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Founded in September 2000 with the first school building on Avenue Emile Max, BISB was chosen for its impressive interior and central location between the European Commission and NATO. The school expanded in 2009 to a second building on Avenue Emeraude, a short distance away. The Emile Max building now hosts the Infant Department (ages 3–7) and the Avenue Emeraude building houses the Junior Department (ages 7–11). BISB operates as a British Curriculum school for children aged 3–11. In 2025 BISB celebrated 25 years of supporting and inspiring young minds.
BISB fosters a warm, nurturing environment and a close-knit community where every child is known and cared for as an individual. Our parents appreciate the personalised attention their children receive. A successful education is built on strong partnerships between school and home, and BISB values open, effective communication. Through daily chats, weekly photo updates on the school app, and Parent Workshops, BISB keeps families informed and involved.
Parent involvement at BISB is supported through Parent Workshops. The school maintains open, effective communication with families. A close partnership between school and home supports student learning. Daily chats and weekly photo updates on the school app help families stay connected. BISB fosters a community where parents are informed and part of their child's learning journey.
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.
