FALL SCHEDULE
UPPERSCHOOL
MONDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
BUSINESS101:RAIDERS CAFE
CLIMBING
HOMELANGUAGE:
HEBREW-JAPANESESPANISH
Want to learn how to run a business in real life? Join us after schoolattheRaidersCaféandtakecharge! Inthis9-weekhands-onprogramme,youwill: RunISBconcessionstand
Rotate through real business roles (Marketing, Finance, Ops & more)
Create ads, manage inventory, serve customers, and track sales
Workasateam justlikerealentrepreneurs! (ThisactivitycountsforCAS-CreativityorService)
Interested in learning to climb, or to continue developing your climbingskills?BasicandadvancedclimbinginISBclimbingwall (indoors) ClimbingshoesandallequipmentisprovidedbyISB
ISB knows that a strong home language is a foundation for learning other languages, and a strong home language is also important for a student as they build their identity Students in Japanese, Spanish and Hebrew Home Language continue developing essential academic language skills in their home language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing The goalsofthecourseare:
Tosupportthestudentstodeveloptheiracademiclanguage Tosupportthestudentstodevelopthereadingskillswhichwill allowthemtoreadforenjoyment
Students are expected to make a full year (three season) commitment.
HOMELANGUAGE:
HEBREW-JAPANESESPANISH
ISB knows that a strong home language is a foundation for learning other languages, and a strong home language is also important for a student as they build their ident Japanese, Spanish and Hebrew Home Langu developing essential academic language skills language, including listening, speaking, reading, a goalsofthecourseare:
Tosupportthestudentstodeveloptheiracadem
Tosupportthestudentstodevelopthereading allowthemtoreadforenjoyment
Students are expected to make a full year ( commitment. 00-18:00
MONDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
LIFELAB
TENNISBEGINNER
WEBDESIGN
ForILS5&6(IntensiveLearningSupport)studentsonly. Gethands-onwithpracticallifeskillsinLifeLab!Eachseason,we focusonanewskilltohelpyoubecomemoreindependentand confident:
Autumn: Cooking – learn to plan and make simple, tasty meals
Winter: Sewing & Crafting – create your own projects and learnbasicsewingskills
Spring:Gardening&Nature–plant,carefor,andexplorethe worldaroundus
Fun, practical, and a great way to try new skills with friends –comejoinusinLifeLab!
Forbeginnerplayerswhohaveneverplayed,justplayedalittle or even played more but still want to work on coordination, hittingcontrolledstrokes,and/ormovement
They have no or limited tennis experience and are still working primarilyongettingtheballintoplay
Seeregistrationinformationp.9
Unlockthebuildingblocksofthewebwithourbeginner-friendly course!ThisclassintroducesyoutotheessentialsofHTML,CSS, and JavaScript the core technologies behind every website Through hands-on projects and easy-to-follow lessons, you’ll learnhowtocreateyourownwebpages,stylethembeautifully, andaddinteractivefeatures Ifyou’recuriousaboutcodingand howwebsiteswork,thiscoursewillgiveyoutheconfidenceand skillstostartyourjourneyasawebdeveloper! (ThisactivitycountsforCAS-Creativity)
TUESDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
BODYBAR
CHINESEASAFOREIGN LANGUAGE
CLIMBING
DUNGEONS&DRAGONS
Bodybarisaspinofffrom"bodypump"butCoachToppingstyle! We will have a fun and ever changing workout using light/moderate weights. The class focuses on cardio and conditioning, and is a fun workout to music without the stress of complex dance routines. Come along and learn how to use weightscorrectlyinafunsupportiveenvironment
Differentiated levels within the class for beginners and intermediates This course is not designed for fluent Chinese speakers,buttheymayjoin!
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
INTRODUCTIONTO WATERCOLORPAINTING
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
WEDNESDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
CREATIVEPHOTOGRAPHY
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.
