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Hélène Nabokoff
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Dutch
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool
Introduction
Stepping Stones Bilingual School operates a preschool campus in Auderghem, Brussels, catering to children aged 18 months to 6 years. The educational framework integrates Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodologies, emphasizing self-directed learning and artistic exploration. Instruction is provided by two native speakers in every classroom—one speaking English and the other French—ensuring constant bilingual immersion.
A distinctive feature of the school is its "Forest School" initiative, where children take weekly trips to the nearby Soignes Forest to explore the natural environment and develop motor skills. The facility includes garden spaces designed for sensory play and light-filled classrooms equipped with specialized manipulative materials. Beyond the standard day, the school provides after-school workshops such as yoga, music, and culinary arts. This setting serves families seeking an international environment that combines structured language acquisition with a focus on creative and outdoor engagement.
This campus is part ofStepping Stones Bilingual School
Av. Legrand 60, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
The Essentials
Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Preschool Campus has instruction in English, French.
Location
Stepping Stones is in Brussels, Belgium. The Preschool is located at 60, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The Primary program is at 45, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The school operates in a bilingual environment (English/French) in Brussels.
Stages
Preschool and primary school.
Type
Bilingual school in Brussels offering English and French; Montessori-inspired approach combined with traditional teaching; English programme is immersion with Cambridge English assessment; French learning aligned with Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles.
Country affiliation
Belgium
Fees
Annual tuition at Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Preschool Campus ranges from EUR 9,300 to EUR 12,500 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Enrolment (registration) fee for new students: EUR 600. This fee is payable against invoice when the Rules & Regulations (R.O.I.) are signed and must be paid into the school's bank account within eight days of registration confirmation using the payment reference requested by the school. The registration fee covers administrative costs and is non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (2025–2026 schedule)
- Preschool (Maternelle): EUR 9,300 per school year. Payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis.
- Primary: EUR 12,500 per school year. Payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition billing: tuition may be billed on an annual basis or on a quarterly basis (payments are made against invoices). Families choose either yearly or quarterly invoicing as indicated on the school invoice. Registration becomes effective only upon receipt of the full registration fee paid to the school's bank account within the specified timeframe and with the required payment reference.
- Invoicing for other compulsory items (see below) is also issued and payable as indicated on the invoice. The school requests the payment reference format shown on the enrolment documentation when making bank transfers.
Boarding fees
- The school operates preschool and primary day programmes only; there is no boarding provision.
Other costs and mandatory charges
- Primary activity fund (school supplies): EUR 500 (payable against invoice when enrolment is confirmed). This covers educational materials, schoolbooks, individual pencil case, school bag, sports bag, swimming lessons provided by the PE teacher, and most trips; a separate, limited contribution may be requested only when a school bus must be hired (min EUR 25 / max EUR 50).
- Meal programme (lunch and snacks): EUR 1,090 per year for both preschool and primary (payable against invoice on a yearly or quarterly basis). This fee is set according to the caterer and may be subject to change.
- School uniform items (approximate single-item prices): - Preschool: Polo shirt EUR 20; Sweatshirt EUR 25; Sports T‑shirt (for some years) EUR 15. - Primary: Polo shirt EUR 20; School jumper EUR 40; Sports sweatshirt EUR 25; Sports T‑shirt EUR 15.
- After‑school care and extracurricular activities: fees and detailed schedules for after‑school care and extracurricular programmes are announced seasonally (information is normally provided in July for the coming school year).
Refund information
- The registration fee (EUR 600) is explicitly non‑refundable. In the event of withdrawal, the school's policy states that no refund will be granted. Families sign the school's Rules and Regulations (R.O.I.) as part of the contract that confirms these terms.
Fee payment options
- Payments are processed against school invoices and are to be paid into the school's bank account as instructed on the invoice and in the enrolment documentation. The school's enrolment instructions specify payment into the STEPPING STONES asbl bank account with the requested payment reference. No alternative electronic payment methods (for example, credit card) are listed on the invoices or fee schedule; payment by bank transfer / payment to the school account is the stated mechanism for registration and invoiced amounts.
