Bogaerts International School - South Campus vs St. John's International School

	B Bogaerts International School - South Campus Brussels, Belgium	S St. John's International School Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €12,050 - 28,800	Fees / year €14,200 - 45,850
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 1964
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Belgium: North Campus in Diegem (Bessenveldstraat 25, 1831 Diegem) and South Campus in Uccle (Rue Engeland 555, 1180 Uccle).	Location Waterloo, Belgium. Founded in 1964 in Waterloo, St. John's is located just 15 minutes south of Brussels in a quiet, tree-lined residential area of Waterloo. Many students live within walking distance, or in the surrounding suburbs of Ohain and Lasne, with easy access to Brussels via the Waterloo highway.
Stages	Stages North Campus offers Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-5), Primary Years (Ages 6-11), Secondary Years (Ages 11-16) and the IB Diploma Programme (Ages 16+). South Campus offers IB Primary Years Programme (Ages 3-12), IB Middle Years Programme (Ages 11-16) and IB Diploma Programme (Ages 16+).	Stages Kindergarten (Early Years 1–6), Primary School (6–11), Middle School (11–14), High School (16–18); IB Continuum (ages 3–18).
School type	School type International school with two campuses offering IB Programmes across the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).	School type Private international school; An Inspired School; part of Inspired Education Group; offers boarding at Shannon House.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The learning community represents over 50 nationalities. The student body comprises both local Belgian families and families from around the world. 50+ nationalities are represented; 42 languages are spoken.	Pupil nationality mix 65+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support Programme available for students who learn differently; English as an Additional Language support; small-group or in-class support; Speech, Language and Occupational Needs services offered (via freelance staffing).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium.	Country affiliation Belgium
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Door-to-door transport with SAM-Drive; 8-seat vans; extensive bus system serving Waterloo and the greater Brussels region; bus monitors for high schoolers; free bus from Waterloo train station at 8:00; also options to reach school by car or bike.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - EUR 1,000 one‑time application/admission fee payable on acceptance. This application fee is charged per student and is non‑refundable. Tuition fees — annual (by year group and corporate/private rates) - South Campus (published annual amounts): - Early Years (Early Childhood): EUR 12,050 (private); EUR 16,800 (corporate). - Primary Years (PYP 1–5): EUR 17,250 (private); EUR 22,000 (corporate). - Middle Years (MYP 1–5): EUR 21,700 (private); EUR 26,450 (corporate). - Diploma Programme (DP1–2): EUR 24,050 (private); EUR 28,800 (corporate). - North Campus (published annual amounts): - Early Years (Early Childhood): EUR 12,050 (private); EUR 16,800 (corporate). - Primary Years (PYP 1–5): EUR 17,250 (private); EUR 21,800 (corporate). - Secondary Years (MYP/Secondary 1–5): EUR 21,700 (private); EUR 26,250 (corporate). - Diploma Programme (DP1–2): EUR 24,050 (private); EUR 28,600 (corporate). Payment schedules and instalment (per‑payment) detail - General payment options and percentage breakdowns (same schedule applies to the published annual tuition above): - 1 instalment (single payment): 100% due on the instalment due date. A 5% discount on tuition is offered when paying the full annual tuition in one instalment by the stated due date. - 2 instalments (semi‑annual): 50% + 50%. - 3 instalments (tri‑annual): 40% + 30% + 30% (percentages applied to the annual tuition). - 4 instalments (quarterly): 30% + 30% + 20% + 20% (percentages applied to the annual tuition). - Typical instalment due‑date patterns used by the school (dates vary by campus and by year; the school issues the precise due dates on the invoice): - South Campus examples: 1‑instalment due end of August; 2‑instalments due end of August and end of January; 4‑instalments spaced across the academic year. - North Campus examples: 1‑instalment due end of July; 2‑instalments due end of July and end of December; 4‑instalments spaced across the academic year. Per‑payment examples (private tuition — South Campus) using the school's instalment percentages - Early Years — Annual: EUR 12,050 - 1 instalment (full): EUR 12,050; with 5% single‑payment discount: EUR 11,447.50. - 2 instalments (50/50): EUR 6,025 + EUR 6,025. - 3 instalments (40/30/30): EUR 4,820 + EUR 3,615 + EUR 3,615. - 4 instalments (30/30/20/20): EUR 3,615 + EUR 3,615 + EUR 2,410 + EUR 2,410. - PYP (Primary) — Annual: EUR 17,250 - 1 instalment: EUR 17,250; with 5% discount: EUR 16,387.50. - 2 instalments: EUR 8,625 + EUR 8,625. - 3 instalments: EUR 6,900 + EUR 5,175 + EUR 5,175. - 4 instalments: EUR 5,175 + EUR 5,175 + EUR 3,450 + EUR 3,450. - MYP (Middle) — Annual: EUR 21,700 - 1 instalment: EUR 21,700; with 5% discount: EUR 20,615.00. - 2 instalments: EUR 10,850 + EUR 10,850. - 3 instalments: EUR 8,680 + EUR 6,510 + EUR 6,510. - 4 instalments: EUR 6,510 + EUR 6,510 + EUR 4,340 + EUR 4,340. - DP (Diploma) — Annual: EUR 24,050 - 1 instalment: EUR 24,050; with 5% discount: EUR 22,847.50. - 2 instalments: EUR 12,025 + EUR 12,025. - 3 instalments: EUR 9,620 + EUR 7,215 + EUR 7,215. - 4 instalments: EUR 7,215 + EUR 7,215 + EUR 4,810 + EUR 4,810. Other compulsory / optional fees and typical charges - Application/admission fee: EUR 1,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Canteen / school lunch: published as an additional yearly charge (school lists a canteen charge in the range of approx. EUR 1,250–1,350 per year depending on campus/season). - School bus / transport: charged separately (published ranges noted; some campus listings show approx. EUR 2,600 to EUR 3,600 per year depending on route/service). - EAL (English as an Additional Language) support: published as a separate charge (examples shown: EUR 750 per year or EUR 1,500 per year depending on campus/service level). - Learning support / SEN support: invoiced separately (example published: EUR 750 per semester; additional specialised support costs invoiced to families). - Extracurricular activities, trips, exam fees, books, supplies, uniforms, calculators, photos, yearbook and optional enrichment trips: invoiced separately (extracurricular starts from published amounts, e.g. from approximately EUR 1,000). - DP2 IB administrative fee and other small annual administrative charges are published as applicable (examples shown in the school's schedule). Boarding / accommodation fees - The school presents fees for day services and transport; there is no published boarding fee schedule. Transport is charged separately; the school operates as a day school campus model and does not publish boarding accommodation charges. Refunds, withdrawal and refund schedule - Minimum notice: one term's written notice is required for withdrawal. Fees for early withdrawal are prorated according to the Financial Regulations and the chosen instalment plan. In many cases a student who withdraws on or after 1 December will be charged the full annual tuition for that year. - Forced withdrawals (for disciplinary, attendance or academic reasons) do not entitle the family to a refund of tuition for the applicable semester/year; additional service fees are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal of optional services (e.g., canteen, transport, EAL) normally requires notice and is subject to a 3‑month notice/settlement process; balances may be refunded or offset on the next invoice after the notice period. Late payment and penalties - Late payments incur interest at 1% per month on overdue amounts. Administrative reminder charges (example: EUR 50 per second reminder and EUR 50 for a third reminder) are applied; continued non‑payment may lead to withholding of academic records and suspension of attendance until outstanding debts are cleared. Fee payment options and banking details - Primary payment method published: bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) to the school's account(s). The structured communication number shown on each invoice must be included with each payment. Specific bank details published for the two campuses: - South Campus bank account: - IBAN: BE45 3630 2981 3089 - BIC/SWIFT: BBRUBEBB - Bank: ING - North Campus bank account: - IBAN: BE86 0689 4469 5050 - BIC/SWIFT: GKCCBEBB - Bank: Belfius Administrative and billing notes - Corporate billing: when a company or institution pays (fully or partially), the corporate fee table applies automatically; invoicing arrangements are handled through the school's enrolment/finance team. - The school's Financial Regulations set the binding terms and must be accepted during enrolment; the school issues invoices with the exact due dates and structured communication that must be used for payments. Late payments and disputed invoices are handled according to the Financial Regulations. Summary - Application fee: EUR 1,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable). Annual tuition is published by year group (private and corporate rates shown above). Multiple instalment options are available (annual, semi‑annual, tri‑annual, quarterly) with a 5% discount for single‑payment of the full annual tuition; bank transfer to the school's IBAN/BIC is the published payment route and the invoice's structured communication number must be used. Withdrawal and refund rules are set out in the Financial Regulations (minimum one term's notice; prorated charging; forced withdrawals carry no refund).	Fee details Enrolment and one-time fees - Enrolment (application) fee (new students only): EUR 1,000. - Campus Development Fee (new students only): EUR 700. Tuition fees (annual and termly) — 2025/26 academic year - Early Years 1 (Day Care): Annual EUR 14,200 — Termly EUR 4,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Early Years 2 (Timbertops): Annual EUR 14,200 — Termly EUR 4,733 (annual ÷ 3). - Early Years 3 (Pre-K1): Annual EUR 19,500 — Termly EUR 6,500 (annual ÷ 3). - Early Years 4 (Pre-K2): Annual EUR 19,500 — Termly EUR 6,500 (annual ÷ 3). - Early Years 5 (Kindergarten): Annual EUR 27,800 — Termly EUR 9,267 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 1: Annual EUR 36,700 — Termly EUR 12,233 (annual ÷ 3). - Grades 2–5: Annual EUR 37,300 — Termly EUR 12,433 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 6: Annual EUR 39,800 — Termly EUR 13,267 (annual ÷ 3). - Grades 7–8: Annual EUR 42,200 — Termly EUR 14,067 (annual ÷ 3). - Grade 9: Annual EUR 42,900 — Termly EUR 14,300 (annual ÷ 3). - Grades 10–12: Annual EUR 44,600 — Termly EUR 14,867 (annual ÷ 3). (Note: the school year is organised in three terms; termly figures above are the annual fee divided by three. ) Boarding fees - Weekly boarding (Sunday night to Thursday night): EUR 16,200 per year. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. - Full boarding (Sunday night to Saturday night): EUR 18,340 per year. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. - Daily boarding / short-term exchanges: EUR 110 per day. - Refund for early departure during the first semester: 25% of the boarding fee paid (see refund policy below). Other recurring or optional costs - Lunch / food and supervision (annual / termly / daily as applicable): - Early Years 2 – Early Years 4: Annual EUR 740 — Termly EUR 247 — Daily EUR 4.30. - Early Years 5 – Grade 2: Annual EUR 1,175 — Termly EUR 392 — Daily EUR 6.50. - Grade 3 – Grade 12: Annual EUR 1,550 — Termly EUR 517 — Daily EUR 8.60. - Cub Care (Extended hours) Early Years 1 – Grade 5: EUR 15 (frequency indicated in fee schedule). - Bus service: Round trip EUR 3,630 per year; one-way EUR 2,700 per year. Sibling discount of 10% for the second and each subsequent child using the bus. - Mandatory service / support fees: - Student support (EdTech AI fee) Grade 3–11: EUR 50 per year (mandatory). - EdTech VR fee Grade 7–12: EUR 50 per year (mandatory). - IB Diploma exams and support Grade 12: EUR 1,200 per year (mandatory). - Optional / activity fees: - Performing Arts show participation: EUR 150 per performance (termly). - NECIS tournament participation: EUR 150 per tournament (termly). - AP exams (Grade 10–12): EUR 135 per exam (optional). - Replacement student card: EUR 20 per replacement. Billing schedule and payment terms - The full Tuition Fee is payable within 30 days of the invoice date. Termly (instalment) payment arrangements may be made with the Business Manager; choosing instalments incurs an annual administrative fee of EUR 750. If paying by instalments, all fees must be paid by 1 April of the current school year. Late payments incur interest and other charges; specific remedies for prolonged arrears are set out in the terms. - The school year is made up of three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer); fees are charged on an annual basis and may be presented with termly instalments. Refund and withdrawal policy (summary) - New-student cancellation: if the school is not notified in writing at least three months before the student's start date, a fixed indemnity equal to 10% of the Tuition Fees is due. - Current students withdrawing prior to the start of the new school year must notify the school in writing before 1 June; otherwise a fixed indemnity of 10% of the Tuition Fees applies. - Departure/withdrawal during the school year: - Notice received on or before October 15 of the school year: reimbursement of 25% of the annual Tuition Fee. - Notice received after October 15 (during or by the end of the first term): no reimbursement of the annual Tuition Fee. - Departure during the second semester: no reimbursement of the annual Tuition Fee. - Boarding-specific refund: early departure during the first semester entitles the payer to 25% refund of the boarding fee paid. - General statement in the terms: absent exceptional cases specified above, fees (including Tuition Fees) are treated as non-refundable; additional contractual provisions detail exceptions and indemnities. Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes - Invoices can be paid via bank transfer; the invoice provides bank details. For payment plans the school uses Direct Debit / SEPA in specific cases; parents must provide bank details for SEPA. An administrative fee applies to instalment arrangements (EUR 750 per year). Overdue invoices incur interest (1% per month) and reminder costs (EUR 15 per reminder). Credit-card payment is not listed as a standard option in the school's fee documentation. Other practical fee notes - All fees are expressed and payable in euros. Prices are reviewed annually. Additional services (bus, lunch, extra-curricular trips, private music lessons, therapy, tutoring, etc.) are invoiced separately and are not included in the Tuition Fee. Sibling discounts for the bus service and other specific discounts may apply where stated in the fee schedule. VAT and applicable taxes are included in the published figures.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bogaerts International School has two Brussels campuses: North Campus in Diegem near NATO and South Campus in Uccle. It offers an IB continuum from Early Years to the IB Diploma Programme. North Campus Primary Years uses Learning Through Concepts and Connections, a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six explorations per year, taught in English with French as an additional language, and the curriculum includes English Language & Literature, French as an Additional Language, Humanities, Sciences, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Music. South Campus Primary Years Programme (Ages 3-12) uses a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based model that integrates language, mathematics, social studies, art and science across six learning units; Early Years (3-5) uses four units, and the PYP Exhibition occurs around age 11. Secondary Years on North Campus connect disciplines such as Psychology, Computer Service, English Language & Literature, Additional Languages (French & Spanish), Integrated Humanities, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Design, Physical and Health Education and Music, and lead into the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16+, which features core elements Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with three Higher Level and three Standard Level courses.	