Frequently Asked Questions
Is the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil an official school?
The European School Brussels-Argenteuil is a European project involving two schools: Lycée Molière, a school approved by the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, and the Scandinavian School of Brussels, a school recognized by Sweden. Furthermore, EEBA received accreditation in March 2018, thus becoming the first Accredited European School in Belgium. You can find the accreditation document here.
Do parents need to work for the EU institutions to enrol their child ?
No. The school is open to all families, regardless of where the parents work.
What ages and languages does the school cover?
The European School Brussels-Argenteuil welcomes children aged 2.5 to 18, from nursery to secondary, with French, English and Swedish sections.
Where is the school and how do pupils get there?
The school is at Square d’Argenteuil 5, 1410 Waterloo, about 15 km south of Brussels city centre, in a 14-hectare park. A school bus service is available.
How does the admissions process work?
You can contact us to book a private visit, a visioconference or to assist to one of our Open Days. Then check out our Admissions page.
What are the school fees?
Tuition fees range from €16,995 to €22,542 per year.
What does "Accredited School" mean ?
To become an Accredited European School, a school must meet specific criteria set by the Board of Governors of the European Schools. Indeed, the European School Brussels-Argenteuil is an accredited European and international school that follows the official European Schools curriculum.
These criteria ensure that the school provides education equivalent to that of traditional European Schools. Accredited European Schools offer a curriculum that aligns with the European Schools’ curriculum, focusing on multilingual education. Accreditation ensures that the school adheres to rigorous standards regarding its curriculum, teaching methods, facilities, and overall educational outcomes.
Does the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil accept admissions throughout the year ?
Yes, you can apply anytime Contact us: admission@eeba.be.
Does EEBA receive subsidies from the European Commission ?
The school does not currently receive funding from the European Commission.
What is the average class size ?
We aim to maintain class sizes between 20 and 24 students.
Does the school offer a warm lunch ?
Yes. Our cook provides every day a fresh, healthy and balanced lunch for the entire school community. The school canteen prepares meals that are entirely homemade, using local and seasonal ingredients when possible.
Besides the lunch buffet that consists of the menu of the day and a vegetarian choice, there is also a salad bar, where different varieties of fresh vegetables are served every day.
Soup and fruit are available every day.
Does the school offer extra curricular activities ?
Our school offers an extensive extra curricular program with a lot of sports, music and creative workshops. These activities take place from 3h30PM to 4h45PM except Wednesdays from 1Pm to 2H15PM.
Information about our extra-curricular program can be found on our extra curricular activities page.
Is there a school bus service ?
Yes, several school buses provide transport to students living in and around Brussels and in the surroundings close to the school.
Find more information and sign up for the service here.
Are there equivalencies in the Curriculum ?
Yes, the curriculum of the European Schools that our school offers from Nursery to the end of High School is recognized by all the EU countries. There is an equivalency, therefore no need to pass a national test.
What is the difference between the European Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate?
The European Baccalaureateoffers a structured multilingual curriculum that mandates the study of several subjects in a foreign language and places significant weight on continuous assessment.
The International Baccalaureate, created by the private IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), offers greater flexibility in subject choices and is based on a global pedagogical model focused on critical thinking, independent research (Extended Essay), and civic engagement (CAS program).
How does multilingualism work at the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil?
Courses are divided into language sections. A student enrolls in a dominant language section because European Schools believe that a strong foundation in the dominant language is the best way to facilitate the learning of other languages. However, children are exposed to several languages simultaneously. Learning follows a “crescendo” approach over the years, culminating in a trilingual or even quadrilingual curriculum.
Language distribution by Level (L1 – L2 – L3 – L4 – L5) :
Nursery : 50-50%
Primary : 70-30%
Secondary :
S1-S2: 60 – 30 – 10%
S3 : 50 – 40 – 10%
S4-S5 : 40 – 40 – 10 – 10%
What are the school hours?
Classes start at 8H15AM. Pupils may arrive from 8AM. The school day ends at 3H30PM pm every day, except Wednesdays, when it ends at 1PM.
The daily routine is explained on the respective pages for Nursery, Primary and Secondary.