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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 ].The school serves students from preschool through high school, offering a diverse educational program on a 40-acre (16 ha) wooded campus. Catering to an international student body, it is a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Brussels, Belgium: The International School of Brussels: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet |url=https://www.state.gov/the-international-school-of-brussels-fact-sheet/ |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=United States Department of State |language=en}}</ref> James Macdonald is the current director of the school.<ref name="isb.be">{{Cite web |title=ISB Leadership {{!}} International School of Brussels |url=https://www.isb.be/about/leadership |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=www.isb.be |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| ==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> | |||
| ⚫ | 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, however it later became the Middle School building. In 1967, the currently used 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, a festival which 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: | ||
| ⚫ | * ] '''(ECC):''' students aged {{frac|2|1|2}}–8 | ||
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| ⚫ | * '''] (ES):''' students aged 8–12 | ||
| ⚫ | * '''] (MS):''' students aged 12–15 | ||
| ⚫ | * '''] (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.<ref name="Conlin" /> | ||
| * '''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== | ||
| 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=ISB}}</ref> | |||
| 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"/> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Tuition and Finance== | ||
| === Academic buildings === | |||
| ⚫ | 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> | ||
| Most classes at ISB are housed in one of four main buildings. | |||
| ==Community== | |||
| ⚫ | * Early Childhood Centre (ECC): students aged 2 |
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| As of 2024, ISB enrolled approximately 1,300 students from 65 countries.<ref name=":3" /> The school has 229 faculty members which represent 23 nationalities, and 107 staff members representing 26 nationalities<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Faculty & Staff {{!}} International School of Brussels |url=https://www.isb.be/community/faculty |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=www.isb.be |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | * ] (ES): students aged 8–12 | ||
| ⚫ | * ] (MS): students aged 12–15 | ||
| ⚫ | * ] (HS): students aged 15–19 | ||
| == Leadership == | |||
| The board of trustees has approximately 18 members and three to four ex-officio members. There are also a number of honorary trustees. All the trustees are volunteers. To ensure continuity and an institutional memory in a population with a 25% turnover each year, the board strives for a balance of long-term and short-term members. Board members are appointed for three-year renewable terms, with a maximum length of service of nine years. Each member serves on one of the standing committees or on an ad hoc committee, depending on his or her area of expertise.<ref name=":3" /> The Board is responsible for setting the school's strategy, and is the guardian of the school's mission. This includes holding the school to account for delivering on all aspects of the mission, verifying that the school operates on a sound financial basis, and taking all necessary steps to ensure the long-term success of the school.<ref name="isb.be"/> | |||
| * The Metairie hosts music programs. | |||
| ⚫ | * |
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| == Extracurricular Activities == | |||
| ⚫ | ==Academics== | ||
| ISB offers extensive extracurricular programs, including: | |||
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| The ISB offers the four core courses of the IB curriculum – ], Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. In addition, ISB students take either French, ], or Study Skills. High School Students at ISB are offered either the ] or a combination of ] certificate courses and ISB courses both of which routes lead to a US High School Diploma accredited by the ]. The most recent reaccreditation occurred in 2019. The school itself offers two tiers of diplomas. Unique among many international schools, ISB also offers a Special Education Diploma. ISB also offers courses in a varied selection of other languages. A total of 45 IB courses are offered.<ref name="ibo.org"/> | |||
| ==Demographics== | |||
| As of 2020, it had 1,365 students ranging in age from 2–18. The students originate from 62 countries.<ref name=Conlin/> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Tuition and Finance== | ||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | * '''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=Godley |first=Rob |date=2024-12-21 |title=American Football |url=https://www.isb.be/co-curricular/athletics |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=ISB}}</ref> | ||
| * Preschool: 18,310 Euro | |||
| * '''Arts:''' Music programs, theater productions, and art exhibitions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISB Arts {{!}} International School of Brussels |url=https://www.isb.be/co-curricular/arts |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=www.isb.be |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| * Pre–Kindergarten: 20,285 Euro | |||
| * '''Cultural Events:''' The annual International Festival celebrates the diverse cultures represented within the school community. | |||
| * Kindergarten: 30,605 Euro | |||
| * Grades 1 & 2: 32,960 Euro | |||
| * Grades 3–6: 33,560 Euro | |||
| * Grades 7–9: 36,221 Euro | |||
| * Grades 10–12 (13): 39,515 Euro | |||
| == Financial Overview == | |||
| Intensive Learning Support (ILS) is an extra 20,090 euros on top of the grade level fee. Revenue in 2018-2019 school year, the school's revenue was 50,210,656 euros and their expenses being 50,735,742 euros.<ref>https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1539153602/isb/kmeaxliwgvt6nstv2cx0/ISB-AR-18-WWW.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | |||
| 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">{{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> | |||
| == |
== Summer@ISB == | ||
| ISB also offers a host of different ]s. Such as ], ] and ] camp <ref>{{Cite web |title=Summer@ISB - International School of Brussels |url=https://www.isb.be/co-curricular/summer-isb |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=www.isb.be |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| *“Private PreK-12 School in Belgium: International School of Brussels.” ''Private PreK-12 School in Belgium | International School of Brussels'', www.isb.be/. | *“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== | ==Notes== | ||
| {{Ibid|date=March 2022}} | |||
| {{reflist|33em}} | {{reflist|33em}} | ||
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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.The school serves students from preschool through high school, offering a diverse educational program on a 40-acre (16 ha) wooded campus. Catering to an international student body, it is a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. James Macdonald is the current director of the 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
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.
Community
As of 2024, ISB enrolled approximately 1,300 students from 65 countries. The school has 229 faculty members which represent 23 nationalities, and 107 staff members representing 26 nationalities
Leadership
The board of trustees has approximately 18 members and three to four ex-officio members. There are also a number of honorary trustees. All the trustees are volunteers. To ensure continuity and an institutional memory in a population with a 25% turnover each year, the board strives for a balance of long-term and short-term members. Board members are appointed for three-year renewable terms, with a maximum length of service of nine years. Each member serves on one of the standing committees or on an ad hoc committee, depending on his or her area of expertise. The Board is responsible for setting the school's strategy, and is the guardian of the school's mission. This includes holding the school to account for delivering on all aspects of the mission, verifying that the school operates on a sound financial basis, and taking all necessary steps to ensure the long-term success of the school.
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.
Summer@ISB
ISB also offers a host of different Summer camps. Such as Basketball, Theatre and Soccer camp
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
- ^ "Brussels, Belgium: The International School of Brussels: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet". United States Department of State. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "ISB Leadership | International School of Brussels". www.isb.be. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- "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.
- "Our Faculty & Staff | International School of Brussels". www.isb.be. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- Godley, Rob (21 December 2024). "American Football". ISB.
- "ISB Arts | International School of Brussels". www.isb.be. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- "This is ISB / 2019-2020 Annual Report". ISB.
- "Summer@ISB - International School of Brussels". www.isb.be. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
