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The school at a glance
Instructs in Dutch, English, French
Fees €4,458 - 8,358
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum European Baccalaureate
Taught languages English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

European School Mol is part of the European Schools network and serves pupils from ages 3 to 18, offering the European Baccalaureate. The campus sits on a 20-hectare site in rural Flanders, with outdoor spaces, three indoor sports halls and a 25-metre swimming pool, plus two libraries housing books in European languages. The curriculum is multilingual, with three language sections: Dutch, English and French. From Year 1, students study Language 1 (mother tongue), Language 2 and Language 3, with native-speaker instruction for Languages 1 and 2. A fourth and fifth language can be added from Years 4 and 6. Most teaching is in the section language, while some subjects are taught in other languages to strengthen second-language skills. The school provides ICT-enabled learning, a Domus space for events, on-site dining, and care services. Assessments are issued four times a year, and the European Baccalaureate diploma enables access to EU universities.

Europawijk 100, 2400 Mol, Belgium

The Essentials

European School Mol has instruction in Dutch, English, French.

Location

The European School Mol is located at Europawijk 100, 2400 Mol, Belgium. The leafy 20-hectare campus sits in a forest in rural Flanders. Public transportation is available from both Mol and Geel train stations. Daily school buses from Antwerp and Eindhoven are organized by the Parents' Association.

Stages

Nursery, Primary, Secondary

Type

European School (not on-site boarding; external boarding options via partners)

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school serves local families as well as European and overseas families living and working in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Additional learning support

Educational support is provided with differentiated teaching. The school offers general, moderate, and intensive (SEN) support, plus intensive support B for short-term interventions. A care team and school counsellor coordinate interventions, and the KiVa anti-bullying programme is in place.

Country affiliation

European Schools network

Bus service

Daily school buses from Antwerp and Eindhoven are organized by the Parents' Association. Public transportation is available from Mol and Geel train stations.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding facilities and host families are available for students who live far away. The school cooperates with two external boarding schools, with transportation to and from school. Students can stay in the boarding school from Monday to Friday.

Food Options

The restaurant has 500 seats and serves hot and cold meals and snacks during breaks.
Fees

Annual tuition at European School Mol ranges from EUR 4,458 to EUR 8,358 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- No general application or annual registration fee is charged for enrolment, except for a Baccalaureate inscription fee for pupils in Year 7: EUR 108.10.

Tuition fees (annual and per-invoice breakdown) — Category III pupils
- Nursery school (annual): EUR 4,457.80. An advance invoice of 25% equals EUR 1,114.45; the second invoice of 75% equals EUR 3,343.35.
- Primary school (annual): EUR 6,129.55. An advance invoice of 25% equals EUR 1,532.39; the second invoice of 75% equals EUR 4,597.16.
- Secondary school (annual): EUR 8,358.46. An advance invoice of 25% equals EUR 2,089.62; the second invoice of 75% equals EUR 6,268.84.
- Sibling discounts: 20% reduction for the second child; 40% reduction for the third and subsequent children (applies to school fees).
- Costs for books, book rentals, school trips and other occasional or specific expenses are not included in the tuition figures above and are charged separately.

General, recurring and specific additional charges (fixed items shown separately)
- Insurance: EUR 6.00 (general costs invoice).
- ICT contribution: EUR 20.00 (general costs invoice).
- Swimming contribution (except for pupils of M1): EUR 50.00.
- Photocopy contribution: EUR 20.00 for secondary pupils; EUR 10.00 for primary and nursery pupils.
- Student card (ID photo): EUR 3.50.
- Annual copy-account credit for secondary pupils: EUR 5.00.
- School diary / agenda: EUR 10.00.
- Specific costs invoiced separately where applicable: workbooks, book rentals, workshops, school trips, project week, gym T-shirt, events & activities, project materials, online course materials, etc.; the actual cost will be charged when applicable. Separate invoices will be created for applicable items.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School-fee invoices are issued in two main instalments for the academic year 2026–2027: an advance of 25% of the school fee is invoiced at the end of May with a due date of 30 June 2026; the second invoice for the remaining 75% is sent in October with a due date of 30 November 2026.
- General and specific costs (insurance, ICT, trips, materials, etc.) will be charged across several invoices during the school year as amounts for individual items become known.
- Paying by instalments beyond the invoicing schedule is not regular practice; a payment plan may be agreed only in exceptional cases under strict requirements. Contact for fee matters: MOL-SCHOOLFEES@eursc.eu.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate an on-site boarding house. The school cooperates with external boarding providers (students may stay in those boarding schools Monday–Friday); any boarding fees are charged and managed by those external providers and are not part of the school's tuition figures above. External partners mentioned include Talentenhuis Turnhout and De Immert Leopoldsburg.

