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Belgium, Brussels
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BJAB was acquired in 1992 by proprietor Ms Patricia De Maertelaere, with support from a group of parents seeking a high-quality British-style education in Brussels. It opened with a handful of students and quickly grew in size and reputation. In 2005 Marlowe House was acquired, and in 2019 BJAB opened its first Year 7 section and earned an excellent ISI inspection. A renovated building on Boulevard Louis Schmidt was inaugurated in 2020 to support the growing secondary section, and from 2023 BJAB added a third building for a Senior School, with Year 9–11 cohorts and plans for an IB Diploma launch in September 2026; first graduates are expected in June 2028.
BJAB thrives on its diverse, international community. The school has a warm, supportive family atmosphere with strong relationships between pupils, parents and teaching staff. Friends of BJAB, the Parent Association, strengthens the BJAB family and hosts events that connect families with staff. Parent Partnership briefing events with the Headteacher and staff, and connected learning apps for Early Years, support ongoing parental involvement and dialogue through regular parent–teacher meetings.
Friends of BJAB is the Parent Association that strengthens the BJAB community. Parents participate in events and activities through Friends of BJAB, which fosters a sense of belonging and engagement. The association supports Parent Partnership briefing events with the Headteacher and staff. In the Early Years and Pre-Prep, connected learning apps allow parents to celebrate their child's achievements and stay informed. Regular parent–teacher meetings enable open dialogue about each child's school life.
British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) is a centrally located international school in Etterbeek, providing a tailored British education from Early Years through to the Senior years. Following the National Curriculum for England, the school is currently expanding its secondary offering to include Year 12 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) by September 2026. Known for its small class ratios and a "vertical tutoring" system in the Senior School, BJAB fosters a supportive community where students receive individual attention from specialist teachers. The curriculum includes Cambridge IGCSEs for Year 10 and 11, with a strong emphasis on both English and French proficiency, including preparation for local Belgian exams like the CEB. As a member of the Round Square network, the school prioritizes global citizenship and character development. Students benefit from diverse co-curricular activities ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to student-led drama productions and specialized annual STEAM fairs.
