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Instructs in Bulgarian, German, English, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch, Romanian
Fees €4,285 - 16,068
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service Yes
Mr Markko Mattus
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Italian, Latin
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
European School Brussels IV delivers the European Schools curriculum from nursery to secondary, providing a multilingual, culturally diverse education. Instruction uses official EU languages, with eight language sections—German, English, Bulgarian, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch and Romanian—and Croatian for SWALS pupils. Basic instruction is delivered in the official languages, and curricula are aligned across language sections, with a strong focus on developing mother tongues and foreign languages. Students complete the European Baccalaureate at the end of S7, opening access to higher education throughout the Union. The school sits on the Laeken site, with nursery and primary in Building L and secondary in Building R. Facilities include science laboratories, art and music spaces, libraries, a canteen, sport halls and a multipurpose hall, plus infirmary, psychologists and after-school care. Extra-curriculars range from robotics and coding to Erasmus+, KiVa, Green & Clean School, and international projects (eTwinning, WEX, CAAP). Pupils' Committee enables student leadership.
European School Brussels IV has instruction in Bulgarian, German, English, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch, Romanian.
Location
European School Brussels IV (Laeken) is located at Drève Sainte-Anne 86, 1020 Brussels (Laeken). The school is accessible on foot, by bicycle, by public transport, or by car. The Schola Europea / Brussel Kadetten bus stop sits in front of the school and is served by STIB/MIVB and De Lijn buses. The Bockstael metro station and the SNCB/NMBS train station are about a ten-minute walk from the school.
Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary
Type
European School
Country affiliation
Belgium
School day structure
Nursery and Primary cycles follow timetables with classes starting at 08:15. End times are 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 12:30 on Wednesday; 12:45 on Friday. Secondary timetable details are published by the school.
Bus service
APEEE Bru4 provides the transport service for pupils from nursery to secondary and for all language sections between home and school in the morning and between school and home or nursery in the afternoon. Public transport to the school is readily available via SNCB, STIB, and De Lijn; bus stops sit in front of the school.
Fees
Annual tuition at European School Brussels IV ranges from EUR 4,285 to EUR 16,068 for 2026/27.
Scope and academic year
• The fee details below apply to the 2025/2026 academic year for the European School Brussels IV (Laeken).
Application / registration fees
• No separate application or one‑off registration fee is specified by the school. Parents who are liable to pay school fees are required to pay a 25% deposit of the annual school fee as a condition of enrolment; this deposit is non‑refundable.
Annual tuition fees by year group (Category III pupils) — school-specific breakdown
For parents liable to pay Category III charges, European School Brussels IV publishes separate annual amounts depending on parental employer status and the child's date of enrolment:
• Children of international civil agents of NATO and international civil servants of the UN (serving in Brussels): - Nursery: EUR 8,569.40 per year. - Primary: EUR 11,795.06 per year. - Secondary: EUR 13,111.32 per year (for children enrolled before 01/09/2013) and EUR 16,067.78 per year (for children enrolled after 31/08/2013).
• Pupils whose parents belong to other Category III (private enrolment): - Nursery: EUR 4,284.70 per year. - Primary: EUR 5,897.53 per year. - Secondary: EUR 6,555.66 per year (for children enrolled before 01/09/2013) and EUR 8,033.89 per year (for children enrolled after 31/08/2013).
Standard Category 3 reference fees (European Schools consolidated figures for 2025/2026 — Brussels)
• As a cross‑school reference, the Secretary‑General's consolidated Category 3 figures for Brussels for 2025/2026 are: - Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 per year. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 per year. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 per year.
Per‑term amounts (calculated)
• Per‑term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three (annual ÷ 3) to show an equal three‑term split. Use these only as an arithmetic breakdown; the school's invoicing may follow its own schedule.
• School‑specific Category III (other Category III) — per term (annual ÷ 3): - Nursery: EUR 4,284.70 → EUR 1,428.23 per term. - Primary: EUR 5,897.53 → EUR 1,965.84 per term. - Secondary: EUR 6,555.66 → EUR 2,185.22 per term; if enrolled after 31/08/2013: EUR 8,033.89 → EUR 2,677.96 per term.
• NATO/UN group — per term (annual ÷ 3): - Nursery: EUR 8,569.40 → EUR 2,856.47 per term. - Primary: EUR 11,795.06 → EUR 3,931.69 per term. - Secondary: EUR 13,111.32 → EUR 4,370.44 per term; if enrolled after 31/08/2013: EUR 16,067.78 → EUR 5,355.93 per term.
• Secretary‑General consolidated Brussels Category 3 (reference) — per term: - Nursery: EUR 4,370.39 → EUR 1,456.80 per term. - Primary: EUR 6,009.36 → EUR 2,003.12 per term. - Secondary: EUR 8,194.57 → EUR 2,731.52 per term.