Refunds and cancellations
- The published school-fees document for 2026–2027 does not specify a refund policy or detailed rules for refunds or fee cancellations within that fee schedule; specific refund or cancellation arrangements are not listed in the fees document.

Fee payment options and invoicing details
- The school issues invoices as described above; specific payment method options (for example bank transfer details, card acceptance or other payment channels) are not listed in the published fee schedule. Invoices will include the payment instructions and terms to be followed at the time of billing. For accounting enquiries: Deliveries and Accounting phone +32 14 563 191.

Notes on what is charged separately
- Items expressly charged separately from tuition: workbooks and book rentals, school trips and project weeks, workshop fees, gym T-shirts and special event costs, project materials and certain online course materials; these will appear on separate invoices and will be billed at actual cost where applicable.
Academics

European School Mol teaches European Baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Languages: our greatest asset. Our Secondary School provides a multilingual and multicultural education with three language sections: Dutch language section, English language section and French language section. From Year 1 onwards, all Secondary School students study 3 languages: Language 1 or mother tongue: Dutch, English or French (main language of the student's language section or mother tongue; conditions apply); Language 2 (first foreign language): English, French or German; Language 3 (second foreign language): Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or any other European language. Languages 1 and 2 are taught by native speakers (or equivalent). Students can study a 4th language as of Year 4 and a 5th language as of Year 6. Most of the courses are instructed in the language of the language section. Art, music and physical education are instructed in English. To develop the students' second language skills to its maximum potential, a part of the curriculum is instructed in the second language of the student. SWALS: Pupils enrolled in a European School which does not have a language section corresponding to their mother tongue are enrolled in one of the existing language sections of the school in question and may take advantage of educational support in the language of the section in which they enrol. Cycles & subjects: The Secondary School provides a seven-year curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, composed of three cycles: Observation cycle (Years 1-3); Pre-orientation cycle (Years 4-5); Orientation cycle (Years 6-7). Observation cycle: Year 1 (periods/week): Language I 5; Language II 5; Language III 2; Mathematics 4; Integrated Sciences 4; Human Sciences 3; Art 2; Music 2; Physical Education 3; Religion or Ethics 2; Latin - ; ICT 1; Other national language 2; Total 35. Year 2: Language I 5; Language II 4; Language III 3; Mathematics 4; Integrated Sciences 4; Human Sciences 3; Art 2; Music 2; Physical Education 3; Religion or Ethics 2; Latin 2; ICT 1; Other national language 2; Total 35. Year 3: Language I 4; Language II 4; Language III 3; Mathematics 4; Integrated Sciences 4; Human Sciences 3; Art 2; Music 2; Physical Education 3; Religion or Ethics 2; Latin 2; ICT 2; Other national language 2; Total 33 or 35. Integrated Science combines Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Human Sciences covers History and Geography and is taught in the second language from Year 3, as are Religion and Ethics. SWALS: follow a specific curriculum. Pre-orientation cycle (Years 4 & 5): Compulsory subjects: Language I 4; Language II 3; Language III 3; Mathematics 4 or 6; Biology 2; Chemistry 2; Physics 2; Geography 2; History 2; Physical Education 2; Religion or Ethics 1. Optional subjects: Language IV 4; Latin 4; Economics 4; Art 2; Music 2; ICT 2. Students take a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 35 periods per week, with 27 (or 29) periods of compulsory subjects and 4 to 8 periods for optional subjects. Integrated Science is split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Human Sciences into History and Geography, taught in the second language, as is Economics and Religion and Ethics. Orientation cycle (Years 6 and 7): Compulsory subjects, Optional subjects, Additional subjects with a row of options including STS (Science, Technology, and Society), Language V, Latin, Adv. Language I/II, Lab Physics/Chemistry/Biology, Philosophy, ICT, Economics, Sociology, Art, Music, Drama and others. The focus lies on preparation for the European Baccalaureate. Students take a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 35 periods per week, with 15 to 23 periods of compulsory subjects and 8 to 12 periods of optional subjects; an additional 2-period course can be added. Assessment: Pupils are regularly assessed, and reports are issued four times a year. Assessment is based on coursework and tests, though formal examinations are not arranged in the observation cycle or in Year 4; progression to the next class is decided by criteria set by the Board of Governors, and pupils not meeting criteria may have to repeat the year. European Baccalaureate: The European Baccalaureate certifies the completion of secondary studies at the European School or at a school accredited by the Board of Governors. This diploma is officially recognised as an entry qualification for higher education in all EU countries. Diploma holders have the same rights and benefits as other secondary school-leaving graduates in their country, including access to any university or tertiary education institution in the European Union. School hours and holidays: Monday 8:30-16:15; Tuesday 8:30-16:15; Wednesday 8:25-12:35; Thursday 8:30-16:15; Friday 8:30-16:15. School day schedule: 1 08:30-09:15; 2 09:20-10:05; 3 10:10-10:55; 4 11:15-12:00; 5 12:05-12:50; 7 13:50-14:35; 8 14:40-15:25; 9 15:30-16:15.

