Compare Catholic International Schools in Brussels, Belgium

Agnes School - Pre-Primary and Primary Campus

Instructs in French, Dutch, English

Ages 1 - 11 years

Fees €8,730 - 10,660

Type Co-educational

Agnes School is a private Catholic language-immersion day school. Located in Brussels across two campuses: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek, and secondary at Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe Saint Pierre. The school combines an immersion-based curriculum with a Catholic ethos. In pre-primary and primary, teaching is bilingual; in secondary it is trilingual, with two sections: French/Dutch and French/English. The Upper Cycle (5th and 6th secondary) offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a candidate school. Agnes School emphasizes four dimensions: intelligence, heart, body and soul, and collaborates closely with families. Founded in 2002, it remains small in size with individualized follow-up from kindergarten and coaching from the first year of primary. Facilities include a large playground, year-round access to a green park for team games, and ANA workshops in the preschool. The motto Plus est en vous guides its aim of personal excellence and service.

Location

Brussels, Belgium. Agnes School operates on two central Brussels sites: pre-primary and primary at Rue Louis Hap 143, Etterbeek (postal code 1040), and P6 and secondary classes at Avenue Père Damien 31, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.

Stages

The school is organised into Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary levels. Pre-primary and Primary are on Rue Louis Hap 143 in Etterbeek; P6 and Secondary classes are on Avenue Père Damien 31 in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.

Type

Private Catholic language-immersion day school for boys and girls from age two.

Additional learning support

Students receive individual follow-up from kindergarten; from first primary, coaching is provided to help students understand themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and plan development.

Country affiliation

Belgium

Religious affiliation

Catholic

School day structure

The school calendar follows the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, with three inset days per year. Lunch arrangements: hot lunches are available for M0–P5 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; no lunch service on Wednesdays; P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service and may heat meals brought from home.

Application and re-enrolment fees

- First registration fee (non‑refundable): EUR 750.
- Re‑enrolment deposit (paid to guarantee a place and automatically deducted from the next year's tuition): EUR 600 per child; this deposit is not refundable in case of later cancellation.

Tuition fees (annual amounts) by year group and section — base rate and employer/professional rate

- M0 (age 2–3; day‑care included): EUR 8,730 / year (base); EUR 10,660 / year (professional).
- Approximate quarterly amount (invoice option): EUR 2,910.00 (base) / EUR 3,553.33 (professional).
- Approximate monthly amount (10‑month payment plan): EUR 873.00 (base) / EUR 1,066.00 (professional).

- Maternelle & Primary, French–Dutch section (M1NL to P6NL): EUR 7,640 / year (base); EUR 10,560 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 2,546.67 (base) / EUR 3,520.00 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 764.00 (base) / EUR 1,056.00 (professional).

- Maternelle & Primary, French–English section (M1EN to P6EN): EUR 10,560 / year (base); EUR 12,490 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 3,520.00 (base) / EUR 4,163.33 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,056.00 (base) / EUR 1,249.00 (professional).

- Secondary, French–Dutch section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 8,080 / year (base); EUR 12,600 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 2,693.33 (base) / EUR 4,200.00 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 808.00 (base) / EUR 1,260.00 (professional).

- Secondary, French–English section, lower cycle (S1, S2, S3): EUR 11,240 / year (base); EUR 16,880 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 3,746.67 (base) / EUR 5,626.67 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,124.00 (base) / EUR 1,688.00 (professional).

- Secondary, French–Dutch section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 8,750 / year (base); EUR 13,640 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 2,916.67 (base) / EUR 4,546.67 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 875.00 (base) / EUR 1,364.00 (professional).

- Secondary, French–English section, upper cycle (S4): EUR 12,170 / year (base); EUR 18,280 / year (professional).
- Quarterly: EUR 4,056.67 (base) / EUR 6,093.33 (professional).
- Monthly (10‑month): EUR 1,217.00 (base) / EUR 1,828.00 (professional).

