European School Brussels III vs Tutti Frutti Primary School

	E European School Brussels III Brussels, Belgium	T Tutti Frutti Primary School Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,380 - 8,195	Fees / year €5,660 - 8,500
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 3,237	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Boulevard du Triomphe / Triomflaan, 135, 1050 Bruxelles/Brussel. The school is located in Brussels, Belgium.	Location Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) and Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Campuses at Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles; Av. A. Dupuich 42, 1180 Uccle; Rue Africaine 27, 1060 Saint-Gilles (classes and stages).
Stages	Stages Nursery, Primary and Secondary.	Stages Bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.
School type	School type European School	School type Private bilingual school operating as an ASBL (non-profit).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support General, moderate and intensive educational support are provided.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation Belgium; Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school bus service provides regular departures from school to home and to nurseries.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - There is no separate application or registration fee charged by the European School Brussels III for enrolment into the European Schools system. Parents who are required to pay school fees are invoiced for tuition (Category III where applicable) rather than an upfront application charge. Tuition fees (Category III) — annual amounts (school year 2025/2026) - Nursery (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 4,370.39 per year. - Primary (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 6,009.36 per year. - Secondary (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards): EUR 8,194.57 per year. - Note: different legacy rates exist for pupils enrolled as Category III in earlier years (example: Nursery EUR 3,566.24; Primary EUR 4,903.64; Secondary EUR 6,686.77 for the older cohort). Tuition — billing schedule and per-installment amounts - Deposit and instalments: - A deposit equal to 25% of the annual tuition is required prior to enrolment. The Board of Governors' payment schedule is: first payment (deposit) on or before 30 June (before the school year starts), 50% of the annual fee payable before 1 November, and the final instalment payable before 31 March. These instalments together cover 100% of the annual tuition. - Example instalment breakdown (Category III, pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards — amounts rounded to cents): - Nursery (annual EUR 4,370.39): 25% deposit EUR 1,092.60; 50% second instalment EUR 2,185.20; final 25% EUR 1,092.60. - Primary (annual EUR 6,009.36): 25% deposit EUR 1,502.34; 50% second instalment EUR 3,004.68; final 25% EUR 1,502.34. - Secondary (annual EUR 8,194.57): 25% deposit EUR 2,048.64; 50% second instalment EUR 4,097.29; final 25% EUR 2,048.64. - Payment terms and consequence of non-payment: - Parents liable for school fees undertake prompt payment on receipt of invoice. If at the end of the school year the school fee has not been paid in full, the pupil concerned will be removed from the school register and will not be admitted to the European Schools for the following school year. Standing orders from a bank are permitted for Category III payments. Contact for invoicing: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. Boarding fees - Boarding is not provided by the European School Brussels III; there are no boarding fees. The school's on-site services for families are organised through the parent association (APEEE) (canteen, transport, extracurricular) rather than a boarding/internat facility. Other mandatory and optional costs - APEEE membership fee (APEEE Ixelles): an annual APEEE membership fee is required to access APEEE-run services (stated as EUR 50 per family for 2025/2026 in the canteen documentation). This membership is a prerequisite for enrolment in APEEE services (canteen, transport, extracurricular). - Canteen (APEEE-managed) — fees for 2025/2026 (per term and annual totals shown): - Nursery (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 453.60; Term 2 EUR 428.40; Term 3 EUR 239.40; Total year EUR 1,121.40. Other day-per-week options and corresponding term/year totals are listed in the APEEE canteen price schedule. - Primary (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 497.00; Term 2 EUR 476.00; Term 3 EUR 266.00; Total year EUR 1,239.00. - Secondary (example): 5 days/week — Term 1 EUR 554.40; Term 2 EUR 523.60; Term 3 EUR 231.00; Total year EUR 1,309.00. - The canteen price list contains the full matrix of fees by cycle and days-per-week. Payment options for canteen: online payment via the MyAPEEE platform, bank transfer (IBAN: BE28 3101 5132 3120; BIC: BBRUBEBB; payee: AISBL APEEE Bruxelles III – Cantine) or direct debit (mandate via info@apeeeixelles.be). Payment deadlines are published on the APEEE schedule (example deadlines shown for 2025/2026: Term 1, 15/10/2025; Term 2, 15/12/2025; Term 3, 15/03/2026). Late or returned payments may lead to suspension of access to the service. An administrative fee of EUR 15 is charged for voluntary enrolment changes. - School bus / transport (APEEE-managed): the school bus service is managed and invoiced by the APEEE. Transport places, routes and fees are administered through APEEE enrolment; fees vary by route and subscription; APEEE publishes the transport enrolment and cost information and manages payments via MyAPEEE and bank/direct-debit methods. - Extracurricular activities (APEEE-managed): extracurricular activities and individual music lessons are run by APEEE and incur separate fees; enrolment and cost details are published by APEEE and are invoiced through APEEE. Payment is handled via the APEEE