Antwerp International School

Veltwijcklaan 180, 2180 Antwerp, Belgium. The campus is located in the Antwerp area, hosting a diverse international community.

IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3-12); IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16); IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-19).

International school; IB World School.

Over 40 nationalities represented.

A Learning Support Coordinator oversees Grades K-12 and works with students in Grades 10-12; provides one-on-one support; assists with organisation and ensures exam accommodations.

Belgium

AIS is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12, the MYP builds on the PYP, and the DP is a challenging two-year programme for students aged 16 to 19. English is the language of instruction. From Grade 6, four lessons per week are taught in French. AIS provides Mother Tongue instruction for English and Dutch from Starter Class to Grade 12; German Mother Tongue is taught from Grade 1 to Grade 12; French Mother Tongue is taught from Grade 6 to Grade 12, with Spanish Ab Initio added in the Diploma Programme. The school serves PreSchool through Grade 12, with around 330 students representing about 40 nationalities and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. AIS is accredited by NEASC and CIS.

7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Diploma Programme results include an average DP score of 41/45, with a range of college and university matriculations listed across North America, the UK & Ireland, Europe, Asia and other regions. Examples of universities matriculated by AIS graduates include Bentley University, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Antwerp, KU Leuven, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, NYU, and many others. Over the past five years, more than 35 AIS graduates matriculated to universities worldwide.

AIS graduates have matriculated to a wide range of universities including institutions in North America (e.g., Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Toronto), the United Kingdom (e.g., Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, University of Edinburgh), continental Europe (e.g., KU Leuven, Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Antwerp), and other regions (e.g., McGill University, University of Melbourne). The five-year matriculation record shows over 35 graduates entering higher education institutions worldwide.

AIS Seeks Talent is a scholarship programme for talented students, with a total capacity of 50 places. The scholarship is open to students from Kindergarten (age 5) to Grade 12 (age 17) and is designed to assist families who find the usual school fees challenging to pay. The scholarship covers a reduction in school fees between 10% and 60%, and in exceptional cases up to 85%. Applications follow a two-step process after general admissions, and selections consider academic achievement and attitudes to learning.

The school fosters emotional and social well-being through a wide range of athletic, artistic and social learning opportunities. AIS emphasises a holistic, multicultural environment as part of its education.

The school teaches in English. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by the EAL Department with a three‑pronged model: small group instruction (pull‑out), collaboration/co‑teaching in mainstream classrooms (push‑in), and professional development for teachers to support English acquisition. The goal is to help students attain proficiency in social language and the language skills needed for academic success.

The school focuses on well-being as part of its holistic education, with programmes and activities across academics, arts and sports to support students' mental and social wellbeing.

The school offers a high-quality international education in English for international families and those living in the greater Antwerp region. Admissions are rolling, with students admitted throughout the school year. Applications are submitted via the admissions form, and the Head of Admissions contacts families after submission. The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

AIS Seeks Talent is a scholarship programme that enables talented students from local and international communities in Antwerp to access AIS's education when families find it challenging to pay the usual school fees. The programme has a total capacity of 50 places and is open to students from Kindergarten (age 5) to Grade 12 (age 17). Applications must come from individual families, not groups, corporate fee-paying clients or organizations. The scholarship covers a reduction in school fees of 10%–60%, with the possibility of up to 85% in exceptional cases. The scholarship is based on Academic Achievement and Attitudes to Learning, including evidence of good academic achievement (or academic promise in Primary) and other criteria such as behaviour, attendance and social contribution. The application process is two steps: first complete the general admissions process; once accepted, contact Romy De Keulenaer to request the AIS Seeks Talent Scholarship application forms.

The school maintains waiting lists when necessary due to rolling admissions and ongoing student turnover; a waiting list is opened for a grade when that grade is full.