SPRINGSCH 2026
UPPERSCHOOL
MONDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
BADMINTON
CLIMBING
COUCHTO5K
HOMELANGUAGE:
HEBREW-JAPANESESPANISH
Smash,rally,andhaveablastwithbadminton!Joinusforgames andcoachinginthisawesomesport,whichisperfectforallskill levels You’lllearnnewskills,improveyourgame,andmakefriends alongtheway Equipmentisprovided,butfeelfreetobringyourown racquetifyouhaveone (EligibleforCASactionhours)
Interested in learning to climb, or to continue developing your climbing skills? Basic and advanced climbing in ISB climbing wall (indoors).ClimbingshoesandallequipmentisprovidedbyISB.
Think you are ‘not a runner’? Think again! Join Raiders Coach Laura for a spring Couch to 5K and turn your Mondays into something powerful You will build stamina step by step and see real progress everysingleweek Bytheendoftheprogramme,youwillnotjustrun 5K,youwillprovetoyourselfthatyoucandohardthings (EligibleforCASactionhours)
ISBknowsthatastronghomelanguageisafoundationforlearning otherlanguages,andastronghomelanguageisalsoimportantfor astudentastheybuildtheiridentity StudentsinJapanese,Spanish and Hebrew Home Language continue developing essential academiclanguageskillsintheirhomelanguage,includinglistening, speaking,reading,andwriting Thegoalsofthecourseare: Tosupportthestudentstodeveloptheiracademiclanguage To support the students to develop the reading skills which will allowthemtoreadforenjoyment Studentsarealreadypre-signedupfortheSpringseason.
MONDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
RAIDERSPERFORMANCE
CLIMBINGTEAM
TENNISBEGINNER
Forstudentswhowishtoreachtheirfullpotentialinanyclimbing gym, this programme offers the opportunity to deepen both knowledge and strength You will learn advanced knots, techniques, and materials, as well as explore the main climbing disciplinespracticedingyms includingleadclimbing,bouldering and top rope Throughout the season, we will also organise competitiveeventsonandoffcampustochallengeyourskillsand showcasetheprogressyou’veachieved
Practice:MondayAMandFridayPM(climbingwall)
Start(tryout)date:Monday,30March
HeadCoach:CoachGabrieldrachenbergg@isb.be (ThiscountsasanActivityorPhysicalRecreationforCAS/IA) 7-12
Forbeginnerplayerswhohaveneverplayed,justplayedalittleor even played more but still want to work on coordination, hitting controlledstrokes,and/ormovement
They have no or limited tennis experience and are still working primarilyongettingtheballintoplay
Seeregistrationinformationp.10 7-9 160 18:00-19:00
TUESDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
CLIMBING
DUNGEONS&DRAGONS
EXAMSTUDYSKILLS (4-weekcourse)
Interested in learning to climb, or to continue developing your climbing skills? Basic and advanced climbing in ISB climbing wall (indoors).ClimbingshoesandallequipmentisprovidedbyISB.
There really isn’t any other way to put this it’s Dungeons and Dragons! You and your friends will be on an adventure to battle monsters,solvepuzzlesandguideyourheroesthroughquestsfor treasure.Jointhisnewandexcitingfantasycardandrole-playing game
Important:prioritywillbegiventostudentswhohavenothada chancetoenrollinaseasonyet.
