European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil

The European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil (French: École Européenne de Bruxelles-Argenteuil), also known as the EEBA, is a independant, Accredited European School located on the grounds of the Château d'Argenteuil, in Waterloo, Wallonia, Belgium. Founded in 2016, the EEBA has been created thanks to a partnership between the Scandinavian School of Brussels and the Lycée Molière. EEBA provides a rigorous and fulfilling academic pathway within a multicultural and nurturing environment. The school follows the European Curriculum and welcomes students from 3 to 18 years old (Nursery, Primary and Secondary). At the end of the cursus, students can choose between the International Baccalaureate and the European Baccalaureate.

• The Lycée Molière e was founded in 1956 by Mr. Paul Dechamps, under the name École des Devoirs.
• Its primary purpose was to support pupils with their schoolwork after classes.
• In 1964, the first generation of students completed their final year (equivalent to the Belgian rhétorique). The Lycée Molière thus became a school in its own right, officially recognized by the Belgian government, awarding the CESS (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education).
• In 2012, Paul Dechamps handed over the leadership of the school to Félix de Merode, who built a team of enthusiastic young teachers around him.
• The new team endeavored to preserve the essential elements of its institutional project, while also leading a true pedagogical renewal.
• One year later, the school relocated from its historic site on Avenue Molière to a beautiful mansion on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt.

• In 2013, the delegation of the Belgian government to the European Schools, with the support of the Board of Governors of the European Schools, requested the permit to create Belgium’s first accredited European school due to the high demand for places in the European Schools in Brussels.
• In September 2016, the Lycée Molière, in partnership with the Scandinavian School of Brussels (SSB), opened the European section of its institution, called the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil (EEBA). The English-language primary section was the first to open.
• From 2017, EEBA was able to provide education to secondary students whose mother tongue was English, French or Swedish.

• Today, the Fonds Reine Astrid, a non-profit association, owns the land of EEBA and is managed by a board. The Fund’s commitment is to ensure that the castle maintains its vocation as a school and can provide a unique framework for the transmission of values and education.
• The ecological and human dimension is at the heart of EEBA’ s projects. EEBA has been awarded the Eco-school label, a recognition the school's commitment to the environment and sustainability. The school strives to raise awareness among the students about environmental issues and encourage them to become agents of ecological change. Whether through gardening projects, awareness campaigns, or clean-up actions, the children are fully involved in building a greener and more sustainable future.
• The setting of the Argenteuil castle is unique, on the edge of the marvelous Forêt de Soignes, a stone’s throw from Brussels and in the heart of Walloon Brabant. An admirable historical, cultural, ecological and heritage setting, this site and those who occupy it are eager to develop the activities that will restore this sleeping beauty to all its charm and splendor, but in a contemporary way.
• The academic program of the European Schools is designed to provide students with a high-quality education focused on academic excellence, multilingualism, and personal development. Through a rich and diverse curriculum, we aim to encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and intercultural respect.
• The Nursery Section welcomes children from the age of 3. Bilingual programs start in the Nursery section. The Primary Cycle consists of 5 years. The Secondary cycle consists of 7 years. Students in the final cycle can choose between two Baccalaureate Degrees: the IB Diploma program and the European Baccalaureate.
• The school, by offering a variety of academic programs, strives to set high standards for both objectives and outcomes, while tailoring them to each student’s individual pace and needs.
• EEBA promotes the 8 key competences for lifelong learning.
• Within the school's 360° project, students are involved in social programs and are engaged with the community. They are active in charitable associations in Brussels such as Guetteurs de l’Aube, and Duke of Edinburgh’s. CAS (Creativity Action Service) is a project that encourages students to show initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• EEBA is located on the grounds of the Château d’Argenteuil, a nineteenth century estate, with extensive park and woodland.
• The school is equipped with modern class rooms and laboratories, an inside sports hall, outdoor sport courts and recreational grounds. The Château itself hosts the School Restaurant with a large dining hall and terrace, as well ad the Music, Woodwork, Art and Textile rooms.
• The School is located in Waterloo, only 4km from the Waterloo Train Station, 13km from les Quatre-Bras, in Tervuren.

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• European Baccalaureate
• European Schools
• European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil
• Château d'Argenteuil

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