platforms. - Books and school supplies: book lists and required supplies are published by the school for each language section and year group; families purchase materials according to those lists (costs vary by section and year). Book lists for 2025/2026 are provided by the school per section and year group. Refund information - Tuition / school fees (Category III): the official rules require parents to pay the full year's fees by the scheduled instalments; the school's rules emphasise prompt payment and state that non-payment will result in removal from the school register. No general automatic refund policy for annual tuition is stated in the school's published fee information; specific refund or adjustment matters (for example in cases of late arrival, early withdrawal or special circumstances) are handled through the school's invoicing office and under the regulations of the European Schools. Contact for invoicing queries: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. - APEEE services (canteen/transport/extracurricular): the canteen regulation and price list specify administrative fees for voluntary changes (EUR 15) and note that late or returned payments can lead to suspension of access; refunds or credits for APEEE services are governed by APEEE rules (details in the relevant APEEE regulations and price lists). Fee payment options and practical notes - School tuition (Category III): payment by standing order from parents' bank accounts is allowed for Category III payments; parents are required to make the deposit and subsequent instalments by the published deadlines. Invoicing contact: IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu. - APEEE-run services (canteen, transport, extracurricular): accepted payment methods include online payment via MyAPEEE, bank transfer (IBAN/BIC provided on the canteen price list), and direct debit (mandate via APEEE finance contact). APEEE issues its own invoices for these services and membership. Example bank details shown for the canteen (APEEE): IBAN BE28 3101 5132 3120 / BIC BBRUBEBB (payee AISBL APEEE Bruxelles III – Cantine). Summary (concise) - Tuition (Category III, 2025/2026 rates): Nursery EUR 4,370.39; Primary EUR 6,009.36; Secondary EUR 8,194.57 (annual). Instalments are organised as a 25% deposit, a 50% instalment and a final 25% instalment with deadlines on or around 30 June, 1 November and 31 March. APEEE charges and invoiced services (canteen, transport, extracurricular) are separate and require APEEE membership; canteen fees are invoiced per term with online/bank/direct-debit payment options. For invoicing matters contact the school invoicing office (IXL-INVOICING@eursc.eu) or the APEEE finance/contact addresses shown in the APEEE documentation.	Fee details Application fees - No publicly published application or one-off registration fee is listed for Tutti Frutti Primary. Registration for classes and camps is handled through the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration system. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Tutti Frutti Primary does not publish fixed tuition amounts (per term or per academic year) for primary-year groups in its public materials. No per-term or per-year tuition figures for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) are available in the school's public pages. Billing schedule and payment terms - A public, itemised billing schedule for school tuition is not posted. When payments are processed through the organisation's online sales/registration system, the general payment rules used by Tutti Frutti allow payment by bank transfer, by secure online payment (PayPal or credit card — Maestro, Visa, Mastercard), or cash at the office; stages and event registrations are processed via the MyTuttiFrutti platform and use online payment processors (Stripe is used for stage payments). PayPal/credit-card payments are treated as irrevocable once accepted; bank-transfer registrations are activated once the transfer is received. For e-commerce purchases the terms include a flat shipping/handling charge where applicable. Boarding fees - Tutti Frutti Primary operates as a day bilingual primary programme; no boarding provision or boarding fees are indicated. Other costs and typical additional fees - No compulsory uniform fee or standard uniform package is listed publicly. A merchandise/store facility is referenced and product sales are priced in euros; shipping is subject to a flat-rate charge where applicable. Occasional extra costs are noted for specific services (for example, specialized external support for children with particular needs is to be borne by parents). Excursions, specialist workshops and extracurricular activities are run regularly and may carry separate charges. Refund information - For short courses/camps (stages) a published practice has been to reimburse the stage fee but retain a cancellation fee (example: €30 retained for cancellations on some past stage offerings); cancellations in the same week have required a medical certificate to recover the fee on another stage. For online product purchases the general consumer withdrawal right of 14 working days applies to goods as described in the general sales conditions. There is no publicly posted, itemised refund policy for annual school tuition fees. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Bank transfer (bank-account details communicated at checkout/registration). - Secure online payment via PayPal or by credit card (Maestro, Visa, Mastercard). - Cash payments accepted on premises. - Stripe (or equivalent processor) is used for event and stage payments through the MyTuttiFrutti registration platform. Brief summary of availability of fee data - The school's public pages give program structure, registration routes and payment methods but do not publish detailed per-term or per-year tuition amounts or a public billing schedule for the primary programme. The available public details include payment methods and established practices for stages (example fees and cancellation handling). Parents should use the MyTuttiFrutti / MyiClub registration route or direct contact to receive the school's current tuition schedule, invoice timing and the full, itemised fee breakdown for the appropriate year group.