ExamStudySkillsisafocused4-weekcourseledbyahighschool teacher, designed to help you study smarter, not longer You will learn practical revision strategies, memory techniques, and timemanagementtipsthatactuallyworkinrealexamsituations Walk into your exams feeling confident and fully prepared to achieve yourbest
Dates:31March,21April,28April,5May
TUESDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
SEWING101 (4-weekcourse)
SUMMERFIT@STRONGBOX
This activity is a fun, hands-on 4-week short course designed for MS / HS students to prepare to head out into the real world You’ll learnpracticalskillslikesewingonbuttons,fixingholes,andmaking simplealterationsthatwillsaveyoumoneyandstress Leavehome confident, independent, and ready to handle wardrobe emergencieslikeapro (EligibleforCAScreativityhours) Dates:31March,21April,28April,5May
Getreadytomove,sweat,andlevelup!Thisoutdoorfitnessclass, led by Raiders Coach Topping, is all about building strength and confidencewithanewworkouteveryweek Joinusintheawesome newStrongboxfitnessspaceandchallengeyourselfwithfun,highenergyexercisesthatpushyourlimitsandmakeyoufeelamazing Alllevelsarewelcome (EligibleforCASactionhours)
WATERCOLOURPAINTING
This will be a fun hour where you can enjoy playing with watercolors to make beautiful art. Learn about the different materialsyouwilluseandtrytechniqueslikewet-on-wet,wet-ondry and gradient washes Learn about color mixing, layers and transparency Experiment creating different textures Students will learnhowtocreatesimplelandscapesandbeabletopaintflorals Thisisabeginnersclass,forMSandHSstudents (ThisactivitycountsforCAS-Creativity)
WEDNESDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
COOKINGFORCOLLEGE (4-weekcourse)
CREATIVEPHOTOGRAPHY
Get ready to master the basics in the kitchen with Cooking for College,a4-weekcourseperfectforstudentsheadingoffsoonto live on their own You’ll learn how to plan simple meals, cook affordable and healthy dishes, and avoid living off takeaways Leave home ready to feed yourself (and your friends!) with easy recipesthatarebudget-friendlyandseriouslytasty Dates:1April,22April,29April,6May
Calling photographers of all skill levels You will learn how to transform ordinary settings into amazing photos that leave an impression through the use of creative camera settings, lighting, andexpertediting Eachweekyoucantryoutdifferenttechniques along with printing, collage, and even designing your own photo zines BringyouriPadorfamilycamera,ortryoutourprofessional cameras,lightsandlensesasyouexpandyourcreativitythrough photography Moreinfohere
SPECIALOLYMPICS
SPECIALOLYMPICS-PEER COACHES/PLAYERS
For ILS (Intensive Learning Support) students only. Come train with a variety of ISB coaches to prepare for the Belgian National Special Olympics Games Train for your events and work on your general fitness while having a lot of fun! Running, jumping, throwing-yougettodoitall!
Do you want to be a peer coach/player in ISB's Special Olympics programme?Weneedyou!Eachweekstudentsfromgrades3-12 enrolledinILSaswellaspeercoachesandplayersfromgrades512,willdevelopfundamentalskills,andathleticabilitiesinapositive environmentformakingfriendsandestablishingacommunity For more information please email Coach Williams: williamsat@isb.be
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
Intermediate players get th shortrallyatslowormedium hittingslowandmediumpa control on moderate shots strokes and need to work improvedcourtcoverage Seeregistrationinformation
THURSDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
CLIMBING
COMICBOOKDISCOVERY
Interested in learning to climb, or to continue developing your climbingskills?
BasicandadvancedclimbinginISBclimbingwall(indoors). ClimbingshoesandallequipmentisprovidedbyISB
Learnhowtodevelopyourowncharacters,illustrationstyle,and storiestocreatecomics Eachlessonwillexploreadifferentgenre ofgraphicstorytelling-superheroes,webcomics,manga,and more!
CVANDINTERVIEWSKILLS (4-weekcourse)
TENNISBEGINNER
It’sacompetitiveworldoutthere BoostyourfuturewithCVand InterviewSkills,a4-weekcoursetaughtbyindustryandHR expertswhoknowexactlywhatemployersarelookingfor You’ll learnhowtocraftastandoutCV,aceinterviews,andpresent yourselfwithconfidence Getaheadandwalkawayreadytoland opportunitiesandmakeagreatfirstimpressioneverytime Dates:2April,23April,30April,7May
Forbeginnerplayerswhohaveneverplayed,justplayedalittleor even played more but still want to work on coordination, hitting controlledstrokes,and/ormovement. They have no or limited tennis experience and are still working primarilyongettingtheballintoplay Seeregistrationinformationp.10
ULTIMATEFRISBEE
GetactiveandhaveablastwiththecoolestnewSpringactivity: UltimateFrisbee!Eachweekyouwillbuildspeed,teamwork,and throwingskillswhileplayingafast-paced,fungamewithfriends Noexperiencenecessar befullofrunning,laugh (EligibleforCASactionh
FRIDAY
SPRINGSCHEDULE
RAIDERSPERFORMANCE
CLIMBINGTEAM
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
Forstudentswhowishtoreachtheirfullpotentialinanyclimbing gym, this programme offers the opportunity to deepen both knowledge and strength You will learn advanced knots, techniques, and materials, as well as explore the main climbing disciplinespracticedingyms includingleadclimbing,bouldering and top rope Throughout the season, we will also organize competitiveeventsonandoffcampustochallengeyourskillsand showcasetheprogressyou’veachieved.
