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Belgium, Brussels
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Debating, drama and cinema sessions are hosted in the Junior Department Library, providing opportunities to develop critical thinking and presentation skills outside the classroom. The school places reading at the core of learning with two well-stocked libraries that pupils visit weekly to borrow and read a wide range of titles. Reading for pleasure is encouraged to build comprehension, vocabulary and breadth of knowledge. Cross-curricular topics connect different subjects in engaging, real-world contexts.
The Junior Department Library hub hosts drama, music and cinema sessions alongside debating, nurturing creativity and expressive skills. Pupils receive specialist Music lessons twice a week, supporting musical development across year groups. Through library activities and performances, students engage in arts and culture across drama, music and cinema.
Four French lessons are taught weekly from Reception through Year 6, strengthening language skills and cultural awareness. English is the main language of tuition, with specialist support available for non-English speakers. The bilingual environment and language learning are tailored to reflect the diverse international community.
The school's library spaces support social activity through debates, drama and cinema sessions. Outdoor education includes orienteering, archery and hiking to promote teamwork and outdoor learning. The school emphasises physical activity with a wide range of sports, gymnastics and dance.
Physical activity is emphasised with a wide variety of sports, gymnastics and dance. The outdoor education programme includes orienteering, archery and hiking. These activities promote fitness, resilience and well-being.
The British International School of Brussels offers a British Curriculum for children aged 3–11. The campus comprises two buildings: the Emile Max Infant Department (ages 3–7) and the Avenue Emeraude Junior Department (ages 7–11). Pre-Nursery to Reception form the Early Years Foundation Stage; from Reception onward, four French lessons per week are incorporated. The Primary years are organized into Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2, ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6, ages 7–11). Instruction is in English, with French taught from Reception to Year 6 and specialist support available for non-English speakers. The school is located centrally in Brussels, between NATO and the European Commission. Facilities include two well-stocked libraries used weekly, a broad sports programme with swimming and tennis, and an outdoor education offering orienteering, archery and hiking. Debating, drama and cinema sessions, plus specialist music support, enrich the arts, alongside global education initiatives with university partnerships.
