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| The '''International School of Brussels''' ('''ISB''') is an ]-language ] |
The '''International School of Brussels''' ('''ISB''') is an ]-language ] located in the ] ] of ]. It serves students from preschool through high school<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=This is ISB / 2019-2020 Annual Report|url=https://annualreport.isb.be/2019-20/home/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=ISB}}</ref>, offering a diverse educational program on a wooded {{convert|40|acre|adj=on}} campus. The school caters to an international student body and is a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| {{more citations needed section|date=January 2014}} | {{more citations needed section|date=January 2014}} | ||
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The school was founded in October 1951 as the American School of Brussels, initially to serve ] personnel and their families residing in the area. It began with four teachers and 27 students, aged 5 to 11, at a location in ]. By 1953, the school had about 100 students and relocated to the Château des Fougères in ] and adopted its current name.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Our Legacy |url=https://www.isb.be/about/legacy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119220438/https://www.isb.be/about/legacy |archive-date=19 January 2022 |access-date= |website=ISB}}</ref> | ||
| In 1966, ISB added a high school building, followed by a new elementary school building in 1967. The entire school initially operated within the Château. ISB became the 50th ] school worldwide on January 1, 1977, and hosted its first International Festival the same year.<ref name="ibo.org">{{cite web |title=International School of Brussels |url=http://www.ibo.org/en/school/000050}}</ref> | |||
| By the end of the 1953 term, the school had about 100 students and had moved to its current location at the Château des Fougères, in the Brussels commune of Watermael-Boitsfort. It changed its name from the American School of Brussels to the International School of Brussels.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| ⚫ | In February 2006, the school board opted to begin fundraising because it determined that the tuition charged to its students was insufficient for its needs. This decision marked a shift towards increased financial planning to support the school's operations and development.<ref name="Conlin">Conlin, Jennifer. "." '']'' at '']''. Monday October 16, 2006. Retrieved on January 4, 2014.</ref> | ||
| In 1966, a new High School was opened, which later became the Middle School building. In 1967, a new building (currently being used as the Elementary School) was opened. | |||
| In its early years, the entire school was housed in the old Château des Fougères. ISB became an ] school on 1 January 1977, making it the 50th IB school worldwide.<ref name="ibo.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/en/school/000050|title=International School of Brussels}}</ref> Additionally, the first International Festival was hosted in 1977, which is a festival that celebrates different cultures in the school.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| ⚫ | In February 2006, the school board opted to begin fundraising because it determined that the tuition charged to its students was insufficient for its needs.<ref name=Conlin>Conlin, Jennifer. "." '']'' at '']''. Monday October 16, 2006. Retrieved on January 4, 2014.</ref> | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| == |
==Campus and Facilities== | ||
| ISB |
The ISB campus spans 162,134.6 m² (1,745,202 sq ft) of wooded land and features academic buildings, athletic facilities, and a performing arts center.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Our Campus|url=https://www.isb.be/campus-life/our-campus|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=ISB}}</ref> Key features include: | ||
| ⚫ | * '''Early Childhood Centre (ECC):''' students aged {{frac|2|1|2}}–8 | ||
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| ⚫ | * '''] (ES):''' students aged 8–12 | ||
| ⚫ | * '''] (MS):''' students aged 12–15 | ||
| The 19th-century building called the "Château" is the school's administration building. Designed with pillars, the building houses a reception area that hosts parents of students.<ref name=Conlin/> The remaining buildings include the Early Childhood Centre (ECC), the Elementary School (ES), the Middle School (MS) and the High School (HS), the Annex, the theatre, the International Community Centre (ICC) and various sports facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Facilities|url=https://www.isb.be/learning/athletics/facilities|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=ISB}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | * '''] (HS):''' students aged 15–19 | ||
| * '''Château des Fougères:''' A 19th-century building housing administrative offices with a reception area for parents. | |||
| === Academic buildings === | |||
| ⚫ | * '''Athletic Facilities:''' Outdoor track, two gymnasiums, and 15 hectares (37 acres) of playing fields and woods.<ref name="Conlin" /> | ||
| Most classes at ISB are housed in one of four main buildings. | |||
| * '''Performing Arts Center:''' A venue for concerts and theatrical productions. | |||
| ⚫ | * '''International Community Centre (ICC):''' Hosting additional facilities and rooms for community activities. | ||
| ⚫ | * Early Childhood Centre (ECC): students aged {{frac|2|1|2}}–8 | ||
| * '''Additional Features:''' The campus includes a theater, annex building, and various sports facilities for its extracurricular programs. | |||
| ⚫ | * ] (ES): students aged 8–12 | ||
| ⚫ | * ] (MS): students aged 12–15 | ||
| ⚫ | * ] (HS): students aged 15–19 | ||
| === Additional buildings === | |||
| * The Metairie hosts music programs. | |||
| ⚫ | * |
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| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
| {{unreferenced section|date=January 2014}} | {{unreferenced section|date=January 2014}} | ||
| ISB offers a wide range of academic programs with 45 International Baccalaureate courses available to students. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, providing opportunities for students with diverse needs, including the Intensive Learning Support (ILS) program.<ref name="ibo.org"/> | |||
| A total of 45 IB courses are offered.<ref name="ibo.org"/> | |||
| ==Tuition and Finance== | |||
| ==Demographics== | |||
| ⚫ | Annual tuition fees vary based on grade level, ranging from €21,650 for preschool to €46,725 for grades 10-12. Additional fees apply for specialized support programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISB Tuition & Fees {{!}} International School of Brussels |url=https://www.isb.be/admissions/tuitionfees |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.isb.be |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| As of 2022, it had 1,350 students ranging in age from 3–18. The students originated from 70 different countries.<ref name=Conlin/> | |||
| == |
==Student Body== | ||