Mandatory annual flat fees (per pupil)

- Accident insurance (annual): EUR 12.
- Communication / services fee (covers communications, IT, copies, database, etc.): EUR 50.

Typical additional academic‑year costs (charged per pupil where applicable)

- School‑produced secondary manuals (charged per class): S1 to S4 listed amounts — EUR 80; EUR 240; EUR 180; EUR 140 (charged according to the pupil's year).
- Fruit program (M0–P5): EUR 45 (maternelle); EUR 90 (primary P1–P5).
- School trip contributions: example charges shown — M0: EUR 38; M1–P3: EUR 50; P4–P6 (including one overnight): EUR 100. Secondary trip/exam travel costs will be specified separately when known.

Optional services (annual or period charges)

- Hot lunches: typical per‑meal charges range from EUR 5.90 to EUR 7.00 depending on cycle/period; exceptional one‑off hot meal: EUR 9.50.
- Supervised study / after‑school study packages (prices vary by site and cycle): example per‑period day rates shown in the schedule range from EUR 90 up to EUR 260 depending on cycle and period.
- Daycare (16:00–18:00) — regular and activity‑paired rates vary by cycle and period (examples shown include EUR 70, EUR 140, EUR 180, EUR 360 per day/period depending on the option chosen). Occasional daycare charge: EUR 5 / hour / child. Late pickup fee after 18:00: EUR 20 per started 15‑minute interval.
- Extracurricular/paraschool activities: fees published separately; administrative charges for late or modified enrolment to optional services: EUR 20 or EUR 50 per child in specified circumstances.

Uniform costs

- Maternelle: apron (sold at the secretariat).
- Primary and secondary: complete uniform (school colours: grey, burgundy and white) sold via the school; example price indicated (item/pack): EUR 33.

Boarding

- No boarding provision applies; there are no boarding fees. (No boarding options listed among fees or services.)

Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties

- Annual invoice is issued in September each academic year. Payment may be made via one of the following options:
- Monthly over 10 months (payments due by the 10th of each school month, excluding July and August);
- Quarterly (payments due 30/09, 31/01 and 30/04);
- Single full payment (due by 31/10).
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school account (IBAN BE17 0688 9920 8821 – AGNES SCHOOL ASBL) or SEPA domiciliation (direct debit authorization).
- Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue (except tuition/minerval which follows the schedule above). Non‑payment leads to a first reminder (without fees) and then interest and fixed recovery indemnities in line with Belgian rules (examples shown: EUR 20 for balances ≤ EUR 150; EUR 30 + 10% on tranche 150.01–500; EUR 65 + 5% on balance > EUR 500, up to a cap; subsequent reminder costs also apply). Outstanding accounts may be referred to a recovery service.

Discounts and solidarity contribution

- Sibling discounts: 10% reduction for each child when two children from the same family are enrolled; 20% reduction per child for three or more enrolled siblings.
- Voluntary solidarity contribution is available to support families in temporary financial difficulty; amount is set freely by the family when opting in.

Refund and liability information

- The first registration fee (EUR 750) is non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment deposit (EUR 600) is not refundable in case of later cancellation. From the moment a pupil joins the school, the full annual mandatory fees are due; an early departure during the school year does not lead to a pro rata reduction of the annual tuition.

Administrative contact and payment reference details (for invoices and direct debit)

- Bank transfer details provided for payments (IBAN shown above); SEPA direct debit mandate form is used for domiciliation. Late/overdue administrative procedures are defined and collection is outsourced where necessary.

(Amounts and schedules as published in the school fee notice and rules for the 2025–2026 academic year; payment options include the monthly 10‑month plan, quarterly instalments and one‑off annual payment. Specific optional activity/paraschool tariffs and some ancillary charges are published separately by the school.)

