Belgium, Brussels
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Well-Being and social-emotional development are central to St. John's approach. The Learning Support Programme supports students who learn differently, with small-group or in-class provision, to help them thrive physically, academically and creatively. The expert Learning Support team works with teachers, and the school partners with families to support each student's wellbeing and success.
The school offers a Learning Support Programme for students who learn differently, with provisions in core academic areas and organisational skills. Teaching is provided in small groups or in-class, depending on the needs of each student.
English as an Additional Language is provided; teaching staff determine the need for additional language support, and language support is provided as appropriate. The level of teaching is adjusted to each student's needs, with emphasis on language comprehension and production.
Sport promotes physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and helps students become well-rounded and confident individuals. Our Learning Support staff also support students to thrive physically, academically and creatively.
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.