The British School of Brussels
- A Level
- AS Level
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- +2
About
All-through international school in Brussels for children aged 2.5 to 18, with more than 1,200 students from 65+ nationalities. Offers A Levels, the IB Diploma and BTEC vocational courses. The Primary curriculum is adapted from the UK national curriculum, and a French-English bilingual programme runs from ages 4 to 14.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · AS Level · BTEC
Ages
Ages 2.5–18
Students
1,200
Language
English, French
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 65
- Founded
- 1969
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 750
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · AS Level · BTEC
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
AS Level
1 year (age 16–17) · Ages 16–17
Roughly the first year of an A Level, taken as a stand-alone qualification or to add a subject.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Dutch
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Dance studio
- Music studio
- Art studio
Sports
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Fitness
- Dance
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- Enrichment programme
- Garderie
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS
Location
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