ISF Tervuren preschool entry

International school in Tervuren

ISF Tervuren

ISF Tervuren is a small English-speaking international school with 85 students from 60 nationalities, located 15 minutes from Brussels in Tervuren. Triply accredited by CIS, BSO and COBIS, it covers daycare (from 6 weeks), preschool and primary up to age 11.
Its daycare, housed in the renovated Maison Boch and designed on the basis of scientific research into infant brain development, is staffed by trilingual EN/FR/NL caregivers. ISF Tervuren shares the same programmes – IPC and UK Curriculum – and the same accreditations as its sister campus ISF Waterloo, offering guaranteed academic continuity between the two sites.

85

PUPILS

60

NATIONALITIES

50+

EMPLOYEES

  • Profile reviewed and validated by the school – April 2026

As the International School of Flanders is one school with two campuses (ISF Waterloo and ISF Tervuren), both follow the same academic and enrichment programmes.
The school follows the UK national literacy and numeracy curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum for all other core subjects. ISF Tervuren is accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools), BSO (British Schools Overseas) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools).

ISF Tervuren accreditation

Curriculum at ISF Tervuren – IPC and UK Curriculum, Tervuren

The school provides education from early years to primary years. Daycare is also available.

Crèche ISF waterloo

Daycare – From 6 Weeks, Trilingual EN/FR/NL Staff

> Ages six weeks to 2,5 years

  • Small groups of children

  • English – French – Dutch

The ISF Daycare facility accommodates up to 46 children aged six weeks old. The Tervuren Daycare/creche is housed in Boch House and occupies the entirety of the original village nursery school building but has been renovateddesigned, and equipped to enhance children’s visual stimulus in a scientifically positive way.
The professional staff of the daycare speaks at minimum English, French and Dutch, so the children are exposed to all languages throughout the day.
ISF Tervuren International Daycare is supervised by Kind & Gezin (Flanders’ Child & Family Agency).

ICA-IEYC - International Early Years Curriculum school

Preschool – IEYC, Villa Van Dyck

> age 2,5 to 4

  • Max 18 pupils/class
  • In English + French as a second language

The ISF Pre-School sets an excellent foundation for a lifetime of learning, catering for children between 2 ½ – 4 years of age.
The Pre-School is located in Van Dyck Villa. Early Years follows the International Primary Curriculum for Early Years.

This is an internationally oriented program based on thematic units. The children follow a two-year program, covering six different IPC Units.

ICA-IPC International Primary Curriculum schools

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> Ages 4 – 11

  • Max 18 pupils/class
  • In English + French as a second language

In Lower Primary, ISF Tervuren focuses on a wide variety of learning activities, and students develop through each stage at their own pace.
As the children develop through each stage, their work becomes more structured, without losing the fun element of learning.
In Upper Primary,students are encouraged to develop at their own pace and challenge themselves and realise their full potential. ISF Tervuren individualises its programs to cater for children with differing abilities and potential.
ISF Tervuren offers the International Primary Curriculum, which is an internationally minded, thematic based curriculum that encourages students to develop the ability to learn and acquire the skills needed to become life-long learners.

ISF Tervuren International School e-learning

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The strengths of ISF Tervuren

Why Choose ISF Tervuren near Brussels?

ISF Tervuren offers a stimulating and inclusive learning environment designed to meet the needs of international students. With small class sizes, a globally recognized academic programme, and a multilingual environment, the school ensures personalised and adaptive teaching for every child.

ISF Tervuren preschool
Globally recognised academic programmes

The school offers a variety of educational programmes tailored to different ages, including the UK National Literacy and Numeracy Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, both recognised worldwide for academic excellence.

Multilingual and multicultural environment

ISF Tervuren values language learning and cultural diversity. In addition to English as the primary language of instruction, the school offers classes in French or Dutch. This multilingual approach enhances students’ educational experience and prepares them to thrive in a globalised world.

Small class sizes and personalised approach

ISF Tervuren provides small class settings, with a maximum of 18 students per class. This structure allows for individual attention and differentiated learning, ensuring every child receives the necessary support for both academic and personal development.

Who is ISF Tervuren for?

ISF Tervuren is particularly well-suited to expat families based in eastern Brussels and the communes of Tervuren, Wezembeek and Overijse, who are looking for a small English-speaking international primary school in a calm residential setting. Its  small size of 85 students ensures personalised attention and a close-knit school community. Daycare from 6 weeks makes it one of the few options in the area for families with very young children. For families who may relocate or whose children reach secondary age, continuity with the ISF Waterloo campus  with the same programmes and the same accreditations offers a natural and academically seamless transition.

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School Life at ISF Tervuren

Outside class hours

Tuition Fees 2025-2026 – ISF Tervuren

Standard tuition (for private individuals)

Tuition Fees
Registration fee € 750
School Dev. Fund 1.000
Pre-School
€ 14.020
Pre-Primary to Year 2
19.430
Year 3 to Year 6 € 20.820

Professional tuition fee (employer-sponsored))

Tuition Fees
Registration fee € 750
School Dev. Fund 1.000
Pre-School € 19.740
Pre-Primary to Year 2 € 27.900
Year 3 to Year 6 € 29.455

Included in annual fees

  • All classroom supplies and educational materials
  • All school trips to museums, zoos, and other educational sites
  • School T-shirt
  • School photographs

Not included in annual fees

  • School bus service
  • Annual overnight school trip
  • Occupational therapy
  • Before and after school care
  • Clubs and extracurricular activities

Contact and Admissions – ISF Tervuren

All families expressing a particular interest in ISF Tervuren are invited to visit the school and meet the head of school.

TÉLÉPHONE

ISF Tervuren

ADDRESS

ISF Tervuren

Stationsstraat 3
3080 Tervuren, Belgium

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Location of ISF Tervuren – Tervuren, 15 min from Brussels

> International School of Flanders Tervuren
Address : Stationsstraat 3 | 3080 Tervuren, Belgium

International School of Flanders Tervuren