Curriculum details St John's follows an all-through IB curriculum with PYP, MYP, and DP. Diploma students may also take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and there are five graduation pathways that combine the IB Diploma, AP credits, and the St John's High School Diploma. The school runs a Dual Language Programme in French and English in Early Years and Primary to foster bilingualism and biliteracy. In Grades 6–8 students study two to three languages, and in Grades 9–10 there is a Mother Tongue Programme offering eight languages; Language A and Self-Taught Literature are part of the Diploma. The IB framework underpins a holistic, global education with tailored learning and a diverse international community.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2024 IB results show a 100% pass rate for the High School qualification. 54% of graduates earned the IB Bilingual Diploma. The average IBDP score was 33, with many students scoring 38 and above; the top IBDP score achieved was 43.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates gain entry to top universities worldwide. The University Guidance team supports course selection, applications, interview preparation, and campus visits, coordinating opportunities such as college fairs and admissions interactions. Destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Columbia, Yale, KU Leuven and Bocconi.
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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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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Our dedicated admissions team is available to answer questions and guide you through every step of the process. If you have questions before applying, reach out by phone during office hours or by email. Get in touch using the contact options provided. 2. Visiting the school. You can visit BIS during an Open Day or arrange a campus tour to meet with our admissions team. Schedule a meeting using the provided link. This helps you learn about BIS and ask questions. 3. Registering your child. To request a place, fill out the application form and the required checklist items. Once the application fee is received, we will continue with the admission process. This advances you to the pupil assessment stage. 4. Pupil assessment and trial. We require two full years of transcripts or reports, which are assessed by our admissions team. If approved, your child will be invited for a trial day (or an online interview). This session is part of the admission process. 5. Offer of a place. The school will email an offer within one week after the assessment and trial. The offer email confirms the next enrolment steps. You will then proceed with enrolment. 6. Completion. Completion is the final step and confirms enrolment. Please confirm your enrolment decision within two weeks. Welcome to the Bogaerts community.	Admissions 1. Contact Us: Complete a brief online form. The Admissions Office will contact you to discuss entry options. Please inform how you would like to be contacted when you submit the form. The team will guide you through the next steps. 2. Visit the School: We encourage you to visit to experience our facilities and community. You can book an on-site tour or view a virtual tour. Both options are available throughout the summer. 3. Interview: An interview is a normal part of the admissions process. The admissions team will try to accommodate your schedule. If you are not in the country within an acceptable timeframe, the interview can be arranged remotely. 4. Admissions Entry Criteria: St. John's is an IB World School. Admission is open year-round to students of all nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds. The final decision on acceptance and placement is based on the applicant's ability to benefit from the programmes and educational services available. English is the primary language of instruction; non-English-proficient applicants may be considered if they can develop sufficient English proficiency to enter the IB Diploma Programme, with Grade 8 as the last year for an absolute beginner English learner.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school offers 3 academic and 1 theatre art scholarship for entry into the final year of IBMYP (Grade 10) and the first year of the IBDP (Grade 11). Scholarships are open to high-achieving Belgian students currently in 3ème and 4ème Secondaire of the Belgian State Education System. Scholars will learn in an immersive English-language environment and follow the IBDP. Applications are open until 25 April 2025 and include fee reductions of up to 100%.
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