You should be aware of the language arrangements in Belgium!
In the Brussels Capital region, the language of education is Dutch or French, depending on the parents' choice. In the communes around Brussels, the legislation is different. We would therefore advise you to contact the Ministry for National Education (pre-school and primary section) for more details before you register your child.
tel. 02/210 55 11 (FR)
tel. 02/553 86 11 (NL)
Three types
- Official education organised by the State (free).
- Catholic-education, subsidised (free).
- Private education, not subsidised by the State (far less common than the other two types).
The system
- Nursery school - from the age of 2 1/2; Not compulsory, but recommended by education experts. This is not a kindergarten, but active preparation for primary school.
- Primary school - from the age of 6 to 12 (a child is supposed to reach his sixth. birthday in the course of the calendar year in which he starts primary school). A cycle of 6 years.
- Secondary school - from the age of 12 to 18. There are 4 options: general, technical, artistic secondary and professional secondary.
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Freinet method
(Freinet was a French educationalist from the beginning of the century).
The principle: to make the classroom into a miniature society, seeking the promotion and full development of each pupil.
A few schools :
- Clair-Vivre
1140 Brussels
tel. 02 / 247 63 65
- La Source
1140 Brussels
tel. 02 / 247 63 71
- L'autre école
1160 Brussels
tel. 02 / 660 72 38
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Decroly method
(Belgian doctor and psychologist)
The principle: the interest of the child is essential and is the starting point for gaining knowledge.
A few schools :
- Ecole Decroly
1180 Brussels
tel. 02/375 29 96
- L'Ecole en Couleurs
1180 Brussels
tel. 02 / 343 86 44
- Ecole Hamaide
1180 Brussels
tel. 02 / 374 78 90
- Ecole St Joseph
1180 Brussels
tel. 02 / 374 05 35
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Montessori method
The principle:Offer the child the opportunity to develop in harmony with his own rhythm, teach him to acquire self-discipline, to be independent and to respect the world around him, starting with himself.
A few schools :
- The European Montessori School
1410 Waterloo
tel. 02 / 354 00 33
fax 02 / 354 51 41
Bilingual French-English school.
- The Children's Academy
1410 Waterloo
tel. 02 / 351 46 52
Bilingual French-English pre-school for children aged 2 1/2 - 6 years.
- Montessori Kids
Route de Renipont, 4
1380 Ohain-Lasne
tel. 02 / 633 66 52
- Montessori House Belgium
1420 Braine l'Alleud
tel. 02 / 385 15 03
3 classes, crèche, pre-school and primary.
- The International Montessori School
3080 Tervuren
tel.
fax 02 / 767 63 60
- La Maison des enfants Montessori
1180 Brussels
tel. 02 / 375 61 84
Bilingual French - EnglishMontessori programme.From 18 months to 12 years.Bilingual French - English pre-school.Contact: Catherine Vigreux
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Steiner method
(Austrian philosopher)
The principle: consider the child as a being who thinks, acts and feels. Great importance is attached to the child's artistic creativity and his biological rhythms.
A few schools :
- Libre Ecole Rudolf Steiner
tel. 010 / 61 20 64
- De Zonnnewijzer
3000 Leuven
tel. 016 / 20 29 54
fax 016 / 20 63 87
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Plan d'Iena (de Peter Petersen)
The principle: organisation into 3 stages (3-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years) with no "doubling" during each stage. The child is the "actor" and the teacher is the "facilitator".
A few schools :
- Ecole Catholique de Boondael St Joseph
1050 Brussels
tel.
fax fax 02 / 672 75 80
- Ecole fondamentale "Les Sept Bonniers"
1090 Brussels
tel.
fax 02 / 343 55 53
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Rogers method
The principle:Respect of the child as a whole.
A few schools :
- · La petite école
1410 Waterloo
tel. 02 / 353 03 43
From 1 to 6 years of age
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| FOR FURTHER DETAILS |
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CEDIEP
(Centre de Documentation et d'Information sur les Etudes et Professions)
Publishes guides to secondary education and professions.
ph 02 649 14 18 fax 02 649 94 90
SIEP
(Service d'Information sur les Etudes et les Professions) :
Produces a list of French-speaking schools in Belgium and reviews over thirty trades.
ph 02 640 08 32
VOC
(Vlaams Onderwijscentrum)
for the Dutch-speaking network.
ph 02 218 10 00 fax 02 219 57 00
Infor-Jeunes
Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, 27
1000 Brussels
ph 02 514 41 11
from 12 noon to 5.45 p.m.
