Education and Schools in Brussels
Brussels has many different types of schools available for expat children. Most parents will either enrol their children in a school operating within the Belgium public system or one of the many following an international curriculum.
Some schools teach the English curriculum, while others are bilingual and follow the national curriculum for France, the Netherlands or Germany.
Private International Catholic and Anglican schools are available, but the annual fees for private schooling can be steep at around €5000 per year for primary level or €6000 per year for secondary level. In many cases children are taught by nationals of their country of origin.
The school year begins in mid January and runs to early December, with vacations over Easter, July, October, February and December.
You should apply far in advance in order to place your child at your preferred school.
Some schools teach the English curriculum, while others are bilingual and follow the national curriculum for France, the Netherlands or Germany.
Private International Catholic and Anglican schools are available, but the annual fees for private schooling can be steep at around €5000 per year for primary level or €6000 per year for secondary level. In many cases children are taught by nationals of their country of origin.
The school year begins in mid January and runs to early December, with vacations over Easter, July, October, February and December.
You should apply far in advance in order to place your child at your preferred school.
