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Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Dutch, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
International School of Leuven (ISL) is an international day school founded in 2013 by IMEC, VIB, KU Leuven and Stad Leuven to meet Leuven's growing international community. The school offers the British Curriculum alongside the IPC across Early Years and Primary, with ages 2 to 12. English and Mathematics follow the UK framework, while IPC projects develop collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. IPC Personal Goals—enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect and adaptability—are embedded in learning. Dutch is taught to all Preschool and Primary students, with French offered in Grades 5 and 6; an Additional English Support (EAL) helps learners arriving with limited English. Specialist subjects include Physical Education and Music, with swimming provided from Preschool 2 to Grade 6. A recent move to a brand-new permanent site in Heverlee makes the school easily reachable by public transport and motorway access. ISL also engages in European projects and Erasmus.
International School of Leuven has instruction in English.
Location
Tervuursesteenweg 282, 3001 Leuven (Heverlee), Belgium. Located on the Tervuursesteenweg corridor near Leuven, with good motorway access and proximity to local landmarks such as the Arenberg campus, IMEC and Gasthuisberg Hospital.
Stages
Early Years (from 2.5 to 6 years); Primary (from 6 to 12 years).
Type
International day school
School day structure
School day 08:45–15:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 08:45–12:30 on Wednesday; Afterschool until 17:30.
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Fees
Annual tuition at International School of Leuven ranges from EUR 800 to EUR 14,900 for 2026/27.
Admission fee
- One-time non-refundable admission fee: EUR 800. This fee is payable within five working days of the invoice.
Tuition fees (by year group and program)
- Preschool 1 & 2 (Half Day, 08:45–12:30): EUR 9,685 per year. - Preschool 1 & 2 (Full Day): EUR 14,900 per year. - Foundation – Grade 6 (Full Day, 08:45–15:30): EUR 14,900 per year. Tuition fees include tuition, PE t-shirt, subscriptions to specified online learning platforms, all books and materials.
Sibling / partner discounts
- Sibling discount: 10% for the second and each subsequent child. - Employer partner discount: parents employed by one of the four partner organisations (City of Leuven, imec, VIB or KU Leuven) are entitled to an additional 10% discount on the tuition fee.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The admission fee must be paid within five working days of the invoice. The enrolment contract states that payment of all applicable fees is a parental responsibility even when employer support is provided. Invoices may be addressed to either parents or the employer as requested on the enrolment form. - Published materials present annual tuition amounts; a full-year invoice is used for the tuition charge. For mid-year admissions the school uses a published prorated fee structure (see next section). Specific instalment dates or accepted payment methods are not specified in the published fee schedule and enrolment contract.
Prorated / mid-year admission (billing when joining during the school year)
- If admitted September–October: EUR 14,900. - If admitted November–December: EUR 12,665. - If admitted January–March: EUR 10,130. - If admitted April–June: EUR 6,070.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees apply. The school operates as a day school with published hours and after-school care; boarding is not offered.
Other costs and optional charges
- Residential field trip (Grades 1–6): approximately EUR 200 (one trip per year). - Swimming (Preschool 2 – Grade 6): EUR 12 per session. - Hot lunch (optional): EUR 6.25 per day. - After-school care (optional; available until 17:00/17:30 depending on published session): EUR 1.50 per 15 minutes. - Extra-curricular clubs (optional): EUR 5–7 per session.
Refunds and early withdrawal
- Refund on withdrawal during the school year: a 25% refund on the total school year is applied for withdrawals up to and including the end of Term 1; withdrawals after the end of Term 1 receive no refund. (The published fee schedule also presents the equivalent date-based cutoff used for that school year.)
Fee payment options
- The publicly available fee schedule and enrolment contract specify invoice handling and parental responsibility for payment but do not list detailed payment methods (for example, specific bank account details, IBAN/BIC, credit card acceptance, or online payment options) in the published fee materials. Invoices are issued to the billing contact nominated on the enrolment form.
