ADMISSIONS
Let’s get to know each other!
Choosing a new school is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions parents face, it is not always easy to know which school is right for your child(ren).
While we try to include as much relevant information as possible on our website as we can, we cannot fully communicate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere you will be greeted with when you set foot in BEPS.
Therefore, in order to make an informed decision regarding the opportunities available for your child(ren)’s education, we invite you to make an appointment for a private tour of our school.
Let’s get to know each other!
Contact us at admissions@beps.com
Welcome to BEPS
See what our community says
We have lot of good memories at BEPS. Of course, we always remember the warm welcome at the begin when my eldest daughter was a little bit sad to have left Italy.
We also remember the amazing parties (Halloween and Summer Fair) and all the people that we met in these past years.
In BEPS is beautiful to feel a real sense of community and connection with other persons keeping our differences as a wealth and not a barrier.
BEPS is a safe and magical place to grown up and to learn.
EY2 & Y2 family (24-25)
BEPS is a safe and magical place to grown up and to learn
“Good afternoon everyone – teachers, families, friends, and students.
For everyone’s sake, we’ll keep this speech short – but it’s no easy task to sum up two years of laughter, stress, growth, and unforgettable moments in just a few minutes. Today marks the end of a chapter we’ve all shared, and whether you’ve been at BEPS for five years or joined just this year, I think we can all agree that this school has shaped us in countless ways.
Now, when people hear “small school,” their minds often jump to the negative aspects. But BEPS has shown us the immense value that comes with a close-knit community. One of the most meaningful aspects of this experience has been the one-on-one connection with our teachers – something that genuinely helped us survive the long, demanding years of the IB.
But what makes BEPS stand out isn’t just academic support – it’s how we’ve been cared for as human beings. Our teachers and staff have looked after our mental wellbeing as much as our grades: thank you for being available whenever someone needed to talk and get something off their chest. In a larger school, this kind of personal care would have been much harder to achieve. For that, we are incredibly grateful.
Thank you teachers for your patience when we struggled, your encouragement when we doubted ourselves, and your belief in us even when we didn’t believe in ourselves.
We are all heading into a new chapter of our lives now, but we’re not leaving empty-handed. We carry with us the friendships, the lessons, and the spirit of BEPS – a school that taught us not just to succeed, but to support, to think outside the box, and most importantly, to care.
Thank you for everything!
Congratulations, Class of 2025 – we made it!! “
Grad speech IB DP/CP-2 (2024-2025)
“Big Thanks for our son’s time at BEPS!
We just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you for everything you did for our son during his years at BEPS.
Since we moved back to Berlin, he’s been in a new childcare place. Our son is generally happy, but we’ve noticed he’s not really fitting in with the other kids, and the teachers don’t seem as attentive as you all were. This has made us realize even more how amazing you were.
You did such a fantastic job nurturing our son’s learning and appreciating his unique personality and active nature. You always found the right balance between setting boundaries and encouraging his growth, and we really value that.
There’s no particular reason for this email; we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate everything you did. Best wishes”
Early Years parents (2022-2024)
Thanks for an amazing experience Yesterday! Spurred on by our son, we found ourselves counting down to the opening of the Dinosaur museum, and the event certainly exceeded our expectations. Two things in particular truly touched us:
– the dignity and respect with which you treat our children, which clearly encourages their autonomy. The event felt centered on their empowerment and we thought that was great
– the “excellence” of the team work: you’ve put the bar very high, it was so well organized! You made it all seem very natural but we have no doubt about how much effort went into designing and preparing. For us it is a joy to see our son surrounded by people “who go the extra mile” with a smile.
Mum of a Early Years 2 student
February 2023
Our children loved this beautiful school located in the forest – the best environment to learn for a kid! BEPS’ international community was a very enriching experience that allowed us to develop many memorable friendships and organize so many playdates for our kids. We also had opportunities to speak to the teachers and follow up on our kids’ growth. We are all missing BEPS and will be thinking of you from here. BEPS was our first school. Our kids spent their first three years of school and were so happy all the time, becoming self-confident thanks to the dedicated attention they received from everyone in the school.
