BEPS International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$22K - US$40K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 2.5-18
Students: ~300
Location: Uccle & South, Brussels
Updated April 2026
In Brief
BEPS suits families who want the full IB offering - including the rare Career-related Programme - in a genuinely small school near the Bois de la Cambre. It is not the right choice if you need a large campus, published exam results, or the lowest corporate-tariff fees.
BEPS has been on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt since 1972, in a cluster of historic buildings between the Bois de la Cambre and the ULB campus in Ixelles. The school is genuinely small - around 300 students, 50+ nationalities, hard cap of 18 per class - and the community feel that results from that scale is the thing parents who have been there consistently mention first. The school offers all four IB programmes: PYP (primary), MYP (middle years), the Diploma, and the Career-related Programme. The CP is unusual in the Brussels market - it bridges IB academic subjects with vocational qualifications and is only available at a handful of schools in Belgium.
The campus expanded in 2022 when BEPS acquired the adjacent building for secondary, completing a full renovation of the interior (by ID4Care) while preserving the historic facade. The secondary wing has open-plan collaborative spaces, a dedicated science lab, a maker space, and small-group rooms - more thoughtfully designed than you might expect from a school of this size. The Bois de la Cambre and ULB sports grounds provide outdoor and PE space that the campus itself does not have room for. After-school clubs run to 30+, and a financial aid programme is available for secondary students.
The fees published on the website are the corporate tariff: EUR 20,300 (Early Years) to EUR 36,590 (IB Diploma/CP). Families self-paying without employer support should ask admissions for the private tariff, which is lower. A NEASC accreditation visit took place in 2025-26, completing the formal accreditation process. One consistent note from independent reviewers is that the Belgian management culture at BEPS is deeply embedded - parent engagement is high and warm, but the school is not as transient in character as some larger international schools nearby.
What parents value
- –All four IB programmes including the rare Career-related Programme - the only such offer in this part of Brussels. Hard cap of 18 students per class across all year groups.
- –Warmly reviewed community atmosphere; genuine family orientation in a school of 300 students. Financial aid programme for secondary students.
- –Renovated 2022 secondary campus with science lab, maker space, and collaborative zones - well-resourced for the school's size.
Points of consideration
- –Corporate-tariff fees are substantial (EUR 20,300-36,590). Ask admissions for the private tariff if your employer is not covering fees.
- –No published IB exam results or graduation statistics on the website. Ask the school directly for recent Diploma averages and university destinations before enrolling.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years 1-3 (ages 2.5-6) | 3 | 23,411 |
| Lower Primary Years 1-2 (ages 6-8) | 6 | 31,899 |
| Upper Primary Years 3-6 (ages 8-12) | 8 | 35,036 |
| Secondary MYP1-3 (ages 12-15) | 12 | 38,733 |
| Secondary MYP4-5 (ages 14-16) | 15 | 39,551 |
| IB Diploma / CP Years 1-2 (ages 16-18) | 16 | 42,198 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | 692 |
| School Development Fund | 692 |
| Refundable Deposit (EY/Primary) | 923 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Brussels's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from the EU institutions, NATO, multinational companies, and local families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Pascale Hertay
Pascale Hertay serves as General Director of BEPS International School. Contact the school for further details.