Yes

English is the main language of instruction and communication at ISB. It is therefore important that all students become proficient in the academic language of the classroom. ISB offers an ELD programme (English Language Development) to enable students to acquire the level of literacy in English needed to access the curriculum in all subjects. An assessment is done upon entry and students will then receive the appropriate ELD programme (Intensive, Intermediate and Advanced). Ongoing assessments allow students to move between levels as their English language skills improve.

French, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese.
In addition to the above languages, ISB is offering an expanded range of languages as part of the home language programme after school. The home language programme is designed to support students in maintaining the language and culture of their home country.
Students taking the IBDP have an option to take their native language as a Tutored Language. There are up to 13 Tutored Languages on offer.

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Yes, we have teaching assistants in our Preschool through Kindergarten classes.

Every child, from age 3 to 18, is provided with access to age appropriate technology. In the Early Childhood Centre, this means digital cameras, educational games and tablet computers are available for use in every classroom.
From grades 3 to 5, students are engaged directly in one to one computing, meaning every student has their own tablet computer for use in the classroom, integrating technology and research skills into the curriculum to complement all units of study.
Students in grades six and above are given their own laptops. These are used in class and at home, bridging the gap between home and classroom ensuring students can be independent in their learning which can occur at any time and in any place.

Yes, distance learning was implemented for all grade levels during the countrywide lockdown of spring 2020. Currently, it is being used for students needing to quarantine and will be implemented if a lockdown is once again required. Students experience both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

No, we are an international and inclusive school that is made up of students from around the world with all different types of religious and non-religious beliefs.

We are an international and inclusive school that is made up of students from around the world with all different types of religious and non-religious beliefs.

MAP testing, IB

Yes, as of 2nd grade and the expectation is students complete their work independently. However, as students are kept engaged and busy throughout the school day, the school believes it's more important for students to spend time in the evenings connecting with their families and pursuing activities in which they're passionate.

It varies by grade level.

Close to 100% will attend higher education. Having a gap year is becoming increasingly popular with some of our students. The school is well equipped to support students wishing to have this experience before going on to their higher educational studies.

ISB accepts students with a broad range of learning and developmental disabilities.

Multidisciplinary teaming is a well-established best practice in the field. Within the team there are experienced professionals with specialized expertise in pedagogical support and mediation of learning and cognitive disabilities, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and counseling.

Our programme of education is differentiated as of Kindergarten. We have standards and norms we expect students to reach for each grade level. However, there is no ceiling and many of our students perform and work well beyond the grade level expectations.

Yes. We have one Educational Psychologist, five School Counselors and four College and Careers Counselors.

The Head of School evaluates an application along with supporting documents. Placement tests are conducted for High School students after acceptance to determine the best program of study.

We sometimes have waiting lists for certain grades. The grades with waiting lists will change depending on the demand for that particular school year.

We run a rolling admission with no deadlines to apply.

Yes

Between 8:35 and 8:45 depending on the grade level.

Between 15:20 and 15:40 depending on the grade level.

ISB provides an extended after school care programme for its students (ages 3-12 years) until 18:00 from Monday to Thursday.

Yes, we have close to 30 school buses servicing the southeastern part of Brussels and surrounding areas.

Yes, the school has 2 cafeterias.

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A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered for all grades. Activities fall under five general categories: Art, Outdoor, Active, Interest and Language. Activities include Art, Chinese, Chess, Climbing, Coding, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Fashion and Textile, Fencing, Home Language, Math, Martial Arts, MUN, Music, Robotics, Science, Soccer, Speech and Debate, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga ...

American football, badminton, baseball, basketball, dance, cross country, field hockey, fitness club, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Yes. We have one of the largest international school athletics programme in all of Europe, offering 15 sports and 53 competitive teams. The competitive sports teams are cross country, field hockey, American football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, rugby, swimming, lacrosse, baseball, softball, track and field and golf.

Two Libraries; a Theatre with a Lights booth and several rooms for rehearsal, classes, costumes; Science Labs in the Upper School; several Music rooms; 5 Visual Arts rooms, and 2 Design & Tech rooms.

Outdoor grass field, and two full-size artificial ones as well as a track for running and field events. Furthermore, there are two indoor tennis courts. In addition to that, there are two large gymnasiums, and an Outdoor Education Centre packed with climbing walls and mountain bikes.

With over 1300 students aged 3-18 and 70 years of history, ISB is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier international schools.

ISB believes that everybody can learn.
ISB is committed to developing Independent Learners and International Citizens in an environment where all students are included, challenged and successful.