European School of Bruxelles - Argenteuil vs International German School of Brussels

	E European School of Bruxelles - Argenteuil Brussels, Belgium	I International German School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €16,995 - 22,542	Fees / year €13,900 - 20,660
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language German, English, French
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1803
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The European School Bruxelles Argenteuil (EEBA) is located at Square d'Argenteuil 5, 1410 Waterloo, Belgium, on the Château d'Argenteuil campus on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes, about 15 kilometers south of central Brussels. The campus includes modern school buildings, a sports center, the château, and associated facilities such as a restaurant, workshops, a music room, and a concert hall.	Location The iDSB campus is located in Wezembeek-Oppem, about 8 km east of Brussels, on extensive green grounds in a residential area near the E40 and the R0 motorway ring road. The address is Lange Eikstraat 71, B-1970 Wezembeek-Oppem. The school is easily accessible by private and public transport, with nearby routes connecting to Brussels.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Primary, Secondary.	Stages Bilingual Pre-school (ages 3 months to 6 years); Elementary School (four-year primary); Realschule (from grade 5 to around grade 9/10); Technical College (Fachoberschule, two years); Secondary School (Gymnasium) with the German International Abitur (DIAP).
School type	School type Private bilingual school.	School type The school is an international German school in Brussels offering German curricula for students from kindergarten through final exams (DIAP).
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEN support is available. The SEN Team includes teachers in French, English and Finnish (also Swedish speaking). The secondary programme offers academic support and other forms of assistance for students with learning needs.	Additional learning support German as a Second/Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) is offered as comprehensive support for children whose mother tongue is not German.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation Germany; German international school abroad (iDSB is described as a German school abroad and follows German curricula).
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:15 p.m., 3:40 p.m., or 5:20 p.m., depending on subject choice. There is an all-day program with after-class activities and lunch (AG/MAG).
Bus service details	Bus service details EEBA operates a school bus service from Brussels and Brabant to the Argenteuil Campus. There are three bus lines (EEBA 01, EEBA 02, EEBA 03) with multiple stops in Brussels and Brabant; morning departures are around 07:10–08:00 and afternoon returns around 15:40–16:50 depending on the line. For more information, contact secretariat@eeba.be or +32 2 357 06 70.	Bus service details The school provides an independent taxi transport option through Taxi-Walter Zaventem; the transport contract is between parents and the taxi company; vehicles are Mercedes Vito/Viano; drivers speak English, French, and Dutch; registration is handled by contacting Taxi-Walter.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Registration (application) fee: EUR 1,000 for the first child. - Reduced registration fee for an additional family member: EUR 500. - Application fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees — self-funded families (annual, 2026/27) - Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 16,995 per year. - Primary (Primaire): EUR 18,448 per year. - Secondary (Secondaire) S1–S3: EUR 19,624 per year. - Secondary S4–S5: EUR 20,798 per year. - Secondary S6–S7 & IBDP: EUR 22,542 per year. Tuition fees — employer-funded families (annual, 2026/27 — employer covers over 80%) - Nursery (Maternelle): EUR 22,660 per year. - Primary (Primaire): EUR 24,597 per year. - Secondary (Secondaire) S1–S3: EUR 26,165 per year. - Secondary S4–S5: EUR 27,730 per year. - Secondary S6–S7 & IBDP: EUR 30,056 per year. - Optional all‑inclusive extended day (up to 16:45): EUR 4,500 (listed under employer-funded schedule). Billing schedule and payment terms - The full tuition amount is due before 15 August. - Payments should be made by bank transfer to the school account: IBAN BE35 7350 4233 5737, SWIFT/BIC KREDBEBB. The school is not liable for payments made to a wrong bank account. - The published fee documents show pro‑rata percentages tied to month of arrival and month of leaving; these percentages indicate the amount due depending on when a student arrives or leaves during the school year: - "Amount due — Arriving in": Aug 100% • Sept 100% • Oct 100% • Nov 90% • Dec 80% • Jan 70% • Feb 60% • Mar 50% • Apr 40% • May 30% • June 20%. - "Amount due — Leaving in": Aug 25% • Sept 25% • Oct 25% • Nov 40% • Dec 50% • Jan 60% • Feb 70% • Mar 80% • Apr 100% • May 100% • June 100%. - For employer-funded places, parents remain legally responsible for payment of the total sums due, regardless of any employer subsidy. - The school may accept registrations mid-year when possible; specific installment arrangements may be handled directly by the administration. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are published in the school fee documents. The published materials and campus information describe day facilities and campus services; school transport is provided as an optional service. (School bus routes are published separately.) Other costs and optional fees - Included in the tuition: a hot lunch prepared on campus and served each weekday; planned cultural visits; all school books and notebooks. - Not included in the tuition (billed separately or optional): the basic school supplies (stationery kit), sport uniforms and school uniforms, the optional bus system, optional extra‑curricular activities (after‑school care, music club, etc.), special needs support (therapies, extra classes, assistants), school trips, and exam fees. - School bus service is an optional, separate service with published routes; bus charges are invoiced separately. - For employer-funded fee schedule an optional all‑inclusive extended day (up to 16:45) is listed at EUR 4,500. Sibling discount and other reductions - Self-funded families: a sibling reduction of 10% per child applies when two or more siblings are enrolled and fees are paid by the family. - The school indicates the board of governors indexes and updates fees annually and that additional reductions (scholarships / reduced school fees) may be available through the administration. Refunds and withdrawal - Application (registration) fees are non-refundable. - For withdrawal at the end of the school year, written notice must be sent before 1 March. For other mid‑year departures the published "Leaving in" percentages indicate the tuition proportion billed for each leaving month. Fee payment options - The published fee documents state payments should be made by bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE35 7350 4233 5737, SWIFT/BIC KREDBEBB). No other payment methods are specified in the 2026/27 fee documents. Notes on invoicing - Admission invoices and school invoices are issued through the schools invoicing system; employer-funded families will receive invoices for mandatory fees and for items not covered by employer agreements.	Fee details Enrollment / Application fee - Enrollment fee (one-time): EUR 1,000 per student, reduced to EUR 500 from the third child attending the school. The enrollment fee is due upon signing the contract and is non-refundable. Tuition fees by school branch (annual and per school half‑year) - Crèche (bilingual Kindergarten with Preschool - Crèche): Annual EUR 20,660. Per school half‑year (annual ÷ 2): EUR 10,330. - KiBi1 (bilingual Kindergarten with Preschool): Annual EUR 17,077. Per school half‑year: EUR 8,538.50. - KiBi+ (extended kindergarten/preschool): Annual EUR 19,309. Per school half‑year: EUR 9,654.50. - Primary School (Grundschule): Annual EUR 13,900. Per school half‑year: EUR 6,950. - Primary School+ (extended): Annual EUR 15,782. Per school half‑year: EUR 7,891. - Secondary School (Sekundarschule): Annual EUR 15,343. Per school half‑year: EUR 7,671.50. - Secondary School (extended, up to grade 8): Annual EUR 17,164. Per school half‑year: EUR 8,582. (Note: the school defines and charges certain support and optional items on a per‑school half‑year basis; the per half‑year figures above are the annual amounts divided by two to show the equivalent half‑year value.) Language support and additional instructional fees - German as a foreign/second language (DaF/DaZ) – fee increase per additional weekly lesson, charged per school half‑year: - KiBi: EUR 400 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Primary School: EUR 600 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Secondary School: EUR 600 per weekly lesson per half‑year. - Intensive remedial teaching in English or French (if required in addition to included basic support): EUR 600 per weekly lesson per school half‑year. - Latin (as an additional third language, offered with four lessons per week): EUR 1,200 per school half‑year. Canteen (Mensa) / Lunch fees (per half term and per meal) - Meal of the day prices: - KiBi: EUR 5.20 per meal. - Primary School (GS): EUR 6.50 per meal. - Secondary School (Years 5 and 6) (OS Year 5 & 6): EUR 6.80 per meal. - Staggered registration and package prices (charged per half term): - 1 day/week: KiBi EUR 100; GS EUR 125; OS (Y5–6) EUR 130. - 2 days/week: KiBi EUR 200; GS EUR 250; OS EUR 260. - 3 days/week: KiBi EUR 295; GS EUR 370; OS EUR 380. - 4 days/week: KiBi EUR 395; GS EUR 495; OS EUR 515. - 5 days/week: KiBi EUR 495; GS EUR 615; OS EUR 645. - Booking for KiBi and Primary School is made at the beginning of a school term or for an entire school year via the parent portal; Years 5 and 6 have specific registration rules and payment‑card options as indicated. Discounts and fee reductions - Sibling discount: 25% for the second child and 45% for each additional child (applied to the lowest applicable school fees if siblings attend different branches). - Loyalty discount for primary and secondary students (applies progressively by years enrolled): Year 1 = 12.0%; Year 2 = 19.0%; Year 3 = 25.0%; Year 4 = 30.0%; Year 5 and subsequent years = 34.0%. - Hardship relief and other reductions may be granted in exceptional cases under separate school regulations. Discount applications must be submitted annually with employer confirmation where relevant. Billing schedule and payment terms - The full annual school‑fee amount is invoiced at the start of the school year and is generally payable 14 days after the invoice date. - Payment by instalments: self‑payers and partial self‑payers may pay in 10 equal monthly instalments (September to June) exclusively via direct debit. All other invoices are due 14 days after issue unless otherwise stated. - Bank account for payments: account holder Deutsche Schulverein