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Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
ACE of Brussels is a Cambridge International School for ages 3 to 18, located in Auderghem in château. The Junior School sits in the château, while Senior School occupies separate, modern building on the same grounds, creating campus with tram access near EU institutions. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from early years through Cambridge A Levels and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre for iGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge online courses with flexible timetable, enabling students to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. Project Based Learning guides maths, literacy, sciences, languages and technology across ages 3–19. Facilities include the ACE spACE sensory room and a range of support services such as Listening Program, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Testing and Diagnosis, and Life Coach. After-school activities include Rock School, Computer Club and Dungeons and Dragons, with Garderie care to 18:00.
Drève du Prieuré 19 AUDERGHEM, 1160 Brussels, Belgium
The Essentials
ACE of Brussels has instruction in English.
Location
Auderghem, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is located in a château in Auderghem, near NATO and EU institutions. Trams and buses service both ends of the road, and many students walk to the school. Address: Drève du Prieuré 19, Auderghem, Bruxelles 1160.
Stages
Junior School and Senior School (ages 3–19).
Type
Private Cambridge International School
Additional learning support
ACE Rising (Reception–Year 6) with a 2:3 adult-to-child ratio; ACE Plus for Senior Students; ACE Connect for ages 3–11 with a 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Each child has an Individual Education Plan. Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and related supports.
Country affiliation
Belgium
Fees
Annual tuition at ACE of Brussels ranges from EUR 13,999 to EUR 35,490 for 2026/27.
Application fee - One-time application fee: EUR 750. Applications are not processed until this fee is paid. The application fee is non-refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place (in which case it will be refunded).
Tuition fees by programme / year group (annual figures and inferred per-term amounts) - ACE START (N1, N2 — ages 3–4) - Full (standard): EUR 27,750 per year. Per term (calculated as the annual fee divided equally into three terms): EUR 9,250.00 per term (derived value). - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 13,999 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 4,666.33 per term.
- JUNIORS (Reception to Year 6) - Full (standard): EUR 33,210 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,070.00 per term. - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 17,568 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 5,856.00 per term.
- SENIORS (Year 7 to AS/A level) - Full (standard): EUR 35,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 11,830.00 per term. - Reduced (self-funding): EUR 22,040 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 7,346.67 per term.
- ACE RISING (specialist Reception–Year 6 provision) - Full: EUR 50,011 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 16,670.33 per term.
- ACE PLUS (specialist senior provision) - Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.
- ACE CONNECT (intensive learning support provision) - Full: EUR 52,490 per year. Per term (derived): EUR 17,496.67 per term.
(Per-term amounts above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three and are presented as derived values for term-level display.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices for school fees are issued on 1 May (or immediately after that date) for the coming school year. Payment is due in full or a payment plan must be agreed no later than 15 days after the invoice date. Acceptance of an offered place requires payment within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Each invoice must be paid in full on or before 15 days of the date indicated on the invoice unless a payment plan is agreed. - Preferred payment methods: online payment or electronic bank transfer to the school's bank account. Any bank charges incurred are payable by the payer. Supplemental charges and additional-service invoices are issued separately and must be paid by electronic transfer. - Late or defaulted payments incur interest at 2% per month on the unpaid balance and a fixed administration indemnity of EUR 125 per unpaid invoice. The school reserves the right to withhold reports or refuse attendance while fees or supplemental charges remain unpaid.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's fee items and no boarding fee schedule is published. The school operates as a day provision; boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and additional fees - Garderie (childcare) is charged at EUR 12 per hour. Lunches, snacks, individual music/instrumental/language lessons, examination fees, Cambridge International–related costs, learning support services, uniform (optional school sweatshirts/hoodies available via the school office), trips and extra-curricular activities are not included in the published tuition fees and are invoiced separately as applicable. - Examination fees: private-candidate Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A-level examination entries are charged per subject; published per-subject examination fees for private entries include an example rate of EUR 300 per subject (exam fees are invoiced separately and are non‑refundable except where allowed by the examination board). - Additional specialist services and therapy fees: examples published by the school include a Sensory Profile service at EUR 50 and sensory-room sessions from EUR 25 for 45 minutes. These and other specialist services are charged separately.
Refunds, withdrawals and cancellations (fee consequences) - The application fee is non-refundable unless the school is unable to offer a place, in which case it will be refunded. - Annual re-enrolment is automatic unless the school's Notification of Withdrawal form is submitted by the required deadline. Failing to submit the required notification by the stated date leads to automatic renewal of the school-fees contract for the next school year. - If a student is withdrawn and the school receives the Notification of Withdrawal on or before 31 October for a student leaving on or before 31 January, 25% of the annual fee will be reimbursed. No refund is due if Notification of Withdrawal is received after 31 October even if the child leaves before 31 January. If the student leaves on 1 February or later, no reimbursement of fees is made. Parents remain liable for fees as stated in any agreed payment plan. Final reports and documentation are withheld until all outstanding fees are paid. - Examination entries and examination fees are subject to the examination board's refund rules; Cambridge does not refund examination fees except in cases supported by approved medical evidence.
Summary of payment methods and charges to note - One-time application fee: EUR 750 (non-refundable except where no place is offered). - Annual tuition: see programme-specific annual figures above; per-term figures shown are derived by equal division into three terms. - Childcare (garderie): EUR 12 per hour. - Exam entries, specialist services, lunches, music lessons, trips and uniforms are additional and invoiced separately; example prices: IGCSE exam subject EUR 300, Sensory Profile EUR 50, sensory-room session from EUR 25. - Invoicing occurs on 1 May (or immediately after); payment due in full or a payment plan agreed within 15 days of the invoice date; preferred payment by online or electronic bank transfer; late-payment interest 2% per month and EUR 125 administration fee for unpaid invoices.