Practice:MondayAMandFridayPM(climbingwall) Start(tryout)date:Monday,30March
HeadCoach:CoachGabrieldrachenbergg@isb.be (ThiscountsasanActivityorPhysicalRecreationforCAS/IA)
Intermediate players get the ball into play They can sustain a shortrallyatslowormediumpace.Theyarefairlyconsistentwhen hittingslowandmediumpacedshots Theyhavesomedirectional control on moderate shots. They are not comfortable with all strokes and need to work on depth and variety They have improvedcourtcoverage
Seeregistrationinformationp.10
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
Intermediate players get the ball into play They can sustain a shortrallyatslowormediumpace Theyarefairlyconsistentwhen hittingslowandmediumpacedshots Theyhavesomedirectional control on moderate shots They are not comfortable with all strokes and need to work on depth and variety They have improvedcourtcoverage
Seeregistrationinformationp.10
Intermediate players get the ball into play. They can sustain a shortrallyatslowormediumpace Theyarefairlyconsistentwhen hittingslowandmediumpacedshots.Theyhavesomedirectional control on moderate shots They are not comfortable with all strokes and need to work on depth and variety They have improvedcourtcoverage ormationp10
SPRINGREGISTRATION*
SPRINGSCHEDULE
Wednesday18March2026(12:00)–RegistrationsopenviaSchoolsBuddy
Sunday22March2026(23:59)–Onlineregistrationends
Wednesday25March2026-Confirmationsofactivities
Monday30March2026–FirstdayofISBPlusSpringSeason
Wednesday19June2026–LastdayofISBPlusSpringSeason
Thefullfeeisdueattheendoftheonlineregistrationperiodevenifparticipantschangetheirmind,so chooseactivitiescarefully Activitybillingwillbeincludedinyourconsolidatedinvoice
Ifswitchingactivitiesdoesnotnegativelyaffecttheenrollmentnumbersofeitheractivityorcompromise safetyinstruction(climbing),itmaybepossibleforastudenttoswitchactivity Thismusthappeninthefirst 2weeksoftheactivityseasonandisreviewedbytheISBPlusdepartment Pleasecontacttheactivitiesteam ifyouwanttoswitchanactivity Shouldtherebeadifferenceinfee,itwillbechargedtothefamily Formoreinformation,pleaseseetheActivitiesFAQ
REGISTRATIONFORISBPLUSACTIVITIES
Beforeeveryseasonyouwillbeinformedonwhenregistrationsopen PleasecheckyourHeads’Lettersand theISBCommunityUpdates RegistrationsarethroughSchoolsBuddy:isb.schoolsbuddy.net UseyourISBaccount(yoursinglesign-on(SSO)thesameyouareusingforPowerSchoolandthe CommunityPortal) JustgototheSchoolsBuddywebsite,clicktheAzureADbuttonanditwillsignyouin
WatchthisvideotohelpyouregisterforISBPlusActivitiesusingSchoolsBuddyorfollowthestepsoutlinedin thisdocument
TENNISREGISTRATION
InstructionaltennislessonswithCoachDeconinck
Registrationisbytelephoneonly(noonlineregistration) Call02/6755966onthefollowingdays/times:
17-18-19-20March2026
Between09:30andnoon
Nocallsontheweekendplease
Anyquestions,email:isbplus@isb.be
*IfyourstudentisinanILSclassroom,pleasediscussappropriateactivitieswiththeirILS teacherandISBPluswilldotheregistrationonyourbehalf-donotuseSchoolsbuddy registrationdirectly.
SPRINGSCHEDULE
LATE BUSES SERVICE
Parentswhowishtousethisservicefortheirchildrenneedtocompletethefollowingform:
LATEBUSACCESSFORM
ISB Late Buses are now being integrated into the BatOnRoute Safe App. It will allow parents to tracktheirchild(ren)'sbusandensuretimelymeetingsatthebusstop.
For one-off use of late buses, please contact buses@isb.be or book an occasional trip via the BatOnRouteSafeApp.
For students in ILS classes, the registration form will only take effect once you have received approvalfromISBPLUS.
PleasefillinONEformperchild
If you are a first-time user of the BatOnRoute Safe App download it through these links: (Android)(iOS) andwatchthesetutorials(Android)(iOS)
Latebusesareafree-of-charge,unsupervisedservice Moreinformationaboutbusserviceshere ThelatebusserviceisavailablefromMondaytoThursdayforstudentsingrades5-12. BusesleavefromtheChateauparking.