Administrative notes (billing practice)
- Invoices may be issued to parents or to an employer address supplied on the enrolment form; regardless of invoicing to an employer, parents remain responsible for payment. The enrolment contract and fee schedule are the operative documents for fee obligations.
Academics
International School of Leuven teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 12.
Curriculum
The UK Curriculum provides a clear continuum of learning goals from preschool to 18 and is used for English and Mathematics, with worldwide transferability between international schools. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) offers student-led, enquiry-based learning within relevant contexts and reflects the school's values and mission. Early Years runs from 2.5 to 6 years. Primary runs from 6 to 12 years, using the UK English/Mathematics framework and IPC projects to develop collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking; IPC Personal Goals include enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect and adaptability. Dutch is taught to all Preschool and Primary students; French is offered in Grades 5 and 6; an Additional English Support (EAL) program supports students arriving with limited English. Specialist subjects include Physical Education (PE) and Music; swimming is provided for Preschool 2 to Grade 6; Special Educational Needs are addressed with an Individual Action Plan when appropriate, with potential collaboration with external specialists.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Download the application form 25/26 and the enrolment form 25/26 for each child. Complete them as fully as possible, noting that some information may not yet be available. This begins the ISL admissions process.
2. There is a one-time non-refundable admission fee of €800 payable upon completion of admission documents. The fee is part of the admissions process. It is separate from tuition and other costs. The 2025/26 admission documents trigger the fee.
3. Tuition is €14,900 per year for Full Day (08:45–15:30) for Preschool 1 to Grade 6. A Half Day option is €9,685 per year (08:45–12:30) for Preschool 1 & 2. There is a 10% sibling discount for the second and subsequent children, and an additional 10% discount for employees of City of Leuven, Imec, VIB or KU Leuven. Additional costs include a residential field trip (one per year for Grades 2-6) approx. €200; swimming €12 per session; hot lunch €6.25 per day; after-school care €1.25 per 15 minutes; and extra-curricular clubs €5-7 per session.
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FAQs
What curriculum does International School of Leuven follow?
The UK Curriculum provides a clear continuum of learning goals from preschool to 18 and is used for English and Mathematics, with worldwide transferability between international schools. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) offers student-led, enquiry-based learning within relevant contexts an
What age range does International School of Leuven serve?
International School of Leuven serves students from age 2 to 12.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 800 to 14900.
Where is International School of Leuven located?
Tervuursesteenweg 282, 3001 Leuven (Heverlee), Belgium. Located on the Tervuursesteenweg corridor near Leuven, with good motorway access and proximity to local landmarks such as the Arenberg campus, IMEC and Gasthuisberg Hospital.
Does International School of Leuven have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for International School of Leuven.
Does International School of Leuven offer learning support?
ISL is an inclusive school with a strong ethos of differentiated learning within classes. Special Educational Needs that fall outside class differentiation are addressed on an individual basis. Your child's needs are supported through an Individual Action Plan when appropriate, with monitoring and r
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the language used for core instruction under the UK Curriculum. Dutch is taught to all Preschool and Primary students, with levels from beginner to native speakers and a focus on speaking and listening to support integration into the local community. French is offered to students in Grade
What is the admissions process?
1. Download the application form 25/26 and the enrolment form 25/26 for each child. Complete them as fully as possible, noting that some information may not yet be available. Send the completed forms to admissions@isleuven.org. This begins the ISL admissions process.
2. There is a one-time non-ref
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music plays a crucial role in ISL's curriculum. A specialist music teacher leads the program, and private piano lessons are offered. Students participate in class events and small concerts as part of the music program.
Who leads International School of Leuven?
The school is led by Carol Bancroft.
When was International School of Leuven established?
International School of Leuven was established in 2013.
What is the school community like?
Belgian languages and culture are valued as a learning resource at ISL. The school provides a safe, child-centered learning environment that helps children become independent, creative, and reflective