InFilmmakingClass,youwillstepintothedirector’schairandbring yourownstoriestolifeonscreen!Frombrainstormingandwriting yourscripttoshootingsceneswithcameratricksandeditinglikea pro,youwilldiscoverthemagicofmovie-making Bytheendoftheseason,youwillcreateashortfilmthatshowsoff yourimagination,teamwork,andnewskillsbehindthecamera (ThisactivitycountsforCAS-Creativity)
For ILS (Intensive Learning Support) students only. Inclusive sports programme that combines both Special Olympic Athletes andpartnersonteamsfortrainingandcompetitions Atpractice, students from grades 3-12 enrolled in ILS as well as peer players from grades 5-12, will develop fundamental skills, and athletic abilities in a positive environment for making friends and establishing a community. All abilities are welcome. Come join CoachMillerthisyearinISB'sUnifiedSoccerteam
UNIFIEDSOCCER-PEER COACHES/PLAYERS
Do you consider yourself a leader? Someone who unites others andenjoysmakingdreamscometrue?Ifso,youmaybeaperfect match for our Special Olympics Unified Soccer Team. This fall, we arelookingforUnifiedPartnerstocoachourSpecialOlympiansby providingbothathleticandsocialsupportduringpractices Joinus as we engage in a number of fun soccer based games and activitiesthataredesignedtohelpshowcasethetalentsofSpecial Olympians
FormoreinformationpleaseemailCoachMiller:millerr@isbbe
WEDNESDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
Intermediateplayersgettheballintoplay Theycansustainashort rallyatslowormediumpace Theyarefairlyconsistentwhenhitting slowandmediumpacedshots Theyhavesomedirectionalcontrol onmoderateshots Theyarenotcomfortablewithallstrokesand need to work on depth and variety They have improved court coverage
Seeregistrationinformationp.9
Atypicalclassconsistsofyogaposesdesignedtochallengeand strengthen as well as learning relaxation and mindfulness techniques,includingbreathingandmeditationskills Thebreathing techniquesaremeanttobuildconcentrationandclarity benefits that will help every aspect of a teen's academic, personal and sociallife
YOGA
THURSDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
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!
FITTEENS@STRONGBOX
TENNISBEGINNER
Wanttofeelstronger?Getfasterandfitter?FitTeenistheactivity for you! Based on CrossFit style workouts and taking place in the StrongBox,studentswilljoinacertifiedtrainerandenjoyafunand functionalworkout Theperfectwaytoendaday #GetStrong
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.9
FRIDAY
FALLSCHEDULE
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
TENNISINTERMEDIATE
Intermediate players get the ball into play. They can sustain a short rally at slow or medium pace They are fairly consistent when hitting slow and medium paced shots. They have some directionalcontrolonmoderateshots Theyarenotcomfortable withallstrokesandneedtoworkondepthandvariety Theyhave improvedcourtcoverage
Seeregistrationinformationp9
Intermediate players get the ball into play They can sustain a short rally at slow or medium pace They are fairly consistent when hitting slow and medium paced shots They have some directionalcontrolonmoderateshots Theyarenotcomfortable withallstrokesandneedtoworkondepthandvariety Theyhave improvedcourtcoverage
Seeregistrationinformationp.9
Intermediate players get the ball into play They can sustain a short rally at slow or medium pace. They are fairly consistent when hitting slow and medium paced shots They have some directionalcontrolonmoderateshots Theyarenotcomfortable withallstrokesandneedtoworkondepthandvariety Theyhave improvedcourtcoverage
Seeregistrationinformationp.9
FALLREGISTRATION*
FALLSCHEDULE
Wednesday,10September2025(12:00)–RegistrationsopenviaSchoolsBuddy Sunday,14September2025(23:59)–Onlineregistrationends Between16and18September2025-Confirmationsofactivities Monday,22September2025–FirstdayofISBPlusFallSeason Friday,28November2025–LastdayofISBPlusFallSeason
REGISTRATIONFORISBPLUSACTIVITIES
Beforeeveryseasonyouwillbeinformedonwhenregistrationsopen PleasecheckyourHeads’ LettersandtheISBCommunityUpdates RegistrationsarethroughSchoolsBuddy:isb.schoolsbuddy.net UseyourISBaccount(yoursinglesign-on(SSO)thesameyouareusingforPowerSchoolandthe CommunityPortal).JustgototheSchoolsBuddywebsite,clicktheAzureADbuttonanditwillsign youin
WatchthisvideotohelpyouregisterforISBPlusActivitiesusingSchoolsBuddyorfollowthesteps outlinedinthisdocument
TENNISREGISTRATION
InstructionaltennislessonswithCoachDeconinck. Registrationisbytelephoneonly(noonlineregistration) Call02/6755966onthefollowingdays/times:
From09:30-noon
Tuesday,9September2025 Wednesday,10September2025
Thursday,11September2025 Friday,12September2025
Nocallsontheweekendplease.
