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Taught languages Dutch, German, Spanish, English, French
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
The International Montessori Schools - Rotselaerlaan Campus provides a bilingual English-French environment for students aged 1 to 11. Housed in two residential villas, the campus features specialized facilities including "The Workshop" for carpentry, a hothouse, and a dedicated "Flora and Fauna Shed." The curriculum transitions from the Montessori method in the early and primary years to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for older students.A distinctive feature of the school is its "Land Component," where students engage in practical biology and sustainability by caring for resident animals, including chickens named Ella and Sheila and a rabbit named Florence. Proximity to the 205-hectare Tervuren Park allows for weekly nature excursions and botany lessons in a setting containing historical monuments and diverse biotopes. This practical integration of the natural environment into daily learning ensures that students apply theoretical knowledge to the physical world through gardening, animal care, and local field research
This campus is part ofInternational Montessori Schools
Rotselaerlaan 1, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium
The Essentials
International Montessori School - Rotselaerlaan Campus has instruction in English, French.
Location
Four IMS campuses are located in the Brussels region of Belgium: Rotselaerlaan 1 & 3, 3080 Tervuren; Savoorke, Bergestraat 24, 3080 Tervuren; Hof Kleinenberg, Kleinenbergstraat 97/99, 1932 St. Stevens-Woluwe; and Hof ten Berg, Hof ten Berg 22, 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert. The campuses are scattered around Brussels, in the Woluwe-St-Lambert and Tervuren areas.
Stages
Age groups include Parent Infant Group; Preschool (Toddler Community and Children's House); Primary; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP); International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP); AMI Teacher Training.
Type
A bilingual Montessori school and International Baccalaureate World School, with an AMI Diploma Course for teacher training.
Bus service
School Bus Service - 'Children on the Move' is available for children from age three; the service is owned and managed by the school; buses are small minivans with designated drivers; routes are planned by a bus coordinator and may adjust for traffic; approximately 60 children are transported daily; each child has an individual seat.
Fees
Annual tuition at International Montessori School - Rotselaerlaan Campus ranges from EUR 18,970 to EUR 25,860 for 2026/27.
Application / Enrolment Fees - Toddler Community and Children's House: EUR 600 (payable with the application; non-refundable; paid once). - Primary and Secondary (including IB MYP and IB DP): EUR 800 (payable with the application; non-refundable; paid once).
Tuition fees — Toddler Community & Children's House (annual, per programme option) - Programme A — 5 mornings: EUR 14,750. - Programme B — 2 full days + 3 mornings: EUR 19,280. - Programme C — 3 full days + 2 mornings: EUR 21,545. - Programme D — 4 full days + Wednesday morning: EUR 23,810. - Programme E — 5 full days: EUR 24,790 (includes After School Hour programme on Wednesday until 15:00).
Additional toddler options (annual) - B1 (2 full days + 1 morning): EUR 13,380. - C1 (3 full days): EUR 15,645. - D1 (4 full days): EUR 20,860.
After School Hour (ASH) for Toddler/Children's House - F1 Full school year (5 days/week) — prebooked option; a prepaid non-refundable fee applies. Specific prepayment requirement and amount are set in the contract. Irregular hourly attendance is charged (from 15:00 onwards) at EUR 10 per hour when used occasionally.
Tuition fees — Primary (annual, per programme option) - Programme D — 4 full days + Wednesday morning: EUR 31,000. - Programme E — 5 full days: EUR 31,980 (includes After School Hour programme on Wednesday until 15:00).
Primary additional options and charges - After School Hour (ASH): prebooked full-year options require upfront, non-refundable prepayment when applicable; irregular attendance charged at EUR 10 per hour. - First instrument (violin, piano or guitar) instruction for the complete school year is included in the tuition; second instrument (full year) is EUR 990; trial period (8 weeks) EUR 240; instrument hire for a full year EUR 150 (trial hire EUR 70).
Tuition fees — Secondary (annual, per programme) - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP, Years 1–5): EUR 34,300 (full-time programme as published). - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP, Years 1–2): EUR 35,500 (full-time programme as published).