Higher Education Progression

The European Baccalaureate is officially recognised as an entry qualification for higher education in all countries of the European Union. European Baccalaureate diploma holders have the same rights and benefits as other holders of secondary school-leaving certificates to seek admission to any university or tertiary education institution in the European Union.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school supports social and emotional learning through cross-curricular competences such as personal development, social development and learning to learn; the KiVa antibullying programme is used to promote a positive school climate and prevent bullying.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Intensive support A provides for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) in learning, emotional, behavioural or physical disabilities; Intensive support B is for pupils without SEN who join later and need short-term intensive support to access the curriculum (for example intensive language support).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has three language sections: Dutch, English and French; from Year 1, all secondary pupils study three languages, and short-term language tuition is provided for pupils arriving with insufficient knowledge of an essential language.

Mental Wellbeing

The school psychologist and the school counsellor are available to students who need individual assistance or guidance related to personal, emotional, relationship or other concerns.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its pupils and to ensuring a respectful environment; it has a Child Protection Policy and additional safeguarding policies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The campus is a leafy 20-hectare site in rural Flanders with extensive outdoor spaces. There are three indoor sports halls with a multipurpose floor for gymnastics, basketball and volleyball. A 25-metre indoor swimming pool supports a learn-to-swim programme for all ages. Two libraries provide books in European languages at different reading levels. Domus near the Secondary School is a multifunctional space for information evenings, conferences, exams and workshops and a study area for Year 6–7. The on-campus dining is provided by an external partner with a daily hot menu, sandwiches and salads.

Sports Facilities

Three indoor sports halls provide a multipurpose floor for indoor sports. Secondary facilities include outdoor sports fields for track and field, football and tennis. A 25-metre indoor swimming pool is on campus to support the swimming programme.

Academic Facilities

ICT resources create a digital learning environment across the school. Primary and Secondary pupils receive computer logins to develop digital skills. Secondary pupils have personal Office 365 accounts. The School Management System (SMS) is used to communicate with students and parents.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Eurosport competitions are included in the extracurricular sports programme. The school has hosted Eurosport events with participants from across Europe. European Day of Languages and Europe Day are celebrated, along with a book fair and seasonal activities. Older pupils participate in trips such as survival trips to the Ardennes and sailing camps. An On-campus After-school Care Centre provides Monday and Friday afternoon activities for Nursery and Primary pupils.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Learning to learn sessions help pupils gain insight into their study process and improve planning skills. The Challenge project provides an enrichment option where pupils work independently on a topic outside the standard European School curriculum to boost motivation and study skills. Career guidance supports subject choices and includes a Year 5 week in a company or organization to gain early career insight.

