European School Brussels II is primarily aimed for children of staff of the European Institutions. Other students would be admitted to the European Schools in so far as places are available.
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Number of students |
3000 |
Native English, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Swedish speaking teachers |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
European Baccalaureate diploma |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Educational Support |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:20 (Wednesdays 12:50) |
Supervised care before/after school |
The European Commission organises a fee-based after-school childcare for European Union staff members' children (from 4 to 12 years old). The emphasis is on relaxation, pleasure, play, contact and well-being. The guiding thread is the notion of importance of free time. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No |
Facilities at the school |
Library |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Like all European Schools, European School Brussels II provides children with a multilingual and multicultural education at nursery, primary and secondary levels. Aimed primarily for children of staff of the European Institutions, our school follows a specific curriculum and offers the European Baccalaureate diploma. |
Teaching approach of the school |
EEB II has nine language sections: Dutch-speaking, English-speaking, Finnish, French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian, Lithuanian (up to S6), Portuguese and Swedish. |