SPRINGSCHEDULE
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
CLUBINFINITY(MATHS)
TheBrusselsSportsAssociation(BSA)providesyouthteamsports,inEnglish,toallchildren in the Brussels international community, ages 4 - 13 Our programme offerings include soccer,baseball,basketballandvolleyball TheBSAoperatesin3seasonsthroughoutthe schoolyear(fall/winter/spring) TrainingsandmostgamesareheldontheISBcampus
As a volunteer-based, nonprofit organisation, we focus on creating a positive and inclusiveenvironmentwherechildrencandeveloptheirskills,learnthevalueofteamwork andhavefun Moreinformationcanbefoundhere
Contact:office@bsasports.org
Club Infinity is an opportunity for students to explore mathematical puzzles, problem solvingandgameswiththeirpeers Inadditiontorecreationalmathematics,studentswill participate in different competitions including Mathcounts, Math Olympiad, AMC, and ISMTF EveryWednesdayinMS212/215andMSMathCollaborationSpacefrom15:45-17:00 +optionalTuesdaysorThursdaysafterschool(forcompetitions) Ourfirstmeetingison September10th;however,studentsarewelcometojoinusatanytime
Cost:Free
Contact:simoesm@isb.beandyanaks@isb.be
Opentoallgrades7-12studentsafterschool16:00-17:30(Thursday=MSstudentsonly) ISBFitnessCoachesareavailableeverydayforworkoutassistance StudentscantrainindependentlyorfollowaworkoutofthedayfromtheCoachonduty: Monday:Grades7-12
Tuesday:Grades7-12
Wednesday:Grades7-12
Thursday:Grades7-9(MSstudentsonly)
Friday:Grades7-12
Formoreinformation,contact:toppingc@isb.be
Year-long outdoor education and personal development programme (IA website https://intaward.org)
InternationalAwardBronzeInformationSession(parentsandstudents) Monday8September18:00-19:00(OnlineZoomsessionLinkHERE)
KeyDates:Meetingsare1xmonthduringPLorlunchtime. Workshop:Wed17Sept(16:30)-Thurs18Sept(11:00)
Trainingsession:Sun23Nov(09:00-12:00)
Half-dayHike:25Jan(08:30-13:30)
Practicehike(Ardennes):Mon10May-Tues12May(08:30-15:00)
Assessedhike:Sat20June-Mon22June(16:00-14:30)
Cost:+/-230euros(buscostsTBC)
Contact:marshe@isb.be
SPRINGSCHEDULE
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONALAWARDSILVER
MODELUNITEDNATIONS
Year long outdoor education and personal development programme (IA website https://intaward.org)
InternationalAwardInformationSession(parentsandstudents)
Monday8September18:00-19:00(ONLINESESSION-(LinktotheZoommeeting)
KeyDates:Meetings=1xmonth16:00-17:15(Mondays) Workshop(Ardennes):Sun28Sept(900AM)-Mon29Sept(1600PM) PracticehikeinFrance(Mont-Ventouxarea):Sun17(630AM)-Wed20(1800PM) Assessedhike(Ardennes):Sat20(6.30AM)-Mon22(17.00PM)
Cost:Tripsincludelongtravelbytrainandbus+/-600euros
Contact:noyonc@isb.be
Year long outdoor education and personal development programme (IA website https://intaward.org)
InternationalAwardInformationSession(parentsandstudents)
FirstMeetingwillbeannouncedtoG11and12andwillbeheldattheendofSeptember 2025
KeyDates:PracticeExpeditionintheVosges:Wed29April(10AM)-Sat2May(730PM) AssessedExpeditionintheCévennes:Tue23June(630AM)-Sun28June(600PM)
Cost:Tripsincludelongtravelbytrainandbus+/-650euros
Contact:noyonc@isb.be
Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations where studentsplaytheroleofdelegatesfromdifferentcountriesandattempttosolvereal worldissueswiththepoliciesandperspectivesoftheirassignedcountry Preparingand participating in MUN helps students develop leadership skills, research, writing, public speaking, and problem-solving skills Students can join the club to participate in simulationsatschoolandcanalsochoosetoparticipateininternationalconferences throughouttheyear(optional)
EveryTuesdayfrom16:00-17:00
Cost: Free (If traveling to MUN conferences, students pay travel and, if necessary, accommodationcosts)
Contact:salema@isb.beandheglundl@isb.be-forG9,pleasecontact:mins@isb.be 9-12
ClubNESDAisagreatwaytoworkonyourconfidencewithpublicspeakinginfrontof anaudience!Theclubcovers6differentpublicspeakingevents-Debate,Oral InterpretationofLiterature,OriginalOratory,ImpromptuSpeaking,ImpromptuDuet ActingandDuetActing Asaclubandteam,studentsworkonallsixeventsduring practices,choosing2–3toconcentrateonforourspringtournamentinRome We competewith10otherSchoolsthroughoutEurope Studentscanjoinforeach semesterorforthewholeyear Youdonothavetocompeteinacompetitiontojoin ClubNESDAmeetseveryThursdayfrom15:45–17:00inroom114socomeandfindus ontheHSbasementfloor WewillalsohaveadditionalpracticesduringHSluncheson Tuesdayfrom12:10-12:40.MSstudentsarewelcomeaswellandcanbegivenrelease timeduringTuesdaylunches
We will be using this next term to work on our events for the tournament we will be hostingatISBinDecemberofnextyear PracticesfornewmembersbeginonThursday 26March afterschool.Thisclubisfreetojoin. ContactErinPedder:peddere@isb.beorAndrySitaraDeJong:dejonga@isb.be WelookforwardtoanothergreatseasoninClubNESDA!