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Sportswear is used for physical education; online orders via eeb3.shop4schools.eu.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Canteen is managed by APEEE-B3; access to the canteen, school bus and extracurricular activities is via the APEEE-B3 online e-Enrolment; more information on the APEEE-B3 site.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The European School Brussels III is part of the European Schools network and is primarily for children of staff of the European institutions.	Governance and ownership The school is organized as an ASBL (non-profit association).
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The European School Brussels III uses three cycles of secondary education: Observation (S1–S3), Pre-orientation (S4–S5), Orientation (S6–S7). A multilingual program: for the first three years, pupils follow a common curriculum with most subjects taught in the mother tongue. Starting from the first year of the secondary cycle, all students choose a second foreign language (L3); in S4 they may also choose a third foreign language (L4) as an option. Arts, music and physical education are taught with pupils from different language sections. In year 2 Latin can be chosen; in year 3 ICT is available as an option. The sixth and seventh years form the third cycle leading to the European Baccalaureate, with a compulsory core curriculum (L1, L2, Mathematics, at least one science, History and Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Religion or Ethics) and a wide range of elective subjects to total 31–35 periods per week.	Curriculum details The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German (from four registered children), and French-Italian (from four registered children). Class sizes average 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages. Teaching methods are active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated, with a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic approach. Reading, writing and mathematics are taught explicitly while learning is enhanced through experiential activities such as cooking workshops, and autonomy is fostered through practical tasks. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium); at the end of the sixth year they take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 12 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The European Baccalaureate is recognized in all European countries and is the equivalent to any national secondary diploma that allows admission to higher education in the European Union.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted students have a capacity for talent, creativity and innovative ideas and will excel when provided with an appropriately tailored learning programme.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a respectful, friendly and collaborative atmosphere across Nursery, Primary and Secondary. A communication policy provides preventive measures and is embedded in internal Rules, Life at School materials, and the Code of Conduct. It pays particular attention to bullying, the misuse of ICT, and psychosocial risks. Measures for safety and well-being include daily hygiene and security arrangements, including on-site guards. The infirmary provides medical check-ups and first aid, while the psychology department and section advisers offer private, confidential counseling interviews to any student who requests them.	Social & emotional learning The school uses small classes with an average of 12 students to personalize teaching and support each student's needs. Teaching teamwork and sociability is emphasized daily. The pedagogy is open-minded and inclusive, exposing students to other cultures and languages. Outings to theatre, museums, parks and swimming pools are an integral part of the learning project. Autonomy is emphasized, helping students become active participants in their own learning and build self-confidence.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Any pupil may need support at some point, and different forms and levels of educational support are provided to help pupils with difficulties or special needs. Support types include general, moderate, and intensive, and are designed to meet individual needs. Support is delivered using varied teaching methods and adapts as a pupil develops. Early identification of needs informs the support path. Educational Support Guidelines (updated 17.09.2024) govern the approach.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school welcomes all children, including those with special needs, and provides a caring environment adapted to their learning needs. The enrollment process includes needs identification and providing an up-to-date report describing the child's needs so accommodations can be evaluated. If specialized support is required, the cost is borne by the parents. A family interview and, when appropriate, a meeting with a specialist help assess suitable accommodations.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school follows the European School model of language learning. The first language (L1) is the mother tongue; the first foreign language (L2) begins in the first year of the primary cycle, with choices between French, English, and German. A third foreign language (L3) is compulsory from the first year of the secondary cycle, and from year four a fourth language (L4) can be added as an option. Language sections include FR, EN, DE, NL, ES, EL and CS across Nursery, Primary and Secondary. By the third year of secondary, humanities and Religion or Moral Ethics are taught in the L2 language.	