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The 2026 open-day season in Brussels
Brussels international schools concentrate their open mornings and tours in the run-up to the main September intake, which in practice means the window from January to roughly March is the busiest. Some schools run a single signature open day, others a series of smaller open mornings by section, and most also offer private visits on request throughout the year. The pattern matters because the city's strongest schools, the international schools in Brussels such as the British School of Brussels in Tervuren, the International School of Brussels in Watermael-Boitsfort and St John's International School in Waterloo, draw busy visit days, so booking early secures a place and a fuller conversation with admissions. Because the school year ends on Friday 3 July 2026 and restarts in late August, there is little visit activity over the summer; plan around the term rhythm set out in our Brussels school holidays and term dates 2026 guide.
Confirmed 2026 open days
The dates below were published by the schools at the time of writing. Treat them as confirmed for the named schools, and check the school's own admissions page before you travel, as individual events can be rescheduled.
| School | Event and 2026 date |
|---|---|
| British School of Brussels, Tervuren | Primary Open Morning, Tuesday 3 February 2026, 9:15 to 11:00 |
| British Junior Academy of Brussels | Open Day, Wednesday 11 March 2026 |
| International School of Brussels, Watermael-Boitsfort | Individual visits and admissions meetings by appointment through the year |
| St John's International School, Waterloo | Private visits by arrangement with the admissions team |
Other Brussels international schools run their own open mornings on dates they publish individually, and a number list them collectively on local school directories. Where we could not source a firm 2026 date, the school still welcomes a booked private visit, so no school on your shortlist is out of reach simply because its open day has not been announced.
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Use the school finderHow to book and what to look for
Almost every Brussels school asks you to register for an open morning or tour through its admissions page, both to manage group sizes and to start the relationship that leads into an application. Register as soon as a date is announced, because the popular sessions fill. On the day, a good visit follows a familiar shape: a tour of the campus, a talk from the head or admissions team on curriculum and ethos, time in or beside real lessons, and a question-and-answer slot. At some schools, such as the British Junior Academy of Brussels, current pupils act as the guides, which tells you more about the culture than any prospectus. Come with your real questions ready: year-group availability, the curriculum on offer, languages of instruction, wraparound care and the fee structure. Our guide to international school fees in Brussels is worth reading first so you can probe the cost detail in person.
Visits beyond the set dates
Relocating families rarely arrive in time for a scheduled open day, and Brussels schools know it. The International School of Brussels and St John's International School both arrange individual visits and admissions meetings by appointment across the year, which is often a better experience than a crowded open morning because the conversation is tailored to your child. If you are moving mid-year, a private tour is also the natural moment to ask about a partway start, since the private schools admit on a rolling basis. For the full admissions picture, including the European School enrolment window, see our Brussels admissions deadlines 2026 page and our step-by-step guide to applying to international schools in Brussels.
Brussels open days 2026: FAQ
Most Brussels open mornings cluster in the winter and spring, roughly January to March, ahead of the September intake. Confirmed 2026 examples include the British School of Brussels Primary Open Morning on Tuesday 3 February 2026 in Tervuren and the British Junior Academy of Brussels open day on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Many schools also offer private tours year-round, so you are not limited to the set dates.
Yes, almost always. Brussels international schools ask families to register for open mornings and tours through the admissions page of the school's website so they can manage group sizes and tailor the visit. Registering also puts you on the school's contact list for the application that usually follows the visit.
Generally yes. Schools such as the International School of Brussels and St John's International School in Waterloo arrange individual visits and admissions meetings by appointment throughout the year, which is useful for relocating families who cannot match the set open-day calendar. Contact the admissions team directly to arrange a private tour.
A typical open morning includes a tour of the campus, a talk from the head or admissions team on the school's curriculum and approach, time in or near real lessons, and a chance to ask questions. At some schools current pupils act as guides. It is the best moment to test whether the school's curriculum and atmosphere suit your child before you commit to an application.
Each school publishes its own open-day calendar on its admissions pages, and the schools' own sites are the authoritative source for the precise 2026 dates. Use the confirmed examples on this page as a guide to the season, then check each shortlisted school's website to confirm the exact date and to register for a place.