Brussels plans new Dutch-language school campus at Thurn & Taxis

The City of Brussels plans to build a Dutch-language school campus at Thurn & Taxis with room for 800 pupils.

The campus will bring together a primary school and a secondary school. It will also include a large sports hall that sports clubs and other people from the surrounding area can use outside school hours.

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The demand for places in Dutch-language education is high, and we want to contribute actively to that, for both our existing and future residents. We also want to invest in high-quality school buildings.

Brussels says the project responds to strong demand for Dutch-language education in the capital. Mayor Philippe Close said the city wanted to support both existing and future residents while investing in high-quality school buildings.

Alderman Anaïs Maes said the campus would form part of the broader urban development of Thurn & Taxis. As new neighborhoods emerge, she said, public facilities must be provided alongside them. The final design will be chosen through a design competition.

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When new neighborhoods emerge, we must ensure that there are also enough public facilities. A school and sports infrastructure are essential parts of that.