St. John's International School

What St. John's International School does

St. John's International School is a private, for-profit international school located in Waterloo, Belgium, founded in 1964 and operated as a member of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of more than 121 premium private schools serving over 95,000 students across six continents. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, comprising the Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16), and Diploma Programme (ages 14-18), and additionally operates a Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Years programme for ages 1-6 plus a boarding programme for students aged 11-17. St. John's serves a diverse community of 65+ nationalities drawn from expatriate families based in or relocating to the Brussels area and local Belgian families seeking premium international education and globally portable qualifications. The institution has been positioned as the #1 IB school in Belgium based on 2025 IBDP results, posting an average score of 36 (world average 31.98), a top score of 43, and 40% of students scoring 38 or more points. It holds full accreditation with the IB Organization, Council of International Schools, Middle States Association, and European Council of International Schools.

The school's core technology consists of standard educational infrastructure: an online application system, a learning management system, and group-licensed access to Inspired AI (an AI-powered platform delivering personalized student-level insights) and the Forte music tuition platform developed in partnership with The Royal College of Music. St. John's earns revenue primarily through tuition fees denominated and paid in Euros, structured as an annual subscription across four divisions (Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School) and supplemented by boarding fees, add-on services (transport via SAM-Drive, catering via Thomas Franks, uniform via Schoolblazer), and enrichment modules (30+ extracurriculars, summer camps, global exchange, university guidance). Its go-to-market combines a sales-led admissions process (personalized tours, Discovery Days, Virtual Open Days, fully online application) with group-level digital marketing, social media, and the Inspired Group's global referral network. Institutional differentiation rests on full-curriculum IB authorization, more than 60 years of operating heritage, multi-jurisdictional accreditation, a performing arts facility described as the best of any Belgian school, and university placement outcomes (90% first-choice acceptance, with alumni progressing to Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Columbia, and Yale).

Name

St. John's International School

Legal name

ST. JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Website

https://stjohns.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. John's International School is a private for-profit international school in Waterloo, Belgium, founded in 1964 and part of the Inspired Education Group. It offers the full IB continuum (ages 1-18) plus boarding to expatriate and local Belgian families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• International school education
• IB curriculum programs
• Private primary education
• Secondary education programs
• Boarding school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates primary revenue through tuition fees for its educational programs across Early Years, Primary, Middle, and High School divisions. Fees are expressed and payable in Euros.
2. Boarding Fees: Revenue is generated from boarding services for students ages 11-17, offering residential accommodation on campus.
3. School Fees: Comprehensive fee structure covering tuition and boarding, with detailed schedules available via PDF for 2026-2027 academic year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. John's International School delivers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from Early Years through Diploma Programme for students aged 1–18, including Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma stages. The offering is complemented by a residential boarding programme for ages 11–17, plus enrichment activities (sports, performing arts, languages, 30+ extracurriculars), university guidance, EAL and learning support, school transport, and catering services.

Product overview

St. John's International School offers a comprehensive educational programme through its IB Continuum, providing the full International Baccalaureate curriculum from Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11) through Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16) to Diploma Programme (ages 16-18). The school combines this rigorous academic framework with enrichment activities including 30+ extracurriculars, Summer Camps, Global Exchange Programmes, and dedicated University Guidance. Additional support services include EAL (English as an Additional Language), Learning Support, School Transport, and Catering Services. The school also offers Boarding facilities and participates in the Inspired Education Group's global network, including the Nsouli Scholars scholarship programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education combined with the IB Primary Years Programme for children ages 1-6 years.
• Primary School Programme IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students ages 6-11 years, featuring dual-language education with French.
• Middle School Programme IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students ages 11-14 years, offering advanced and beginner language options.
• High School Programme IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students ages 14-18 years, preparing students for top universities worldwide.
• Boarding Programme Full boarding facilities for students ages 11-17 years, with automatic entry option to Inspired boarding schools worldwide.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programmes including St Johns Summer Camps and Inspired Summer Camps with international locations.
• Global Exchange Programme International exchange opportunities allowing students to study at Inspired schools worldwide.
• University Guidance Dedicated university counselling from Grade 8 onwards, supporting applications to top universities globally.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Language support programme for non-native English speakers to develop academic English proficiency.
• Learning Support Special educational needs support and tailored programmes for students requiring additional assistance.
• School Transport Door-to-door transport service operated in partnership with SAM-Drive, including 8-seater vans and school bus system.
• Catering Services Food services provided by Thomas Franks, offering healthy meals with locally sourced ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates accepted to first-choice university
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inspired Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's is a proud member of Inspired Education Group, comprising 121 premium private schools across 6 continents with 95,000+ students. Membership provides access to global exchange programmes, international boarding options, summer camps, and collaborative projects. The group sets benchmarks in premium international education.
• Thomas FrankscoreOthersThomas Franks is St. John's catering partner since their founding in 2004. The family-owned contract catering company serves exceptional food from locally sourced produce with extensive experience in leading schools. In 2025, Investors in People awarded Thomas Franks platinum accreditation.
• SAM-DriveminorOthersSAM-Drive provides door-to-door school transport services for St. John's students. The trusted transport company operates modern 8-seat vans servicing Waterloo and Brussels region, ensuring safe student commutes.
• SchoolblazerminorOthersSchoolblazer is the online uniform supplier for St. John's, providing regulation school uniforms. Parents register on the website to order required uniform items with fitting samples available in shop.
• The Royal College of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables personalized music tuition from professionals through Forte, a revolutionary online platform. Students receive bespoke private lessons advancing their practice as creatives.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• International School of Luxembourg: Nearby premium international school serving the Greater Region's expatriate community. Comparable offering (IB continuum, boarding, premium pricing) for families evaluating Belgium versus Luxembourg options.
• Lycée International Montessori de Bruxelles: Brussels-based premium school offering alternative curriculum (Montessori) with international focus. Competes for a similar premium parent demographic seeking global-minded education, though with a different pedagogical approach than IB.

Emerging players

• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Premium international boarding school in Switzerland offering IB and AP programs. Competes for globally mobile, premium-paying families considering European IB schools, with overlapping boarding and exchange programming.
• United World College of the Atlantic: Premium IB-credentialed boarding school in Wales. Comparable in IB curriculum, university placement focus, and international student body, though it operates at a different geographic scale and price point.

Others

• Council of International Schools (CoIS): Accrediting body whose standards St. John's meets. Relevant as an ecosystem participant — CoIS accreditation signals quality to prospective families and is a competitive requirement for premium positioning in the international school market.

Direct peers

• Brussels International School: Brussels-based international school offering IB curriculum to a similar expatriate community. Direct competitor with overlapping value proposition around IB continuum and global university preparation.
• International School of Brussels: Direct competitor located in Brussels offering IB curriculum to expatriate and local families. Highly comparable in target market (international families in Brussels) and educational offering (IB continuum), competing head-to-head for the same premium positioning.
• British School of Brussels: Premium international school in Brussels serving similar expatriate and local families. While traditionally British curriculum-led, it competes directly with St. John's for premium tuition-paying families seeking internationally recognized credentials.

Broad incumbents

• European Schools network: EU-funded system of schools serving children of EU staff. While a different funding model, it competes for the same Brussels-based expatriate family segment and serves as the default option for many EU institution employees.
• Inspired Education Group (other schools): Parent organization operating 121 premium private schools globally including St. John's. Sibling schools (e.g., in Switzerland, Spain, UK) compete for global mobile families and offer comparison points for the platform benefits St. John's accesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sjis
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjohnsinternationalschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.johns_international_school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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