Academics
ACE of Brussels teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
ACE of Brussels uses the Cambridge International Curriculum for students from age 3 to 19 and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre, offering iGCSE, AS and A‑Level examinations. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge International online courses with a flexible timetable and the option to mix IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels.
Student Teacher Ratio
ACE Rising has a ratio of 2 adults to 3 students for Reception–Year 6; ACE Connect has a teacher‑to‑student ratio of 2:1.
Gifted and Talented
ACE Rising, ACE Plus and ACE Connect provide personalised learning with Individual Education Plans; ACE Connect offers a dedicated 3–11 learning space with a 2:1 teacher‑to‑student ratio and ongoing therapies (speech, occupational, music) to support diverse learning needs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops character as well as academics. ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT are led by the Head of Inclusion with specialists who provide occupational therapy, speech therapy and more. Each child on ACE RISING and ACE PLUS has an Individual Education Plan and follows their own curriculum at their own pace. ACE CONNECT is an intensive program for 3- to 11-year-olds with a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and its own dedicated classroom. ACE CONNECT includes speech therapy, occupational therapy and music therapy, and provides testing and diagnosis and other professional support to promote inclusion. A range of sensory and wellbeing facilities is available, including the ACE spACE sensory room, Listening Program, intake sensory profile, and Life Coach services, with additional support like speech and occupational therapy available on request.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT provide Individual Education Plans for each child. Each child is supported to study at their own pace with the appropriate accommodations. ACE CONNECT provides a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and a dedicated classroom to support learning. The programs offer Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy, as well as Testing and Diagnosis, to identify needs and plan interventions. ACE CONNECT enables inclusion by helping students join mainstream activities where possible, with tailored supports in a dedicated classroom.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ACE is an English-speaking school community. The Junior School curriculum includes English as a subject, with French also taught as a subject. Cambridge Primary starts learners on an English-based curriculum and includes English and French among its listed subjects. The school presents itself as English-speaking in its community description and delivers Cambridge International Curriculum in English across primary and secondary levels.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides wellbeing support through its allied services, including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Music Therapy. A sensory room (ACE spACE) is available to support emotional and sensory regulation. A Listening Program and Intake Sensory Profile are available as part of support services. Life Coach services are available to assist students with wellbeing and personal development. Bonkers, the school dog, contributes to the supportive and inclusive environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Full time education in Belgium is compulsory from the age of five. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is for children aged 5 to 11 (Reception to Year 6) at ACE. The ACE academic year runs from 01 Sept to 31 August. The Tuition Fee schedule published on the site is the most recent and accurate version of the current school fees. If you need to withdraw your child from ACE, the information is in ACE of BRUSSELS Terms and Conditions, Section 3, paragraph (e). The application fee is 750€.
FAQs
What curriculum does ACE of Brussels follow?
ACE of Brussels uses the Cambridge International Curriculum for students from age 3 to 19 and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered school and Cambridge Examination Centre, offering iGCSE, AS and A‑Level examinations. ACE Ascend Online School provides Cambridge International o
What age range does ACE of Brussels serve?
ACE of Brussels serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 750 to 35490.
Where is ACE of Brussels located?
Auderghem, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is located in a château in Auderghem, near NATO and EU institutions. Trams and buses service both ends of the road, and many students walk to the school. Address: Drève
Does ACE of Brussels have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for ACE of Brussels.
Does ACE of Brussels offer learning support?
ACE RISING, ACE PLUS and ACE CONNECT provide Individual Education Plans for each child. Each child is supported to study at their own pace with the appropriate accommodations. ACE CONNECT provides a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio and a dedicated classroom to support learning. The programs offer Speech
What languages are used for instruction?
The school teaches in English. Languages are taught as a subject within the Cambridge Curriculum from ages 3 to 19, and beyond. The Cambridge Curriculum provides IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations, and the school is a Cambridge International Examination Centre for both registered students and extern
What is the admissions process?
Full time education in Belgium is compulsory from the age of five. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is for children aged 5 to 11 (Reception to Year 6) at ACE. The ACE academic year runs from 01 Sept to 31 August. The Tuition Fee schedule published on the site is the most recent and accurate version
What facilities does ACE of Brussels have?
ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is set in Auderghem in a château. The Junior School is housed in the Château and the Senior School is in a separate, modern building on the same grounds. The campus is in a leafy area near EU institutions, with tram and bus links at both ends of the road, and man
What extracurricular activities are available?
Rock School teaches guitar and supports ensemble-based music activities, with live shows and jam sessions that can be recorded for those interested in stage production or sound technology. Piano is offered as a club to develop keyboard skills and performance.
Who leads ACE of Brussels?
The school is led by Mrs Ashley Egan.
Is ACE of Brussels accredited?
Cambridge Assessment International Education – ACE is a registered Cambridge International School, using the Cambridge Curriculum and hosting a Cambridge Examinations Centre for iGCSE, AS, and A-Levels.
Cambridge International Online Education – ACE ASCEND is a Cambridge International Online School
What is the school community like?
ACE of BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a family-centred, international, inclusive, English-speaking school community in Brussels, Belgium. The community focuses on developing character as well as aca
