Brussels International Catholic School - Secondary vs ISF Waterloo International School

	B Brussels International Catholic School - Secondary Brussels, Belgium	I ISF Waterloo International School Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,000 - 21,300	Fees / year €14,020 - 23,980
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 255	Pupils 220
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location In the heart of Brussels, close to the European Institutions.	Location ISF Waterloo International School is located on the border of Sint-Genesius-Rode (Flanders) and Waterloo (Walloon Region) in Brussels' southern suburbs. The campus comprises five buildings, two large playgrounds with distinct play zones for different age groups, and two car parks. The buildings are named after significant people or places in the Battle of Waterloo.
Stages	Stages Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary.	Stages The school has Early Years (Oranje House) for 2.5–4-year-olds, Primary School (Papelotte Wing) for Year 1–3 (4–6 years old) with Year 5–6 classrooms on the first floor, and Secondary School in the Buonaparte Centre. Blucher House houses the Media & Learning Centre and the Library, with English Language support and access to an Occupational Therapist.
School type	School type Independent bilingual school; Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; language of instruction in Secondary is English.	School type The school is an international day school with Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School provision, and on-site ISF International Daycare.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 683 students enrolled; 55 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides English Language support (EAL). The Social Counsellor's office and an Occupational Therapist are available on site.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the education provided by BICS as fulfilling the schooling obligation).	Country affiliation Belgium
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours are 9:00–15:30 for Primary (9:00–12:30 on Wednesdays) and 8:55–15:45 for Middle & High. Breaks are 10:30–11:00 and 11:30–12:15; lunch is 12:30–13:30 or 13:50–14:05. Before and after school care runs 7:45–8:45 and 15:45–17:30, with Wednesday Primary care 12:30–17:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details ISF Waterloo offers a bus service with three minibuses (one 19+1 seater and two 8+1 seaters). The tariff is distance-based: under 7 km €3,300; 7–15 km €3,500; 15–25 km €4,000, with a 10% reduction for one-way contracts; routes include Waterloo, Rhode-St-Genese, and Brussels area.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Acceptance Fees - A non-reimbursable admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is charged to confirm an offered place. Tuition fees (annual and per-term amounts) - Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten): EUR 11,700 per year. - Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 3,900 per term. - Primary School: EUR 12,000 per year. - Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 4,000 per term. - Secondary School (private registration rates): - Years 8–11: EUR 13,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,333.33 per term if divided into three equal instalments). - A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 14,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,666.67 per term if divided into three equal instalments). - Secondary School (professional / employer-funded registration rates): - Years 8–11: EUR 20,300 per year. - A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 21,300 per year. Sibling discount (private registrations only) - An automatic sibling reduction applies to private registrations: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child and 30% for the fourth child. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are shown on an annual basis (academic year September–June). Billing procedures and installment options are managed by the school bursar; families should contact the bursar for invoicing schedules and payment deadlines (bursar@bicschool.be). Banking details for bank transfer payment are provided for each school. - Banking details (examples supplied for fee payment by bank transfer): - BICS Pre‑primary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0018 4374 8112 — BIC: GEBA BE BB. - BICS Primary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE36 2100 4736 8081 — BIC: GEBABEBB. - BICS Secondary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0017 3672 8012 — BIC: GEBABEBB. Boarding / Accommodation - The school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day schools at separate addresses; no boarding provision is listed for the BICS schools. Other costs and typical extras - Uniforms: a school uniform is required; the supplier for school uniforms is Uniformes‑scolaires.be and detailed lists of required items for pre‑primary, primary and secondary pupils are published (blazers, ties, jumper, shirts, sports kit, satchels, coats etc.). Prices for individual uniform items are set by the supplier. - Additional costs that