Brüssel vzw/asbl at ING Bank, IBAN BE98 3100 3651 1593, BIC BBRUBEBB. - Late payment: reminders are issued; from the second reminder a late payment fee of 2% can be charged. Continued non‑payment may lead to debt collection, termination of school contracts for the family, and withholding of school reports/certificates until outstanding amounts are settled. Registrations, cancellations and leave of absence (refund / exemption rules) - Enrolment during the school year: if places are available, fees are charged from the first day of the month of enrolment. - Cancellation: written notice with a three‑month notice period to the end of the month is required. After publication of the new school fees (announced immediately after the General Assembly in May/June), there is a special right of termination of 4 weeks; cancellations must be received within 4 weeks after official communication of the new fees. The school fees remain payable until the cancellation becomes effective. Cancellation for the end of the school year must be submitted in writing by 31 May. The full annual fee must be paid for any year in which basic schooling is completed. - Leave of absence: an approved temporary deregistration (leave of absence) of three calendar months or more may result in an exemption from school fees for the period of absence. A leave of absence may be granted for a maximum of one school year. If a student does not return after leave, written termination must be given in due time. - Enrollment fee refund: the enrollment fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Boarding / residential accommodation - Boarding accommodation is not possible at this school; there are no boarding fees. Assistance may be provided to find a host family, but the school does not offer residential boarding. Other costs or fees - Additional instructional or incidental costs that can apply include language support (see amounts above), Latin lessons, mensa/canteen charges, and charges related to project groups or extracurricular offerings where applicable. Specific items such as excursions, teaching materials, examination fees or optional activities are charged separately where applicable. Mensa/canteen fees are published separately and apply in addition to tuition. Fee payment options - The published arrangements specify payment to the school bank account (IBAN and BIC above) and allow 10‑month direct‑debit instalments for eligible payers. The official fee schedule references direct debit and bank transfer details for payment processing. Summary statement - The school charges a one‑time non‑refundable enrolment fee and annual tuition according to the branch attended (Crèche, KiBi, Primary, Primary+, Secondary, Secondary extended). Mensa/canteen fees, language support, and certain optional subject fees are additional and are charged per half‑year or per half‑term as specified. Invoicing is annual, payable within 14 days, with a 10‑month direct‑debit instalment option for eligible payers; detailed discount, cancellation and leave‑of‑absence rules apply.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EEBA is an accredited European School following the official European Schools program. It prepares students for two reference diplomas: the European Baccalaureate (EB) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).	Curriculum details Secondary education runs from grade 5 to grade 12 and leads to the German International Abitur Examination (DIAP). Teaching is based on the Thuringian Educational Plan, a high quality standard approved by German authorities, and the curriculum is aligned with German states to ensure transfers within German schools abroad and in Germany. The language program develops high language competence with English and French from grade 5, bilingual subjects from grade 6, and from grade 8 Spanish as a third foreign language; in grade 10 Dutch can also be chosen. The primary teaching language is German; bilingual instruction in English and/or French occurs in bilingual subjects from grade 6. The science section includes IT as an additional subject and practical work in the Science Lab. From grade 8, students choose between a language focus or a science focus, with Spanish added for the linguistic track; Latinum is available for pupils with prior language knowledge. Class sizes range from 16 to 24 students, with a maximum of 25, and there are two classes per grade level. Classes run from 8:00 am to 3:40 pm, with early dismissal at 1:10 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays for grades 5–9 and longer hours up to 5:20 pm for grades 10–12. The DIAP entitles students to study at any university worldwide. Our graduates have strong results with 2022 average Abitur grade 1.9 (33 graduates), 2023 average 1.9 (20 graduates), and 2024 average 1.8 (33 graduates).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are between 16 and 24 students, with a maximum of 25. There are two classes per grade level.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The DIAP entitles students to study at any university worldwide. Graduation results include 2022 average Abitur grade 1.9 with 33 graduates, 2023 average 1.9 with 20 graduates, and 2024 average 1.8 with 33 graduates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Students can prepare for university entrance examinations; both diplomas provide access to higher education in Belgium and abroad.	Higher education progression The German International Abitur Examination (DIAP) entitles students to study at any university worldwide.