Billing schedule and payment terms
• A 25% non‑refundable deposit of the annual school fee is a prior condition for enrolment or continuation of studies; an invoice for the deposit will be issued and must be paid before the start of the school year. The deposit is expressly non‑refundable.
• An invoice for the school charges (balance and other charges) is sent after the start of the school year (the school issues this invoice in October for the start‑of‑year billing cycle). That invoice must be paid by bank transfer within the deadline specified on the invoice. The school permits requests for payment by instalments in cases of financial difficulty (written request).
• If school fees remain unpaid or are only partly paid at year end, the pupil may be removed from the school list and will not be admitted to any European School the following school year (in accordance with the General Rules of the European Schools).
Boarding / accommodation
• The European School Brussels IV does not operate as a boarding school. There are no boarding fees listed. Transport and day‑time services are provided by the school or by the APEEE (parents' association) and are billed separately.
Other costs and recurring charges
• The school fee invoice covers items such as the compulsory standard school agenda, insurance, photocopies and similar school charges; these are billed per year and per child. Locker rental (secondary pupils) is charged for the entire Secondary cycle (seven years) and, if the pupil leaves early, the school refunds the difference pro rata. Sports kit items (primary: t‑shirt and shorts; secondary: t‑shirt) and a swimming cap for specified primary years are required and must be ordered from the school supplier. The Parents' Association (APEEE) runs the canteen, bus services and extracurricular activities; these services carry separate fees charged by the APEEE.
Refund and cancellation information
• The 25% enrolment deposit is non‑refundable. Locker rental is refundable pro rata if a pupil leaves before the end of the Secondary cycle. The school permits written requests for partial exemptions or instalment arrangements in cases of financial difficulty; full exonerations are not allowed. If fees remain unpaid at the end of the school year, the pupil may be removed from the rolls.
Accepted payment methods
• School tuition and school‑charge invoices are to be settled by bank transfer within the invoice deadline. The school's formal billing instructions indicate bank transfer as the payment method for the school fees; instalments can be requested in writing. APEEE services (canteen, buses, extracurricular activities) are administered and invoiced separately by the APEEE and follow their own payment arrangements.
Sibling reductions and special conditions
• For families with more than one child at the school in the same Category III group, reductions apply: for Category III pupils enrolled before 01/09/2013 the second child is charged at 50% of the rate; for Category III pupils enrolled after 31/08/2013 the second child is charged at 80% and subsequent children at 60% of the full rate. Written requests for partial exemption or instalment arrangements may be considered in cases of financial difficulty.
Notes
• The figures above are those published for the 2025/2026 academic year where applicable and where the school provides a school‑specific breakdown. The Secretary‑General's consolidated Category 3 figures for Brussels (2025/2026) are provided as a cross‑school reference.
Academics
European School Brussels IV teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
European School Brussels IV uses the European Schools curriculum and provides a multilingual, multicultural education from nursery to secondary, culminating in the European Baccalaureate at the end of S7. The European Baccalaureate is awarded by the Secretary General of the European Schools and is designed to enable access to higher education across the European Union. The school offers eight language sections: German, English, Bulgarian, Estonian, French, Italian, Dutch and Romanian, with Croatian available for SWALS pupils. Basic instruction is delivered in the official EU languages, and the curricula and syllabuses are the same across language sections, with a strong emphasis on mother tongue development and foreign languages. The school provides language certifications including DELF-DALF (French), DELF/DELE (Spanish), and Latinum certificates (Latinum Europaeum and Latinum Europaeum Superior). Educational support for high-potential or gifted pupils is built into the system, with appropriate challenges and options such as enrichment, tutoring, and extended periods; a Support Advisory Group oversees planning and decision-making for such pupils.
Higher Education Progression
The European Baccalaureate enables admission to higher education in the European Union and in other countries, with diploma holders enjoying the same rights and benefits as other secondary school-leavers for university entry within the EU. The diploma is recognized for university admission across Belgium and abroad.
Gifted and Talented
High-potential or gifted pupils receive adequate challenges and support. Actions toward HP or gifted pupils include privileged tutoring, opportunities to audition for other courses, meetings with the support coordinator, academic enrichment courses, organization and methodology courses, and support to participate in projects; pupils may be allowed to take more periods than the maximum regulated, subject to documentation and advisory opinion. The school's Support Advisory Group meets at least once a year to review and plan for pupil needs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has KiVa, a program to combat bullying. The school operates KiVa teams in both the Primary and Secondary cycles, and school psychologists support pupil wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Educational support is provided at general, moderate, or intensive levels to assist pupils with difficulties or specific educational needs. Teachers employ diversified teaching methods and the support structures are flexible and adapt to the pupil's development. Documentation includes the European School Support Policy and local SEC Charter; coordinators can be contacted for support.
