European School Brussels III is primarily aimed for children of staff of the European Institutions. Other students would be admitted to the European Schools in so far as places are available.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
3000 |
Languages
| Native English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
European Baccalaureate |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Educational Support |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School day
| Supervised care before/after school |
The European Commission organizes a fee-based after-school childcare for European Union staff members’ children (from 4 to 12 years old). The emphasis is on relaxation, pleasure, play, contact and well-being. The guiding thread is the notion of importance of free time. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Since opening its doors in 1999, the European School of Brussels III is committed to provide a high-level, multilingual and multicultural education. Every day, pupils of different nationalities, allocated in seven language sections (German, English, French, Czech, Greek, Spanish, Dutch) stand alongside, discovering and sharing knowledges in an environment of respect, solidarity, tolerance and dialogue. |