Caw
(Centrum Algemeen Welzijnwerk)
rue Grétry, 1
1000 Brussels
ph 02 227 02 00
from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
| EQUIVALENCE RATING OF DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS |
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Every case is judged on its merits.
Applications may be lodged either by the applicant or by the administration in the educational establishment where the foreign student is registered.
The 'equivalence' units at the education authorities will explain to you how to complete the formalities.
Note
- All the documents in the application for equivalence rating must be accompanied by a translation made either by a
certified translator or by the services at the Belgian embassy or consulate in the countries concerned,
except for those written in German, English, Spanish, Italian, French and Dutch.
- Certificates of completion of secondary studies issued by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg,
Morocco and the Netherlands give the holder automatic access to certain elements in the Belgian higher education system.
- The 'ratification commission' is also entitled to require foreign students to sit examinations. These students must always
provide evidence that they have reached a certain standard in their own country to be admitted to follow, at equivalent
levels, options offered to them under the Belgian education system.
| FOR FURTHER DETAILS |
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Service des Equivalences
Cité administrative de l'Etat
Quartier arcade
Bloc D- 5th floor
Boulevard Pachéco, 19bte 0
1010 Brussels
ph 02 210 56 13
Commission d'homologation
Cité administrative de l'Etat
Quartier arcade
Bloc D- 4th floor
Boulevard Pachéco, 19bte 0
1010 Brussels
ph 02 210 58 68
fax 02 210 58 62
Depositing documents and visits
(by appointment)
Jury Central de la Communauté française
Cité administrative de l'Etat
Quartier arcade
Bloc D- 2nd floor
Boulevard Pachéco, 19bte 0
1010 Brussels
ph 02 210 57 34
Bureau de Liaison
Bruxelles-Europe
Avenue d'Auderghem
1040 Brussels
ph 02 280 00 80
fax 02 280 03 86
A particularly well-documented office which provided the information in this paragraph.
Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Dienst Europese projecten
Rue Royale, 93 bte 3
1000 Brussels
ph 02 227 14 11
Examencommissie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Av. Roi Albert II, 15
1210 Brussels
ph 02 502 60 62 (du 1er au 4ème degré)
ph 02 502 59 22 (pour le 5ème et 6ème degré)
| CULTURAL CENTERS |
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National Cultural Centres
These are official bodies whose role is to promote the culture of the country they represent among Belgians. They organise language courses, conferences and various cultural events.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Avenue de l'Emeraude, 59
1040 Brussels
tel 02 732 11 03
fax 02 736 47 00
Madame Pascale Fabre
CENTRE CULTUREL FINLANDAIS
Italielei, 69
2000 Antwerpen
tel 03 231 87 51
fax 03 227 27 47
Madame Johanna Lindstedt
CENTRE EUROPEEN DE LA LANGUE FRANCAISE
Rue d'Arlon, 24
1000 Brussels
tel 02 502 46 49
fax 02 502 33 77
Madame Pascale Fabre
GOETHE INSTITUT
Rue Belliard, 58
1040 Brussels
fax 02 230 77 25
Dr Bernhard Beutler
INSTITUT CULTUREL DANOIS
Rue du Cornet, 22
1040 Brussels
tel 02 230 73 26
fax 02 230 55 65
Mme Lone Leth Larsen
INSTITUTO CERVANTES
Avenue de Tervuren, 64
1040 Brussels
tel 02 737 01 90
fax 02 735 44 04
Sra Maria Victoria Morera
ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA
Rue de Livourne, 38
1000 Brussels
tel 02 538 77 04
fax 02 534 62 92
Prof. Giuseppe Xausa
THE BRITISH COUNCIL
Rue de la charité, 15
1040 Brussels
tel 02 227 08 42
fax 02 227 08 49
Mr Martin Rose
| SCHOOL LIST |
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Brussels English Primary School
Description: Avenue Fr. Roosevelt 23, 1050 Brussels - tel: 02 648 43 11 - fax: 02 687 29 68 Chaussée de Waterloo 280, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse - tel: 02 358 56 06 Rue Léon Deladrière 13, 1300 Limal - tel: 010 41 72 27 - fax: 010 41 75 46 Only nursery and primary sections children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Ecole Reine Astrid
Description: Square d'Argenteuil 5, 1410 Waterloo - tel: 02 357 06 70 - fax: 02 357 06 80 children schools scandinavia
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Japanese School of Brussels
