Fr En

" Education is seen in behavior, not in a diploma. "

Sandrine FILLASSIER

Who are we ?

We are a School Complex located in the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Our school operates on four sites: at No. 7/8 and No. 11 (CSB1 & CSB2) on Boundy Avenue, as well as at No. 19 and 21 (CSB3 & CSB4) on Lac Kipopo Bis Avenue (Haute Tension) in the Kalubwe I district, commune and city of Lubumbashi.

The two sites on Boundy Avenue are located 350 meters from each other, as well as 200 meters for those located on Haute Tension Avenue. The first, housing the Primary Section, includes: 40 classrooms with a capacity of 36 students each (a total of 1,440 students), with 9 offices, 60 toilet blocks, 1 computer room equipped with 40 computers for practice, 1 canteen, 1 mixed basketball and volleyball court.

The second site has been hosting the Secondary Section since September 10, 2018. This building includes a total of 100 rooms: 25 rooms housing offices, meeting rooms, 3 computer rooms equipped with 30 computers (Basic Education, General & Technical Secondary), 1 canteen, 1 library, 75 classrooms with a capacity of 36 students per class (a total of 2,700 students).

Located at No. 19 Avenue Haute Tension, in the Kalubwe 1 District, the newly built Kindergarten Section building is an architectural gem inaugurated on December 18, 2023. This building includes 24 classrooms that can accommodate up to 864 students, with 36 students per classroom; a projection room with a capacity of 50 students; a meeting room, Dr. Jean D'Arc Campell; a library that can accommodate 50 readers; toilet blocks; a block of 4 offices; service and other premises; a canteen and a basketball court.

Since the 2021-2022 school year, the building housing the central workshops of C.S. Bellevue has been operational. It is located at No. 19 Avenue Haute Tension and contains the large meeting room, Dr. Jerry Weber, with a capacity of 200 seats; a hotel and catering kitchen; a chemistry, physics and biology laboratory; electronics, electricity, construction and mechanics workshops.

In total, our school has a capacity of 5,004 students.

A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FOR COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

The Complexe Scolaire BELLEVUE is a Catholic Christian school and a large family where Christian values such as solidarity, sharing, living together, and human development are promoted. This is why the Gospel is lived and proclaimed within the school by students and staff through Masses and exhortations on the Word of God, each day at the morning word.

Thus, our school, the Complexe Scolaire BELLEVUE, has the particular mission of the integral formation of the child, the transmission of knowledge, but also that of arousing an ardent desire in the students and all the staff, both administrative and pedagogical, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the morning word; to visit the poor, while being close to them through Lenten and Christmas actions.

The C.S. Bellevue contributes to making man alive, capable of flourishing individually and collectively in all his potentialities, with the aim of seeking to form an honest, complete, active and even useful man for society.

This is why Bellevue School is always attentive to the needs of young people nourished by the Gospel. Furthermore, the social dimension of the Gospel within Bellevue Christian School is also honored by the participation of students and their teachers in various apostolates such as visiting and helping abandoned, orphaned, and destitute children living in shelters.

The school also promotes love of one's neighbor, a commandment of Jesus Christ taken from Matthew 22:37-39 which states: "whatever you did to one of these little ones, you did it to me.", and Isaiah 58:7: "Share your bread with the hungry."

Finally, it aims at an evangelization which forms its staff and students in all areas of daily life, openness to the relationship with God, an apprenticeship in the love of critical thinking, of true freedom and love which are part of an authentic Christian education.

The vision of the Complexe Scolaire Bellevue

Inaugurated on February 29, 2016, the Bellevue Asbl School Complex has established its own identity in the education sector. This identity is embodied in the school's vision: "Becoming Exceptional."

Becoming exceptional means:

The lessons and other activities are organized in such a way as to differentiate themselves from the prevailing routine and practices that tarnish the image of education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Determine sanctions and reward them based on meritocracy. Grant each person only the position they deserve based on their merits.

Every child is unique: which means the education they need to receive must be tailored to their tastes, interests, and passions. This is why the Complexe Scolaire BELLEVUE limits the size of its classrooms so that each student can receive individualized care.

Remediation: Even after classroom instruction, our teachers take the time to re-explain certain subjects to students who have experienced difficulties in regular classes. This service is offered free of charge by the school to any student who expresses a need.

Integral Education: For their development, students need not only mathematics, French, history, or geography, but also the Word of God and moral guidance. A morning word is held each day for this purpose, and a monthly reflection is offered to the school community.

Teaching that meets international standards: From Kindergarten onward, computer science and English courses are extensive. A student who completes a standard curriculum at Bellevue will have no trouble gaining admission to the world's leading universities in general, and those in English-speaking countries in particular.