| As of 2022, ISB enrolled approximately 1,400 students from 65 countries, making it a vibrant and multicultural educational environment.<ref name="Conlin" /> | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| == Extracurricular Activities == | |||
| * Preschool: 21,650 Euro | |||
| ISB offers extensive extracurricular programs, including: | |||
| * Pre–Kindergarten: 23,985 Euro | |||
| * Kindergarten: 36,190 Euro | |||
| * Grades 1 & 2: 38,975 Euro | |||
| * Grades 3–6: 39,680 Euro | |||
| * Grades 7–9: 44,010 Euro | |||
| * Grades 10–12 (13): 46,725 Euro | |||
| ⚫ | * '''Athletics:''' Sports such as basketball, cross country, football, volleyball, field hockey, and track & field. Notably, ISB is one of the few international schools to offer American football<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=American Football |url=https://www.isb.be/learning/athletics/teams/american-football |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=ISB}}</ref>. | ||
| Intensive Learning Support (ILS) is an extra 23,755 euros on top of the grade level fee. Revenue in 2018–2019 school year, the school's revenue was 54,166,092 euros and their expenses being 54,760,194 euros.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=ISB ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23 by internationalschoolofbrussels - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/internationalschoolofbrussels/docs/digital_isb_2022-23_annual_report |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| * '''Arts:''' Music programs, theater productions, and art exhibitions. | |||
| * '''Cultural Events:''' The annual International Festival celebrates the diverse cultures represented within the school community. | |||
| == Financial Overview == | |||
| ==Athletics== | |||
| In the 2018-2019 academic year, ISB reported revenues of €54.17 million and expenses of €54.76 million, indicating a proactive approach to fundraising and financial management to maintain its facilities and programs.<ref name=":2" /> | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Private school in Brussels, Belgium
| International School of Brussels | |
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| Location | |
| Brussels Belgium | |
| Coordinates | 50°47′20″N 4°25′1″E / 50.78889°N 4.41694°E / 50.78889; 4.41694 |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Everyone Included. Everyone Challenged. Everyone Successful. |
| Established | 1951 (1951) |
| Head teacher | James MacDonald |
| Faculty | 200 |
| Number of students | 1,350 |
| Campus | 162,134.62 m (40.06434 acres) |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Website | www |
The International School of Brussels (ISB) is an English-language international school located in the Brussels commune of Watermael-Boitsfort. It serves students from preschool through high school, offering a diverse educational program on a wooded 40-acre (16 ha) campus. The school caters to an international student body and is a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
History
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The school was founded in October 1951 as the American School of Brussels, initially to serve U.S. Department of Defense personnel and their families residing in the area. It began with four teachers and 27 students, aged 5 to 11, at a location in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. By 1953, the school had about 100 students and relocated to the Château des Fougères in Watermael-Boitsfort and adopted its current name.
In 1966, ISB added a high school building, followed by a new elementary school building in 1967. The entire school initially operated within the Château. ISB became the 50th International Baccalaureate school worldwide on January 1, 1977, and hosted its first International Festival the same year.
In February 2006, the school board opted to begin fundraising because it determined that the tuition charged to its students was insufficient for its needs. This decision marked a shift towards increased financial planning to support the school's operations and development.
Campus and Facilities
The ISB campus spans 162,134.6 m² (1,745,202 sq ft) of wooded land and features academic buildings, athletic facilities, and a performing arts center. Key features include:
- Early Childhood Centre (ECC): students aged 2+1⁄2–8
- Elementary School (ES): students aged 8–12
- Middle School (MS): students aged 12–15
- High School (HS): students aged 15–19
- Château des Fougères: A 19th-century building housing administrative offices with a reception area for parents.
- Athletic Facilities: Outdoor track, two gymnasiums, and 15 hectares (37 acres) of playing fields and woods.
- Performing Arts Center: A venue for concerts and theatrical productions.
- International Community Centre (ICC): Hosting additional facilities and rooms for community activities.
- Additional Features: The campus includes a theater, annex building, and various sports facilities for its extracurricular programs.
Academics
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ISB offers a wide range of academic programs with 45 International Baccalaureate courses available to students. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, providing opportunities for students with diverse needs, including the Intensive Learning Support (ILS) program.
Tuition and Finance
Annual tuition fees vary based on grade level, ranging from €21,650 for preschool to €46,725 for grades 10-12. Additional fees apply for specialized support programs.
Student Body
As of 2022, ISB enrolled approximately 1,400 students from 65 countries, making it a vibrant and multicultural educational environment.
Extracurricular Activities
ISB offers extensive extracurricular programs, including:
- Athletics: Sports such as basketball, cross country, football, volleyball, field hockey, and track & field. Notably, ISB is one of the few international schools to offer American football.
- Arts: Music programs, theater productions, and art exhibitions.
- Cultural Events: The annual International Festival celebrates the diverse cultures represented within the school community.
Financial Overview
In the 2018-2019 academic year, ISB reported revenues of €54.17 million and expenses of €54.76 million, indicating a proactive approach to fundraising and financial management to maintain its facilities and programs.
References
- “Private PreK-12 School in Belgium: International School of Brussels.” Private PreK-12 School in Belgium | International School of Brussels, www.isb.be/.
- “Preparing Students for the Future of 70 years” https://www.isb.be/
Notes
- ^ "This is ISB / 2019-2020 Annual Report". ISB.
- "Our Legacy". ISB. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022.
- ^ "International School of Brussels".
- ^ Conlin, Jennifer. "International schools get serious on funds." International Herald Tribune at The New York Times. Monday October 16, 2006. Retrieved on January 4, 2014.
- "Our Campus". ISB.
- "ISB Tuition & Fees | International School of Brussels". www.isb.be. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- "American Football". ISB.
