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Registration: 06 August 2016
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experience in registering for the College St Michel in Etterbeek Bruss by buituant
Anyone has any experience in registering your child/children for the College St Michel in Etterbeek Brussels? I want to register my son for the first primary class in that school in 2014-2015 school year. I know it is quite early for now, but I ...
Completely untrue. Read More
School Registration for kids by kenyasa20007
Hello, we've moved to Brussels two months ago, and we're a bit a worried about our Kids registration(8 and 3 years old) in school all schools are closed because of the Corona Virus. we've tried online registration, but most of schools ...
Telephone and email, read each school's website. Read More
Local dutch or french schools with english immersion in brussels by Adam1086xx
Hello people , we are moving to brussels and like to enrol our 5 year old into good local school . Where can we find the list or link to best local schools ? We also need guide on schooling process , admissions etc. We are english speaking ...
There are none until age 13, but surely your child speaks English so why would you look for English immersion which is for children who speak ZERO English? Read More
Ballet Classes - US to Brussels by Waitingand...
Hello, I have a young child who was in ballet in the US and wants to continue with ballet when we return to the US in several years. Personally, I think the US overdoes it with pushing sports too seriously at a young age. However, ballet in ...
Is your child going to be dancing for a living? If not, use the free ballet classes of the French or Flemish music academies. Read More
Secondary schools: St Michel and Jean Absil by EtterbeekDad
Hi, I'm in the process of deciding on a secondary school with/for my daughter. We've narrowed it down to St Michel or Jean Absil. Does anyone on the forum have direct experience of these schools (ie kids at the schools) they would be ...
Sacre coeur de lindthout or dames de Marie but indice must be 4+ minimum for both. Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
I'm not thick, i know exactly why it took the time it did thanks. Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
The op asked about nationality declaration. We've done it 3 times same commune. First time we heard at 4 months and 1 day. 2nd at 4 months and 13 days, 3rd at 4 months and 15 days. 3rd one we knew about before the letter arrived because the ... Read More
Social security tax by rajamdgl
Hi All, I will be leaving Belgium in the coming months and some of my friend who is already living here told me that I can reclaim the social security that I have paid during my tenure. Is it possible to do that, if yes please tell me the procedure ...
Is that a serious question? If you exam what you were paying your social security for, you'll get your answer. Research reciprocal agreements. Read More
Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels by nithi25
Hi, I am looking out for Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels for my daughter for next year. I have identified some schools like BICS,ACACIA and some montessori schools . But the fees are all in the level of 600o to 7000 euros per ...
Then you do not need to have English at school. There is no reason your child's reading and writing in English by age 14 will be any lower in quality than a monolingual English educated student. Relax and choose a local school, but don't ... Read More
Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels by nithi25
Hi, I am looking out for Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels for my daughter for next year. I have identified some schools like BICS,ACACIA and some montessori schools . But the fees are all in the level of 600o to 7000 euros per ...
What languages do you speak at home? In Brussels, only French or Dutch can be taught as the 1st foreign language and it is obligatory from 3rd primary aged 8/9 though Dutch is usually taught from M3/P1 now though it can be sporadic and dependent on ... Read More
Carpooling in Belgium by Diksha
Hello everyone, In order to move around in Belgium, you will have to spend time on the road; for your work commute, to drop your children off at school or for everyday trips. Carpooling could be the right option for you. We would like to know ...
Why would I need a car for transporting my kids? Need is the wrong word. No car family with 4 kids. Cambio is the major car sharing scheme in Belgium. Read More
English Schooling in Belgium by Davidzee
Hello, I have two kids 11 n 6 years old. I m looking for a school in English. I can't afford the private international school as they charged more than 12k for one child. Are there other options available ? I heard about European School. Is it ...
I'm well aware of UK state boarding fees thank you. I gave good advice. If parents cannot afford the fees in Belgium which for a decent English school start at 25k per year, then the fees at UK state boarding school might be possible. They do ... Read More
English Schooling in Belgium by Davidzee
Hello, I have two kids 11 n 6 years old. I m looking for a school in English. I can't afford the private international school as they charged more than 12k for one child. Are there other options available ? I heard about European School. Is it ...
Don't leave England. Find places at a UK state boarding school. Read More
Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels by nithi25
Hi, I am looking out for Bilingual/English immersion schools in Brussels for my daughter for next year. I have identified some schools like BICS,ACACIA and some montessori schools . But the fees are all in the level of 600o to 7000 euros per ...
The thread is old, but if you had read it all, you'd by have found there are no public bilingual schools in Brussels. Why would you even consider bilingual? Read More
Looking for Secondary School for my Daughter in Brussels by Tuctuc71
Hello, We moved to Brussels with my family recently from Turkey. I need your help for my daughter enrollment to a Belgian school. - My daughter is 16 years old. - She has started a French high school (Ecole La Salle St Joseph) in Turkey 2 years ...
Pretty much yes Read More