English as an additional language The school uses immersion with exposure to two or more languages from primary year 1. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French & English, Français & Deutsch, and French & Italiano. Each class has about 12 students. The bilingual and multilingual teaching uses explicit reading, writing and mathematical instruction alongside implicit learning through activities, with a multi-sensory, multidisciplinary approach. Openness to cultures and languages is a core part of the pedagogy. At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through confidential counseling via the psychology department and section advisers. Preventive measures and a supportive policy address psychosocial risks and promote student well-being. Attention to bullying and to misuse of ICT contributes to a safer, more caring school climate. The infirmary and medical staff support students' well-being through routine check-ups and first aid, and security measures help ensure a safe daily environment.	Mental wellbeing Social and emotional development is supported through open pedagogy, inclusivity and a focus on student autonomy, curiosity and creativity. The program encourages wellbeing through self-esteem building, collaboration and engagement in arts and physical activities. Students participate in weekly sport, pool, gardening and other movement-based activities. Outings to theatres, museums and parks contribute to confidence and independence. The environment aims to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are supported by a communication policy with preventive measures embedded in Internal Rules and Life at School materials, plus the Code of Conduct and related intervention procedures. Bullying and the risk of ICT misuse, as well as psychosocial risks, receive particular attention. The infirmary and medical staff help maintain safety, and the psychology department and section advisers provide confidential counseling. Security arrangements, including on-site guards, help ensure a safe environment. Safeguarding procedures are integrated into school rules and policies.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The European School Brussels III provides a library and a Documentation Center serving Nursery, Primary and Secondary cycles. The secondary cycle library houses more than 18,000 printed documents in eight languages and offers 7 computers for pupil use, with an online catalogue and borrowing system. The Documentation Center houses pedagogical resources for teachers and staff. The canteen is run by the APEEE, which also manages the school bus service and a broad range of extracurricular activities for pupils.	Facilities overview The primary school operates from multiple premises in Saint-Gilles and Uccle, including Avenue Adolphe Dupuich No. 42, 1180 Uccle, and Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles. The elementary program is organized into three bilingual sections with about 12 students per class: French-English; French-German; French-Italian, enabling immersion through exposure to two or three languages. Learning is active, multi-disciplinary and multi-sensory, with open pedagogy and differentiated teaching methods that foster curiosity and creativity. Outings to theatres, museums, parks and swimming pools are integrated into the curriculum. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap, and the school welcomes children with special needs within an inclusive pedagogy.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Gym/Changing Rooms are available for physical education. The Physical Education department organises regular sports events, including tournaments such as Eurosport and cross-country days, as well as other sports activities and school-wide sports days.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The library catalogue is online and accessible to pupils, with borrowing for general books and a study space for homework and research. The secondary library provides a space for study and work. The Documentation Center contains more than 2,500 pedagogical books to support teaching staff.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered and coordinated by APEEE; from nursery onward, pupils can engage in music, arts or sport activities.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include weekly language workshops at Tutti Frutti and extracurricular courses in schools. German, English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese and French are offered with varied schedules in Saint-Gilles and Uccle. Tutti Frutti operates a minibus transport service to bring children from neighboring schools to Saint-Gilles for classes. Wednesday activities include Yoga workshops, Dance & Folklore and Creative Workshops, with additional language sessions available after school. Lessons can be conducted at school or at home as part of a modular program, with small groups of 8–12 children.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The European School Brussels III opened its doors in 1999. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary. European Schools are public establishments created jointly by the European Union and the governments of the member states. There are currently thirteen European Schools across Europe, including Brussels III in Ixelles.	History Tutti Frutti is a multilingual school founded in 1997 in Brussels, combining language learning with a lively, open pedagogy. The ASBL Tutti Frutti was created to cater to children aged 3 to 11 in extracurricular workshops and courses. In 2000, Tutti Frutti received the European Language Label, and in 2003 Tutti Frutti opened its first French-English bilingual kindergarten class, later adding sections French-German, French-Italian and French-Dutch. Tutti Frutti Primaire opened its first French-English bilingual primary class in 2018, and by 2019 two primary sections—French-German and French-English—were in operation.
