Secondary School

Remarkable academic success: Outstanding pass rate at IB Diploma, A Levels, and BTEC. Inclusivity at its best.

A Secondary School as Unique as You Are

We have plenty to shout about at BSB: our unique, transferable British curriculum with three pre-university routes, A Level, International Baccalaureate and BTEC; a bilingual French/English programme in Years 7-9; over 100 enrichment activities every week; a stunning campus and unparalleled facilities; the best IB results in Belgium, and enviable industry and alumni links to connect classroom studies to the real world of work. We were recently ranked as one of the best schools in the world, and every year our list of students’ university destinations and courses makes for an inspiring read.

But what really makes BSB such an extraordinary place? If I had to narrow it down, I’d say it’s our relationships. Every day, I witness countless interactions between our staff and students; teachers expressing their faith in a young person’s potential, building their knowledge, skills and confidence. Whole futures are built on moments like this.

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects, and are committed to their own professional learning. Learning is a lifelong undertaking: that’s the message we instill in our students, and it’s a mantra we live by ourselves. Discover more about our diverse teaching and learning team on our Staff page.

Families might feel nervous about the impact of a big transition like moving schools – along with moving jobs and countries, in many cases – but they’re quickly reassured by our friendly and caring community. And not only do students settle quickly, our commitment to British and International systems means that they can also transfer easily to their next school if the need for another move arises. Time and again we hear from visitors how happy, confident and welcoming our young people are.

If your aspirations for your child include to be happy, successful, excited by learning and to engage purposefully and ethically with the world, BSB could be the school for you. Get in touch with our admissions team to book a visit and feel the difference for yourself, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any specific questions.

I look forward to meeting you.

James Johnson
Vice-Principal & Head of Secondary School

Welcome to our Secondary School

About our school

The British School of Brussels Secondary School is a multicultural, international and progressive community of students aged 11-18. Learning is a partnership between teachers and students at BSB. They are supported both inside and outside the classroom to ensure that all students can succeed.

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Our performance

Exam results are an essential indicator of performance, both for our students, and for our school. In recent years Secondary School students at The British School of Brussels have achieved outstanding public examination results at GCSE and IGCSE level and in all three of our pre-university routes – A Levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Our aim is to help our students develop into knowledgeable, principled, well-balanced, confident, inquiring, compassionate and internationally-minded adults who will be able and willing to make a difference in the world after their BSB experience.

Pre-university routes

A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and BTEC vocational qualifications
A Level, IB & BTEC subject options

25 A Level and BTEC options, and 25 IB choices
99%+ pass rate in A Level and BTEC

Average IB score of 36 in 2026, compared to the world IB average of 30
Independently ranked as one of the best schools in the world

And as one of the top schools in Europe