International School of Brussels

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The International School of Brussels (ISB) is an English-language day school providing an international education to students from over 60 countries, within an age range from 3 to 18. Founded in 1951, it is situated on a 162,000 m² wooded campus about 9 kilometres from the centre of the city, in the Watermael Boitsfort commune of Brussels. In 2007 - 2008 school year, about 1,450 students are enrolled at ISB.

Contents 1 Structure 2 Facilities 3 Activities 4 Athletics 5 Academics 6 External links

[edit] Structure

ISB is divided into four schools:

• Early Childhood Center (ECC): grades pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade
• Elementary School (ES): grades 3 through 6
• Middle School (MS): grades 7 through 9
• High School (HS): grades 10 through 12

Each school has a Head who is responsible for day-to-day operation of the school. All Heads report to the director of ISB. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees. Curriculum leadership and educational management is provided by the "Educational Leadership Team", consisting of the Director and the school Heads and Assistant Heads. The school is widely regarded in international education, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association. ISB's "Special Education" program is almost unique amongst international schools.

[edit] Facilities

Buildings on the ISB campus include a "Chateau" which houses all of the schools administration, the four schools mentioned above, an international community center, a student activities center which houses two gymnasiums, and performing arts venues- including a black box and 350+ seat theater. Another building located on the campus is the "Metairie" — which contains several ESL classrooms, and all of the Music facilities at the school. There is also a "Chalet" which houses the Health Office.

• Two outdoor artificial-turf playing fields
• One grass playing field
• Two indoor tennis courts (carpet)
• Two indoor gymnasiums and a weight room
• Outdoor Education Room (rock-climbing wall)

In 2007, all 8th and 10th grade students have received a Tablet PC as part of the Teaching & Learning with Technology Project. All teachers received a Tablet PC a year earlier. Each classroom is equipped with computers and a wireless network was installed during the summer of 2007. In 2008-2009, all students from grades 4-12 will learn in a 1-to-1 tech environment.

[edit] Activities

Students can participate in a number of non-athletic activities. The school features an orchestra, lower and upper level band, jazz band, Symphonic Band, and choir. The drama department holds multiple shows every year. Each school also has a separate student-run yearbook, on which students work the entire year.

[edit] Athletics

Students can participate in various sports and athletics. They compete with other international schools in different divisions and countries. Some of the most successful teams are Soccer ,Swimming, Baseball, Basketball, and American Football though all of the students at this school try hard to succeed, hence the motto, Everyone Included, Everyone Challenged, and Everyone successful. They are big rivals with St. John's International School and the British School of Brussels.

[edit] Academics

ISB offers its High School students the opportunity to take either International Baccalaureate diploma or American Advanced Placement courses.

[edit] External links

• International School of Brussels Website