BEPS International School

Since 1972 BEPS International School has served the International Community of Brussels by providing quality education for children aged 2½ to 15. It is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Brussels, surrounded by the green of the Bois de La Cambre.

During their time at BEPS, children are provided with exciting learning opportunities to ensure that they reach their full potential not only academically, but also emotionally, socially and personally. Our learning definition is reflected in our daily practices: “When we are learning at BEPS we are engaged in a range of experiences to develop our knowledge, skills and understanding. Reflecting on these enables us to build our confidence to become independent learners for life.”

Parents looking for a secondary school for their child told us that – while they found good schools – there wasn’t one “like BEPS”. Parents value our family atmosphere, the care given to each student and the quality learning experiences, and so want a secondary school that reflects the same values. Taking these comments into consideration, we opened BEPS Secondary School. Our secondary school has built upon the renowned International Primary Curriculum (IPC) used in the Primary School by becoming an authorised IB World School for The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). Both of these curriculums are delivered using the latest teaching practices and innovative approaches.

Our staff, teaching and non-teaching, are dedicated and committed to providing a nurturing environment for a successful start in learning for life!

Our 260 students, and our teaching body come from all around the world and instil rich diversity into our school. We value and respect the contributions that they bring with them.

We believe that the learning process for your children is a team effort, and a partnership between home and school. Your role in the process is a vital one. Therefore, on many occasions, our parents are invited to explore and discuss their children's learning.

BEPS International School is committed to providing high quality education and developing a love of learning in our children. They are encouraged to become confident, independent learners and global citizens.

Our friendly and welcoming community offers a safe, caring and stimulating environment, in which pupils are challenged to reach their full potential.

Whilst acknowledging the importance of academic achievement, we believe it is imperative that our children grow as a person.

The world is in constant flux. Globalisation, the digital revolution and social media influence our lives and how we interact with each other. New challenges arise: global warming, sources of energy, shortages of water etc. Independence and interdependence, relationships, communication and the way countries influence each other fluctuate too. Therefore, through their learning experiences the children are encouraged to reflect on their own development within these changes.

We aim to integrate the younger generation into the present world and to prepare them to play a key role in shaping their world, both locally and globally. We also ensure they foster positive attitudes in order to develop the qualities and attributes they will need to function effectively and at ease in the 21st Century.

Our children reach these goals by learning about International Mindedness, the IPC Personal Goals during Early Years and Primary, our Golden Rules, and about the IB learner profile during Secondary.

At BEPS, we want our children to engage in learning relevant to the 21st Century and beyond. They need to be able to thrive in today's world where learning is expanding and change is constant, and in tomorrow's world too. Therefore, teachers will facilitate their learning using up to date practices based on the latest research in education and neurosciences. Teachers design brain friendly learning and develop the children's ability to articulate on their learning using relevant assessment practices.