Uniform Requirement

The uniform is an integral part of the educational project. Children should come to school in their uniform, and each item of clothing should be labelled with the child's name. Uniform sales are organised throughout the year, with dates in the school calendar. For details, contact uniformes@agnesschool.be.

Food Options

School meals include a daily seasonal fruit snack for M0 to P5. Hot lunches are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for M0 to P5, prepared by The Barn and TCO Service with locally sourced ingredients; there is no lunch service on Wednesdays. Parents may provide homemade lunches. P6 and secondary pupils have no lunch service but may use microwaves and kettles to heat meals from home.

Governance and Ownership

Agnes School is a private Catholic school with the legal status of a non-profit organisation (ASBL), run under the authority of the school's principals. It offers bilingual education through immersion and operates on two Brussels sites: 143 Rue Louis Hap, 1040 Brussels (Etterbeek) for pre-primary and primary, and Avenue Père Damien 31, 1150 Brussels (Woluwe Saint Pierre) for secondary.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school focuses on each individual and accompanies pupils in their search for academic and human excellence. There is close collaboration with families, with frequent meetings and training to support parents in their mission. Pupils receive individual support from the start of pre-primary, and from the first year of primary they benefit from coaching to help them know themselves, identify strengths and weaknesses, and define development points and the means to achieve them. The environment is designed to be warm and family-like to support well-being and personal growth. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

From pre-primary onward, pupils receive individual support. The school has been a member of a psycho-medico-social centre (CLB) since January 2019 to access guidance and expert advice. The designated referral centre for Agnes School is Centre GO! CLB Brussel. The PMS/CLB framework provides welfare and developmental support for pupils as part of the school's inclusion, safeguarding and well-being provisions. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Classes are taught in two languages at pre-primary and primary, and in three languages at secondary. The school has a French/Dutch section and a French/English section. [Source: Agnes School Home Page EN]

Mental Wellbeing

The pupil-welfare framework centers on safety and well-being, underpinned by a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors. The Code requires staff to report any inappropriate behavior to the director without delay and covers prevention and reporting of abuse or serious transgressions. The PMS/CLB partnership provides welfare support, including access to expert advice and, where appropriate, medical checks. Early-year coaching helps pupils learn about themselves and develop resilience. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]

Safeguarding

Agnes School has adopted a Code of Conduct and Protection of Minors, and places the safety and well-being of children above all considerations. Staff are required to report any misconduct or threats to the physical or moral integrity of children to the director without delay. The Code addresses prevention of transgressive behavior and how to report abuse or serious transgressive behavior involving a student. The school complies with GDPR to protect personal data, using it only for educational purposes and providing parents with access to their data as needed. [Source: House Rules EN PDF]

Admissions

To gain a complete view of the school's educational project, follow these steps: Discover the educational project by attending an information evening or an open morning and by browsing the website. Review the fundamental documents: the Charter of Educational Principles, the Internal Regulations, the Notice on Minerval and tuition fees, the School Calendar, and the Charter on screen usage. If you are in full alignment with the project, you can submit the online registration via the provided link. After the dossier is submitted, it is reviewed by the school. The school contacts the parents with the outcome: the dossier is placed on a waiting list, approved, or refused. If the child meets admission conditions, you will be invited to confirm your engagement by paying the registration fees. Open house days and information evenings for different levels are scheduled, with sign‑up available online.

Scholarships

The ARDEA Foundation offers a scholarship program for families with limited means who share the school's educational principles. Applications for scholarships should be submitted to the Foundation upon acceptance of the enrollment file, subject to funds available.

Waitlist

After the dossier is reviewed, if a place is not available, the enrollment file is placed on a waiting list. Parents are informed of the follow‑up: waiting list, approved, or refused.

