Stepping Stones Bilingual School
International School in Brussels
Quick answer
Stepping Stones Bilingual School is an international school serving expat families in Brussels, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. At $9,300–$12,500/year, it sits below the Brussels average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Stepping Stones Bilingual School.
- Tuition: $9,300–$12,500/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Brussels international school · 58 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 12 school day starts at Doors open at 8:00 AM; classes start at 8:30 AM in Primary and 9:00 AM in Preschool..
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15 avg / 20 max
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About Stepping Stones Bilingual School
Stepping Stones is a private bilingual (English/French) preschool and primary school in Brussels. Like our students, our teachers and support staff are international, diverse, and open to the world. We aim to nurture each child's potential for creativity, adaptability and self-assurance, modelling the ideals of respect, liberty, autonomy, curiosity, solidarity and kindness.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,300 – $12,500 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9300-12500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,000(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,500 |
| Cost position in Brussels | 22th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Other
Belgian Primary School certifications (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) + Cambridge Assessment English
Excellent for all levels
Dutch in grades 3-6 (as per the official Wallonia-Brussels Federation programme; as of September 2023).
Not applicable at this time (see previous answer).
We do not have in-house specialised staff at the moment, but we work closely with the parents, doctors and therapists of any child requiring specialised support. The few children we have welcomed throughout the years that required specific physical, emotional or academic support structures fared very well and flourished when the parents were open to coordinating with us.
No, we teach by immersion. But individual learning support is always available for students who need it.
Doors open at 8:00 AM; classes start at 8:30 AM in Primary and 9:00 AM in Preschool. – 3:30 PM except on Wednesdays, which are half-days in Belgium (we finish after lunch, at 12:30 PM)
Hot lunches and healthy snacks for all students (€114 per month in 2025).
All the meals we serve are pork-free. We also offer a vegetarian option. Children with serious allergies or other medically justified issues with food can exceptionally opt out of our hot meal programme and bring their own lunch.
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