Our mission
As an accredited European school in Belgium, we offer an international environment built on child-centered learning. Our holistic approach combines academic excellence and personal development. We prepare our students to become well-rounded, informed citizens, capable of thriving in a constantly evolving world, notably through pathways leading to the International and European Baccalaureates.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The academic program of the European Schools is designed to provide students with a high-quality education focused on academic excellence, multilingualism, and personal development. Through a rich and diverse curriculum, we aim to encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and intercultural respect.
The European program consists of three cycles:
- The preschool program welcomes children from the age of 3. Starting in preschool, we offer bilingual classes. : L1, L2 + Dutch.
- Primary school lasts for 5 years.
- Secondary school lasts for 7 years.
- Two high school diplomas are offered: the IB Diploma Program and the European Baccalaureate.
Student Monitoring
The school sets high expectations for both goals and outcomes, while thoughtfully adapting them to each student’s pace and individual context.
Academic programs are essential, but from an early age teachers and the school go beyond them to maximize each student’s opportunities for success and foster a true love of learning.
Our mission is to foster students’ holistic development through an integrated approach that combines academics with complementary and extracurricular activities aligned with key skills.
- Active methodologies: collaborative learning, based on reflection, construction…
- Personalized monitoring: Project-based learning
- Section for students facing difficulties
- Learning Support
- Active pedagogies: Different pedagogical approaches are used according to the needs of the child.
- Outdoor Schooling
- 360° Project
8 academic competences
EEBA promotes the 8 key competences for lifelong learning:
- Reading and writing skills
- Multilingual skills
- Mathematical competence and skills in science, technology and engineering
- Digital skills
- Personal and social skills and the ability to learn how to learn
- Citizenship skills
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Skills relating to cultural awareness and expression
8 Life Skills
At school we do not only learn to read, write, count and calculate, we also learn to live together by respecting fundamental values that allow everyone to evolve and grow serenely. The 8 social skills conveyed in our school are :
- Perseverance
- Critical thinking
- Self-control
- Optimisn
- Consideration for others
- Cooperation
- Honesty
- Respect
ECOLOGY AT EEBA
In our school, ecology is much more than just an idea; it’s a true mission. Our school has been awarded the prestigious Eco-School label, a recognition of our commitment to the environment and sustainability. We strive to raise awareness among our students about environmental issues and encourage them to become agents of ecological change.
Every day, we integrate environmentally friendly practices into our school life, whether through recycling initiatives, reducing our carbon footprint, or adopting sustainable lifestyles.
Our students are at the heart of this approach. They are encouraged to take initiatives, propose innovative ideas, and take concrete actions to protect our planet. Whether through gardening projects, awareness campaigns, or clean-up actions, our children are fully involved in building a greener and more sustainable future.
We are firmly committed to this path and will continue to work towards a more ecological, healthier, and sustainable future.
To learn more, visit our eco-label page.
Cultural Activities
Our school offers a variety of cultural activities such as:
- Eloquence and theater: We create plays with students starting from elementary school.
- Music and Art: Exposure to music through classes as well as through other activities such as choir or music lessons offered as extracurricular activities.
- Etiquette culture: politeness, table manners, conversations, eloquence, self-presentation skills, dress code, etc.
- Cultivating a love for reading:An individual reading program has been implemented since kindergarten, and the library is open to all during school hours.
- General and humanistic culture: The school often organizes cultural outings to the theater, opera, Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, etc.
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Our vision is to change the world by doing good and focusing more on opportunities than on obstacles. We think globally, we act locally, we engage with the community.
- Some students are involved in charitable associations in Brussels: Guetteurs de l’Aube, andDuke of Edinburgh’s.
- CAS (Creativity Action Service), The project encourages students to show initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving, and decision making.
- Partnership with an orphanage in Togo, “Le village de la Joie”
Our 360° Project
Our 360° project offers students a rich and multidimensional educational experience, combining science, arts, communication, community engagement, environmental awareness, and personal development. Through concrete initiatives—such as scientific research, media creation (newspaper, radio), artistic projects (orchestra, theatre), ecological actions (permaculture, heritage enhancement), as well as community service and international programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award—students develop creativity, critical thinking, autonomy, and a strong sense of responsibility. Integrated into their academic journey, this holistic approach aims to nurture well-rounded, engaged, and globally minded individuals.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Our school participates in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a global program for young people aged 14 to 24 that encourages them to set personal goals, develop their skills, and engage in community service. This program builds self-confidence, resilience, and leadership skills, while helping young people find their purpose and make a meaningful impact on the world.
The project consists of different sections designed to offer both a personal development program and challenges.
These sections are as follows:
- Volunteering
- Physical activity
- Compétences
- Adventure
- “Gold Residential Project”
For more information, please visit the DoE website.