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Belgium, Brussels
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Project-based learning brings learning to life through integrated themes that cover maths, sciences, language skills and the arts. Students and teachers co-create learning experiences in self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions, ensuring learning is relevant and meaningful. Learning areas are connected across subjects so that themes link academic disciplines with real-world ideas. The outdoors serves as a second classroom, providing hands-on, experiential learning that supports focus, independence and thoughtful problem solving.
Creativity is woven into everyday learning. In Preschool, weekly activities include creative arts, music, storytelling, acting and circus-inspired movement, along with yoga and outdoor exploration. These expressive activities are integrated with other learning through hands-on experiences such as crafts, songs and performances. In Primary, artistic learning is embedded across themes alongside maths, sciences, language skills and arts as part of an integrated approach. In Secondary, Creative Arts is a dedicated core subject alongside Language Arts, Maths, Sciences and Humanities.
Preschool features storytelling and songs as part of weekly activities, with acting and singing enriching language development. Language Arts are a core part of the Secondary program within the British Curriculum, which prepares students for IGCSEs and A-Levels. Through the project-based approach, language and other subjects are learned in meaningful contexts, integrating language skills across themes. The school's structure supports language development across age groups, from storytelling and songs in early years to formal language arts in secondary.
Social skills are cultivated through free play, group work and emotional awareness in the early years, with the Educational Approach emphasising self-expression, imagination and respect for self, others and nature. Parents participate in class monthly by sharing a talent, enriching the learning environment. The school encourages self-directed learning and collaboration within teams, strengthening social and cooperative competencies. Mindfulness, patience and the ability to stay focused are fostered through routines and outdoor activities.
Outdoor learning is central, with the outdoors treated as a second classroom and frequent nature-based activities such as nature walks, outdoor games, gardening and yoga. Mindfulness, focus and emotional regulation are supported by routines that promote patience and independence. Yoga and physical education are integrated into the program, contributing to both physical and mental wellbeing. The emphasis on outdoor time is linked to brain development and overall wellbeing.
Roots and Wings School is a Brussels school offering preschool, primary and secondary education under British Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. The school serves ages 2–18 and uses a project-based approach across all stages. In preschool (2.5 to 5), two teachers care for up to 12 children in a play-based program that builds social skills, emotional awareness, imagination and self-directed learning through yoga, gardening, cooking and storytelling. Primary learning uses self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions and integrated themes that blend maths, sciences, language skills and the arts, with the outdoors in a wooded park acting as a second classroom. Secondary education covers the British Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with an individualized journey emphasizing collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. Founded in 2009 by Soraya Yavari, Roots and Wings is Brussels school with a multinational team and parent involvement, including sharing. The school welcomes international families.
