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The British School of Brussels (BSB)Description
Established in 1969, The British School of Brussels is an all-through international school with 1,365 students from 70 nationalities aged from 1-18 years. We are the only school in Belgium to offer three pre-university routes: A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and BTEC vocational courses in Business, Sports and Hospitality. Our Primary curriculum offers a bespoke, skills-based, inquiry-driven approach adapted from the UK national curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
- Day school tuition No Information
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Number of Students 1365
- Year founded 1969
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula UK National, IGCSE, IB Diploma, A/AS Levels, International Early Years, International Middle Years, International Pre-School, International Primary, Bilingual Program, BTEC
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
BSB has been an accredited member of COBIS (Council of British International Schools) since 2017 and has been a training school for the COBIS Initial Teacher Training (ITT) project since 2019.
Curricula
British-based curriculum up to the age of 16 (GCSE and International GCSE). Post-16: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, A Levels, and BTEC vocational courses. Students can also choose to study for a Bilingual IB Diploma in French/English or Dutch/English. French/English bilingual programme across 10 Year Groups, starting in Reception (age 4-5). Dutch lessons for children as young as seven years old.
Admissions Information
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
- Waiting List Yes
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English, French
- ELL support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
- Examinations available
Learning Support
As is the modern British educational tradition, pastoral care forms an integral part of our offering at BSB. Our culture of care and our relationships are our most important asset, and at no point is this more obvious than when a student needs some support.
Alongside our teaching staff, the BSB team includes an educational psychologist, two counsellors, speech and language therapists and four nurses. All are on hand to offer help where needed, with support tailored according to age and the nature of need.
Academically, students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) are supported with care and diligence through dedicated departments, staffed by expert teams.
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Pastoral Care Yes
- Most common nationality British
- School provides lunch Yes
- Supervised care before or after school Yes
- Uniform required No
- Access to an educational psychologist Yes
- Student nationalities 70
Schools Facilities
Our purpose-built campus, located next to tranquil woodlands, is a safe and stimulating environment for our students. We are constantly improving and updating our facilities. Over the last decade, we have undertaken a major programme of works and now boast some of the most modern school facilities in Europe.
The most recent addition to our campus is the Jacques Rogge Sports Centre which was completed in 2016. Our students now enjoy access to a 25m swimming pool, dance studio, fitness suite, gymnasium and multi-purpose sports hall on campus.
Our other facilities include multiple computer suites, 10 Science laboratories, three libraries, a Modern Languages Centre, Food & Nutrition kitchen classrooms, specialist Design & Textiles Technology workshops, purpose-built theatre spaces, a music recording studio and more.
Bus Service
Our bus service operates a wide number of different routes, enabling students to get to school safely and on time. We employ a local private bus company and our routes are safe and supervised, with an adult bus supervisor accompanying students on all our buses.
School Lunch
We are a cashless campus and students from Upper primary onward use their electronic access card to pay for food in the Cafeteria, as well as vending machines. Cash balances can be checked and updated online and parents are notified when a child’s balance goes below €10. Your child’s purchases can also be checked online.
In the school cafeteria, a salad bar, jacket potatoes and sandwiches are available every day. Hot meals are available in small, medium and large size, paninis and jacket potatoes are available in small or large size. Salad bar sold by weight. A daily Chef's Snack suggestion is also available, in small and large portions.
ELL
Students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) are supported with care and diligence through dedicated departments, staffed by expert teams.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care forms an integral part of our offering at BSB. Our culture of care and our relationships are our most important asset, and at no point is this more obvious than when a student needs some support
Access to an educational psychologist
Alongside our teaching staff, the BSB team includes an educational psychologist, two counsellors, speech and language therapists and four nurses. All are on hand to offer help where needed, with support tailored according to age and the nature of need.
University Relations
- University counseling Yes