Anyquestions,email:isbplus@isb.be
*IfyourstudentisinanILSclassroom,pleasediscussappropriateactivitieswiththeirILS teacherandISBPluswilldotheregistrationonyourbehalf-donotuseSchoolsbuddy registrationdirectly.
LATE BUSES SERVICE
FALLSCHEDULE
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.
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
FALLSCHEDULE
TheBrusselsSportsAssociation(BSA)providesyouthteamsports,inEnglish,toallchildren in the Brussels international community, ages 4 - 13 Our programme offerings include soccer, baseball, and basketball The BSA operates in 3 seasons throughout the school year (fall/winter/spring) Trainings and most games are held on the ISB campus As a volunteer-based, nonprofit organisation, we focus on creating a positive and inclusive environment where children can develop their skills, learn the value of teamwork and havefun Moreinformationcanbefoundhere
Contact:office@bsasports.org
CLUBINFINITY(MATHS)
FITNESSROOM
HIGHSCHOOLYEARBOOK
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) ISB Fitness Coaches are available every day for workout assistance Students can train independentlyorfollowaworkoutoftheday-seestylesbelow:
Monday:Grades7-12(MilitaryStyleBootcamp)
Tuesday:Grades7-12(CrossFitStyle)
Wednesday:Grades7-12(BoxFit)
Thursday:Grades7-9(GeneralFitness)
Friday:Grades7-12(PlyometricsandAgility)
Formoreinformation,contact:toppingc@isb.be
Passionateaboutpreservingunforgettablemoments?JoinourYearbookTeam!Capture joyous events, showcase our school's spirit, and leave a lasting legacy Develop photography,design,andwritingskillswhilecollaboratingwithlike-mindedstudents Asa member of the Yearbook Team, you'll have the incredible opportunity to shape and documentthememoriesthatwillbecherishedforyearstocome Thisyear,wearealso openingupthepossibilityofmultipleleadershippositionswithintheclub.Thesepositions come with the added bonus of also acting as your super project Don't miss out on this chancetoleaveyourmarkonourschool'shistory.
GoogleFormLINK
Cost:Free
Contact:hartel@isb.be 10-12
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
FALLSCHEDULE
Year-long outdoor education and personal development program (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
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(6.30AM)-Wed20(18.00PM) Assessedhike(Ardennes):Sat20(630AM)-Mon22(1700PM) 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.be and heglundl@isb.be - for GR9, please contact: mins@isb.be 9-12
NON-ISBPLUSACTIVITIES
FALLSCHEDULE
NESDA(NEWEUROPEANSPEECH ANDDEBATEASSOCIATION)
ClubNESDAisagreatwaytoworkonyourconfidencewithpublicspeakinginfrontof an audience! The club covers 6 different public speaking events - Debate, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Original Oratory, Impromptu Speaking, Impromptu Duet Acting and Duet Acting As a club and team, students work on all six events during practices, choosing 2–3 to concentrate on for our fall and spring tournaments We compete with 10 other Schools throughout Europe Students can join for each semesterorforthewholeyear Youdonothavetocompetetojoin
TheclubmeetseveryThursdayfrom15:45–17:00beginningSept 4thinroom113ofthe HS basement floor We will also have additional practices during HS lunches on Tuesday from 12:10-12:40 as we get closer to our tournament preparations MS studentsarewelcomeaswellandcanbegivenreleasetimeduringTuesdaylunches
For further information, please contact Erin Pedder: peddere@isb.be or Andry Sitara De Jong: dejonga@isb.be or just show up for next Thursday's practice We look forwardtoanothergreatyearinClubNESDA!
