Spear’s 2023: BSB awarded for educational excellence
The British School of Brussels has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Spear’s School of the Year Award, a recognition celebrating the school’s outstanding excellence and innovation over the past 12 months.
BSB was selected from a shortlist of eight of the world’s most exceptional schools.
The Spear’s Awards, renowned for recognizing pioneers in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and leadership, granted this distinction to BSB due to the school’s commitment to excellence across various aspects of school life—with a particular focus on academic performance, pastoral care, facilities, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The school’s dedication to providing a holistic and innovative educational experience has not gone unnoticed, and the Spear’s School of the Year Award is a testament to BSB’s outstanding achievements in these key areas.

Principal Melanie Warnes, who attended the awards ceremony in central London on November 22 to accept the honor, expressed her delight at the recognition.
“I am absolutely thrilled to receive this global award on behalf of the entire BSB community,” said Melanie. “BSB is a unique school and a very special community. I’m so proud of all of us—each one of my colleagues and of course our wonderful students.”
This recognition is not only a celebration of BSB’s past achievements but also a testament to the school’s ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students. The 2023 Spear’s School of the Year Award serves as a beacon, highlighting BSB’s dedication to innovation, academic excellence, and student well-being.
As we proudly celebrate this incredible award, let us continue working together to uphold the standards of excellence that earned The British School of Brussels the title of Spear’s 2023 School of the Year. Congratulations to the entire BSB community on this well-deserved recognition!