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Brussels International Catholic School - Secondary

Instructs in English, French

Ages 12 - 18 years

Fees €13,000 - 21,300

Pupils 255

Type Co-educational

Brussels International Catholic School (BICS) is an independent Catholic, Cambridge-based K–12 school in Brussels, Belgium, serving ages 3 to 18. The campus network comprises Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary sites in Etterbeek, each within a five‑minute walk, sharing facilities to support a cohesive learning community. Pre-Primary and Primary offer an English–French bilingual programme; Secondary instruction is in English. The Cambridge International Curriculum governs learning: Cambridge Primary in the early years, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Years 12–13; the school is a Cambridge Examination Centre. Founded in 2004 and under the guardianship of the Institute of Christ the King, BICS welcomes families of other faiths. The Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the school for schooling obligations. Distinctive features include music and theatre—as choirs, regular performances, and plainchant—alongside a broad extracurricular life, a science laboratory, and international travel studies that broaden global horizons. Garderie after-school care supports working families.

Location

In the heart of Brussels, close to the European Institutions.

Stages

Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary.

Type

Independent bilingual school; Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; language of instruction in Secondary is English.

Pupil Nationality Mix

683 students enrolled; 55 nationalities represented.

Country affiliation

Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation recognises the education provided by BICS as fulfilling the schooling obligation).

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Application / Acceptance Fees

- A non-reimbursable admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is charged to confirm an offered place.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term amounts)

- Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten): EUR 11,700 per year.
- Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 3,900 per term.

- Primary School: EUR 12,000 per year.
- Per term (if divided into three equal instalments): EUR 4,000 per term.

- Secondary School (private registration rates):
- Years 8–11: EUR 13,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,333.33 per term if divided into three equal instalments).
- A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 14,000 per year (approx. EUR 4,666.67 per term if divided into three equal instalments).

- Secondary School (professional / employer-funded registration rates):
- Years 8–11: EUR 20,300 per year.
- A‑Level (Years 12–13): EUR 21,300 per year.

Sibling discount (private registrations only)

- An automatic sibling reduction applies to private registrations: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child and 30% for the fourth child.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are shown on an annual basis (academic year September–June). Billing procedures and installment options are managed by the school bursar; families should contact the bursar for invoicing schedules and payment deadlines (bursar@bicschool.be). Banking details for bank transfer payment are provided for each school.

- Banking details (examples supplied for fee payment by bank transfer):
- BICS Pre‑primary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0018 4374 8112 — BIC: GEBA BE BB.
- BICS Primary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE36 2100 4736 8081 — BIC: GEBABEBB.
- BICS Secondary — BNP Paribas Fortis — IBAN: BE19 0017 3672 8012 — BIC: GEBABEBB.

Boarding / Accommodation

- The school operates pre‑primary, primary and secondary day schools at separate addresses; no boarding provision is listed for the BICS schools.

Other costs and typical extras

- Uniforms: a school uniform is required; the supplier for school uniforms is Uniformes‑scolaires.be and detailed lists of required items for pre‑primary, primary and secondary pupils are published (blazers, ties, jumper, shirts, sports kit, satchels, coats etc.). Prices for individual uniform items are set by the supplier.

- Additional costs that families commonly meet (not listed as fixed amounts on the published fee pages) may include exam fees (IGCSE / A‑Level), school trips, instrument or private music lessons, optional extracurricular activities, after‑school care (garderie) and incidental supplies. For chargeable extras and exact amounts contact the bursar or the relevant school office.

Refund and cancellation notes

- The admission/acceptance fee of EUR 500 is non‑reimbursable. For tuition refunds, adjustments or any refund conditions, the school's bursar handles billing issues and refund arrangements directly; families should consult the bursar for specific cases.

Fee payment options

- The published payment method is payment in EUR by bank transfer to the school's IBAN (BNP Paribas Fortis details are provided for each school). For billing procedures, installment options, direct‑debit or card payments (if available), contact the school bursar (bursar@bicschool.be).