families commonly meet (not listed as fixed amounts on the published fee pages) may include exam fees (IGCSE / A‑Level), school trips, instrument or private music lessons, optional extracurricular activities, after‑school care (garderie) and incidental supplies. For chargeable extras and exact amounts contact the bursar or the relevant school office. Refund and cancellation notes - The admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is non‑reimbursable. For tuition refunds, adjustments or any refund conditions, the school's bursar handles billing issues and refund arrangements directly; families should consult the bursar for specific cases. Fee payment options - The published payment method is payment in EUR by bank transfer to the school's IBAN (BNP Paribas Fortis details are provided for each school). For billing procedures, installment options, direct‑debit or card payments (if available), contact the school bursar (bursar@bicschool.be). Contact for billing and clarifications - Bursar / Finance contact: bursar@bicschool.be (billing procedures and invoice queries). Specific school contacts: - Pre‑Primary: +32 (0)2 640 35 36 / preprimary@bicschool.be. - Primary: +32 (0)2 230 02 18 / primary@bicschool.be. - Secondary: +32 (0)2 343 85 40 / secondary@bicschool.be. If you need this in a different presentation (for example termly columns or single‑page fee text for a database entry), those per‑term figures can be produced directly from the annual figures above by dividing the annual fee by the chosen number of instalments.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration (one-off): EUR 750. The registration fee is payable on submission of the application and is non-refundable except when a waiting list is in operation and the school subsequently refuses a place for the requested start date. - School Development Fund (one-off per family): EUR 1,000. This one-off fee is invoiced with the first instalment of the school fees and is payable before the student starts. Tuition fees by year group (Personal tariff, academic year 2025/26 published amounts; annual and per-term equivalents shown) Notes on per-term equivalents: the amounts shown as “per term” are the published annual tuition divided into three equal instalments for convenience (the school calendar and communications reference three terms per year). The per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3) - Annual: EUR 14,020. - Per term (annual ÷ 3 — calculated): EUR 4,673.33. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4) and Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1 (ages 4–6) - Annual: EUR 19,430. - Per term (calculated): EUR 6,476.67. - Grade 2 – Grade 5 (approx. Years 2–6) - Annual: EUR 20,820. - Per term (calculated): EUR 6,940.00. - Grade 6 – Grade 8 (Years 7–9 / lower secondary range) - Annual: EUR 23,040. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,680.00. - IGCSE (upper middle years / Years 10) - Annual: EUR 23,600. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,866.67. - A‑Levels / Year 11–12 (senior secondary / Years 11–12) - Annual: EUR 23,980. - Per term (calculated): EUR 7,993.33. Corporate tariff (where employer or corporate sponsor pays) - The school publishes a separate corporate tariff (higher than the personal tariff). Example corporate annual rates published for 2025/26 include: Pre‑School and lower years shown at higher corporate rates (examples: Pre‑School corporate approx. EUR 18,980; various primary/secondary corporate rates range from approx. EUR 26,825 up to EUR 32,750 for A‑levels). These corporate rates are applied when an employer/corporate sponsor signs the corporate commitment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced in advance in line with the school's annual financial schedule and contractual General Conditions. The school requires payment in accordance with the invoice and the General Conditions. The school may adjust published fees with 30 days' written notice. - Contract termination / withdrawal and reductions: a parent or corporate sponsor may terminate the school‑fees contract during the school year by giving 30 days' written notice. Reduction to the annual fees on withdrawal is specified as follows: withdrawal between 1 September and 31 January results in a 25% reduction to the full‑year fees; withdrawal after 31 January provides no reduction. - Overdue payments: administrative reminder charges and interest apply to overdue invoice balances. The General Conditions specify an administrative charge per reminder (example: EUR 125 per reminder) and an interest charge on overdue balances (example: 1% per month). - Per‑term presentation: per‑term figures above are shown as equal thirds of the annual tuition for practical use; the school calendar and communications reference three school terms. Parents should note that actual invoice instalments, invoice dates and due dates are set on the school invoice/financial schedule. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; ISF Waterloo operates as a day school. Other regular costs and optional extras - Bus service (annual, optional): daily round‑trip bus tariffs are charged per passenger and depend on distance. Current published annual bus tariff bands are: under 7 km EUR 3,300; 7–15 km EUR 3,500; 15–25 km EUR 4,000. One‑way contracts receive a 10% reduction on the tariff. - Before‑ and after‑school care (garderie): a fee structure is applied for morning and afternoon care; the detailed fee structure is handled by the school office (garderie sessions are available at set morning/afternoon times). Lunch ordering from the caterer is available for an extra charge (meals are halal/non‑pork with vegetarian options). - School wear / uniform: ISF Waterloo does not require a formal school uniform. The school provides an ISF Waterloo T‑shirt for sports; additional logoed items (polo shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces) are available for purchase at extra cost. - Extra curricular activities, trips and exam fees: many day trips and certain in‑school items are included in the annual fee for specific year groups, while some external trips, examination fees (IGCSE/A‑levels where applicable) or specific optional activities may carry additional charges invoiced separately. Sibling discount - A 10% sibling reduction on the tuition component is applied to the second child and any subsequent child under the Personal tariff. Refund information - Registration fee: non‑refundable except where a place is refused while the application is on a waiting list. - School Development Fund: invoiced with the first instalment and payable before starting; the General Conditions indicate it is a once‑only fee due on first enrolment. - Withdrawal refunds / reductions: termination requires 30 days' written notice; reduction to annual fees on withdrawal is 25% if withdrawal occurs between 1 September and 31 January, and 0% after 31 January. Fee payment options (how families are asked to pay) - The ISF group operates invoicing and bank‑payment procedures; ISF campus communications and ISF‑linked daycare pages describe payments made by bank transfer and invoicing arrangements. Families are routinely invoiced and bank transfer is used for payments to ISF entities (daycare enrolment pages show bank‑transfer payment for registration and monthly invoicing arrangements). Parents will receive formal invoices and the school's financial documentation states payment terms, due dates and any applicable bank/account details on those invoices. Summary (key points for parents) - One‑off fees on first enrolment: Registration EUR 750 (non‑refundable except in waiting‑list refusal) and School Development Fund EUR 1,000 (due with first instalment). - Annual tuition varies by year group (listed above); per‑term equivalents are shown as equal thirds of the annual fee for convenience. - Optional extras with separate charges: bus service, hot lunches, some trips, optional extra‑curricular items and logoed school wear. - Withdrawal and refund rules, and late‑payment charges, are specified in the school's General Conditions (30 days' notice to terminate; specified reductions on withdrawal; reminder/admin and interest charges on overdue accounts).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has uniforms. The uniform is supplied by Uniformes-scolaires.be. For girls: white polo, navy blue sweater, grey skirt, rigid black shoes without laces; navy school coat (optional); summer dress (optional); apron. For boys: white polo, navy blue sweater, grey trousers, rigid black shoes without laces; navy school coat (optional); apron. Sneakers are not allowed.	Uniform requirement The school does not have a school uniform.
Food options	Food options Three lunchtime options: a hot meal provided by the school catering service with a varied weekly menu; a cold meal provided by BoxBunny (orders placed online); or a home-packed picnic. There are two daily snack breaks with snacks brought from home, and lunch lasts 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of recreation.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Brussels International Catholic School is a group of independent schools.	Governance and ownership ISF Waterloo is part of the International School of Flanders (ISF) group, which operates two campuses. ISF Waterloo is a member of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the British Overseas School (BSO).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; Secondary instruction is English; Students take the Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11 and the Cambridge A Levels at the end of Year 13.	Curriculum details The Primary School uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with six IPC units each year. English is the language of instruction, with French taught as a second language. The UK national literacy and numeracy curriculum is used alongside IPC. Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint is part of the Cambridge framework used in the school. The Secondary School follows Cambridge International systems for IGCSE and A-Level, with subject offerings including English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Business, French, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 683 students and 69 teachers; approximately 9.9 students per teacher.	Student teacher ratio Max 18 students per class.
