Tutti Frutti Primary School

Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) and Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Campuses at Rue de la Victoire 204, 1060 Saint-Gilles; Av. A. Dupuich 42, 1180 Uccle; Rue Africaine 27, 1060 Saint-Gilles (classes and stages).

Bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school.

Private bilingual school operating as an ASBL (non-profit).

Belgium; Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium).

The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French-English, French-German (from four registered children), and French-Italian (from four registered children). Class sizes average 12 students per class. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two or three languages. Teaching methods are active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated, with a multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic approach. Reading, writing and mathematics are taught explicitly while learning is enhanced through experiential activities such as cooking workshops, and autonomy is fostered through practical tasks. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium); at the end of the sixth year they take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

Average class size is 12 students.

At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

The school uses small classes with an average of 12 students to personalize teaching and support each student's needs. Teaching teamwork and sociability is emphasized daily. The pedagogy is open-minded and inclusive, exposing students to other cultures and languages. Outings to theatre, museums, parks and swimming pools are an integral part of the learning project. Autonomy is emphasized, helping students become active participants in their own learning and build self-confidence.

The school welcomes all children, including those with special needs, and provides a caring environment adapted to their learning needs. The enrollment process includes needs identification and providing an up-to-date report describing the child's needs so accommodations can be evaluated. If specialized support is required, the cost is borne by the parents. A family interview and, when appropriate, a meeting with a specialist help assess suitable accommodations.

The school uses immersion with exposure to two or more languages from primary year 1. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections: French & English, Français & Deutsch, and French & Italiano. Each class has about 12 students. The bilingual and multilingual teaching uses explicit reading, writing and mathematical instruction alongside implicit learning through activities, with a multi-sensory, multidisciplinary approach. Openness to cultures and languages is a core part of the pedagogy. At the end of the sixth year, students take tests in French to obtain the CEB.

Social and emotional development is supported through open pedagogy, inclusivity and a focus on student autonomy, curiosity and creativity. The program encourages wellbeing through self-esteem building, collaboration and engagement in arts and physical activities. Students participate in weekly sport, pool, gardening and other movement-based activities. Outings to theatres, museums and parks contribute to confidence and independence. The environment aims to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth.

1. Eligibility and class structure. The primary school welcomes children born in 2012–2016. The elementary school is organized into three bilingual sections, with about 12 students per class. The sections offer French-English, French-German (from 4 children registered), and French-Italian (from 4 children registered). 2. Immersion and pedagogy. Immersion is achieved through exposure to two languages, and sometimes three. Teaching is active, lively, participatory, open and differentiated. Learning is multidisciplinary, multi-sensory, creative and artistic. 3. Registration and assessment. Tutti Frutti Primary is considered home schooling. Children are registered with the Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Flemish Community of Belgium). Each term, tests assess progress. At the end of the sixth year, French tests are taken to obtain the CEB. 4. Welcome procedure (special needs). Registration identifies any special needs. An up-to-date report describing needs is transmitted to help determine accommodations. A family interview follows to decide whether the school can offer a suitable setting and to explore solutions. If needed, specialized support may be provided at the family's cost. 5. Information sessions and contact. Information sessions are offered and information session registration is available. Information sessions dates are published; information on upcoming sessions is provided. 6. Affordability. Tutti Frutti Primary is a non-subsidized project; efforts are made to keep it affordable.