WELCOME TO BELGIUM'S BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS
The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top International Schools And Private Schools in Belgium
Belgium has a great choice of high quality private international schools and high schools, beautiful nearby countryside, lots of activities and excellent housingwith a fantastic range of different property to call home, from Belgium mansions and estates, villas and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.
In Belgium, compulsory education spans from ages 6 to 18, though the structure and content can vary across different communities and regions.
Private Primary Schools in Belgium
For parents interested in private, international, or alternative education, there are numerous options available:
- Method and Montessori Schools: These schools provide an alternative educational approach, emphasizing creative thinking and holistic child development.
- International Schools: Parents can choose from various curricula, including British, American, European, and other international systems.
- Religious Schools: Options include Catholic and Jewish schools, which often receive subsidies.
Private Secondary Schools in Belgium
Private secondary schools offer diverse teaching styles, and international schools provide pathways to globally recognized qualifications:
- International Schools: These institutions follow English, American, Nordic, or European educational systems. The curriculum and qualifications vary; for instance, students at UK schools typically earn GCSEs and A-Levels, while some schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Subsidized Private Schools: Many of these schools have religious affiliations and constitute a significant portion of secondary education in Belgium, particularly in Flanders.
- Montessori Schools: While few offer secondary education, those that do often transition students to the IB program starting at age 11.
- Steiner Schools: These schools adopt a humanistic approach, integrating intellectual, practical, and artistic development, with a focus on critical reasoning in secondary education.
- Other Private Schools: Various alternative teaching methods are available, including some that follow a U.S. model where students take responsibility for their own education. Additionally, French-speaking schools like Le Labo specialize in sports education.
To enroll your child in a private school in Belgium, you'll typically need to meet several admission requirements, but always check with the school first as each one will have their own requirements.. Here’s a breakdown of what you may need:
- Proof of Identity:For both child and parents
- Proof of Residence: Documentation showing your current address in Belgium is usually required.
- Vaccination Records: All up-to-date vaccination records for your child.
- Previous School Records: If your child has attended school before, you may need to copies of reports from their school.
- Language Proficiency: Depending on the school, you might need to demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction, especially for international schools.
- Application Form: Most schools will require you to fill out an application form.
- Interview or Assessment: Some schools may conduct an interview or assessment to gauge your child's readiness for their program.
- Special Needs Documentation: If applicable, children requiring special educational support may need an enrollment report from a guidance center.
Belgium has three official languages! People speak a variety of French, German or Dutch (which is known as Flemish in Belgium). However English is also widely spoken so you won't be too lost if your Flemish isn’t up to scratch quite yet….
TOP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN BELGIUM
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Top International Schools And Private Schools & Colleges In Belgium
Lycee Francais International d'Anvers
Private School (Fee Paying) 2 - 18 Years
The Odyssey school network is supported by French institutions and has a philosophy based on a commitment to excellence, something that is typical of French education, on multilingualism, openness to the world and personal development.
When the Lycée Français International was founded in 1901, it was called the Institut Rochez and was still part of French-speaking Belgian education. Later the name changed to Lycée d'Anvers.
Read more about Lycee Francais International d'Anvers
British Junior Academy of Brussels
Boulevard Louis Schmidt 101, Boulevard Saint Michel 83, Brussels, Belgium 1040, Tel: +32 2 732 53 76
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 15 Years Day
A very warm welcome to the British Junior Academy of Brussels, where every child is known and valued as an individual. We are always delighted to show parents and children around the school – this really is the best way to discover BJAB in action!
Read more about the British Junior Academy of Brussels
Some of the best International schools and private schools and colleges in Belgium providing a top-tier, world-class day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:
- D Y Patil International School, Belgium
- Antwerp International School
- Da Vinci International School Antwerp
- Vlaams, Nederlandse Basisschool Burgemeester Marnix
- BEPS International School
- British Junior Academy of Brussels
- Japanese School of Brussels
- Lycee Jean Monnet, Brussels
- The British International School of Brussels
- The British School of Brussels
- The International School of Brussels
- College Francais de Gand
- Mol European School
- SHAPE International School, Mons
- A C Montessori Kids
- ISF Waterloo International School
- British School of Brussels
- St Paul's British Primary School, Tervuren
- Bogaerts International School
- European Montessori School
- Scandinavian School of Brussels
- St John's International School
- St John's International School, Waterloo
- iDSB - Internationale Deutsche Schule, Brüssel
FOCUS ON... LIVING IN BELGIUM
Belgium is a very popular place to live and many people move to Belgium each year, or to near Belgium and the surrounding area, from around Europe and the rest of the world.
Many of those moving to Belgium are seeking a more urban lifestyle, deciding to relocate to the Belgium for work and to enjoy the great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic bars, restaurants, sports and popular cultural events involving art and music available to families living in Belgium and the surrounding area.
Ten Things To Know About Belgium
> FACT 1: One word that springs to mind when talking about Belgian is chocolate. Belgium is famous for its cacao production and produces 750,000 tons of it every year!
> FACT 2: Belgium is home to some of the best music festivals in the world! Some of the most popular include Tommorrowland, Rock Werchter and CORE. There are festivals running all throughout the year so definitely one for every music taste.
> FACT 3: Belgians are massive football fans. Their team the Red Devils have helped to unite the country over the yearslook out for devil horn symbols throughout the city and make sure to cheer them on whenever there is a game!
> FACT 4: French fries are actually from Belgium! Despite the deceiving name… they were invented in Belgium and are ‘frieten’ in Flemish.
> FACT 5: The national symbol of Belgium is the Manneken Pis… which is actually a small boy urinating! There is even a statue of it in central Brussels!
> FACT 6: There are over 1000 different types of beers brewed in Belgium! Look out for the Trappist beers, which can only be called so if they have been brewed in a monastery!
> FACT 7: Belgium is home to many world-famous painters including Jan van Eyck, Pieter Bruegel, and René Magritte.
> FACT 8: The Saxophone was invited in Belgium! In 1846, Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker, created the instrument.
> FACT 9: Belgium is also a hub for fashion, with famous designers such as Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester, being renowned for their avant-garde designs.
> FACT 10: Belgium is the world's second-largest exporter of diamonds, after India, and is home to one of the world's largest diamond cutting industries.
Where To Live In Belgium
Belgium and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a townhouse, large apartment, villa, mansion or Belgium estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.
From central Belgium living to rural, Belgium or coastal lifestyles, Belgium and the surrounding area is full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming estates, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods, friendly residential communities and countryside.
Some of the popular residential areas include:
Brussels Belgium, Bruges Belgium, Antwerp Belgium, Ghent Belgium, Liege Belgium, Leuven Belgium, Rixensart Belgium, Tervuren Belgium, Dinant Belgium, Spa Belgium, De Haan Belgium, Crupet Belgium, Veurne Belgium
Nearest Airports To Belgium
Major, well-connected airports in Belgium include Brussels Airport, Antwerp International Airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Liege Airport.
ESTATE AGENTS IN BELGIUM
Aximas Estate Agents
MEXX International Estate Agents
Intercontinental Brussels Property Estate Agents
