European School of Mol

Open to all

The European School of Mol is easily accessible, located in Mol, a town in the Belgian province of Antwerp (55 km from Antwerp, 75 km from Brussels, 55 from Leuven). This intergovernmental school was established in 1960 to provide education to children of personnel of the European institutions. Noadays, the school offers education to all interested. Pupils come from Europe and beyond, with currently more than 50 nationalities united at the school.

Catering for ages 3 – 18 the school offers a nursery, primary and secondary cycle to all children. From the age of 3, all children receive tuition in the language of their section (English, Dutch, French or German). Second language tuition from the age of 6. By the end of their secondary studies, pupils will have had the opportunity to study up to five languages, mainly taught by native speakers.

Internationally acknowledged European Baccalaureate

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 individualized 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.

Mobility thanks to European Curriculum

The curriculum is common to all fourteen European schools in Europe. It is written and quality assured by Ministries of Education of the 28 member states of the European Union. To foster multi-cultural education foreign language tuition is essential. All pupils are taught in the language of their section, and mainly by mother tongue speakers. First language (normally mother tongue) and first foreign language are compulsory from the age of 6. Other subjects covered throughout the education are mathematics, science, history, geography, ethics/ religion and physical education. From year 3 of the secondary cycle a number of subjects will be studied in the pupil’s first foreign language (English / French or German). There is a range of options for years 4-5 including Music, Economics and a fourth language and a greater range of choices in years 6-7.

Truly European staff

All full-time teachers are appointed by their national governments, after a thorough selection procedure.

Green and spacious campus

The 20 hectare campus is surrounded by a large forest in the heart of Flanders. The canteen serves warm and cold lunches and sandwiches. Pupils and teachers can keep fit every day by doing sports in the swimming pool, at the football pitches, sports halls, athletics tracks, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. Many extra-curricular school trips and activities are organized every year, connected to the curriculum.

European by nature

Developing students into active, conscientious and multilingual Europeans lies at the heart of the school’s educational philosophy. Student’s opinions, school life participation and active involvement in the everyday running of the school are promoted. The individualized approach and family feel stand out. Thanks to small classes, the programme of the two final years is tailor-made to meet the exact learning needs of the students. Educational support is provided upon request.

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