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Belgium, Brussels
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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.
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.
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.
