Chatsworth Schools is extremely pleased to welcome Da Vinci International School Antwerp (DVIS) as a member of our international division, Blenheim Schools. DVIS becomes the 18th school in the Chatsworth Schools’ global family.
Da Vinci International School (DVIS) is a family-focused boutique international school in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium with over forty student nationalities. DVIS becomes the first school in mainland Europe to join the Blenheim Schools’ family, and by being accredited for International Baccalaureate MYP and DP and in the accreditation stage for the PYP – DVIS becomes the first IB school in the Chatsworth and Blenheim Schools’ family.
Da Vinci International School (DVIS) is a family-focused boutique international school in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium with over forty student nationalities and was founded by Ms Ilse De Souter 27 years ago. Ilse remains DVIS Principal today, is the youngest women to have founded an international school in Belgium, and is the longest serving leader of one in the country.
Like Chatsworth Schools, DVIS is proudly non-selective, and its teachers build on children’s innate awe and curiosity to create an engaging, innovative curriculum that integrates skills, knowledge, and context. This approach enables children to become confident, well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners.
The guiding principle of DVIS has always been to create a happy environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop into engaged, lifelong learners. The school aids children in becoming true citizens of the world and they look forward to continuing this work.
On joining Blenheim Schools, DVIS Founder and Principal, Ilse de Souter said “Being part of the Chatsworth family will give our community added confidence in the future and enable the school to focus on what we do best: educating young learners and opening hearts, minds and doors to the future.”
On DVIS joining the Blenheim Schools family, Chatsworth and Blenheim Schools’ Founder and CEO, Anita Gleave said “We are delighted that Da Vinci International School is the first school in mainland Europe, and first IB school, to join the Blenheim Schools’ family. We look forward to bringing our innovative educational philosophy and extensive experience to Da Vinci International School and continuing with the school’s work of enabling outstanding futures for all their children”.
The Chatsworth Schools family now consists of 18 schools across the UK, Europe and Middle East. For more information about DVIS visit https://www.da-vinci.be/ or contact Andrew Elias – marketing@chatsworthschools.com
