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Canon William Hudson, MA (Cantab)
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, Latin
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School
Introduction
Brussels International Catholic School (BICS) is an independent Catholic, Cambridge-based K–12 school in Brussels, Belgium, serving ages 3 to 18. The campus network comprises Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary sites in Etterbeek, each within a five‑minute walk, sharing facilities to support a cohesive learning community. Pre-Primary and Primary offer an English–French bilingual programme; Secondary instruction is in English. The Cambridge International Curriculum governs learning: Cambridge Primary in the early years, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; the school is a Cambridge Examination Centre. Founded in 2004 and under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King, BICS welcomes families of other faiths. The Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the school for schooling obligations. Distinctive features include music and theatre—as choirs, regular performances, and plainchant—alongside a broad extracurricular life, a science laboratory, and international travel studies that broaden global horizons. Garderie after-school care supports working families.
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The Essentials
Brussels International Catholic School has 255 pupils, instruction in English, French.
Location
In the heart of Brussels, close to the European Institutions.
Stages
Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary.
Type
Independent bilingual school; Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; language of instruction in Secondary is English.
Pupil Nationality Mix
683 students enrolled; 55 nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the education provided by BICS as fulfilling the schooling obligation).
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Fees
Annual tuition at Brussels International Catholic School ranges from EUR 13,000 to EUR 21,300 for 2026/27.
Application / Acceptance Fees
- A non-reimbursable admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is charged to confirm an offered place.
Tuition fees (annual and per-term amounts)
- Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten): EUR 11,700 per year. - Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 3,900 per term.
- Primary School: EUR 12,000 per year. - Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 4,000 per term.
- Secondary School (private registration rates): - Years 8–11: EUR 13,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,333.33 per term if divided into three equal instalments). - A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 14,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,666.67 per term if divided into three equal instalments).
- Secondary School (professional / employer-funded registration rates): - Years 8–11: EUR 20,300 per year. - A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 21,300 per year.
Sibling discount (private registrations only)
- An automatic sibling reduction applies to private registrations: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child and 30% for the fourth child.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are shown on an annual basis (academic year September–June). Billing procedures and installment options are managed by the school bursar; families should contact the bursar for invoicing schedules and payment deadlines (bursar@bicschool.be). Banking details for bank transfer payment are provided for each school.
- The school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day schools at separate addresses; no boarding provision is listed for the BICS schools.
Other costs and typical extras
- Uniforms: a school uniform is required; the supplier for school uniforms is Uniformes‑scolaires.be and detailed lists of required items for pre‑primary, primary and secondary pupils are published (blazers, ties, jumper, shirts, sports kit, satchels, coats etc.). Prices for individual uniform items are set by the supplier.
- Additional costs that families commonly meet (not listed as fixed amounts on the published fee pages) may include exam fees (IGCSE / A‑Level), school trips, instrument or private music lessons, optional extracurricular activities, after‑school care (garderie) and incidental supplies. For chargeable extras and exact amounts contact the bursar or the relevant school office.
Refund and cancellation notes
- The admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is non‑reimbursable. For tuition refunds, adjustments or any refund conditions, the school's bursar handles billing issues and refund arrangements directly; families should consult the bursar for specific cases.
Fee payment options
- The published payment method is payment in EUR by bank transfer to the school's IBAN (BNP Paribas Fortis details are provided for each school). For billing procedures, installment options, direct‑debit or card payments (if available), contact the school bursar (bursar@bicschool.be).
If you need this in a different presentation (for example termly columns or single‑page fee text for a database entry), those per‑term figures can be produced directly from the annual figures above by dividing the annual fee by the chosen number of instalments.
Academics
Brussels International Catholic School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 12 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; Secondary instruction is English; Students take the Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11 and the Cambridge A Levels at the end of Year 13.
Student Teacher Ratio
683 students and 69 teachers; approximately 9.9 students per teacher.
Exam Results
The Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exams are recognised internationally; 100% of students pass to universities.
Higher Education Progression
99% of students go on to further studies; universities include Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial College, KU Leuven, Maastricht, Louvain, and Brussels ULB.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Personal, social and emotional growth is nurtured. In Reception, the programme emphasises personal, social and emotional development as part of the English-French bilingual approach, alongside language, physical development, numeracy, literacy and understanding of the world.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The mission states the school asks much of the gifted and we encourage the weak, indicating support for students who encounter difficulties.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; the language of instruction in Secondary is English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the focus on personal, social and emotional growth in the early years. The mission describes education within a Christian community that aims for a joyful, free and self-disciplined life of faith and virtue, supporting wellbeing and strong relationships.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit form. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, space permitting, and the admissions process considers each child's current level and aptitude. Complete and submit the application form to begin the process. The admissions team reviews applications as they are received.
2. Visit. We will set an appointment for an in-person or telephone interview with the Headmaster. If you are locally-based and applying for Reception or Year 1, we would like to meet your child for an assessment of their level. This assessment is not a test and requires no prior preparation. If attending in Brussels is not possible, this step is optional and class grouping decisions are finalised upon arrival at school.
3. Confirm offer. Once you accept an offer of a place, confirm enrolment by paying the non-reimbursable admission fee of 500 Euros. A space in the class cannot be guaranteed without this confirmation. The school secretariat will provide practical information to help with entrance, and the bursar handles billing and tuition queries.
FAQs
What curriculum does Brussels International Catholic School follow?
Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; Secondary instruction is English; Students take the Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11 and the Cambridge A Levels at the end of Year 13.
What age range does Brussels International Catholic School serve?
Brussels International Catholic School serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 11700 to 13000.
How many students attend Brussels International Catholic School?
Approximately 683 students.
Where is Brussels International Catholic School located?
In the heart of Brussels, close to the European Institutions.
Does Brussels International Catholic School have a religious affiliation?
Catholic
Does Brussels International Catholic School offer learning support?
The mission states the school asks much of the gifted and we encourage the weak, indicating support for students who encounter difficulties.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught include English and French as core languages; Latin is also taught as part of language and literature. In Pre-Primary and Primary, the bilingual approach uses both English and French for instruction. In Secondary, instruction is in English. The curriculum includes language and liter
What is the admissions process?
1. Submit form. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, space permitting, and the admissions process considers each child's current level and aptitude. Complete and submit the application form to begin the process. The admissions team reviews applications as they are recei
What facilities does Brussels International Catholic School have?
Brussels International Catholic School has three campuses: Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary, in central Brussels near the European Institutions. The campuses are no more than a five-minute walk apart, enabling easy movement between levels. The Secondary program is taught in English, while the Pre
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are integrated into regular curriculum and a broad extracurricular program includes music and theatre. Extracurricular offerings include Chess, Cricket, Computer Studies, Cooking, Dutch, Elocution, Fencing, Golf, Italian, Musical Comedy, Piano, Rugby, Spanish, Tennis, Violin, Guitar, Cello, and
Who leads Brussels International Catholic School?
The school is led by Canon William Hudson, MA (Cantab).
When was Brussels International Catholic School established?
Brussels International Catholic School was established in 2004.
Is Brussels International Catholic School accredited?
Cambridge University Examination Centre; European Council of International Schools (ECIS) accreditation; Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the schooling; the school is recognized as a Cambridge Examination Centre.
What is the school community like?
The BICS Community is described as an extended family; new parents and students are warmly welcomed and helped to settle in. Expatriate families often move, while local families also participate, with
What are the university pathways?
99% of students go on to further studies; universities include Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial College, KU Leuven, Maastricht, Louvain, and Brussels ULB.