Secondary additional options and charges - Pamoja (IB DP online exam subject) per school year: EUR 1,535 (when applicable). - Second instrument options and hire follow the same fees as Primary (EUR 990 / EUR 240 / hire EUR 150 / trial hire EUR 70). SER (special educational requirement) individual support: EUR 85 per hour.
Reduced-fee schedules (available to families without employer support) - Reduced Toddler/Children's House programme annual fees (examples): Programme A EUR 12,750; B EUR 15,370; C EUR 16,680; D EUR 17,990; E EUR 18,970. - Reduced Primary annual fees: Programme D EUR 22,530; Programme E EUR 23,510. - Reduced Secondary annual fees: MYP EUR 23,670; DP EUR 25,860.
Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are payable in EUR on or before the dates specified in the family's Tuition Contract. Payments are made to the school's bank accounts; international transfers are accepted and any bank charges are payable by the sender. - Bank payment details (accounts used for invoicing and transfers) are provided in the school's finance information; a BIC/SWIFT code is used for international transfers. - Invoices for Standard Fees can be sent directly to employers on request; Reduced Fees rely on parents' banking records as proof of payment. - After School Hours and musical instrument instruction invoices are payable within 14 days; irregular ASH attendance is invoiced bimonthly. Failure to pay can lead to suspension of services or disenrolment if fees remain overdue. - New students may start only after relevant tuition fees have been received; midyear enrolments may be charged pro-rata where applicable.
Boarding - No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees.
Other fees and typical additional costs - Musical instrument (second instrument) — full school year: EUR 990; trial period (8 weeks): EUR 240; instrument hire (full year) EUR 150; hire (trial) EUR 70. - SER (Special Educational Requirements) individual support: EUR 85 per hour. - Holiday camp (per week, 9:00–17:00): EUR 300. - Lunch for full-time pupils is included in tuition for specified days; families should budget for a daily piece of fruit, diapers where applicable, and other personal items. Secondary pupils typically need a laptop and a graphic display calculator at parents' expense; other subject-related resources, multi-day excursion costs, and examination re-take fees (where applicable) are additional. - School bus service (‘FamilyCabs') is provided by an external partner; bus fees are charged separately, are payable in advance, and vary by route/zone.
Refund and withdrawal policy - Pro-rata refunds during the current year are limited and apply only in the event of relocation abroad by the employer (with written notice from both parents and employer) and only if notification is received by the specified deadlines. A graduated pro-rata refund schedule applies for withdrawals notified during the school year. - Refund schedule (applies to annual tuition): notification received before May 1 / withdrawal before September 1 = 100% refund; notification before September 30 / withdrawal before December 31 = 40% refund; notification before November 30 / withdrawal before February 28 = 20% refund; after December 1 = no reimbursement. Notification and written procedures for subsequent-year cancellation and related payment obligations are specified in the Tuition Contract.
Fee payment methods / options - Primary payment method: bank transfer (IBAN) to the school's designated KBC Bank accounts; SWIFT/BIC details are used for international transfers. Bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. - The school accepts payment arrangements that involve direct invoicing to employers for Standard Fees; Reduced Fees are handled via parental payments and bank statements as proof. There is no published reference to payment by credit card; bank transfer and employer invoicing are the documented payment methods.
Notes on inclusions in tuition - Tuition covers many routine school items according to the section: Toddler/Children's House (school supplies, spare clothes bag, two day excursions for Children's House, lunch on full-time days); Primary/MYP (books, backpack, sports t-shirt, stationery, instruction in one musical instrument, sports lessons, excursions); DP (loaned textbooks, certain examination entries except re-takes, excursions). Additional personal or subject-specific resources and optional activities are extra.
Academics
International Montessori School - Rotselaerlaan Campus teaches Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 11.
Curriculum
The International Montessori School uses the child-centered Montessori Method for children from ages 1 to 18. A bilingual English–French environment is provided in the Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary, with each group staffed by two teachers. In Primary, the classroom is multi-age to support exploration across a broad curriculum. In the Secondary years, students follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school recognises multiple intelligences and uses this framework to nurture a wide range of abilities, including musical, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic intelligences.