Becoming exceptional is not just a slogan, it is also:

A transformation process that aims to develop the whole human being, so that he or she can bring about the change expected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and everywhere else.

A comprehensive and well-thought-out concept, which is the key to success because it meets the thought of Ghandi: "In life, one must fight to BE before seeking to HAVE".

GO BULLDOGS !

The Bulldog, remaining our emblematic totem, is both figurative and attributive.
Figurative, because this mascot refers to the qualities of the bulldog, this exceptional dog from which we were inspired.
Attributive, because the attributes relating to it are human values:

Download school documents

Prayer: Our Father csb leaflet inter-school rules

Trousseaux scolaires 2025-2026

the bulldog is courageous,
the bulldog is docile,
the bulldog is expressive,
the bulldog is intelligent,
the bulldog is playful,
the bulldog is jovial,
the bulldog is sociable,
the bulldog is vigilant.

that we integrate into our daily life and everywhere in order to accomplish:

Living together,
Volunteering,
Self help,
Diligence.

OUR VALUES

DISCIPLINE

Discipline can be explained as an essential value that promotes learning, success, and community. It helps students concentrate and learn well. It prepares them to be responsible in their future professional and social lives.

HONESTY

Honesty is an essential moral value for a student, as it reflects integrity and responsibility in their actions and choices. It helps to: Build trust, develop a sense of responsibility, and foster a just society.

POLITENESS

Politeness is an essential moral value for a student, as it promotes respect, harmony, and good relationships with others. It helps create a good school climate, foster mutual respect, and prepare for adult life.

RESPECT

Respect is considering others with esteem and kindness, accepting their differences and following the rules of life in society. It also means taking care of yourself, others and your environment.

WORK

Work is an essential moral value for a student, because it allows them to develop perseverance, responsibility and success. It is the effort that we make to learn, progress and achieve our goals. It requires rigor, patience and commitment.

TRUTH

The truth is expressing what is real and right, without lies or exaggeration. It is also recognizing one's mistakes and assuming one's actions with sincerity. A student who tells the truth gains the trust of teachers, classmates and parents.

OUR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

Classrooms

Classrooms at the Complexe Scolaire Bellevue are spaces equipped with desks and whiteboards, where teachers and students interact for learning. These classrooms vary in size and layout, depending on educational needs.

Practice workshops

The Complexe Scolaire Bellevue practical workshops are spaces equipped with specializd equipment, where students apply their learning in a practical and effective way. They promote the development of technical and professional skills.

Computer rooms

The Complexe Scolaire Bellevue computer labs are equipped with computers and network connections, allowing students to acquire digital skills. They facilitate learning office software, programming, and online research.

Sports fields

The sports fields at the Complexe Scolaire Bellevue are spaces dedicated to physical and sporting activities, promoting well-being and team spirit.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH
BELLEVUE COLLEGE

The Complexe Scolaire Bellevue in Lubumbashi and Bellevue College in Washington have concluded their partnership on:

1. Student exchanges;
2. Exchanges of information and publications in the interest of both parties;
3. Other academic exchanges in the fields organized by the two institutions.

Since 2018, the Complexe Scolaire BELLEVUE in Lubumbashi has twice sent 20 5th grade students and a teacher on summer vacation for a short program (intensive English, Leadership, Volunteering and Sustainable Development as well as visits to major local companies) to Bellevue Washington.
Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, the number of students taking this trip will increase from 20 to 30. Currently, we have 37 students, alumni of our school, who are continuing their studies at Bellevue College in Washington. The best among them receive partial scholarships to finance their studies.

08+

Years of experience

Bellevue English Center has been operating since November 4, 2019. It is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Bellevue 1 School Complex (Primary Building).

It is very important to emphasize that, not only is good English learning focused on speaking, but also on all four skills or competencies of the language: Listening - Speaking - Reading - Writing.

The modern English language teaching provided by the Bellevue English Center (BEC) for various people working in different fields takes into account all the relevant requirements. It also provides the opportunity to master them within a reasonable timeframe.

Our supervisors also focus, on request, their teaching on:

Medical English,
Legal English,
Social English,
Administrative English or Business English,
English adapted to technicians.

We organize three- or five-month training sessions. New methods, techniques, and approaches for modern, effective, and successful English language teaching are applied to facilitate excellent language acquisition. To this end, our experienced staff is available and permanent every weekday.

Equipped with modern audiovisual equipment, the BEC combines theory with practice, thus putting into practice the famous pedagogical idea: "Learning by Doing"; whose French translation is: Apprendre en agir. An English language laboratory is also available to project lessons, in order to familiarize learners with the English accent of native speakers.

Complexe Scolaire BELLEVUE asbl

at the heart of quality training

Renewal of the partnership
for 10 years

Who are we ?

A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FOR COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

The vision of the Complexe Scolaire Bellevue