Montgomery International School vs The British School of Brussels

	M Montgomery International School Brussels, Belgium	T The British School of Brussels Brussels, Belgium
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €27,650 - 35,400	Fees / year €20,100 - 45,550
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Montgomery International School is located in the heart of Brussels, Belgium, at 133 Rue du Duc, 1200 Brussels. It sits near the European institutions and NATO, with convenient access to public transport. The campus supports an international atmosphere suitable for a cosmopolitan student body.	Location Located in the eastern suburbs of Brussels, Belgium, at Pater Dupierreuxlaan 1, 3080 Tervuren. The campus is state-of-the-art.
Stages	Stages Elementary through secondary (PYP, MYP, and DP) for ages 5–19.	Stages Primary School (ages 1-11) and Secondary School (ages 11-18).
School type	School type Private international IB World School	School type Not-for-profit international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 70 nationalities; the largest nationality represented is British at about 30%.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support EAL and AEN support are provided, including an Inclusion team, Learning Assistants, and Speech and Language Therapists; an Educational Psychologist, counsellors, and nurses are available to support students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Belgium	Country affiliation United Kingdom (UK) curriculum; British orientation for an international school in Belgium.
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School day structure	School day structure Primary hours: 8:10 am–3:30 pm, Wednesdays 8:10 am–12:05 pm; Secondary hours: 8:10 am–3:30 pm daily.	School day structure The school year is divided into three terms: Term 1 runs from late August/early September to mid-December; Term 2 runs from early January to late March or early April; Term 3 runs from late April to late June or early July.
Bus service details	Bus service details No MIS-operated bus service. Families may use external providers (Infinities or Kid's Ride); MIS is not responsible for their operations.	Bus service details A supervised school bus service operates on many routes across Brussels and surrounding villages for pupils aged four and above. Bus fees are listed on the Fees page. There is no bus service on Wednesday lunchtimes for Lower Primary.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - One‑time registration fee for new students: EUR 2,000. - Annual administration fee for returning students: EUR 1,650. - Waiting‑list payment: EUR 2,000 (this amount may be taken to secure a place on the waiting list and is refundable if the family chooses not to enrol after being offered a seat under the conditions described by the school). Tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year (annual and per‑term by year group) Note: tuition is published as an annual amount for 2026–2027; the school calendar is organised around three main teaching blocks across the academic year, so the per‑term figures below show the annual amount divided by three teaching terms (annual ÷ 3). The per‑term figures are presented to two decimal places. - PYP1–PYP5 (Grade 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 26,000 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 8,666.67. - MYP1–MYP3 (Grade 6–8): Annual tuition EUR 27,850 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 9,283.33. - MYP4–MYP5 (Grade 9–10): Annual tuition EUR 28,950 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 9,650.00. - DP1 (Grade 11): Annual tuition EUR 33,100 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 11,033.33. - DP2 (Grade 12): Annual tuition EUR 33,750 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) EUR 11,250.00. Discounts - 10% discount for the second child. - 20% discount for the third child. - 50% discount for the fourth child. What the annual tuition includes - Textbooks, online books and photocopies of the syllabus; PYP 3–5 school trip; day field trips; school hoodie and school t‑shirt (PYP and MYP only); yearbook; MYP & DP subscriptions to online resources; DP 1–2 exam fees. Additional costs (examples and typical amounts) - MYP yearly school trip (5 days/4 nights): approximate budget EUR 1,300 to EUR 1,600 (all MYP students are required to participate). - DP school trip: additional cost where applicable (amount varies by trip). - School pictures (variable). - From Grade 4 onwards, students must have their own laptop with access to Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (family purchase). - Homework club / Garderie / After‑school activities: these are charged in addition to tuition; the school's after‑school services list a standard rate of EUR 10 per hour for Homework Club (PYP 1–5) and Garderie (5:00–6:00 pm). - Hot lunch (annual charge): example published annual hot‑lunch fees for 2025–2026 were EUR 1,608 for PYP and EUR 1,488 for MYP 1–3; hot‑lunch billing is handled separately and payment instructions (bank transfer) are supplied on the hot‑lunch order form. Boarding and transport - Montgomery International School is a day school; the school does not operate its own school bus service and families typically use third‑party transport providers. There are no boarding fees. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary of published practice and available public details) - Tuition figures are published as annual amounts for the 2026/2027 academic year. The school's admissions steps indicate that the family submits enrolment documents and payment in order to secure a seat and that families are asked to upload proof of payment as part of enrolment. The public fee page does not list a detailed invoice schedule or standard instalment dates for tuition; the school's published materials (e.g., specific programme forms and admissions policy) show that payments by bank transfer with proof of payment are used for specific items. Refund information - Waiting‑list fee: the published admissions policy states that the EUR 2,000 waiting‑list payment is refundable if the family chooses not to enrol after being offered a seat (the policy specifies a two‑week confirmation window and refund conditions). - No other specific refund schedule for tuition or registration is published on the school's publicly posted tuition page for the 2026/2027 fees (refund terms for other fees are not specified in the public fee summary). Fee payment options and bank details (as shown on published school forms) - Bank transfer is used for fee payments shown on school forms. The school account shown on hot‑lunch and other school forms: Banque Fortis — IBAN BE64 0015 8979 6452 — BIC GEBABEBB (payment forms instruct families to send proof of payment). - The admissions process requires families to upload proof of payment