Arts & Creative

The school hosts performing-arts events such as a Christmas Show with dance and singing. Carnival activities involve dress-up and classroom workshops led by teachers, fostering creativity and communal celebration. An English-language book fair is held in October, and art and performance activities are featured during other community events like Christmas market festivities.

Cultural & Language

The school offers language qualifications in collaboration with partners: DELF for French, DELE for Spanish, and Cambridge English. European Day of Languages and Europe Day celebrate linguistic diversity with multilingual activities. A French-speaking section is active (e.g., Year 1 & 2 section-day trips), and libraries contain books in various European languages to support language learning.

Social & Hobbies

Competitions such as Kangoeroe motivate pupils in mathematics and other subjects. Sports day uses outdoor fields for teamwork and physical activity. The calendar includes social and literary events such as the English-language book fair, Carnival celebrations, and seasonal concerts. The After-school Care Centre (Garderie) operates on campus on select afternoons, organized by the Parents' Association.

Community & Service

The Christmas Market brings together Nursery and Primary classes, with profits donated to a charity chosen by the school. The Garderie is run by the Parents' Association, and the school provides transportation options through the association as well as external boarding options for pupils staying on campus.

Leadership & Professional

Career guidance is an essential part of European School education, with support for subject choices in Years 3 and 5 and higher-education information. Year 5 pupils have the opportunity to work in a company or organization for a week to gain early career insight. The Challenge project offers enrichment opportunities that encourage independent work and leadership of a self-directed study, sometimes alongside exchange experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

KiVa antibullying program promotes a positive school climate and helps prevent bullying. The care team, including the school psychologist and counsellor, provides well-being support and psycho-education. The campus features a Green campus, a gym, sports fields, a 25-metre swimming pool, and a play forest, with medical services and a full-time school nurse on site to support student health.
Languages

Language Provision

Three language sections exist: Dutch, English and French. All students study three languages from Year 1: Language I (mother tongue) in the language section; Language II (first foreign language) in English, French or German; Language III (second foreign language) in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish or Italian. Languages I and II are taught by native speakers. Most courses are taught in the language of the language section, including Art, Music and Physical Education in English; SWALS may enroll in a language section and receive educational support in that language.

Bilingual Teaching

The school has three language sections: Dutch, English and French. From Year 1, all Secondary School students study three languages: Language I or mother tongue (Dutch, English or French) in the language section; Language II (first foreign language) in English, French or German; Language III (second foreign language) in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish or Italian. Languages I and II are taught by native speakers, and students may study a 4th language from Year 4 and a 5th language from Year 6. Most courses are taught in the language of the language section, with Art, Music and Physical Education taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions

Step 1. The school welcomes all children. Students are categorized as Category I, Category II or Category III. Category I is exempt from school fees; Category II has tailored rights and arrangements; Category III requires payment. Priority in admissions goes to Category I, then Category II, then Category III, and siblings of current students are considered.

Step 2. Applicants will be requested to present previous school reports to determine the correct year group and to gain insight in the students' school history (except for Nursery pupils). The equivalency tables (comparison to other national systems) can be found in the General rules of the European schools. These documents help determine the appropriate year and level of study.

Step 3. Category III: Parents pay the school fee. Category III pupils can be admitted if places are available and if they meet the admission requirements. For families with more than one child, the second child's fees are reduced by 20% and the third or any subsequent child by 40%. Costs for books, school trips and occasional expenses are not included.

Step 4. Interested families are invited to fill out the contact form. A staff member will contact them by phone or email to answer questions and provide guidance. The Secondary school contact is Astrid Kesters. During school hours, the School Secretary is available for more information via phone or appointment; a brochure is available for download.

Step 5. Interested families are welcome to visit during Open Day or contact the School Secretary for an appointment. A brochure with information about the school is available. Appointments can be arranged during school hours.

Scholarships

The school does not offer any scholarships.
School Events
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