Yes

Command of the German language is a prerequisite for entry into any International German School. IDSB prioritizes communication in German in the pre-school to give all students a sound start. To ensure all students master German individual support courses, comprising small classes, are offered to assist non-native speakers through an intensive GFL (German as a Foreign Language) course.

English, French, , Spanish, Dutch, Latin

26

20

The iDSB classrooms are equipped with digital whiteboards and laptops.

Yes, we are using virtual classrom technologies like Teams or Padlets.

Pupils can select to sit any of the examinations that are available in Germany, the basic school qualification after year 9, secondary school certificate after year 10, technical school qualification and the German “Abitur” after grade 12.

Yes

Depends on the grade level.

IDSB respects and understands that each child is unique and learns at their own pace.

IDSB offers special support to each child, individually tailored to meet their needs, to help each pupil concentrate on strengths while improving weaknesses.

Yes

There is no deadline for enrolling new students but we recommend to register new pupils latest in April / May.

Yes

8:00 am

15:40

After school care at the primary school, for children aged 6 to 10, begins at 3:30 pm and runs to 5:15 pm.

Yes

No

IDSB offers many clubs and activities. Pupils can choose from a variety of activities that they enjoy- drama, sports, dancing, music, art, pottery or languages.

Physical education

Yes

2 modern and fully equipped gyms, playing field, small fitness room.

The iDSB (international German School Brussels), a modern school with a pleasant atmosphere, is set in the green heart of Wezembeek-Oppem, a quiet community, to the east of Brussels. IDSB caters for all levels of a child's education. The campus consists of a bilingual pre-school, a primary school and a secondary school that includes a technical school. As a reliable all-day school iDSB provides its students with an extensive choice of subjects and extra-curricular activities. iDSB believes in the importance of developing the sporting, artistic, organizational, analytical and social abilities of all students. The school's dedicated team of teachers works hard to ensure a safe, pleasant and trusting school environment, to help achieve this goal they are assisted by a psychologist and a social worker.

IDSB believes in a co-operative learning experience. All pupils learn through independent study and teamwork. The iDSB focuses on self-directed education to help pupils achieve a high level of technical and interdisciplinary knowledge. The school's 'fit-4-life' and Lions quest programs emphasis personal growth and development in all pupils. iDSB is an innovative, interdisciplinary school that offers a broad range of subjects, some of which are taught bilingually.