Roots and Wings School

Belgium, Brussels

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees €12,300 - 14,500

Ages 2 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2009

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Roots and Wings School is a Brussels school offering preschool, primary and secondary education under British Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. The school serves ages 2–18 and uses a project-based approach across all stages. In preschool (2.5 to 5), two teachers care for up to 12 children in a play-based program that builds social skills, emotional awareness, imagination and self-directed learning through yoga, gardening, cooking and storytelling. Primary learning uses self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions and integrated themes that blend maths, sciences, language skills and the arts, with the outdoors in a wooded park acting as a second classroom. Secondary education covers the British Curriculum, preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with an individualized journey emphasizing collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. Founded in 2009 by Soraya Yavari, Roots and Wings is Brussels school with a multinational team and parent involvement, including sharing. The school welcomes international families.

Avenue J. Brel 30, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Brussels, Belgium, in the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert area at Avenue Jacques Brel 30, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. It has recently moved to a green setting near the woods of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, with daily outdoor surroundings described as welcoming for learning. The woods provide a natural environment for daily activities.

Stages

Preschool; Primary; Secondary

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international school

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no registration fee.

Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month breakdown)

- Preschool — EUR 12,300 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,100.00 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,025.00 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

- Reception & Primary — EUR 14,500 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,833.33 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,208.33 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

- Secondary — EUR 14,500 per year.
- Per term (calculated by dividing the annual fee equally across three terms): EUR 4,833.33 per term. (Calculation is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee and the school's stated option to bill “each term”.)
- Per month (if billed monthly over 12 months): EUR 1,208.33 per month. (Monthly amount is an arithmetic division of the published annual fee.)

What the annual fee covers

- The yearly fee includes all the school material needed throughout the entire year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency options: the school accepts payment each term or on a monthly basis. (Specific term dates, the number of terms used for billing, and exact monthly billing schedule are not specified in the published fee summary; the per-term and per-month figures above are arithmetic divisions of the annual amounts to match the school's stated payment-frequency options.)

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated daily hours for preschool, primary and secondary.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, after-school care, extracurriculars, etc.)

- School materials: included in the yearly fee.
- After-school garderie: an after-school garderie runs every day from 15:00 to 17:00; the cost of the garderie depends on frequency of attendance (no fixed rate published in the fee summary).
- Uniforms / uniform fees: no uniform fee or mandatory uniform is listed in the published fee summary.

Refund information

- No refund terms or a published refund policy appear in the fee summary; no specific refund amounts or conditions are provided in the published yearly-fees material.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The published information confirms the school accepts payment by term or by monthly instalments; specific payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, etc.) are not specified in the published fee summary.

Academics

Curriculum

Roots and Wings uses a project-based curriculum across preschool, primary and secondary education. Preschool offers a full-time program for 2.5 to 5 year olds with 2 teachers for up to 12 children and emphasizes social skills, emotional awareness, imagination, self-directed learning, and play-based activities such as yoga, gardening, cooking, and storytelling. Primary education uses an integrated project-based approach where learning comes to life through self-organised learning environment (SOLE) sessions; themes combine maths, sciences, language skills, and arts, with the outdoors used as a second classroom in a wooded park setting to support mindfulness and practical understanding. Secondary education provides full coverage of the British Curriculum preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels, with co-creation of an individualized academic journey and a focus on collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, creativity, resilience and curiosity. The outdoors continues to serve as a learning context.

Student Teacher Ratio

Preschool class size is up to 12 children with 2 teachers.

Higher Education Progression

The school provides full coverage of the British Curriculum preparing students for IGCSEs and A-Levels.

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FAQs

Where is Roots and Wings School located in Brussels and what ages does it serve?

Roots and Wings School is in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert at Avenue Jacques Brel 30, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels, Belgium. It serves children and young people aged 2 to 18 across preschool, primary and secondary stages.

What curriculum does Roots and Wings use across its phases?