Contact for billing and clarifications

- Bursar / Finance contact: bursar@bicschool.be (billing procedures and invoice queries). Specific school contacts:
- Pre‑Primary: +32 (0)2 640 35 36 / preprimary@bicschool.be.
- Primary: +32 (0)2 230 02 18 / primary@bicschool.be.
- Secondary: +32 (0)2 343 85 40 / secondary@bicschool.be.

If you need this in a different presentation (for example termly columns or single‑page fee text for a database entry), those per‑term figures can be produced directly from the annual figures above by dividing the annual fee by the chosen number of instalments.

Uniform Requirement

The school has uniforms. The uniform is supplied by Uniformes-scolaires.be. For girls: white polo, navy blue sweater, grey skirt, rigid black shoes without laces; navy school coat (optional); summer dress (optional); apron. For boys: white polo, navy blue sweater, grey trousers, rigid black shoes without laces; navy school coat (optional); apron. Sneakers are not allowed.

Food Options

Three lunchtime options: a hot meal provided by the school catering service with a varied weekly menu; a cold meal provided by BoxBunny (orders placed online); or a home-packed picnic. There are two daily snack breaks with snacks brought from home, and lunch lasts 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of recreation.

Governance and Ownership

The Brussels International Catholic School is a group of independent schools.

Curriculum

Cambridge International Curriculum; Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; Secondary instruction is English; Students take the Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11 and the Cambridge A Levels at the end of Year 13.

Student Teacher Ratio

683 students and 69 teachers; approximately 9.9 students per teacher.

Exam Results

The Cambridge IGCSE and A Level exams are recognised internationally; 100% of students pass to universities.

Higher Education Progression

99% of students go on to further studies; universities include Oxford, London School of Economics, Imperial College, KU Leuven, Maastricht, Louvain, and Brussels ULB.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Personal, social and emotional growth is nurtured. In Reception, the programme emphasises personal, social and emotional development as part of the English-French bilingual approach, alongside language, physical development, numeracy, literacy and understanding of the world.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The mission states the school asks much of the gifted and we encourage the weak, indicating support for students who encounter difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Pre-primary and Primary are English/French bilingual; the language of instruction in Secondary is English.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through the focus on personal, social and emotional growth in the early years. The mission describes education within a Christian community that aims for a joyful, free and self-disciplined life of faith and virtue, supporting wellbeing and strong relationships.

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Brussels International Catholic School - Primary

Instructs in English, French

Ages 6 - 12 years

Fees €12,000

Pupils 683

Type Co-educational

Brussels International Catholic School (BICS) Primary offers an English and French bilingual education in the heart of Brussels, specifically located in Etterbeek near the European Union institutions. Integrating the Cambridge Primary Programme alongside the Belgian curriculum, the school ensures children gain fluency in both languages. A distinctive feature of BICS is its alternating language schedule: in the primary years, students learn in English one day and French the next, allowing deep, natural immersion. Classes are taught by native speakers who nurture each student in a caring, Christian environment. Beyond standard academics, the school places a unique emphasis on theatrical expression as a core part of personal growth, actively building confidence and empathy in young learners. Facilities include a dynamic science program and targeted language support classes (ESL and FLE). BICS offers an enriching, multilingual community that prepares children with strong foundational skills.

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Agnes School - Secondary School

Instructs in French, Dutch, English

Ages 12 - 17 years

Pupils 450

Type Co-educational

Agnes School Secondary School, located in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme alongside a distinctive trilingual language immersion model. Secondary students receive instruction in French (60%), with remaining subjects taught in English and Dutch, ensuring deep linguistic fluency. A defining feature of the school is “T-Time” (Thrive Time), a daily program designed to expand students' general knowledge and develop vital soft skills like eloquence and public speaking. The secondary campus features a large, wooded park that provides students with immediate access to nature for recreation and physical education. Operating within a Catholic framework, the school emphasizes community service, highlighted by the integration of the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) program. With individualized tutoring, the secondary school focuses on cultivating students' intellect, character, and spirit, preparing them directly for university-level studies and robust civic participation.

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