RAIDERSACADEMY
SCOUTINGAMERICA
SCIENCECLUB
RaidersAcademyisanextensionprogrammedesignedtoprovideadditionalholistic athletic education for sports performance and development All student-athletes in grades9-12,includingnon-Raiderssportsparticipants,arewelcometoapply FormoreinformationcontacttheAthleticsDepartment:clarkej@isbbe
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,andwelcomesyouthfromacross the Brussels-Capital Region Learn more about the organization via Facebook or by emailingthetroopatBsascouttroop457@gmailcom
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
Studentsrepresentingeverygradecollaboratetoinventandexecutespecialevents, clubs,serviceprojects,andanythingelserequiringstudentchoice,voiceandvisionto enrichstudentlifeoncampus
Cost:Free
Contact:liliedahlallene@isb.be
FALLSCHEDULE
VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTSACTIVITIES
ARTCLUB
CHAMBERMUSICCLUB
CHORALE
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 FirstmeetingSeptember9duringlunch
Cost:Free(costfortripsTBC)-Contact:delannoyclervauxc@isb.be
TheChamberMusicClubisanauditionedgroupforstudentswithatleast6yearsof experienceplayingpianoorastringinstrument(violin,viola,cello,bass) Studentswill havetheopportunitytoexperienceachambermusicensembleandexploreawide variety of repertoire and musical styles Schedule to be decided depending on availabilityofgroupmembers.
Contact:VioletaFernandezTorres:fernandezv@isb.be
ChoraleisanauditionedsinginggroupofHSstudents AnextensionoftheHighSchool vocal programme, this group rehearses and performs advanced repertoire throughouttheschoolyear.Rehearsalsdaytobeconfirmed 16:00-17:30
Contact:delsone@isb.be
For students who have at least one year of experience playing on their instrument JazzLabisdesignedtointroducestudentstoplayindifferentstylesofmusic JazzLab performsinvariousvenuesthroughouttheyear,onandoffcampus Toregister,pleasecontactTonyPassaro:passarot@isb.be
Forstudentswhohavethreeormoreyearsexperienceplayingthejazzstyleontheir instrument, made up primarily of high school students Jazz Orchestra plays in a variety of different venues throughout the year, focusing on personal and ensemble musicalgrowth Ifinterestedingrade8,pleasespeakwithMr Passaro Toregister,pleasecontact:passarot@isb.be
FALLSCHEDULE
VISUALANDPERFORMINGARTSACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY
PRIVATEMUSICLESSONS
THEATREPRODUCTION-ACTING
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
Interested students should complete this form to sign up, and to find more informationabouttheprogramme Timeanddaytobedecidedbythestudentand privateteacher
Cost:suggestedpriceof35€perhalfhourlesson
Contact:JessicaRaynorraynorj@isb.be
Afull-scaleproductiononISB’sMainstage OpentoallHighSchoolstudentsinterested in building their acting skills and techniques. This year’s production will be Jo Randerson’s‘Lovin’It’
Auditions:8&9September2025
Rehearsaldays:MondaysandWednesdays,16:00-18:00
Performances:20-21November2025
Contact:JanePaulpaulj@isb.be
Afull-scaleproductiononISB’sMainstage OpentoallHighSchoolstudentsinterested in building their technical skills, such as lighting, sound, costume, make-up and runningcrew Thisyear’sproductionwillbeJoRanderson’s‘Lovin’It’.
THEATREPRODUCTION-TECH ‘Lovin’It’
Performances:20-21November2025
Contact:PatrickSchroederschroederp@isb.be
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