Complete List of International Schools with IEYC – IPC Curriculums in Brussels and Surrounding Areas
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Some international schools in Brussels have adopted curriculums specifically designed for students from culturally diverse backgrounds, especially in early education. These include the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for preschool-aged children and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary education, both developed by Fieldwork Education in the UK.
These programs are offered in more than 1,000 schools across 90 countries and are especially suited for international and mobile school communities, often made up of children who relocate between countries and education systems.
IEYC and IPC Programs – School Lists
IEYC is a preschool program focused on guided play, exploration, holistic child development, and foundational cognitive and social skills. It includes:
- Immersive and engaging themes (e.g. “Things That Move”, “Me and My World”).
- A flexible approach based on continuous observation of students.
- Integrated learning areas: personal development, well-being, communication, critical thinking, creative expression, motor skills, etc.
- A child-centered pedagogy: each student progresses at their own pace in a supportive, international, and stimulating environment.
The IEYC is designed to respect different developmental stages of children aged 2.5 to 5, while helping them connect their immediate environment to the wider world.
> List of schools with IEYC curriculum
The IPC is a structured curriculum for primary school that combines academic rigor with personal and international development. Its goal is to help every child become an active, thoughtful, and curious learner.
Key features of the program:
- Organized in cross-disciplinary thematic units (e.g. “Explorers”, “The Human Body”, “Habitats”).
- Integration of academic subjects (English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, technology, etc.).
- Clear learning objectives in three domains: Knowledge (knowing), Skills (doing), and Personal Understanding (being).
- Development of an international learner profile: cultural empathy, open-mindedness, critical thinking.
- Ongoing formative assessment focused on individual progress.
The program is designed to be flexible, allowing each school to adapt it to their context (language of instruction, pedagogical structure, national framework), while maintaining overall educational consistency.
> List of schools with IPC curriculum
IEYC | International Early Years Curriculum – Ages 2.5 to 5
IPC | International Primary Curriculum – Ages 5 to 11