Lycée Maria Assumpta, Catholic secondary school in Laeken, Brussels, Belgium.
Lycée Maria Assumpta is a Catholic secondary school in Laeken spread across two main buildings, with the original 1956 structure featuring a distinctive statue on its facade. The school uses the Smartschool digital platform to provide students with access to educational resources, assignments, and school communications.
The Sisters of Christian Schools from Vorselaer founded the school in 1956 as an all-girls institution that would later transform its enrollment. In 1979, it became a coeducational school, welcoming both male and female students.
The school theater group, created in 1985, stages annual performances that bring together students, former pupils, and teachers in collaborative productions. This theatrical tradition continues to shape the school community today.
The school is located at Avenue Wannecouter 76 and is easily accessible, with the campus consisting of two connected structures. Students and parents use the Smartschool platform as the main hub for school communications, assignments, and access to learning materials.
The school is the northernmost French-language independent school in Belgium and teaches multiple languages including Latin alongside the standard curriculum. This multilingual focus sets it apart from many other institutions in the region.
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