Notes on billing detail
- Tuition and the meal programme are presented as annual amounts with the option to pay yearly or in quarterly instalments; the school does not publish a per‑term breakdown (per‑term figures are not provided in the published fee schedule). The detailed fees above reflect the published 2025–2026 fee schedule and the school's enrolment and payment instructions.
Academics
Stepping Stones Bilingual School - Preschool Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Stepping Stones offers a bilingual English/French curriculum that blends the Montessori method with collaborative and traditional teaching. The French programme aligns with the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, and the English programme is delivered in immersion and assessed by Cambridge English. Dutch is introduced in the third year of primary school. Language learning occurs through daily oral practice in French and English, with equal hours in each language, and a focus on developing communicative, cognitive and social skills. The curriculum also covers mathematics, history, geography, computing, arts and physical education within a competency-building framework.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Stepping Stones School emphasizes social-emotional development through kindness, autonomy and curiosity. It uses a mixed-methods approach that combines Montessori, cooperative and traditional teaching, allowing children to learn at their own pace. The bilingual environment supports social interaction in English and French; teachers speak only the language assigned to them in sessions. One day per week is devoted to cooperative learning and joint projects to foster collaboration. Benefits include Happy, thriving children and children who develop their social skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The French learning programme is aligned with the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles and is duplicated in English immersion for the English programme, with Cambridge English assessing the English programme. From preschool through primary, Stepping Stones teaches in English and French. Language learning is conducted through immersion, with teachers speaking only the assigned language in sessions. Montessori sessions involve both languages, allowing children to choose their interlocutor. Cambridge English assesses the English programme.
Admissions
Admissions
1 - Initial contact: Submit the online application to begin the admissions process. The Online application option starts the family's file. This step initiates the admission evaluation. 2 - The application process: Read and accept the house rules and regulations. Submit the duly completed application form. Pay the first registration fee, which is non-refundable. 3 - The registration procedure: An application form is sent to the family; if the child is on the waiting list, enrolment will be confirmed in March of the desired academic year. After acceptance, the school provides the Rules and Regulations and the contract, which must be signed and returned. The registration fee is 600 euros and is non-refundable, payable after signing. Registration becomes effective upon receipt of the full payment within eight days, with the reference including the last name, first name and invoice number. 4 - Fees: Primary School fees and Preschool fees are published. After-school care fees are available for Primary and Preschool. Details of the fee structure are shown under each level.
Waitlist
Enrolment for those on the waiting list is confirmed in March of the desired academic year.
FAQs
What curriculum does Stepping Stones Bilingual School follow?
Stepping Stones offers a bilingual English/French curriculum that blends the Montessori method with collaborative and traditional teaching. The French programme aligns with the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, and the English programme is delivered in immersion and assessed by Cambridge English. Dutch
What age range does Stepping Stones Bilingual School serve?
Stepping Stones Bilingual School serves students from age 3 to 12.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 500 to 500.
Where is Stepping Stones Bilingual School located?
Stepping Stones is in Brussels, Belgium. The Preschool is located at 60, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The Primary program is at 45, Avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The school operates in a bilingual environment (English/French) in Brussels.
Does Stepping Stones Bilingual School have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for Stepping Stones Bilingual School.
Does Stepping Stones Bilingual School offer learning support?
No published learning support or SEN provision was found. Families should contact Stepping Stones Bilingual School directly.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught are English and French. The school serves preschool and primary levels with bilingual instruction. The French curriculum aligns with Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, and the English programme provides English immersion with Cambridge English assessments.
What is the admissions process?
1 - Initial contact: Submit the online application to begin the admissions process. The Online application option starts the family's file. This step initiates the admission evaluation.
2 - The application process: Read and accept the house rules and regulations. Submit the duly completed applicatio
What facilities does Stepping Stones Bilingual School have?
Two Brussels campuses host the Stepping Stones School: Preschool at 60, avenue Legrand and Primary at 45, avenue Legrand, 1050 Brussels. The school provides a bilingual immersion environment in English and French, with Montessori sessions conducted in both languages. The educational approach uses ve
Who leads Stepping Stones Bilingual School?
The school is led by Hélène Nabokoff.
When was Stepping Stones Bilingual School established?
Stepping Stones Bilingual School was established in 2015.
