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Belgium, Brussels
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In Early Years and Primary, the Dual Language Programme uses French and English. In Grades 6-8, students study two to three languages depending on their programme. In Grades 9-10, the Mother Tongue Programme teaches eight languages: Portuguese, Italian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, and Turkish, with weekly external tutors. During the IB Diploma, several Language A subjects and Self-Taught Literature are offered, and English as an Additional Language provides tailored support.
In the Early Years and Primary, the Dual Language Programme (DLP) uses French and English, so the majority become bilingual and biliterate. The full DLP lasts seven years. Students are encouraged to enrol in activities outside school in their second language. Learning a second language offers advantages, and bilingual students can focus and perform better in problem-solving tasks.
St. John's International School is a private, all-through IB school in Waterloo, Belgium, part of Inspired Education Group, with boarding at Shannon House. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside AP courses for Diploma students. Five graduation pathways combine the IB Diploma with AP credits and the St John's High School Diploma. A Dual Language Programme in French and English runs from Early Years through Primary to foster bilingualism; in Grades 6–8 students study two to three languages, and Grades 9–10 feature a Mother Tongue Programme with eight languages. Language A and Self-Taught Literature are available within the Diploma. The Waterloo campus features bright classrooms, Samsung smartboards, VR headsets, and well-equipped visual and performing arts spaces, including a 400-seat professional theatre—the largest in Brussels—and the Greene Gallery. NECIS membership supports a vibrant co-curricular life, alongside Summer Camps and Exchange Programmes.