Student Teacher Ratio
Two teachers staff each group in the Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary sections.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates follow their own pathways after completing the IB Diploma Programme, including attending universities around the world.
Gifted and Talented
Eight intelligences are recognised and developed within the Montessori program: Musical, Logical-Mathematical, Visual/Spatial, Linguistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Bodily-Kinesthetic and Naturalistic. The approach emphasises individualized education and leveraging each child's strengths across activities and subjects.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides an atmosphere where children feel safe and secure; they develop independence, have opportunities to make choices and decisions, receive built-in feedback, and develop emotional and creative intelligence.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
A complete and consistent full-time bilingual English-French environment is offered to the children in the Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary sections. Dutch, German and/or Spanish language lessons are available as options.
Mental Wellbeing
The guiding statement emphasizes a safe and secure environment and the development of emotional and creative intelligence, independence, reflection, and responsibility.
Safeguarding
Children learn in an environment where they feel safe and secure.
Admissions
Admissions
The school provides application forms for 2025-2026 in PDF format. Application forms cover Toddler Community at Savoorke; Children's House at Savoorke, Hof Kleinenberg, and Hof ten Berg; Primary at Hof Kleinenberg and Hof ten Berg; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Hof Kleinenberg; and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) at Hof ten Berg. Standard Annual Tuition Fees and Reduced Annual Tuition Fees for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 are published as PDFs, together with Administrative Policies STANDARD and REDUCED. Tours are offered to prospective families to visit the four Brussels campuses: Rotselaerlaan, Savoorke, Hof Kleinenberg and Hof ten Berg.
Scholarships
Assisted places are available.
FAQs
What curriculum does International Montessori Schools follow?
The International Montessori School uses the child-centered Montessori Method for children from ages 1 to 18. A bilingual English–French environment is provided in the Toddler Community, Children's Houses and Primary, with each group staffed by two teachers. In Primary, the classroom is multi-age to
What age range does International Montessori Schools serve?
International Montessori Schools serves students from age 1 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 18970 to 25860.
How many students attend International Montessori Schools?
Approximately 300 students.
Where is International Montessori Schools located?
Four IMS campuses are located in the Brussels region of Belgium: Rotselaerlaan 1 & 3, 3080 Tervuren; Savoorke, Bergestraat 24, 3080 Tervuren; Hof Kleinenberg, Kleinenbergstraat 97/99, 1932 St. Stevens-Woluwe; and Hof ten Berg, Hof ten Berg 22, 1200 W
Does International Montessori Schools have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for International Montessori Schools.
Does International Montessori Schools offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact International Montessori Schools directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
English and French are core languages in a bilingual program. Dutch, German and Spanish are offered as additional language options. Language skills develop across age groups from infancy through Primary and into the International Baccalaureate secondary program. Multilingualism is encouraged as the
What is the admissions process?
The school provides application forms for 2025-2026 in PDF format. Application forms cover Toddler Community at Savoorke; Children's House at Savoorke, Hof Kleinenberg, and Hof ten Berg; Primary at Hof Kleinenberg and Hof ten Berg; International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Hof K
What facilities does International Montessori Schools have?
The four campuses are located around Brussels. Classrooms are in attractively renovated historic buildings surrounded by greenery. Each space is furnished with child-tailored furniture and Montessori materials to support independent learning. Libraries, music rooms and exhibition spaces, as well as
Is International Montessori Schools accredited?
IB World School – designation recognizing the International Baccalaureate framework; provides the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme; the school maintains a bilingual Montessori environment.
What is the school community like?
Four IMS campuses are located around Brussels: Rotselaerlaan (Tervuren), Savoorke (Tervuren), Hof Kleinenberg (Sint Stevens-Woluwe), and Hof ten Berg (Woluwe Saint Lambert). The school is a bilingual
What are the university pathways?
Graduates follow their own pathways after completing the IB Diploma Programme, including attending universities around the world.
