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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Agnes School is a private Catholic language-immersion day school. Located in Brussels across two campuses: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek, and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe Saint Pierre. The school combines an immersion-based curriculum with a Catholic ethos. In pre-primary and primary, teaching is bilingual; in secondary it is trilingual, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. The Upper Cycle (5th and 6th secondary) offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a candidate school. Agnes School emphasizes four dimensions: intelligence, heart, body and soul, and collaborates closely with families. Founded in 2002, it remains small in size with individualized follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from the first year of primary. Facilities include a large playground, year-round access to a green park for team games, and ANA workshops in the preschool. The motto Plus est en vous guides its aim of personal excellence and service.
Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus has instruction in French, Dutch, English.
Location
Brussels, Belgium. Agnes School operates on two central Brussels sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek (postal code 1040), and P6 and secondary classes at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Stages
The school is organised into Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary levels. Pre-primary and Primary are on Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek; P6 and Secondary classes are on Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Type
Private Catholic language-immersion day school for boys and girls from age two.
Additional learning support
Students receive individual follow-up from kindergarten; from first primary, coaching is provided to help students understand themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plan development.
Country affiliation
Belgium
Religious affiliation
Catholic
School day structure
The school calendar follows the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, with three inset days per year. Lunch arrangements: hot lunches are available for M0–P5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; no lunch service on Wednesdays; P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service and may heat meals brought from home.
Fees
Annual tuition at Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus ranges from EUR 8,730 to EUR 10,660 for 2026/27.
Application and re-enrolment fees
- First registration fee (non‑refundable): EUR 750. - Re‑enrolment deposit (paid to guarantee a place and automatically deducted from the next year's tuition): EUR 600 per child; this deposit is not refundable in case of later cancellation.
Tuition fees (annual amounts) by year group and section — base rate and employer/professional rate
Typical additional academic‑year costs (charged per pupil where applicable)
- School‑produced secondary manuals (charged per class): S1 to S4 listed amounts — EUR 80; EUR 240; EUR 180; EUR 140 (charged according to the pupil's year). - Fruit program (M0–P5): EUR 45 (maternelle); EUR 90 (primary P1–P5). - School trip contributions: example charges shown — M0: EUR 38; M1–P3: EUR 50; P4–P6 (including one overnight): EUR 100. Secondary trip/exam travel costs will be specified separately when known.
Optional services (annual or period charges)
- Hot lunches: typical per‑meal charges range from EUR 5.90 to EUR 7.00 depending on cycle/period; exceptional one‑off hot meal: EUR 9.50. - Supervised study / after‑school study packages (prices vary by site and cycle): example per‑period day rates shown in the schedule range from EUR 90 up to EUR 260 depending on cycle and period. - Daycare (16:00–18:00) — regular and activity‑paired rates vary by cycle and period (examples shown include EUR 70, EUR 140, EUR 180, EUR 360 per day/period depending on the option chosen). Occasional daycare charge: EUR 5 / hour / child. Late pickup fee after 18:00: EUR 20 per started 15‑minute interval. - Extracurricular/paraschool activities: fees published separately; administrative charges for late or modified enrolment to optional services: EUR 20 or EUR 50 per child in specified circumstances.
Uniform costs
- Maternelle: apron (sold at the secretariat). - Primary and secondary: complete uniform (school colours: grey, burgundy and white) sold via the school; example price indicated (item/pack): EUR 33.
Boarding
- No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. (No boarding options listed among fees or services.)
Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties
- Annual invoice is issued in September each academic year. Payment may be made via one of the following options: - Monthly over 10 months (payments due by the 10th of each school month, excluding July and August); - Quarterly (payments due 30/09, 31/01 and 30/04); - Single full payment (due by 31/10). - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE17 0688 9920 8821 – AGNES SCHOOL ASBL) or SEPA domiciliation (direct debit authorization). - Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue (except tuition/minerval which follows the schedule above). Non‑payment leads to a first reminder (without fees) and then interest and fixed recovery indemnities in line with Belgian rules (examples shown: EUR 20 for balances ≤ EUR 150; EUR 30 + 10% on tranche 150.01–500; EUR 65 + 5% on balance > EUR 500, up to a cap; subsequent reminder costs also apply). Outstanding accounts may be referred to a recovery service.
Discounts and solidarity contribution
- Sibling discounts: 10% reduction for each child when two children from the same family are enrolled; 20% reduction per child for three or more enrolled siblings. - Voluntary solidarity contribution is available to support families in temporary financial difficulty; amount is set freely by the family when opting in.
Refund and liability information
- The first registration fee (EUR 750) is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment deposit (EUR 600) is not refundable in case of later cancellation. From the moment a pupil joins the school, the full annual mandatory fees are due; an early departure during the school year does not lead to a pro rata reduction of the annual tuition.
Administrative contact and payment reference details (for invoices and direct debit)
- Bank transfer details provided for payments (IBAN shown above); SEPA direct debit mandate form is used for domiciliation. Late/overdue administrative procedures are defined and collection is outsourced where necessary.
(Amounts and schedules as published in the school fee notice and rules for the 2025–2026 academic year; payment options include the monthly 10‑month plan, quarterly instalments and one‑off annual payment. Specific optional activity/paraschool tariffs and some ancillary charges are published separately by the school.)