to complete enrolment steps. Summary of key fee figures (2026/2027) - Annual tuition (PYP1–PYP5): EUR 26,000; per term EUR 8,666.67. - Annual tuition (MYP1–MYP3): EUR 27,850; per term EUR 9,283.33. - Annual tuition (MYP4–MYP5): EUR 28,950; per term EUR 9,650.00. - Annual tuition (DP1): EUR 33,100; per term EUR 11,033.33. - Annual tuition (DP2): EUR 33,750; per term EUR 11,250.00. - One‑time registration fee (new students): EUR 2,000; annual administration fee (returning students): EUR 1,650. - Hot lunch (example annual rates): PYP EUR 1,608; MYP 1–3 EUR 1,488 (hot‑lunch payments require bank transfer details and proof of payment on the order form). (Where an exact billing timetable, instalment plan schedule, or a broader set of published payment methods for tuition was not listed on the public tuition page, the school's admission materials and payment forms indicate that payment by bank transfer with proof of payment is used for named items and that families must submit payment to secure a place. For enrolment, refer to the school's admissions procedure which sets out that payment is required to secure a seat and proof of payment must be uploaded.)	Fee details Application fees - Main school application fee (Kindergarten/ECC – Year 13): Payable once per child: €750. - Early Childhood Centre (ECC) application fee: Payable once per child: €750. - Note: the school's online payment form shows an alternative published breakdown for application payments (Main school: €1,000 for first child and €500 for each subsequent child; ECC: €250 for first child and €125 for each subsequent child). The school's online application payment form accepts credit-card payment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) - Kindergarten: Annual fee €20,100. Per-term (calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three): €6,700.00. - Reception, Years 1–2: Annual fee €35,600. Per-term (calculated): €11,866.67. - Years 3–6: Annual fee €37,400. Per-term (calculated): €12,466.67. - Years 7–9: Annual fee €44,400. Per-term (calculated): €14,800.00. - Years 10–13: Annual fee €45,550. Per-term (calculated): €15,183.33. (Note: the school publishes annual tuition amounts and invoices fees annually; the per-term figures above are straightforward equal divisions of the published annual fee for use in a per-term view and are not presented by the school as an official instalment plan.) Early Childhood Centre (ECC) daily/session fees - ECC half-day morning session: €70 per session. - ECC full day: €128 per day. - ECC application fee (payable once per child): €750. Transport (bus) fees - Annual Brussels school bus service fee: €3,550 (per year). Per-term (calculated): €1,183.33. - Annual Antwerp/SHAPE school bus service fee: €4,180 (per year). Per-term (calculated): €1,393.33. After-school care (Garderie) and other sessional fees - Kindergarten (14:00–15:50, not Wednesdays): €20.00 per session. - Kindergarten in ECC after 16:00 and from 11:50 on Wednesdays: €10.00 per hour. - Reception to Year 6 (15:50–18:00; Reception–Year 2 on Wednesdays from 11:50): €9.00 per hour. - Pre/Post-Enrichment for Years 3–6: €9.00 per whole session. What tuition does and does not include (summary of extra costs) - Included in tuition: extensive enrichment clubs, individual iPads/laptops for Years 3–9, curricular day and residential trips up to Year 9, learning resources (textbooks/exercise books), public examination entries (A Level, BTEC, IB, IGCSE) except re-sits, basic PE kit (including swimming costume on arrival), team sports kits and subsidised fixture costs, hot lunch for Kindergarten–Year 2, and specified medical checks for new starters and certain year groups. - Not included in tuition (examples of additional payable items): Garderie beyond included times, individual instrumental tuition run by external providers and instrument rental, extra PE clothing beyond the basic kit, costs of certain residential sporting and other competitions, Years 10–13 school trips and visits run by external providers, and other course-related items. Bus fees are charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing: Fees are invoiced annually. Fees for the following academic year are due in one single payment each May. - Reductions for students joining mid-year (applied as percentage reductions of the annual fee): November 10%; December 20%; January 30%; February 40%; March 50%; April 60%; May 70%; June 80%. (October: no reduction.) Withdrawal and refund policy - Notice requirement: A full academic term's written notice of withdrawal to the Principal is required in accordance with the school calendar. Failure to give a full term's notice will result in an invoice for a full academic term's fees in lieu of notice. - Refunds when a student leaves during the school year (reductions expressed as percentage of the annual fee by month of leaving): October 80%; November 70%; December 60%; January 50%; February 40%; March 30%; April 20%; May 10%; June/July no refund. Boarding - Boarding: The school is a day school (no boarding facilities). Application and invoice payment methods - Application fee payment: The online application/payment form uses a secure credit-card payment system and accepts credit-card payments for the application fee. Application fees are non-refundable. - Annual tuition invoice payment: The published fee schedule states that fees are invoiced annually and are due in a single payment each May. The fee schedule directs payment of the application by credit card via the online form; it does not publish a separate publicly listed, detailed list of all accepted payment methods for annual tuition on the fee schedule page. Other administrative and policy notes on fees - The school reserves the right to amend the published schedule of fees. Parents are responsible for payment of the total sums due regardless of any employer subsidy. The published fee schedule cancels and replaces previous fee schedules. Application fees are non-refundable. (End of fee overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers an IB programme with two options: an English-language programme with French as a second language, and a bilingual English–French immersion programme. The IB continuum includes Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).	Curriculum details The school offers a British-based curriculum up to age 16 (GCSE and International GCSE). Post-16, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels, and BTEC vocational courses, including a bilingual IB Diploma in French/English or Dutch/English. A French-English bilingual programme runs across 10 Year Groups from Reception (age 4-5), and Dutch lessons start from age seven.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student-teacher ratio is 9:1. Maximum class size is 21 in Secondary and 14 in Post-16. Total enrolment is 1,363 (Secondary 873; Primary 490).