Community	Community Springfest is EEB3's annual whole-school spring festival that involves the entire school community. The festival is put together with the help of teachers, administrators, school staff and the parents' association, the APEEE. During Springfest, the Act, the Music Festival, the Fashion Show, Games, Workshops, a Haunted House, food and drinks, and sports tournaments take place. Planning begins in the fall term and recruitment for participants starts in the first week of school.	Community Tutti Frutti is located in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, a multicultural area with about 130 nationalities represented. Outings to theaters, museums, parks and swimming pools are integral to Tutti Frutti's educational project. The teaching team is diverse, with native speakers and training provided by Tutti Frutti, and the organization regularly hosts conferences and workshops on childhood, education, pedagogy and languages. The school partners with local organizations, such as Flic Flac Dance, and offers yoga classes for students.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents Association of the European School Brussels III, in close collaboration with the school, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to children from nursery to secondary. The mission is to provide activities to students of all language sections in a friendly and fun environment to enrich their lives through exploring, art, sports and musical and theatrical expressions. The program is inclusive and brings students from all language sections together by sharing interests and developing friendships across language barriers. Activities are selected based on continuation of successful activities, their educational value, proposals from students and parents, inclusiveness, infrastructure and timetable. Most activities are offered in French, but instructors speak English, German, Dutch and other languages. At the end of the school year there are many presentations and shows for parents to attend.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers mathematics Olympiads and Olympiades biologie physique chimie as part of its extracurricular programme. Students participate in the ESSS Science Symposion to engage in scientific inquiry and collaboration. Model United Nations (MUN) and TEDx provide platforms for research, debate and public speaking beyond standard classes. The Learning to Learn initiative supports developing study strategies and lifelong learning skills.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts are a core part of student life through theater performances and Improvisation théâtrale. Ateliers ART offer hands-on art sessions, while the EEB3 Rockband and the EEB3 Academy Awards – Film Music project support music and film creativity. School events include School Concert and Gala Concert, and FAMES – a festival of arts and music for EE.	Arts & creative Dance & Folklore and Creative Workshop are offered as extracurricular activities. Through crafts, painting and dancing, children are immersed in the target language. Teaching methods are playful and creative, and extracurricular learning is active, lively and differentiated rather than academic.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school fosters language and cultural engagement through Model United Nations (MUN). The Career Forum (Forum des Métiers / Jobs' Day) exposes students to different professions and languages in practical settings. The Keys to Current Affairs (Les clés de l'actualité) project broadens cultural awareness and language skills, while Bal du Bac (Baccalaureate Ball) provides a traditional cultural event.	Cultural & language Language workshops are available in German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch. Workshops run in Saint-Gilles and in Uccle with age-based groupings and time slots. The language teaching prioritizes spoken language, with trainers who teach their mother tongue or the language in which they were schooled from an early age. A minibus transport service takes children from neighbouring schools to Tutti Frutti in Saint-Gilles.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Eurosport and Mini Eurosport offer student-friendly sports activities and competitions. The Cross event and a range of social gatherings, including Coffee Corner, foster teamwork and community bonds. Springfest is a major student-led celebration that supports social engagement beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies Yoga workshops, Dance & Folklore, and Creative Workshop are part of the weekly after-school activities. Wednesday Workshops are reserved for students already enrolled. Weekly language workshops are offered in Saint-Gilles and Uccle.