Academics
Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus teaches British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 1 to 11.
Curriculum
The school is a private Catholic school. Language immersion is central: teaching is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. For the upper cycle (5th and 6th secondary), Agnes School aims to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is officially recognized as a candidate school. The school emphasizes holistic education across four dimensions—intelligence, heart, body and soul—and collaborates closely with parents. The school is small in size, with individual follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from first primary.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school is small in size with close collaboration with families, frequent meetings, and individualized coaching from kindergarten onward.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on each individual and accompanies pupils in their search for academic and human excellence. There is close collaboration with families, with frequent meetings and training to support parents in their mission. Pupils receive individual support from the start of pre-primary, and from the first year of primary they benefit from coaching to help them know themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and define development points and the means to achieve them. The environment is designed to be warm and family-like to support well-being and personal growth. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
From pre-primary onward, pupils receive individual support. The school has been a member of a psycho-medico-social centre (CLB) since January 2019 to access guidance and expert advice. The designated referral centre for Agnes School is Centre GO! CLB Brussel. The PMS/CLB framework provides welfare and developmental support for pupils as part of the school's inclusion, safeguarding and well-being provisions. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Classes are taught in two languages at pre-primary and primary, and in three languages at secondary. The school has a French/Dutch section and a French/English section. [Source: Agnes School Home Page EN]
Mental Wellbeing
The pupil-welfare framework centers on safety and well-being, underpinned by a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors. The Code requires staff to report any inappropriate behavior to the director without delay and covers prevention and reporting of abuse or serious transgressions. The PMS/CLB partnership provides welfare support, including access to expert advice and, where appropriate, medical checks. Early-year coaching helps pupils learn about themselves and develop resilience. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]
Safeguarding
Agnes School has adopted a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors, and places the safety and well-being of children above all considerations. Staff are required to report any misconduct or threats to the physical or moral integrity of children to the director without delay. The Code addresses prevention of transgressive behavior and how to report abuse or serious transgressive behavior involving a student. The school complies with GDPR to protect personal data, using it only for educational purposes and providing parents with access to their data as needed. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]
Admissions
Admissions
To gain a complete view of the school's educational project, follow these steps: Discover the educational project by attending an information evening or an open morning and by browsing the website. Review the fundamental documents: the Charter of Educational Principles, the Internal Regulations, the Notice on Minerval and tuition fees, the School Calendar, and the Charter on screen usage. If you are in full alignment with the project, you can submit the online registration via the provided link. After the dossier is submitted, it is reviewed by the school. The school contacts the parents with the outcome: the dossier is placed on a waiting list, approved, or refused. If the child meets admission conditions, you will be invited to confirm your engagement by paying the registration fees. Open house days and information evenings for different levels are scheduled, with sign‑up available online.
Scholarships
The ARDEA Foundation offers a scholarship program for families with limited means who share the school's educational principles. Applications for scholarships should be submitted to the Foundation upon acceptance of the enrollment file, subject to funds available.
Waitlist
After the dossier is reviewed, if a place is not available, the enrollment file is placed on a waiting list. Parents are informed of the follow‑up: waiting list, approved, or refused.
FAQs
What curriculum does Agnes School follow?
The school is a private Catholic school. Language immersion is central: teaching is bilingual in kindergarten and primary, and trilingual in secondary, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. For the upper cycle (5th and 6th secondary), Agnes School aims to offer the International Baccal
What age range does Agnes School serve?
Agnes School serves students from age 2 to 17.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 8730 to 8730.
How many students attend Agnes School?
Approximately 450 students.
Where is Agnes School located?
Brussels, Belgium. Agnes School operates on two central Brussels sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek (postal code 1040), and P6 and secondary classes at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
Does Agnes School have a religious affiliation?
Catholic
Does Agnes School offer learning support?
From pre-primary onward, pupils receive individual support. The school has been a member of a psycho-medico-social centre (CLB) since January 2019 to access guidance and expert advice. The designated referral centre for Agnes School is Centre GO! CLB Brussel. The PMS/CLB framework provides welfare a
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught include French, Dutch, and English. In kindergarten and primary, instruction is bilingual; in secondary, it is trilingual. The two sections are French/Dutch and French/English.
What is the admissions process?
To gain a complete view of the school's educational project, follow these steps: Discover the educational project by attending an information evening or an open morning and by browsing the website. Review the fundamental documents: the Charter of Educational Principles, the Internal Regulations, the
What facilities does Agnes School have?
Agnes School is located in the heart of Brussels at two centrally located sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek, and P6 and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe Saint Pierre. The premises include a large playground with a sandpit, balance bikes, football goals, basketb
What extracurricular activities are available?
Agnes School offers a demanding academic programme that is rich in content. We accompany our pupils in their search for academic and human excellence and place particular focus on the development of each pupil. The school is recognised as a candidate school with a view to offering the IB Diploma Pro
Who leads Agnes School?
The school is led by Maité van der Vaeren and Rosalie du Parc.
When was Agnes School established?
Agnes School was established in 2002.
What is the school community like?
Agnes School fosters a close collaboration with families, acknowledging parents as the primary educators of their children. The school maintains frequent meetings with parents and offers training sess
