BEPS International School is one of the smaller and longer established names among the international schools in Brussels, and a familiar choice for families who want a personal setting rather than a large campus. It opened in 1972 and has built its programme around the International Primary Curriculum in the early and primary years, then the International Baccalaureate higher up. That structure makes it a steady option for the mobile European Union and corporate families who pass through the Belgian capital, and it appears in our roundup of the English medium schools Brussels families shortlist.
BEPS International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Primary Curriculum with the English approach to literacy and numeracy; IB Middle Years Programme; IB Career related Programme |
|---|---|
| Stages | Pre school through to the final years before university, ages roughly 2.5 to 18 |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School for the Middle Years and Career related Programmes |
| Language | English medium, with French and other languages taught |
| Fee band | Mid range for Brussels |
| Campus area | Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Ixelles, south of central Brussels |
Curriculum and academics
The primary school is built on the International Primary Curriculum, a thematic English language framework, with the English approach to early reading, writing and mathematics threaded through it. That gives younger children a structured English medium grounding without committing them to a single national system, which suits families who do not yet know where they will move next. From age 11 the school turns to the International Baccalaureate, running the IB Middle Years Programme to age 16 and then the IB Career related Programme in the final years, an option that blends academic study with a career focused strand for students who want a more applied route than the full Diploma.
Because it stays small, BEPS leans on close attention and a broad languages offer rather than a sprawling subject list. French is part of daily life given the Brussels setting, and the school supports children who arrive with little English. Families weighing the IB pathway against an American style programme should confirm the current subject and language combinations directly, since a compact school offers a focused selection that changes with demand from year to year.
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BEPS International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 to 3 (ages 2.5 to 5) | EUR 20,300 |
| Lower Primary (Y1 to 2) | EUR 27,660 |
| Upper Primary (Y3 to 6) | EUR 30,380 |
| Secondary MYP1 to 3 | EUR 33,585 |
| IB DP / CP | EUR 36,590 |
Source: BEPS International School (beps.com). Corporate fee scale (private fees on application). One-time registration, development fund and deposit extra. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
BEPS International School fees sit in the mid part of the Brussels international school fees range, below the largest premium campuses in Tervuren and the eastern suburbs but above the most subsidised European options. Tuition rises by year group from pre school to the senior years, and the school does not headline a single number, so ask for the schedule covering your child's stage before you budget.
On top of tuition, plan for a registration or enrolment fee, lunch, materials and the trips an IB school builds in. The central Ixelles location means most families use public transport or walk rather than a dedicated bus, which can keep the monthly total below an out of town campus. Confirm which charges are one time and which recur each year so the first year holds no surprises.
Admissions
The main intake is in late August at the start of the academic year, with mid year places offered where a class has room, a common pattern given how often Brussels families arrive and leave on posting cycles. The school reviews previous school reports and assesses English readiness, and it is used to supporting children who join with limited English. An application or registration fee applies, and a place is confirmed once the school's enrolment steps are complete.
Because the school is small, popular year groups can fill, so register as soon as a move to Brussels is confirmed and ask about any waiting list for your child's stage. Families joining for the Middle Years or Career related Programme should apply earlier and share full records, since subject and language choices already taken shape what is possible.
Location and who goes there
The main school sits on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt in Ixelles, in the leafy south of central Brussels, close to the Bois de la Cambre and the Universite Libre de Bruxelles. It is a residential and academic quarter rather than the institutional belt around the European Quarter, which gives the school a calmer setting while keeping it within easy reach of the centre by tram and bus.
The community is genuinely mixed, drawing European Union staff, corporate transferees and Belgian families who want an English medium education, with the small size meaning new arrivals tend to settle quickly. For how Ixelles compares with Uccle, Woluwe and the suburbs further east where other international schools sit, the Brussels city hub sets out the neighbourhoods and their options.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does BEPS International School follow?
Primary years follow the International Primary Curriculum with the English approach to literacy and numeracy. The secondary school runs the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16 and the IB Career related Programme in the final years.
How much are BEPS International School fees?
Fees sit in the mid part of the Brussels range rather than at the premium end. Tuition rises by year group, with a registration fee and extras on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school before budgeting.
Is BEPS International School a good school?
It is a long established small international school and an authorised IB World School, with an IPC primary and an IB Middle Years and Career related pathway. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we describe its programme and standing rather than score it.
When do BEPS International School applications open?
The main intake is in late August at the start of the academic year, with mid year places where a class has room. The school reviews previous reports and assesses English, so apply early and send full records.
Where is BEPS International School?
The main school is on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt in Ixelles, near the Bois de la Cambre and the Universite Libre de Bruxelles, in the south of central Brussels.
When was BEPS International School founded?
BEPS was founded in 1972, which makes it one of the longer established international schools in Brussels.
