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What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?

There is some support, in different forms, from both St. Johns and ISB, and probably other schools as well. Many people find support, it's just a question of which school's approach best matches your child's needs and personality. - Feb 2023


All schools have special needs programs. Some are better about it than others. - Sep 2020


Excellent Special Education accomodations. - Sep 2020


Lots! They have pull-aside sessions for the kids in elementary school and offer special classes to help them with social communication and dealing with emotions. They have on-site occupational therapists, too. - Mar 2020


No idea, but I know some of the students have special needs. - Feb 2019


International School of Brussels has one of the best programs for special needs kids in Europe. It has programs for kids on both ends of the spectrum. - Aug 2014


ISB has a great program for special needs kids. I don't know about the other schools. - Jul 2014


Lots of special accommodations available though I'm unsure of specifics. - Jan 2014


ISB seems to do a good job, I'm not sure about other schools. - Jan 2014


Brussels American School (DoD) had 2+ teachers dedicated to teaching kids with special needs. The program worked well for our child, but may not be "enough" for others. - Oct 2012


The Int.'l School of Brussels has more special needs curriculum that any other international school I have seen in the Foreign Service. - Jan 2012


They are very accommodating and have specially-trained teachers - Jun 2011


The same as the US. - Jul 2009


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