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03/08/2003British schools in Belgium

Pre-Kindergarten /Toddlers - 18 months to 2½ years Kindergarten Nursery - 3 to 5 years Reception - 4 to 5 years Primary - 5 to 11 years Secondary Middle School and Secondary High School.

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Antwerp British School

 

Regular member of the European Council of International Schools and offers a British-based, international curriculum for children aged 3 to 16 of all nationalities. The programme includes French, Dutch, information technology, art and music. The well-equipped, purpose-built facility comprises classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium, library and computer room as well as science laboratory. A wide range of after-school activities complements the regular programme. Annual fees range from euro 4,125.00 to 14.500.00

Antwerp British School
Headmaster: Mr. A. Hill
Korte Altstraat 19
2018 Antwerp
Tel: 03 271 09 43
Fax: 03 236 03 25
Email:
antwerpbritschool@pandora.be
Web: www.britishschoolantwerp.org

 

British International School of Brussels

 

BISB offers a British National Curriculum education to English-speaking children aged 2½ to 11 years old. The school is centrally located near both Nato and Schuman, in a two-storey building which includes six large classrooms, a computer suite with cable Internet connection, and a large outside playground. The school is growing steadily and currently has 70 children from more than 25 different countries. All of the full-time staff are British and British trained. Swimming and French are part of the curriculum at all levels and there is an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

Headteacher: Stephen Prescott MA
Tel/Fax 02 2 736 8981
Email: schooloffice@bisb.org
Web: www.bisb.org

 

British Junior Academy of Brussels

 

The British Junior Academy of Brussels is an independent primary school, which teaches children aged 3-11 years old. Primary teaching is based on the British National Curriculum and offers a broad based educational program.

Within its Early Years department the BJAB provides education integrated with childcare provision, creating a foundation for individual development and a sound basis for life-long learning. With well-trained and qualified practitioners and a well-resourced and planned curriculum, the school aims to take children through all the primary years to the age of 11.

Capitalising on small class sizes, allowing a high degree of individual attention, they will be encouraged to advance their learning and to succeed in an atmosphere where they feel cared for and valued. There are strong French language and music programsme, excellent Information Technology facilities, Special Needs provision and a wide range of extra curricular activities. 'Annual fees range from EUR 4,275 to EUR 11,850.

British Junior Academy of Brussels
Headteacher: Mrs Diane Perry
Bd Saint Michel 83
1040 Brussels
Tel/fax: 02 732 53 76
Email: bjabrussels@yahoo.com
Online: www.bjab.org

 

St Paul's British Primary School

 

For more than thirty years British Primary has offered an excellent
English-language education for younger children.  Today our highly
experienced teaching staff provides a full UK curriculum for children aged
3-11 years.  This curriculum is then enhanced to take account of the
international dimensions of our school and wider community.

British Primary is associated with St Paul's Anglican Church, Tervuren,
which strongly supports the aim of the school to provide the best possible
start in life.

British Primary offers a unique, caring environment where children of many
nationalities, cultures and faiths come together in a welcoming family
atmosphere.

The school is located within easy access of Brussels and neighbouring
communes, and offers a door-to-door bus service.

British Primary is ideal for young children relocating to Brussels or
starting school here.

"We would be delighted to show you around and share with you the welcoming
atmosphere and positive ethos which make British Primary so special,"
Headteacher, Katie Tyrie.

Fees range from EUR 6,050 -16,435 per year.  British Primary has a Bursary
Scheme to assist those families who need help with school fees (for example,
families who do not receive subsidies from their employer).

St Paul's British Primary School
Headteacher: Katie Tyrie
Stationsstraat 3
Vossem
3080 Tervuren
Tel: 02 767 30 98
Fax: 02 767 03 51
Email:   info@britishprimary.be
Web:  http://www.britishprimary.com

 

British School of Brussels

 

Crèche ("Kinder Crib") for 1 - 3 year olds; early years from age 3; primary and secondary Schools.  UK curriculum (England) leading to GSCE and GCE A-level exams.  From age 16, IB Diploma is also offered.  Oxbridge entry catered for 1200 students with classes of 20 at secondary level and 25 at junior level. 

Wide range of subjects offered and outstanding modern teaching facilities. Full programme of sporting, drama and musical co-curricular activities.
 
Learning Support Department. Excellent sports facilities with Community Club Bar open during evenings and weekends.

Fees per year range from €5000 to €23500.
 
British School of Brussels
Principal: Roland S Chant
Leuvensesteenweg 19
3080 Tervuren
Tel: 02 766 04 30
Fax: 02 767 80 70

Email: admissions@britishschool.be
Web: http://www.britishschool.be

 

 

Da Vinci International School

 

Da Vinci International School in Antwerp is an examination centre for Cambridge International Examinations, offering education for 2 to 18 year olds using the British curriculum. There is a strong personalised approach with a maximum of 16 pupils per class. Extra-curricular activities include arts, music, horseback riding, swimming, ballet, social and cultural projects. Dutch is taught from grade 1 and French from grade 3. Pupils are prepared for Key Stage 1,2 and 3, IGCSE and A-Level examinations that qualify for entry to universities worldwide. Fees range from EUR 6,200 to EUR 15,000.

Da Vinci International School
Principal: Mrs. Verlinden
Verbondstraat 67
2000 Antwerp
Tel: 03 216 12 32
Fax: 03 257 13 72
Web: www.da-vinci.be

 

Little Bears Cottage & Peter Pan English Nursery Schools

 

Nurseries that welcomes children of many different nationalities between two and four years. Half or full day.

Little Bears Cottage
Rue Léon Daladrière 8
1300 Limal
Tel: 010 40 11 61
Connected to BEPS

Peter Pan English Nursery School
Rue de Saules 3
1380 Lasne
Tel: 02 354 84 18
Email: pmaguire@skynet.be

 

The British International School of Brussels

 


BISB offers a high quality, British National Curriculum education to English speaking children aged 3 to 11 years old. The school is centrally located near both NATO and Schuman, in a magnificent two storey building which includes 6 large, very attractive classrooms, a computer suite with cable Internet connection, and a large outside playground. The school is growing steadily and currently has 90 children from more than 35 different countries. All of the full-time staff are British or British trained. French is part of the curriculum at all levels and there is an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

Headteacher: Stephen Prescott MA
Tel / Fax: 0032 2 736 8981
Email: schooloffice@bisb.org
Website: www.bisb.org

 

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