German school in Brussels
Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel
Founded in 1803, the Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel (IDSB) is one of the oldest international schools in Europe. Set in the green commune of Wezembeek-Oppem near Brussels, it welcomes 587 students from 30 nationalities, from 3 months to 18 years old. The school is open to international students regardless of their German language background (with full language support). IDSB offers the complete German school pathway: Gymnasium (Abitur), Realschule and Fachoberschule (Fachabitur), with five languages taught including French, English, Spanish, Dutch and Latin.
587
STUDENTS
30
NATIONALITIES
223
YEARS
The curriculum at IDSB leads to recognised German high school diplomas: the German International Abitur (general diploma) and the Fachabitur (vocational diploma). More than 50% of the families enrolled at the school have an international background.
IDSB Curriculum – Complete German Education System, Wezembeek
Nursery and Kindergarten – Bilingual DE/EN or DE/FR, from 3 Months
+ Daycare
> Ages 3 months to 5 years
In the nursery, the school welcomes infants from 3 months old. Children aged 2 to 6 attend the bilingual daycare with a preschool based on the German educational system, which is considered a high-quality educational standard and approved by the German authorities.
The school offers an individualised learning process. Children are guided by a native German-speaking educational specialist and an English- or French-speaking specialist, depending on the chosen language.
Primary School – Thuringia Curriculum, 3 Languages from Class 1
Class 1 – Class 4
> Ages 6 to 10
The primary school follows the Thuringia state curriculum, supporting gradual development of language and academic skills. From the first year onwards, students receive three hours of French or English lessons per week.
Currently, the primary school has 150 students across 8 classes of 14 to 22 pupils. Students learn English or French and benefit from an extensive afternoon programme in German, English, and French.
Secondary School Gymnasium – German International Abitur
General : Class 5 – Class 12
> Ages 10 to 18
The general secondary school, called Gymnasium, begins in Class 5 and ends at the end of Class 12 with the German International Abitur examination.
English and French are taught as first and second foreign languages. Spanish and Dutch are also offered to interested students. Latin is available to those with previous language knowledge.
Realschule and Fachoberschule – Fachabitur, Vocational Pathway
Classe 6 – Classe 9 + classe 10 (secondary) or Class 11 (Fachoberschule)
> Ages 10 to 18
Students may also choose to follow the Realschule track from Class 6 to Class 9, after which they are qualified to begin professional life or move on to Class 10 in the Gymnasium or Class 11 in the Fachoberschule.
The school offers scholarship programmes for the Gymnasium (from Class 10) and the Fachoberschule (from Class 11).
Open to International Students – Full Language Support for Non-German Speakers
The German International School of Brussels is open to international students. Just like the kindergarten, both the primary and secondary schools welcome international pupils and offer full support for children whose native language is not German.
The school also offers additional foreign language courses in secondary school (extra fees apply), including German as a second/foreign language, as well as English and French for new arrivals.
Why choose the Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel?
The strengths of the Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel?
The Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel (IDSB) combines academic rigour, international openness, and personalised support to deliver high-quality education based on the German school curriculum.
Who is IDSB for?
IDSB primarily serves German-speaking expat families in Brussels (EU officials, diplomats and executives) who wish to maintain continuity with the German education system. It is also open to international families drawn to the rigour of German education, with structured language support available for non-German-speaking students. Daycare from 3 months makes it one of the very few options for families with very young children. For families planning a return to Germany or higher education in Europe, the Abitur and Fachabitur are recognised across all European universities.
School Life at IDSB
Outside School Hours
Various extracurricular activities are organised: art, sports, music, outdoor activities, language classes, and more.
Hot meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads, vegetable sticks, and more are freshly prepared on-site and purchased using a prepaid card at the cafeteria.
This service is provided by the school’s transportation partner (additional fees apply).
Educational school trips are regularly organised by the school.
Tuition Fees 2025-2026 | IDSB
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | € 1000 |
| Daycare >15h40 |
€ 20,660 |
| Bilingual preschool | € 17,077 |
| Bilingual preschool >18h |
€ 19,309 |
| Primary school >15h40 |
€ 13,900 |
| Primary school >18h |
€ 15,3782 |
| Secondary school >15h40 |
€ 15,343 |
| Secondary school >18h |
€ 17,164 |
Not included in tuition fees
Tuition fees do not cover certain additional services such as school transportation, daily meals, excursions, as well as the scholarship programme for secondary school (from Class 10) and Fachoberschule (from Class 11).
Contact and Admissions – IDSB Wezembeek-Oppem
Location of IDSB – Wezembeek-Oppem, near Brussels
> Internationale deutsche Schule Brüssel
Adresse : Rue du Long Chêne 71 |1970 Wezembeek-Oppem, Belgium