Exam results	Exam results 100% pass rate for the IB Diploma Programme for seven consecutive years; average 34 points; 50% of students graduate with the bilingual or the advanced bilingual diploma.	Exam results GCSE 2024: 94% pass rate with 57% of grades 7 or above. A Levels 2024: 96% pass rate with 61% of grades A-B and 34% A-A. IB Diploma 2024: 97% pass rate with an average score of 35 and a top score of 44. BTEC (Level 3) 2024: 100% pass rate with 60% Distinction/Distinction; Level 2 BTEC: 100% pass rate with 72% Distinction/Distinction and 89% Merit or higher.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have been admitted to universities worldwide, including Bocconi University (Italy), Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), Essec (France), Imperial College London (UK), King's College London (UK), KU Leuven (Belgium), Maastricht University (Netherlands), McGill University (Canada), Sciences Po Grenoble (France), Sorbonne (France), Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), University College London (UK), University College of Utrecht (Netherlands), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of British Columbia (Canada), University of Edinburgh (Scotland), University of Glasgow (Scotland), University of Saint Andrews (Scotland), and University of Toronto (Canada).	Higher education progression Graduates progress to higher education worldwide. Destinations include Imperial College London, University of St Andrews, University of Amsterdam, McGill University, University of British Columbia, KU Leuven and other universities in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, the United States and beyond.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment and outdoor learning are central to the programme, with around 200 clubs and activities, including sport, music, drama and creative pursuits. Enrichment opportunities are complemented by service learning and broader personal development experiences.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Schedule a virtual appointment or a school visit with the link we will send you. Meet with our Admissions Team. Apply on our Open Apply Admissions platform to begin the formal application. STEP 2: Share your child's last two years of school reports when applicable. Submit a reference when applicable. The admissions team reviews these documents to assess fit with MIS programs and language expectations. STEP 3: Grade placement is confirmed based on submitted documents and any necessary assessments. A place is offered at MIS once placement is determined. Where necessary, placement tests in Math, English and/or French may be requested to determine the best course of study. The outcome ensures registration aligns with the PYP, MYP or DP track. STEP 4: Fill out the enrolment forms on our Admissions Portal and upload the proof of payment. The enrollment forms complete the formal enrollment, and payment confirms the registration. Parents may receive confirmation that the enrollment is submitted and moving to final steps. STEP 5: Student is enrolled. Our team will be in touch to schedule a placement test (if applicable) and confirm the first day of school. You will be contacted with next steps, including start date and any onboarding information.	Admissions BSB is inclusive and non-selective with an international student body. Tours are available and new students are welcome at any time of the year. Joining at the start of the academic year in September is encouraged, but the school welcomes new students throughout the year. Year groups are assigned based on a child's calendar age against the September 1 to August 31 academic year; students coming from other systems may be placed a year above or below to stay with their peers. The Admissions team is available to help, and the school provides an application form for prospective families. Languages are taught in English with bilingual options: a French/English bilingual programme runs for children aged 4 to 14; French is taught from Kindergarten, Dutch is taught from age seven, and additional languages such as Spanish and German are available; secondary students may also learn these languages. Exam options include GCSEs and iGCSEs in Years 10–11, and in Years 12–13 students can choose the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A Levels, or BTEC. The school is located at The British School of Brussels vzw, Pater Dupierreuxlaan 1, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium. Admission enquiry can be made via the Admissions section of the site. Fees and financial information are provided on the Fees page, and the school's admissions process outlines how and when to apply.
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