Exam results	Exam results The Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exams are recognised internationally; 100% of students pass to universities.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 99% of students go on to further studies; universities include Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial College, KU Leuven, Maastricht, Louvain, and Brussels ULB.	Higher education progression Cambridge International A-Level certificates are widely accepted by universities worldwide. In the USA and Canada, good grades in Cambridge AS and A-Levels can result in university credit. Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities in over 50 countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Academic Scholarships are available: 4-year scholarships to complete Secondary and Pre-University Education worth up to 75% of annual fees, excluding Cambridge exam fees.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Personal, social and emotional growth is nurtured. In Reception, the programme emphasises personal, social and emotional development as part of the English-French bilingual approach, alongside language, physical development, numeracy, literacy and understanding of the world.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The mission states the school asks much of the gifted and we encourage the weak, indicating support for students who encounter difficulties.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; the language of instruction in Secondary is English.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the focus on personal, social and emotional growth in the early years. The mission describes education within a Christian community that aims for a joyful, free and self-disciplined life of faith and virtue, supporting wellbeing and strong relationships.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Brussels International Catholic School has three campuses: Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary, in central Brussels near the European Institutions. The campuses are no more than a five-minute walk apart, enabling easy movement between levels. The Secondary program is taught in English, while the Pre-Primary and Primary levels follow an English–French bilingual programme. The schools share connected facilities across the three sites to support a cohesive learning community.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Primary campus has a gymnasium and a playground. The Secondary campus features a laboratory and a playground, with first-floor classroom spaces to support learning activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Secondary campus includes a laboratory for science work. Primary classrooms are located on the first floor. The school delivers a bilingual English–French programme at Pre-Primary and Primary, with English-language instruction in the Secondary; Cambridge assessments are used for secondary students (IGCSE in Year 11 and A Levels in Year 13). The school is recognised as a Cambridge University Examination Centre.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities were suspended recently due to health restrictions; in the past, the school offered Computer Studies, Chess, Maths Remediation, Maths Club, Italian, Golf, Cricket, and Rugby. Music and Theatre form a central part of life at BICS, with choir, orchestral activity, regular music classes in Years 8 and 9, and an annual dramatic production; many students participate in choral music and plainchant, and some join a volunteer choir. The Belgian Maths Olympics is a regular activity with BICS students reaching the finals in various years. Travel Studies (Greece & Italy), Ski Trips, and Sailing Trips are also part of the extracurricular program.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 2004 as a successor of the Institute of Saints Peter and Paul, a small Catholic school founded in 1971. The Brussels International Catholic School consists of three independent schools—Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary—located in Etterbeek within a five-minute walk of one another, with a property next to the Secondary school for additional facilities. The schools are under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King and are Roman Catholic, welcoming families of other faiths or none. The Pre-Primary and Primary offer a bilingual programme in French and English, while the Secondary teaches in English; students sit Cambridge IGCSE in Year 11 and Cambridge A Levels in Years 12-13 (Sixth Form) since 2014.	History ISF Waterloo International School is part of the International School of Flanders (ISF), a Belgian not-for-profit association managed by a Board of Directors. The Governing Body handles legal probity, financial probity, long-term strategic planning, and policy setting, and is supported by an Advisory Board. ISF Waterloo offers an English-language education for students aged 2 ½ to 18, with daily French instruction, and is recognised by Belgian education authorities. The campus sits on the border of Sint-Genesius-Rode and Waterloo and comprises five buildings named after significant Waterloo sites, with facilities including a science lab, an arts and sports complex, a library and extensive play spaces. ISF Waterloo is located at 280 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1640 Rhode St Genèse, Brussels, Belgium, and the site shows © 2017.