Community & service	Community & service The Humanitarian Crisis in Europe (European Commission presentation) and Children's rights in the world engage students in global citizenship and social responsibility. Mediation is listed to develop conflict-resolution and constructive communication. Bien-être à l'école (Wellbeing at school) focuses on fostering a caring and supportive school community, alongside topics on relational and emotional life.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Forum des Métiers (Job Day) provides career exposure and networking with professionals. Mini-enterprises offer student-led entrepreneurship experiences. TEDx and MUN develop leadership, public speaking and diplomatic skills. Topoi is included among projects that promote critical thinking and communication.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Bien-être à l'école is a dedicated wellbeing project at school. Ecology trip for S4 combines outdoor learning with environmental awareness. Mediation supports peaceful, constructive communication within the school community. Springfest and other events contribute to a balanced, vibrant school life that supports students' social and emotional wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga workshops promote movement and relaxation as part of wellbeing. Dance activities support physical activity and social engagement. Extracurricular learning is described as active, lively and differentiated.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include seven language sections: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Greek and Czech. L1 is taught in the pupil's mother tongue (French, English or German); L2 is the first foreign language (French, English or German) and begins in primary. L3 is compulsory from secondary and may be any EU official language other than L1 or L2, provided seven pupils choose it. L4 is optional from the fourth year of secondary. Slovak SWALS pupils are enrolled into the German, English or French section and receive Slovak language instruction.	Language provision German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch are spoken.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school uses a multilingual European School pedagogy with language sections in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Greek and Czech. The learning of mother tongue (L1) is the fundamental principle, and L2 is chosen from French, English or German and starts in primary. A third foreign language (L3) is compulsory from the first year of secondary and may be any EU official language other than L1 or L2, provided seven pupils choose it; a fourth language (L4) is optional from the fourth year of secondary. Humanities and Religion/Moral Ethics are taught in the L2 language from the third year of secondary.	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Primary schools are immersed in a dynamic, bilingual environment.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The Brussels European Schools are primarily intended for the children of the staff of the European institutions. Pupils are admitted to Nursery in September of the calendar year in which the child reaches four years of age. Pupils are admitted to Primary Year 1 in September of the calendar year in which the child reaches six years of age. To determine the level at which the child should be enrolled, consult the Table of equivalence of teaching levels/grade groups before submitting your enrolment application. 2. Enrolment will take place online through the Enrolment Portal. The link to the Enrolment Portal is communicated at the beginning of Phase I and is not communicated outside of the Enrolment Phases. It will be available on the intranets of the European institutions and upon request to the enrolment secretariats of the Brussels schools/sites. Children already enrolled for the ongoing school year will be enrolled automatically for the following school year; No re-enrolment is necessary. 3. The Terms and Conditions of Admission apply to enrolment. The Brussels Schools are primarily intended for the children of the staff of the European institutions. Age requirements and level placement are described above.	Admissions 1. Eligibility and class structure. The primary school welcomes children born in 2012–2016. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections, with about 12 students per class. The sections offer French-English, French-German (from 4 children registered), and French-Italian (from 4 children registered). 2. Immersion and pedagogy. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two languages, and sometimes three. Teaching is active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated. Learning is multidisciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic. 3. Registration and assessment. Tutti Frutti Primary is considered home schooling. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium). Each term, tests assess progress. At the end of the sixth year, French tests are taken to obtain the CEB. 4. Welcome procedure (special needs). Registration identifies any special needs. An up-to-date report describing needs is transmitted to help determine accommodations. A family interview follows to decide whether the school can offer a suitable setting and to explore solutions. If needed, specialized support may be provided at the family's cost. 5. Information sessions and contact. Information sessions are offered and information session registration is available. Information sessions dates are published; information on upcoming sessions is provided. 6. Affordability. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; efforts are made to keep it affordable.
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