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Belgium, Brussels
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Brussels' oldest international school, iDSB, has offered education based on German curricula since 1803. Newcomers quickly feel at home due to a family atmosphere, and every child finds a suitable path from kindergarten to final exams. The school serves around 590 students. The campus is located in Wezembeek-Oppem, about 8 km east of Brussels. In the primary school, the primary language of instruction is German, with English or French offered from grade 1.
iDSB hosts alumni meetings and foyer talks to connect students with the broader school community. A spring flea market, circus week, and an Open Day are part of the school's calendar. The calendar includes annual performances such as musical theatre and Christmas concerts, along with a New Year's reception organized by the School Association.
Schulverein (School Association) sponsors the iDSB. The grounds and school buildings are the property of the Federal Republic of Germany and are used by iDSB free of charge under a usage agreement with the German government. The Schulverein was founded in 1951 under Belgian law as a non-profit association and serves as the sponsor of the iDSB. Most German schools abroad are registered associations under host-country law, and the Schulverein concludes contracts for the iDSB in its name. The School Association can be reached at schulverein@idsb.eu.
International German School of Brussels (iDSB) is Brussels' oldest German school, offering a German curriculum from kindergarten to final exams (DIAP). The campus near Brussels serves 590 students. Classes follow the Thuringian Educational Plan, aligned with German states to support transfers within German schools abroad. Primary instruction is German; English and French start grade 1, bilinguals grade 6. From grade 8, students choose language or science focus, with Spanish and Dutch; Latinum available. The DIAP permits study at universities worldwide. Class sizes 16–24, with two per grade. Hours 8:00–15:40, early dismissal Wednesdays and Fridays for grades 5–9, longer hours up to 17:20 for grades 10–12. Facilities include two gymnasia, a ball court, two libraries, a Science Lab; GSplus/OSplus provide extended activities. The school runs art and music productions and participates in Model United Nations and European Games for German Schools Abroad. DaZ/DaF support is provided when needed to assist students.
