What are the schools in Belgium like?
When we asked about the schools in Belgium, they said...
"Check out both the Catholic School in Waterloo, just south of Brussels and ISB. Both are great schools and have extensive IB, AP and advanced classes," commented one expat when asked about International School of Brussels in Brussels.
"The International School of Brussels (ISB) is one of the best international schools in Belgium. Located in the heart of Brussels, ISB offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. ISB also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The European School of Brussels I (ESB I) is another excellent international school in Belgium. ESB I is a bilingual school, offering instruction in both English and French. The school follows the European Baccalaureate curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for higher education in Europe. ESB I also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The British School of Brussels (BSB) is a top-rated international school in Belgium. BSB offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. BSB also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The International School of Louvain (ISL) is another excellent international school in Belgium. ISL is a bilingual school, offering instruction in both English and French. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for higher education in Europe. ISL also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art," remarked one expat living in with children attending .
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What are the schools in Belgium like?
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