Mental Wellbeing
The school places emphasis on pupil wellbeing. KiVa forms part of the anti-bullying strategy, and school psychologists support wellbeing. A Good Behaviour Policy Annexes and a Well-Being Strategy guide the school's approach to student welfare.
Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection Policy with annexes detailing safeguarding procedures. Data protection policies are in place to protect personal data and privacy.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Eligibility and language sections. The Brussels European Schools are primarily for the children of staff of European institutions. Admission uses three categories, with Category III described in Article 7.4 of the Brussels Enrollment Policy. The level of integration and age requirements are defined by the General Regulation of the European Schools (see Annex 2 for equivalences and Article 49 for age). Language sections currently open at EEB4 are BG (Bulgarian), DE (German), EN (English), ET (Estonian), FR (French), IT (Italian), NL (Dutch), RO (Romanian) and SWALS.
2. Access the two-step enrollment process. The process is organized in two steps: first, submit an eligibility request via the Enrollment Portal to gain access to the online enrollment form; second, submit the enrollment or transfer once access is granted. The Enrollment Portal link is published on the intranets of European institutions and with the Brussels Inscriptions Secretariat. If you already have a link and account, you do not need to submit a new eligibility request; your account is valid for 10 years. Children already enrolled for the current school year are automatically enrolled for the next year; no re-enrollment is necessary.
3. Submit the online enrollment or transfer with documents. The application or transfer must be submitted online via the Enrollment Portal (Portail des inscriptions), accompanied by all documents required (the list appears in Annex V of the Enrollment Policy). The online procedure and the Portal link are available on the intranets of European institutions and with the Brussels Inscriptions Secretariat; read the Brussels Enrollment Policy for 2025-2026 for details. For the 2025-2026 year, eligibility/enrollment requests are due by March 27, 2026 at 16:00, and mid-year admissions are not possible; no pupil may start schooling at a Brussels European School after April 13, 2026.
4. Read the policy and contact the admissions secretariat if needed. The Brussels Enrollment Policy for 2026-2027 is available from EURSC and on the Brussels Secretary General's Office site; read it carefully before applying. The enrollment process remains two-step (eligibility first, then enrollment) and information about the online process is provided on EU intranets and by the inscriptions secretariat.
FAQs
What curriculum does European School Brussels IV follow?
European School Brussels IV uses the European Schools curriculum and provides a multilingual, multicultural education from nursery to secondary, culminating in the European Baccalaureate at the end of S7. The European Baccalaureate is awarded by the Secretary General of the European Schools and is d
What age range does European School Brussels IV serve?
European School Brussels IV serves students from age 4 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 4285 to 16068.
How many students attend European School Brussels IV?
Approximately 3182 students.
Where is European School Brussels IV located?
European School Brussels IV (Laeken) is located at Drève Sainte-Anne 86, 1020 Brussels (Laeken). The school is accessible on foot, by bicycle, by public transport, or by car. The Schola Europea / Brussel Kadetten bus stop sits in front of the school
Does European School Brussels IV have a religious affiliation?
No published religious affiliation was found for European School Brussels IV.
Does European School Brussels IV offer learning support?
Educational support is provided at general, moderate, or intensive levels to assist pupils with difficulties or specific educational needs. Teachers employ diversified teaching methods and the support structures are flexible and adapt to the pupil's development. Documentation includes the European S
What languages are used for instruction?
Eight language sections are offered: German (DE), English (EN), Bulgarian (BG), Estonian (ET) – up to S4 (for the 2025/26 year), French (FR), Italian (IT), Dutch (NL), Romanian (RO). Croatian (HR) is available for SWALS pupils only. The Estonian language section is not open at all levels yet; each y
What is the admissions process?
1. Eligibility and language sections. The Brussels European Schools are primarily for the children of staff of European institutions. Admission uses three categories, with Category III described in Article 7.4 of the Brussels Enrollment Policy. The level of integration and age requirements are defin
What facilities does European School Brussels IV have?
The European School Brussels IV offers nursery, primary and secondary education on the Laeken site. Nursery and primary activities are housed in Building L, while the secondary cycle is housed in Building R. The campus includes a canteen, a Primary sport hall, a Sport hall, and a Multipurpose Hall f
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts Week and Flea Market are part of Primary Projects. Music and Radio Confetti are features within Primary European Hours, and Secondary participates in the Music Project. These activities provide opportunities to create, perform and present work across Primary and Secondary levels.
Who leads European School Brussels IV?
The school is led by Mr Markko MATTUS.
When was European School Brussels IV established?
European School Brussels IV was established in 2007.
What is the school community like?
The school operates Nursery, Primary and Secondary cycles. It has eight language sections: Bulgarian, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Italian and Romanian. It counts approximately 3230 pupil
What are the university pathways?
The European Baccalaureate enables admission to higher education in the European Union and in other countries, with diploma holders enjoying the same rights and benefits as other secondary school-leavers for university entry within the EU. The diploma is recognized for university admission across Be
