Brussels International Catholic School - Pre-Primary vs Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus

	B Brussels International Catholic School - Pre-Primary Brussels, Belgium	S Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Primary Campus Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,700	Fees / year €9,300 - 12,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 683	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Brussels, Belgium; in the heart of Brussels near the European Institutions.	Location —
Stages	Stages Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary; Pre-Primary is part of a bilingual English-French programme.	Stages —
School type	School type —	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 132 students (Pre-Primary); 46 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (annual and per-term equivalents) - Private registration: EUR 11,700 per annum. Equivalent per-term amount (even split into three academic terms): EUR 3,900 per term. - Professional (employer-paid) registration: EUR 19,000 per annum. Equivalent per-term amount (even split into three academic terms): EUR 6,333.33 per term. Application / admission fee - A non‑reimbursable admission/confirmation fee of EUR 500 is payable when accepting an offer to secure a place. This fee is required to confirm enrolment. Sibling discount - Automatic reduction for private registrations: 10% reduction for the second child, 20% for the third child and 30% for the fourth child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is stated as an annual charge; the per-term equivalents above are shown as equal one‑third splits of the annual amount for budgeting purposes. Banking details for payment by bank transfer are provided (BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0018 4374 8112; BIC: GEBA BE BB). For billing procedures and the bursar contact, use the school bursar email provided. Boarding fees - The Pre‑Primary provision is a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniforms: A uniform is required for Pre‑Primary pupils. The supplier and list of uniform items (polo, navy sweatshirt, grey skirt/pants, apron, optional navy coat and summer dress) are specified and items are bought from the named supplier. Parents should expect to purchase uniform items separately from the tuition. - Meals and lunch arrangements: Kindergarten pupils eat in classrooms; Reception and Year 1 pupils use the canteen. Meal provision is part of daily organisation; specific meal charges (if any) are billed separately. - After‑school care (Garderie) and extracurricular activities: An after‑school care service runs (16:00–18:00 weekdays; on Wednesdays the service runs 13:00–17:00). A list of extracurricular activities is provided at the start of the school year; any activity or care fees are separate from tuition. Refund information - The admission/confirmation fee of EUR 500 is non‑reimbursable. Fee payment options - Bank transfer to the school's account (BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0018 4374 8112; BIC: GEBA BE BB) is provided as a payment route. The bursar's contact is provided for billing queries and payment arrangements. No other specific payment methods (credit card, direct debit, etc.) are listed in the published Pre‑Primary fee information.	Fee details —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Garderie after-school care is available until 18:00 (17:00 on Wednesdays). No boarding is provided.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform includes a white polo T-shirt; navy blue sweatshirt; grey skirt (girls) or grey pants (boys); black shoes (solid, traditional model with laces not allowed); navy blue coat (not mandatory); apron; summer dress (not mandatory).	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Two breaks daily with snacks brought from home. For lunch, a hot meal provided by the school catering service is available, or a cold meal brought from home (no reheating). Garderie after-school service runs from 16:00 to 18:00 (13:00 to 17:00 on Wednesdays).	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership BICS Pre-primary is part of Brussels International Catholic School, a group of independent schools (Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary) located near the European Institutions. The three schools are under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details BICS Pre-Primary is a bilingual English–French programme. All teachers are native English or French speakers. The Pre-Primary cohort numbers 132 students, and the school totals around 150 pupils. The school is a Cambridge University Examination Centre and is accredited by the European Council of International Schools; it is recognised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school maintains a caring and enthusiastic environment with the child at the centre of all efforts. The Headmaster notes a climate of mutual trust and cooperation among leadership, teachers, pupils and parents. The school forms a learning community where every individual is cared for and can fulfil his or her potential and become confident learners. The school has a diverse, multinational community with around 150 pupils.	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 and French are languages of instruction; the school operates a bilingual English-French program; all teachers are native English or French speakers.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported by a caring environment and Christian values of respect for each person and for the world; the learning climate centers on the child and mutual trust.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview BICS Pre-Primary is a bilingual English-French school in Brussels. The school is described as an international environment that encourages academic excellence in a warm family setting. The Pre-Primary section numbers 132 students, within a school of around 150 pupils. There are 46 nationalities at the school and all teachers are native English or French speakers. The learning community is guided by Christian values and a climate of mutual trust and cooperation, with the child at the center of learning. The school is recognised as a Cambridge University Examination Centre and ECIS accredited, and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises its education as fulfilling schooling obligations.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Latest events include Y1 on a Musical Adventure (15 March 2026), Traditional Clothing (13 February 2026), and St Nicholas (6 December 2025).	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community BICS Pre-Primary is a bilingual English-French program. Pre-Primary has 132 students and 46 nationalities represented. All teachers are native English or French speakers, and the school emphasises a caring, enthusiastic environment with mutual trust and cooperation among leadership, teachers, pupils and parents. The community highlights national and cultural diversity and aims to build a harmonious, fulfilled school community.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is bilingual in English and French. It aims for academic excellence within a caring family environment, balancing structured learning with enjoyment to motivate pupils to achieve their best. All teachers are native English or French speakers, supporting a learning approach that helps each child reach their potential and become a confident learner.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts-related activities are showcased through events such as a Musical Adventure for Year 1. Cultural and artistic experiences are integrated into school life through seasonal events.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school operates as a bilingual English-French institution. There is a culturally diverse community with 46 nationalities represented. In Pre-Primary, there are around 132 students; the school-wide community includes roughly 150 children, supporting cross-cultural learning.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school maintains a caring and enthusiastic environment that centers learning on the child. Learning is structured yet enjoyable to motivate achievement. Christian values of respect for each person and the world are central to school life, and there is a culture of mutual trust and cooperation among leadership, teachers, pupils and parents.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and French are the languages of instruction. The school operates a bilingual English–French programme. Teachers are native English or French speakers.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has an English–French bilingual programme. Pre-Primary is taught in both English and French. All teachers are native English or French speakers.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit to BICS Pre-Primary. Parents are welcome to book a visit and see the learning environment in action. The Headmaster invites families to observe the programme and meet staff. The school operates a bilingual English-French programme within a caring community. 2. Admissions subsections include Applying to BICS, Fees, Application Form, Uniforms, and FAQs. These items are listed under Admissions on the Pre-Primary page. The Headmaster's message notes the option to book a visit as part of the admissions process. 3. Fees are 11 700 € yearly. This is the annual fee for Pre-Primary. The admissions section lists the fee as part of enrollment information. The term 'yearly' indicates the fee is charged annually.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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