Community	Community The BICS Community is described as an extended family; new parents and students are warmly welcomed and helped to settle in. Expatriate families often move, while local families also participate, with students progressing through Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary to gain competence in English and French and to benefit from the academic programme. The team provides ongoing support for integration into BICS and Belgium. The community includes events such as music and theatre, end-of-year shows, and graduation ceremonies.	Community ISF Waterloo uses a House System with four groups—Red, Blue, Yellow and Green—that meet monthly for team-building and compete in Sports Day. The Student Council and School Captain are elected by year groups and meet regularly; the Council hosts a Welcome Evening and collaborates with Friends of ISF on school events. ISF Waterloo operates a Community Service and Work Experience Programme for senior students after exams in June. ISF Waterloo hosts events on the school calendar, including International Day, Winter Show, Science, English and Book Week, Sports Day and Graduation, with visiting artists, musicians or authors in residence each year. Student well-being supports include a PSHE programme, assemblies, safeguarding, and a wellbeing app.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Christmas time, Parents/Teachers meetings, and Family Dinners are listed as part of BICS Community activities.	Parent teacher association Friends of ISF Waterloo is a group for parents and staff to meet new people, mix with cultures, and volunteer for school events. Regular coffee mornings are held in school to meet the Head of School and chat with other parents, and members volunteer for events hosted by the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Brussels International Catholic School operates three independent campuses (Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary) with bilingual instruction in French and English in the early years and English as the language of instruction in the secondary level. It follows the Cambridge Primary Programme, and students sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11 and Cambridge A Levels at the end of Year 13. The curriculum balances mathematics, natural sciences, history and geography, and languages, including Latin, English and French. Pupils have consistently achieved strong examination results and access to universities worldwide.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts are integrated into regular curriculum and a broad extracurricular program includes music and theatre. Extracurricular offerings include Chess, Cricket, Computer Studies, Cooking, Dutch, Elocution, Fencing, Golf, Italian, Musical Comedy, Piano, Rugby, Spanish, Tennis, Violin, Guitar, Cello, and Suzuki Piano, among others. The school hosts an End‑of‑Year Show to showcase artistic talents, and provides theatre and other performing arts opportunities as part of the Life at BICS program.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Classes are taught in French and English, with pre-primary offering a 50/50 bilingual programme and the secondary curriculum delivered in English. Dutch, Italian and Spanish are available as extracurricular language options. The community emphasises multilingual development within an international setting and welcomes families of various faiths within its Catholic framework.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Extracurricular Activities program features a wide range of activities including chess, cricket, computer studies, cooking, Dutch, elocution, fencing, golf, Italian, musical theatre, piano, rugby, Spanish, tennis, violin, guitar, cello, and more. The program also includes science, art and craft, literacy, and Zumba Kids, along with homework support. Seasonal trips such as ski trips and the Year 6 Euro Space Centre excursion foster teamwork and social engagement outside the classroom.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service BICS Community is described as an extended family that welcomes expatriate and local families and supports English and French language development. The community hosts events such as the End‑of‑Year Show, Christmas Fayre, Family Dinners, and other social occasions to foster intercultural connection. The school emphasizes family involvement and international collaboration through these gatherings.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The kindergarten mission states a goal to help children grow into responsible, honest individuals who are inspired to leadership and able to serve others with generosity. This emphasis on leadership development is embedded in the school's Catholic, bilingual educational approach. The Cambridge curriculum and its holistic activities provide opportunities for students to practice leadership and collaboration in varied settings.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Garderie after-school care is available until 18:00 (17:00 on Wednesdays) to support working families, with a range of meal options and snacks provided. The school day structure and after-school provisions promote balance and well-being, and the Catholic environment underscores a community‑oriented ethos that welcomes families of diverse faiths. The program also includes wellness‑oriented activities such as Zumba Kids and a broad slate of sports and arts to support physical and mental well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English and French as core languages; Latin is also taught as part of language and literature. In Pre-Primary and Primary, the bilingual approach uses both English and French for instruction. In Secondary, instruction is in English. The curriculum includes language and literature in English and French, and Cambridge examinations (IGCSE in Year 11 and A Levels in Years 12–13) are offered.	