The school uses a project-based curriculum across preschool, primary and secondary education, with secondary covering the British Curriculum and preparing students for Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels. Learning emphasizes co-creation, creativity, resilience and real-world, interdisciplinary themes.

Is Roots and Wings co-educational and does it welcome international families?

Yes, Roots and Wings is a co-educational day school and explicitly welcomes international families. The teaching team is multinational and the school was created to serve Brussels' international community.

Is there an application or registration fee to join the school?

There is no registration fee for the school.

What billing and payment frequency options does the school offer?

The school accepts payment each term or on a monthly basis, with the option to be billed per term or by monthly instalments. Exact term dates and the monthly billing schedule should be confirmed directly with the school.

What does the annual fee cover in terms of materials and extras?

The yearly fee includes all the school material needed throughout the entire year. Other costs such as after-school garderie vary depending on frequency of attendance and do not have a fixed rate published in the fee summary.

How are classes structured, particularly in the early years?

Preschool is a full-time program for 2.5 to 5 year olds with two teachers caring for up to 12 children, using a play-based approach to build social skills, emotional awareness and self-directed learning. Primary and secondary use project-based and SOLE sessions that blend subjects and emphasize hands-on, collaborative learning.

Does the school prepare students for formal external exams and higher education pathways?

Yes, secondary education provides full coverage of the British Curriculum and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels, creating an academic pathway that supports progression to further education.

What is the typical class size or student–teacher ratio in preschool?

Preschool groups are limited to up to 12 children with two teachers, providing a small-group environment that supports close adult attention and individualized play-based learning.

What kind of campus and outdoor facilities does Roots and Wings have?

The school is set in a green setting near the woods of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and uses the outdoors as a second classroom. The wooded park is used daily for nature walks, gardening, outdoor games and experiential learning.

Are there specialised sports or academic facilities on site?

Details about specific indoor sports or academic facilities are not provided in the available information, but regular outdoor learning, gardening and movement activities are core parts of the programme.

What kinds of extracurricular and beyond-the-classroom activities are offered?

Weekly and regular activities include gardening, cooking, yoga, storytelling, creative arts, music, acting and circus-inspired movement, with project-based themes extending these activities across subjects. Parents also contribute by sharing a passion or talent with the class approximately once a month.

How does the school support students' wellbeing and social–emotional development?

Wellbeing is embedded across the programme through mindfulness practices, emotional-awareness activities and routines that promote patience, focus and emotional regulation. Outdoor learning, gardening and yoga are used deliberately to support brain development, independence and emotional balance.

Does the school offer specialist SEN or EAL support?

Information about specialist SEN or EAL provision is not provided in the available materials and should be discussed directly with the school during the admissions process if required.

Is Roots and Wings a boarding school or a day school?

Roots and Wings operates as a day school; boarding is not applicable and the school has daily hours for preschool, primary and secondary students.

How are parents involved in school life?

Parents are actively involved, particularly in the early years, and are invited to share a passion or talent with the class about once a month. The school values parent participation as part of students' educational journeys.

Who founded Roots and Wings and when was it established?

Roots and Wings School was founded by Soraya Yavari, a Canadian-trained child psychotherapist and play therapist, and the preschool opened in 2009. Strong parental interest led to the expansion into primary and secondary education.

How would you describe the school's culture and community feel?

The school emphasises a small, collaborative and inclusive atmosphere with a multinational team and close parent involvement. Project-based learning, outdoor time and creative activities shape a culture of curiosity, respect and hands-on learning.

What language learning and language arts provision is there across the school?

Language development is integrated across all stages: preschool uses storytelling and songs to build early language skills, primary embeds language across project themes, and secondary includes Language Arts as a core subject within the British Curriculum. These approaches support progressive language competence from early years through IGCSEs and A-Levels.

What are the tuition fees at Roots and Wings School?

Annual tuition at Roots and Wings School ranges from EUR 12,300 to EUR 14,500 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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