8-12
SPRINGSCHEDULE
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
RAIDERSACADEMY
SCOUTINGAMERICA
SCIENCECLUB
STUDENTLEADERSHIPTEAM
Raiders Academy is an extension programme designed to provide additional holistic athletic education for sports performance and development All student-athletes in grades9-12,includingnon-Raiderssportsparticipants,arewelcometoapply
FormoreinformationcontacttheAthleticsDepartment:clarkej@isb.be
Scouting America is a fun programme for boys and girls aged 11-18 to grow in adventure, leadership, and service Troop 457 meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm at BrusselsUnitSchoolinZaventem,campsmonthly,andwelcomesyouthfromacrossthe Brussels-Capital Region Learn more about the organization via Facebook or by emailingthetroopatBsascouttroop457@gmail.com
Science Club is for everyone interested in exploring the chemistry of everything, the biologysurroundingus,andthecomplexitiesofphysics
When:Thursdays3:50-4:50pm
Where:MSroom106
Contacts:frankardj@isb.beandbottes@isb.be
Students representing every grade collaborate to invent and execute special events, clubs,serviceprojects,andanythingelserequiringstudentchoice,voiceandvisionto enrichstudentlifeoncampus.
Cost:Free Contact:gilbertm@isbbeandvandevussej@isbbe
ForinformationonRaidersAthleticspleaseseethefollowinglinks: RaidersYearOverview RaidersSPRINGTryoutandPracticeSchedule
AthleticsCoordinator:SuzannaWalton-Contact:waltons@isb.be
SPRINGSCHEDULE
VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTSACTIVITIES
ARTCLUB
CHAMBERMUSICCLUB
PRIVATEMUSICLESSONS
Unleash your creativity in our High School After School Art Club, every Monday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Guided by an Art teacher, or working independently you can explorevariousmediumsandconnectwithfellowartistsinavibrantandsupportive space.Perfectforallskilllevels-Cost:Free-Contact:hartel@isb.be
Learnaboutartinareal-worldcontext,aswellasformakingartvisibletoallthrough the Student Curatorial Programme Three to four Art trips are organised per school year.EverysecondTuesdayduringlunchtimeinMSArtroom. Cost:Free(costfortripsTBC)-Contact:delannoyclervauxc@isb.be
TheChamberMusicClubisanauditionedgroupforstudentswithatleast6yearsof experienceplayingpianoorastringinstrument(violin,viola,cello,bass).Studentswill havetheopportunitytoexperienceachambermusicensembleandexploreawide variety of repertoire and musical styles. Mondays and Fridays from 15:45 to 16:45. Contact:VioletaFernandezTorres:fernandezv@isb.be
ChoraleisanauditionedsinginggroupofHSstudents AnextensionoftheHighSchool vocal programme, this group rehearses and performs advanced repertoire throughouttheschoolyear Rehearsaldaytobeconfirmed 16:00-17:30
Contact:delsone@isbbe
ISB’s Private Music Lessons programme offers instrumental and vocal lessons to studentsofallagesonaflexibleschedule Thelessonsareforstudentsofallgrades, andtheinstrumentsofferedarethefollowing: Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone Drums/Percussion,GuitarandPiano
Pleasefollowthelinkformoreinformationaboutthe PerformingArtsextracurricularactivities
Interested students should complete this form to sign up, and to find more informationabouttheprogramme Timeanddaytobedecidedbythestudentand privateteacher
Cost:suggestedpriceof35€perhalfhourlesson Contact:JessicaRaynorraynorj@isb.be
HeadofPerformingArts:AlanHayes Contact:hayesa@isb.be