Montgomery International School

We request the child(ren)'s school reports from the past two years, along with a reference from a current teacher. The admissions office may also ask for additional information to assess whether the school can meet the individual needs of each child.

The purpose of the language placement tests in the secondary school is to assign the student to the appropriate language level (Language & Literature or Language Acquisition). The level assigned should not be too challenging nor too easy. For Mathematics in the Diploma Programme, the purpose is to determine whether the student should take the subject at Higher Level or Standard Level.

This depends on the demand and the grade level.

We cap each grade level at a maximum of 18 students, and when the class is full, we do not accept enrollments anymore. We therefore encourage families to enroll by January to be certain to have a place in the grade level(s) required.

15:30 every day for secondary. For Primary school, 15:30 every day except Wednesdays (12:05)

As our school is located in the city and easily accessible by public transportation, very few students request school transport (typically 0–1 per year). As such, we do not operate a school bus service. However, current and past families have used the following services: INFINITIES and KIDS RIDE. Please note that these services are not organised, managed, or guaranteed by MIS, and the school is not liable in any way for their availability or operations.

PRIMARY PYP 1-3 (Grade 1-3) : For specific subjects or activities, students may use school provided devices to participate in interactive or digital learning experiences. PYP 4-5 (Grade 4-5): Students need a personal laptop or tablet. Since we utilise Google Workspace, we recommend that tablets have Google Slides and Google Docs downloaded. In the classroom, students are expected to use their devices only when instructed by the teacher. Devices should be closed and put away when not needed and they are to be used strictly for specific projects or activities. SECONDARY: In our secondary school, we embrace a balanced and intentional approach to screen use. All students are required to bring laptops, which are integrated into learning at the teacher’s discretion. Laptops are only used when they add value to the lesson or unit, helping to develop specific, relevant skills such as research, collaboration, and academic tasks. For example, students do not take notes on their laptops, as we encourage them to engage more deeply with offline learning methods. Students with inclusive arrangements are permitted to use their laptops as needed to support their learning and accommodate their specific needs.

Most of our students are from European nationalities, but we also welcome students from a variety of other countries (Japan, India, China, North America, etc.)

10% of our students are local.

Every year Montgomery International School offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Below is the 2025-2026 list: - Piano, guitar or bass individual or group classes - Visual Arts - Individual or group tennis lessons - Coding - Team Sport (depending on the season) - Italian - Dance - Library/Book club for primary students - Yoga - Capoeira

Our Physical Education classes take place in sport centres nearby: V.U.B, Centre Mounier and Centre Sportif Etterbeek. These centres allow our students to practice a wide variety of sports such as climbing, swimming, basket ball, fencing, etc.

We have a chemistry and a physics lab, offering all modern amenities. Drama classes are held in our Black Box theatre. We also have a primary and secondary library, which includes fiction & non fiction in both English and French.

Our Physical Education classes take place in sport centres nearby: V.U.B, Centre Mounier and Centre Sportif Etterbeek. These centres allow our students to practice sports such as climbing, swimming, basket ball, fencing, etc.

Yes.

Thanks to small class sizes, a strong differentiation system and language support, students can join Montgomery International School with little or no knowledge of English up until MYP5 (Grade 10). These measures are designed to ensure that students quickly develop a functional proficiency in English. In Primary (Grades 1-5), some children start with no prior knowledge of English or French. Differentiation is used to support students' language development across different levels. In English, MIS offers extra language support lessons in smaller groups, and/or direct support within the classroom. Language is explicitly taught in the language classes through a variety of engaging methods, linked to the unit of inquiry/a broader topic of interest. In social studies and science classes, students can apply their language learning to other academic contexts in English in the English programme, or French in the bilingual programme. Students in both programmes have further opportunities to apply their language skills in a variety of subjects (e.g. art in French, theatre in English) and experiences (e.g. field trips in English, French, or a mix of the two). In MYP (Grades 6 to 10), small class sizes facilitate effective differentiation, enabling various phases of language learning to occur simultaneously. For beginners and those still acquiring French language skills, the curriculum includes French as Language Acquisition. Students are welcome to stay for an extra hour after school as part of the After-School Support programme, where they can receive additional support in languages or any other subjects they may need help with. Additionally, Montgomery International School has implemented a cross age tutoring system where older students assist their peers with their language skills when needed.

We have a learning support teacher.

Our Learning Support programme is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of diverse learners, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Through personalized strategies, targeted interventions, and collaboration with teachers and families, the programme ensures that students with varied learning profiles have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed. From enhancing academic skills to building confidence and independence, Learning Support empowers students to reach their full potential while celebrating the value of individuality and diversity within our school community.