Description: Avenue des Meuniers 133, 1160 Brussels - tel: 02 672 10 38 - fax: 02 672 95 27 children schools japonais
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Antwerp British School
Description: Korte Altaarstraat 19, 2018 Antwerp - tel: 03 271 09 43 - fax: 03 236 03 25 For the children of SHAPE staff. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
De Zonnenwijzer
Description: Wedadigsheidstraat 74, 3000 Leuven - tel: 016 20 29 54 children schools Nederlands Dutch
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Deutsche Schule Brussel
Description: Lange Eikstraat 71, 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem - tel: 02 785 01 30 - fax: 02 785 01 41 German programme. Pre-school, primary and secondary. children schools Deutsche
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Ecole hollandaise Prinses Juliana
Description: Rue d'Oultremont 19, 1040 Brussels - tel: 02 733 86 16 - fax: 02 736 87 27 Pre-school and primary. children schools Nederlands Dutch
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Ecole néerlandaise Rudolf Steiner
Description: Rue des Millepertuis 14, 1070 Brussels - tel: 02 521 04 92 children schools Nederlands Dutch
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Lycée français de Belgique Jean Monnet
Description: Avenue du Lycée Français 9, 1180 Brussels - tel: 02 374 58 78 - fax: 02 374 98 43 Baccalaureat examinations are organised in Brussels. Reductions are granted to families who have more than one child attenting the school. English GCSE preparation. children schools French
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
The British Junior Academy of Brussels
Description: Boulevard Saint-Michel 83, 1040 Brussels - tel: 02 732 53 76 - fax: 02 732 52 76 An international school following the English and Welsh curriculum. From 2 to 13 years. Small classes (max. 14 pupils). Focuses on French. Science laboratory, computers, gymnasium, music rooms. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Brussels American School
Description: John F. Kennedylaan 12, 1933 Sterrebeek - tel: 02 731 56 25 - fax: 02 782 02 30 School financed by the American government. Reserved for the children of US government and NATO staff. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
City International Schools
Description: Boulevard Louis Schmidt 103, 1040 Brussels - tel: 02 734 44 13 - fax: 02 733 32 33 American programme. English curriculum. Possibility of obtaining an American leaving certificate. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
European School
Description: Europa Wijk 24, 2400 Mol - tel: 014 56 31 11 - fax: 014 56 31 04 children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
European School Brussels I
Description: Avenue du Vert Chasseur 46, 1180 Brussels - tel: 02 373 86 11 - fax: 02 375 47 16 children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
European School Brussels II
Description: Avenue Oscar Jespers 75, 1200 Brussels - tel: 02 774 22 09 - fax (primary): 02 774 22 60 - fax (secondary): 02 772 05 30 children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
European School Brussels III
Description: Boulevard du Triomphe 151, 1050 Brussels - tel: 02 629 47 00 children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000 Hits: 43
International Christian Academy
Description: Chaussée de Waterloo 47, 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse - tel: 02 358 16 64 - fax: 02 358 35 24 children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
International School of Brussels (ISB)
Description: Katenberg 19, 1170 Brussels - tel: 02 661 42 11 Admission: 02 661 42 00 Nursery section. French from the age of 5, possibility of learning Spanish and German. American programme and preparation for IB. Sports and artistic activities. Beautiful setting. Many school trips. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
Shape International School
Description: Avenue de Rejkjavik 717, 7010 Mons - tel: 065 44 57 26 For the children of SHAPE staff. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
St John's International School
Description: Drève de Richelle 146, 1410 Waterloo - tel: 02 352 06 10 - fax: 02 352 06 20/30 Nursery section. French from the age of 4, Spanish and German in the higher grades. Offers the I.B. program along with the PYP and MYP programmes. The US diploma includes advanced placement. Good programme of sport and artistic activities. children schools English
Added on: 13-Dec-2000
