The International School of Brussels
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 25.7K–57.1K
EUR 23K–51.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent not-for-profit school in Brussels for students from Preschool to Grade 12, with an international student community of 1300+ students from 60+ countries. Set in the Forêt de Soignes, with personalised learning pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,300
Language
English, French
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1951
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool (ages 2.5-3) | EUR 22,995≈ USD 25.7K |
| Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) | EUR 25,480≈ USD 28.4K |
| Kindergarten (5 years old) | EUR 38,440≈ USD 42.9K |
| Grades 1 & 2 (ages 6-7) | EUR 41,400≈ USD 46.2K |
| Grades 3-6 (ages 8-11) | EUR 42,145≈ USD 47.1K |
| Grades 7-9 (ages 12-14) | EUR 48,135≈ USD 53.7K |
| Grades 10-12 (ages 15-18) | EUR 51,105≈ USD 57.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool (ages 2.5-3) | EUR 22,995 (about USD 25.7K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old) | EUR 25,480 (about USD 28.4K) |
| Kindergarten (5 years old) | EUR 38,440 (about USD 42.9K) |
| Grades 1 & 2 (ages 6-7) | EUR 41,400 (about USD 46.2K) |
| Grades 3-6 (ages 8-11) | EUR 42,145 (about USD 47.1K) |
| Grades 7-9 (ages 12-14) | EUR 48,135 (about USD 53.7K) |
| Grades 10-12 (ages 15-18) | EUR 51,105 (about USD 57.1K) |
Source: school website (isb.be) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The International School of Brussels (this school) | EUR 22,995 (about USD 25.7K) | EUR 51,105 (about USD 57.1K) |
| European School Brussels IV | EUR 4,458 (about USD 4.98K) | EUR 8,358 (about USD 9.33K) |
| The British International School of Brussels | EUR 8,700 (about USD 9.71K) | EUR 25,250 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Stepping Stones Bilingual School | EUR 9,300 (about USD 10.4K) | EUR 12,500 (about USD 14K) |
| Roots and Wings School | EUR 12,500 (about USD 14K) | EUR 14,700 (about USD 16.4K) |
| Bogaerts International School | EUR 12,950 (about USD 14.5K) | EUR 24,500 (about USD 27.4K) |
Source: school website (isb.be) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 2,000
- Bus
- EUR 3,240
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American curriculum
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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