St. John’s Senior School: excellence in education through IB and AP programmes
St. John’s Senior School offers an outstanding educational experience focused on the individual and built around three pillars: academic excellence, sports, and the performing arts. St. John’s prepares students for a dynamic and ever-changing world by fostering personal growth and success.
Academic excellence and holistic education are at the heart of St. John’s Senior School. Students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that ensures a diverse and adaptable skill set. The aim is to equip students with the tools essential for lifelong learning, while encouraging traits such as curiosity, emotional and mental agility, a willingness to challenge and be challenged, as well as open-mindedness and creativity.

St. John’s Senior School has proudly offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for over 40 years. This globally recognised programme provides a rigorous and intellectually engaging academic foundation. St. John’s graduates regularly gain admission to top universities and colleges around the world. In Grades 9 and 10, students can select courses from a range of subject groups, allowing them to explore their interests and passions while preparing for higher education.
The IB Diploma is a two-year programme that leads to an externally assessed qualification. Students study six subjects, with the option to specialise in three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
St. John’s Senior School is also proud to be the only school in Belgium to offer the Advanced Placement (AP) programme. AP courses provide secondary students with access to rigorous university-level studies. Recognised by over 90% of U.S. colleges and universities, AP exams can lead to academic credits or course exemptions.
St. John’s Senior School encourages students to reach their full potential academically, athletically, and artistically. As a member of the prestigious Inspired Group, the school emphasises academic excellence, a diverse and inclusive community, international opportunities, and state-of-the-art arts and sports facilities. St. John’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence has left a lasting impact on generations of students, shaping successful futures.