picnic, Halloween/Winter party, and the Summer Fair; there are also child-focused activities such as Saint Nicolas, Halloween and Easter Egg Hunt.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Learning is based on thinking. BEPS develops creative and critical thinking skills and encourages transferring knowledge across disciplines. Learning is interdisciplinary and project-based, connecting classroom work with authentic, real-world contexts. Career-based learning is integrated into the curriculum to help students understand potential life pathways from a young age.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
After-school clubs include Arts such as Art and Craft, Ukulele, Drama, StoryTime, and Puppet Theatre. They also offer sports like Football, Judo, Yoga, Mini basketball, and Self-defense, as well as other activities such as Cooking Club and Discovering Nature. Clubs are joined on a termly basis and BEPS welcomes new clubs and ideas.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The school has 300+ students and more than 50 nationalities, reflecting a diverse international community. The BEPS community is family-oriented and inclusive, welcoming everyone, with staff and students coming from around the world.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
After School Clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and creative expression. Clubs are available on a termly basis with a range of options to choose from, including sports, arts and other activities. The school welcomes new clubs and ideas.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
BEPS describes its community as a welcoming family with a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Parents value the community and are invited to engage with the school. The BEPS community includes Parents, Alumni and Partners.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Career-based learning is integrated into BEPS's approach, going beyond a course to provide authentic contexts. The IB framework includes Extended Essay (EE), CAS and experiential learning. Learning is interdisciplinary and project-based, helping students plan and share assessment across disciplines.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Well-being is a central part of BEPS's learning philosophy. The learning approach highlights self-management and the development of healthy habits. It also emphasizes applying learning in real-world contexts with attention to students' emotional and social well-being.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is the language of instruction, with English language support available, including English Language Acquisition in the MYP. French is taught by specialist teachers. In Primary, BEPS uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to develop international mindedness. In Secondary BEPS is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP), with Language and Literature and Language Acquisition among the subjects.
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school teaches in English and French. French is taught by specialist teachers.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The school invites prospective families to arrange a private tour of BEPS and learn more about enrolment.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The Financial Aid Programme supports enrolment of students who otherwise would not be able to attend BEPS due to financial reasons. It is limited to Secondary School and grants cover a percentage of the annual tuition fee; the aid budget is reviewed annually and is not guaranteed for all eligible applicants. For details, contact s.ortmans@beps.com.
