European School Brussels II

The school is committed to providing a multilingual and multicultural education that fosters European identity. Its core mission is to educate children side by side, free from divisive prejudices, encouraging them to appreciate different cultures while maintaining pride in their own heritage. The ultimate goal is to develop students who are schooled and ready to contribute to a united and thriving Europe.

The school is organized into three cycles: Nursery, Primary, and Secondary. It offers nine language sections at the Woluwe site (Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Swedish) and four at the Evere site (French, German, English, and Italian). The curriculum is specific to the European Schools system, with secondary studies including options such as Latin, and specialized study tracks for S4-S5 and S6-S7.

The school prepares students for the European Baccalaureate diploma, which is the official qualification awarded upon completion of the secondary cycle. Students also receive career guidance and support for university applications to assist in their transition to higher education.

Educational support is provided in accordance with the Regulations of the Board of Governors of the European Schools. The school employs dedicated coordinators for educational and psychological support across the nursery, primary, and secondary cycles to assist pupils with special educational needs. Psychologists are available on-site to provide further student support.

Admission is primarily reserved for children of staff of the European Institutions, with pupils categorized into three groups according to the European Schools' enrolment policy. The school follows strict age requirements, admitting children to nursery at age four and primary year 1 at age six. A fundamental principle is the teaching of the mother tongue as the first language (L1), and the school determines the appropriate language section based on the child's dominant language, sometimes requiring comparative language tests. Applications are processed online via a central enrolment portal.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with detailed calendars available for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 sessions. Daily schedules vary by site and cycle; in Woluwe, classes generally begin between 8:25 and 8:30 and conclude between 15:05 and 16:10, while Evere classes start at 8:30 and end at 15:15. Wednesdays conclude at 12:50 for all, and Fridays end at 12:45 for nursery and primary years 1 and 2.

The school operates across two sites: the Woluwe campus located at Avenue Oscar Jespers 75 and the Evere site at Avenue du Bourget 30. Campus facilities include libraries, medical services, and canteens. The school also manages specialized pedagogical networks, IT infrastructure, and sports facilities.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, theatre groups, and clubs. Students participate in events such as the Foodfest, art exhibitions, and international competitions like the Belgian Physics Olympiads and the "Cinécourts en Herbe" film competition. Additionally, the school facilitates student exchanges, such as the S3 German language exchange with Gesamtschule Aachen-Brandt.