
European School, Brussels III
The European School of Brussels III is one of the thirteen European Schools and one of the four located in Brussels. The school was founded in 1999, principally to serve children whose parents are employed by one of European institutions based in Brussels, however the school also welcomes other students provided there is capacity.
It is located in the Belgian municipality of Ixelles (Elsene). The school combines nursery, primary and secondary education, with 3,097 students enrolled at the start of the 2018-2019 academic year, spread over seven language sections (English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Greek and Czech), stand alongside, discovering and sharing knowledges in an environment of respect, solidarity, tolerance and dialogue.
One of the school’s unique features is multiple language tuition, the basis for an international or European career! Pupils successfully completing the European Baccalaureate at the end of the seventh year of secondary education receive this certificate. Thanks to high academic standards and an individualised approach, more than 97% of all pupils pass this examination. The European Baccalaureate is acknowledged by all EU member states and most universities worldwide, guaranteeing pupils the right of access at any European university or higher education.