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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
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is contingent upon completing the established admission process and submitting all required documentation. Students are placed in the appropriate grade level based on the European Schools' equivalence table and their academic records from the current and previous school year. Placement, admission and readmission depend on successful completion of the current school year; the school reserves the right to reconsider admission for students who pass their current grade but fail one or more subjects. Age-based admissions are defined for children age 6 and younger: pre-nursery begins in the calendar year in which the child turns three; nursery begins in the year the child turns four; second year of nursery begins in the year the child turns five; first year of primary begins in the year the child turns six. Language-section placement is in the language section corresponding to the language of instruction attended in the past three years; exceptions may be granted at the Director's discretion, including placement in a different language section if no viable educational alternatives exist or placement based on a language-proficiency assessment. Specific language-section policies include: for the IB Diploma Programme, a minimum B2 proficiency in the language of instruction (except for second-language courses). Nursery admissions generally join the mother tongue section; if the mother tongue is unclear, the final decision is made in consultation with the Director. Available language sections are Francophone, Anglophone, Swedish SWaLS, and Finnish SWaLS. The school supports students with special educational needs to the extent of available resources; applicants must disclose any learning differences or accommodations needed so appropriate support can be provided. Waiting lists and priority criteria apply when demand exceeds availability: 1. siblings of currently enrolled students and students in our pre-nursery; 2) students coming from a language section offered by EEBA or a national equivalent; 3) returning families; 4) residents of surrounding towns; 5) all other applicants; priority within each group is determined by distance from the school; the school will contact applicants when a place becomes available. For secondary students, the school does not accept students into S5–S7 if they pursue elective options or subjects not offered at EEBA; exceptions may be granted at the Director's discretion. Families working for European institutions have a separate admissions path with a January 6–27, 2026 registration window; an online platform reserved for EU-institution families is used; you will be contacted before March 15 if you have a place or are on the waiting list; mandatory fees are invoiced in March and payment by April 15 confirms the place; other costs (trips, optional lunches and buses) are invoiced later; a list of expenses not covered by EU institutions is available. The EEBA is a not-for-profit association; tuition fees reflect the real cost of schooling; the school offers a reduced fee for families and siblings and maintains a scholarship system. Some class spaces are limited and availability varies by year group.	Admissions 1. Register your child by completing the online application form. The online form is accessible via the 'Register online now' link. Provide accurate information about your child and family. The form starts the admissions process. 2. Gather the required documents for registration: a copy of your child's birth certificate; a copy of the parents' passports; and the most recent report card (from 1st Grade). The documents listed are needed for registration. For future first-graders, a Confirmation of school readiness is additionally required. These documents are part of the registration materials. 3. For future first-graders, Confirmation of school readiness is additionally required. Include it with the registration materials. This is an additional document requested for those applicants. It accompanies the standard registration documents. 4. Register online now via the portal: use the 'Register online now' link to access the online registration. The online registration directs you to the portal (idsb.phidias.es). Submit the registration through the online portal. 5. There are no deadlines for registration; registrations during the year are possible. Registrations can be made year-round. You can register at any time.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers scholarships and assisted places. The school board allocates a small annual budget for discounts and scholarships, and their decisions are final. The assisted place program provides reductions of 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% or other, based on the commission's assessment of need. New students should have completed an admission form before applying for an assisted place, and accompanying documents (income, tax records, motivation letter) are required. The decision of the commission is final.	Scholarships Scholarships to attend the Fachoberschule (FOS) of the iDSB are offered. Applications are open to students of all school types in grade 10 (grade 11 in the school year of the scholarship) who are not yet members of the iDSB school community. Three two-year partial scholarships are offered, which cover the admission fee as well as 60% of the annual fee for the school education at the iDSB technical secondary school. The scholarship does not cover incidental expenses. The scholarship includes a school visit in our small FOS class, in an inviting school atmosphere with high quality teaching and a wide range of support opportunities, as well as a wide range of activities beyond the regular lessons. Boarding school accommodation is not possible at the iDSB, but assistance in finding a host family can be arranged if necessary. How to apply: Interested persons can apply by e-mail to our headmaster, Jochen Flohn, with the following documents: Letter of motivation from the student (approx. 1 DIN A4 page); Last school report; Proof of German language skills; Other certificates (optional). If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Office. Admission contact: +32 (0)2 785 0135; aufnahme@idsb.eu. Selection criteria include high interest in a job-oriented education with a strong practical orientation; motivation, extracurricular ambitions and professional interest in the field of business & administration; social, civic or political commitment. Applications are open to students in grade 10 who are not yet members of the iDSB community and whose school fees are borne by a natural person. The level of German language skills must be sufficient to follow the lessons (at least level B2).
Waitlist	Waitlist When demand exceeds availability, a waiting list is used. Priority within each group is determined by distance from the school; you will be contacted when a place becomes available. For EU-institution families, you will be contacted before March 15 whether you have a place or are on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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