St. John's Senior School: shaping future leaders and inspiring change
Posted on 26th Jul 2023 in School News
St. John's Senior School provides an exceptional educational experience by focusing on the individual and offering a broad curriculum based on Three Pillars: Academic Excellence, Sport, and Performing Arts. With a commitment to nurturing personal growth and success, St. John's prepares students for a dynamic and ever-changing world.
Academic excellence and holistic education are at the core of St. John's Senior School. Students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring a diverse and adaptable skill set. The aim is to equip students with the essential tools needed for lifelong learning, fostering traits such as inquisitiveness, mental and emotional agility, the ability to challenge and be challenged, as well as openness and creativity.
St. John's Senior School has a proud tradition of offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for over 40 years. This globally recognised qualification provides intellectually stimulating academic studies. Graduates from St. John's consistently attend top universities and colleges around the world. In grades 9 and 10, students have the flexibility to choose courses from various subject groups, allowing students to explore their passions and interests while preparing them for higher education.
The IB Diploma is a two-year programme that culminates in an externally assessed qualification. Students study subjects from six groups, with the option to specialise in three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). St. John's Senior School is proud to be the only school in Belgium offering Advanced Placement (AP). AP courses provide secondary school students with challenging college-level studies. Recognised by over 90 per cent of colleges and universities in the U.S., AP exams grant academic credit or advanced standing.
St. John's Senior School nurtures students to reach their full potential academically, athletically, and artistically. As part of the esteemed Inspired Group, the school's focus is on academic excellence, a diverse and inclusive community, international opportunities, and outstanding arts and sports facilities. St. John's unwavering dedication to educational excellence has made a lasting impact on generations of students, shaping successful futures.