Brussels

A leafy, affluent commune in southern Brussels favoured by diplomatic and EU families. Uccle offers a village-like atmosphere with excellent French-language schools, international school options, and easy access to the Bois de la Cambre and Foret de Soignes. The quintessential expat family neighbourhood.

An elegant eastern commune known for its parks, international schools, and quiet residential streets. Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is the home of the European School and several other international institutions, making it a natural choice for EU and NATO families.

Brussels' most cosmopolitan commune, stretching from the lively Place Flagey and Matongé district to the elegant Avenue Louise and Universite Libre de Bruxelles campus. Ixelles combines cultural vibrancy with excellent schools and is popular with younger expat families who want urban energy alongside family infrastructure.

The greenest commune in Brussels, bordered by the Foret de Soignes on three sides. Watermael-Boitsfort offers a semi-rural feel with garden-city architecture, excellent primary schools, and a tight-knit international community centred around the British School of Brussels and nearby international schools.

A charming Flemish town east of Brussels that feels like countryside while being just 20 minutes from the EU Quarter. Tervuren is home to the British School of Brussels and the AfricaMuseum, and attracts expat families seeking space, nature, and a slower pace without sacrificing access to the city.

A central commune sitting between the EU Quarter and Ixelles, home to the European Parliament and many EU institutions. Etterbeek is popular with younger expat professionals and families who want walkable access to the EU district, the Parc du Cinquantenaire, and the vibrant Place Jourdan dining scene.