Natalia Federighi
Early Years & Lower Primary, Parent 2018-2021
Our daughter has again made marked progress this year, developing more organisational structure inside herself and so in her school work and activities. She is showing more and more interest in school and as parents, we are now feeling positive about her gaining in confidence and finding her place in the world. She has a remarkable group of teachers. They are interested, understanding, patient, creative and always highly responsive to any concerns we or our daughter may have. She feels safe, nurtured, encouraged, challenged and respected at school. This is a gift for her and for us as parents. To have all this in a school is rare. So, thank you wholeheartedly.
Ingrid Owens
Current parent BEPS Secondary - MYP5
The best part of our experience at BEPS was to know that the school offered more than just a curriculum and that our son was learning in a multicultural environment with values similar to ours. The emotional support during his adaptation to a new language was impressive, he evolved so fast, being able to express himself in English sooner than we could anticipate
Julio Cordeiro
Brazil, Lower Primary Parent 2019 - 2021
We have been so happy with BEPS and are sorry to leave. Unfortunately, we have to due to our work. My son keeps saying he wants to stay at school all the time – and he is upset when school is closed. And he is learning so so much! That is the best compliment for a school in my opinion. We are so impressed by how the teachers and team challenge, care for, comfort and support the kids – amazing!
Nanna Gelebo
Sweden, Early Years Parent 2020-2021
Niovi Angelidi
Greece, Current Parent Y5 & MYP2
Gabriel Kuri
Year Groups Equivalency
| BEPS | US | UK | BELGIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years 1 | Toddlers | Acquisition | |
| Early Years 2 | Preschool | Preschool | Preschool 1 |
| Early Years 3 | Pre-K | Reception | Preschool 2 |
| Year 1 | Kindergarten | Year 1 | Preschool 3 |
| Year 2 | Grade 1 | Year 2 | Primary 1 |
| Year 3 | Grade 2 | Year 3 | Primary 2 |
| Year 4 | Grade 3 | Year 4 | Primary 3 |
| Year 5 | Grade 4 | Year 5 | Primary 4 |
| Year 6 | Grade 5 | Year 6 | Primary 5 |
| MYP 1 | Grade 6 | Year 7 | Primary 6 |
| MYP 2 | Grade 7 | Year 8 | Secondary 1 |
| MYP 3 | Grade 8 | Year 9 | Secondary 2 |
| MYP 4 | Grade 9 | Year 10 | Secondary 3 |
| MYP 5 | Grade 10 | Year 11 | Secondary 4 |
| DP 1/ CP 1 | Grade 11 | Year 12 | Secondary 5 |
| DP 1/ CP 2 | Grade 12 | Year 13 | Secondary 6 |
Welcome to Brussels
Brussels is located in the heart of Europe, and it’s size means that it can offer the advantages of a capital city whilst retaining and the quality of life of a large and active town. You can easily travel from Brussels to Paris, London, Amsterdam or Cologne.
Where do our families live?
Most of our families live in Ixelles, Uccle and Watermael-Boitsfort. But we have children travelling from all around Brussels and further afield. However, be aware that traffic can sometimes be difficult in Brussels.
Need help with relocation?
Please find below some websites that can help you with your move and to settle in Brussels:
Expats in Brussels
Brussels.be
Immoweb.be
If you would like the help of a relocation agent you can find their details on abra-relocation.com
Vaccination in Belgium
Vaccinations are an essential means of preventing infectious diseases at any time of life. Some vaccines are compulsory, others simply recommended.
In Belgium, only the polio vaccination is compulsory by law.
Highly recommended are those against: diphtheria, whooping cough, Type b Haemophilus influenzae, measles, rubella (German measles) and mumps.
Need a friendly face?
When you join our school we will happily put you in touch with a “BEPS Buddy Family”
Need a babysitter?
Some of our families recommend their babysitters, so please take a look for this information on the notice board next to the office.