Language provision English is taught through recognised International English programmes in Primary; Additional English lessons for children whose first language is not English are provided as part of the programme at no extra cost; French is taught daily in Pre-school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Pre-Primary and Primary schools offer a bilingual programme in French and English. Classes are taught in French and English. The pre-primary programme begins at age 2.5 years and is taught 50% French and 50% English. The language of instruction in the Secondary is English; The Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) and a curriculum approved by Belgian authorities.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Cambridge University Examination Centre; European Council of International Schools (ECIS) accreditation; Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the schooling; the school is recognized as a Cambridge Examination Centre.	Accreditations CIS accreditation: The school has external validation of high education standards by a globally recognised authority; staff gain high-quality professional development and networking opportunities; students gain access to global networking opportunities, events and competitions; accreditation ensures the CIS Code of Ethics is followed and emphasizes high-quality teaching, safeguarding, well-being and global citizenship. COBIS accreditation: The school has COBIS accreditation, linking to a global community of British international schools; staff can access professional development and a professional network in 75 countries; students have access to events, awards and global competitions and friendship opportunities; the school can welcome newly qualified teachers (NQT) with induction and is part of a community of over 250 British international schools. BSO accreditation: The school is a British Overseas School (BSO); BSOs include UK DfE GIAS numbers; accreditation confirms standards of quality and educational excellence; accredited British schools offer curricula and qualifications recognised worldwide; staff can access a professional network in 75 countries; students have access to events, awards and global competitions and friendship opportunities; the school can welcome Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with induction years.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit form. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, space permitting, and the admissions process considers each child's current level and aptitude. Complete and submit the application form to begin the process. The admissions team reviews applications as they are received. 2. Visit. We will set an appointment for an in-person or telephone interview with the Headmaster. If you are locally-based and applying for Reception or Year 1, we would like to meet your child for an assessment of their level. This assessment is not a test and requires no prior preparation. If attending in Brussels is not possible, this step is optional and class grouping decisions are finalised upon arrival at school. 3. Confirm offer. Once you accept an offer of a place, confirm enrolment by paying the non-reimbursable admission fee of 500 Euros. A space in the class cannot be guaranteed without this confirmation. The school secretariat will provide practical information to help with entrance, and the bursar handles billing and tuition queries.	Admissions ISF Waterloo is a non-selective mainstream school. Families expressing an interest are invited to visit the school and have an interview with the Head of School, Mrs Belinda Yates. If the Waiting List Policy is in operation for that particular class, the school will advise you immediately and explain the implications. Before enrolment the school requires a transcript from the current school and copies of the most recent school report. After enrolment and before the first day the school requires a completed medical form. To enrol, parents must download and submit an application form and pay the Registration Fee. The one-off School Development Fund fee is invoiced at the same time as the first year's School Fees and is payable before commencing. Read the General Conditions document which states the contractual basis of admission and continuing enrolment at ISF Waterloo. For information on the Admissions Policy, refer to the Admissions Policy document.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The ISF Academic Scholarship Program is open to external students for two programmes: 14 to 15 year olds entering Year 1 of IGCSE 1 (Belgian Secondary Class 3 / UK Year 10) with 4-year scholarships up to 75% of annual fees (excluding Cambridge exam fees); 16 to 17 year olds entering Year 1 of Cambridge International A Levels with 2-year scholarships up to 75% of annual fees (excluding Cambridge exam fees). Scholarships are awarded based on the scholarship application (including personal statement), the past two years of school reports, the ISF scholarship exams, and an interview with the ISF panel. English is the language of instruction and assessment, so applicants must meet English language requirements to be eligible for a scholarship place. Process for applying includes: 1) complete and submit an ISF General Application Form for admission as well as a scholarship application form and provide the past two years of school reports; 2) successful submissions receive an invitation to a testing day; 3) within one week of the examination, the top-scoring 30% of IGCSE and A Level students are invited for an interview; 4) successful candidates receive a written offer including the scholarship value (50-75% reduced fee); 5) on acceptance, sign the letter and pay the registration fee; 6) student visas are the responsibility of the parents where applicable. Scholarships include: tuition fees (as stated in the letter of offer) and a waiver of the School Development Fund; Scholarships do not cover: Registration Fee (750 euro) and residential school trips; Scholarships could be withdrawn for non-payment, more than 10% non-attendance, poor behaviour as stated in ISF's behaviour policy, or significant drop in academic performance (evaluated annually).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting List Policy may be in operation for a class; the school will advise immediately and explain the implications.
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