had two kids in it (6th and 8th) while we were on sabbatical leave. Small school, teachers and administration are extremely responsive to students and parents. Follows the English rather than American system but the children adjusted well to it.
ISF Waterloo International School
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About ISF Waterloo International School
In short: ISF Waterloo International School is a private, secular, co-ed international school in Brussels, Belgium. Stages: preschool, primary, middle school and high school (ages 3–18). Taught in English. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews).
- Type
- Private
- Faith
- Secular
- Gender
- Co-ed
- Ages
- 3–18
- Approach
- General Curriculum
Fees at ISF Waterloo International School
Curriculum and languages
Languages
Stages and ages
ISF Waterloo International School, part of the International School of Flanders group, is a non-selective mainstream school that offers a broad and balanced international education to students from pre-school to A Level. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Council of British International Schools, and its teachers are Google-certified educators. The secondary school follows the Cambridge International system for Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Level, with subjects including English, mathematics, Global Perspectives, business, French, geography, history, biology, chemistry and physics. Students belong to four multi-age houses, are represented by a Student Council and a School Captain, and IGCSE and A Level students complete community service and work experience after their exams. Day trips take place once a term for every class, and optional residential trips in the third term range from outdoor education in the Ardennes to cultural city visits and skiing.
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Facilities and services
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Play facilities
ISF Waterloo's campus lies on the border between Sint-Genesius-Rode and Waterloo in the southern suburbs of Brussels and comprises five buildings named after people and places from the Battle of Waterloo, together with two large playgrounds zoned for different age groups. The Hougomont Arts and Sports Complex contains early primary classrooms, an art room and a full-size sports hall that also serves as auditorium and examination centre, while music classes and a fully equipped kitchen are housed in a basement link. The Buonaparte Centre has secondary classrooms with a purpose-built science laboratory, and Blucher House holds the Media and Learning Centre and the library, with reading and study areas.
Learning support and inclusion
ISF Waterloo describes its secondary school as inclusive, with an 'all welcome, and all accepted' attitude among students. Learning support can include additional English lessons for students who need them and an International Individual Learning Plan for students with a recognised specific learning difficulty. The library building provides rooms for small tutorial lessons, English as an Additional Language support and the school's occupational therapist, and a social counsellor also has an office on campus.
Reviews of ISF Waterloo International School
4 reviews from families and Google
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Frequently asked questions
What language is ISF Waterloo International School taught in?
Lessons are taught in English. It also teaches French.
What do families say about ISF Waterloo International School?
Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.
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