@angelathegreat
American looking for information about Belgium
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Brussels
Speaks English, Italian, basic French
Registration: 06 March 2017
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Choosing a good school by BlueBru
Hi. I will be coming to Brussels this month and I am searching for a school for my 12 year old currently finishing 6th grade in my country (She enrolls into the 1st grade of secondary school acc to Belgian System of education). She speaks English ...
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Choosing a good school by BlueBru
Hi. I will be coming to Brussels this month and I am searching for a school for my 12 year old currently finishing 6th grade in my country (She enrolls into the 1st grade of secondary school acc to Belgian System of education). She speaks English ...
It's very personal. What area are you going to live in? Do you want her to walk or take the bus? Will you drive her? How long will you be here? Is it more important to be fluent in French, Dutch or English? Does she have any special needs or how ... Read More
Moving to Brussels in March 2018 by danielbelga
Hi, all I will be arriving Brussels as an expat next March 1st. Will work at Avenue de Bourget. Man, 50, sports, music, art, wine, dinners and beer!!! Actually looking for an appartment. Any idea/help/suggestion more than welcome!!! Thanks!!!
It's hard to find an apartment if you are not here. The agencies seem to be slow to get answers out, etc. If you can't find what you're looking for (and the one above does not work for you) you can also rent through something like AirBnB ... Read More
Living in Belgium by Ljs_jewels
Hi Everyone, Just want to ask the level of diffilculty in finding and landing a job for non-dutch or flemish speaking individual... THANK YOU!
Where are you planning on living? What line of work are you interested in? Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Belgium can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Belgium? What are the ...
Misconceptions: 1. Since Belgium makes to top 10 in School education system on a regular basis, people must speak English here. (Wrong) 2. Since Belgium capital is also capital of EU and 50% of population are Dutch the country must be very open ... Read More
Bilingual or International School in Brussels by Keetka
Hello All, we are a family of 4 moving to Brussels in August 2018. I am currently looking for a school for my two children, 7 and 11 years old (they will be 8 and 12 next September). We have currently got offers from EIM, BIS, ACE and ISF, all those ...
My son goes to ACE. The school is a great fit for him. I feel lucky to have him there. He's 13. It is an English school, so French is more of a subject but the French teacher is good. (My real only complaint is not enough French, but if your ... Read More
Ideal place to live ? Mechelen / Brussels / Antwerp ? by harishchakku
Hi , I have been offered a job in Mechelen and i will be joining in January '18.I am married and my wife is gonna deliver our first baby in December '17.I need some help in deciding where to settle down in Belgium , given the fact that my ...
Antwerp is also in Flanders so it's Dutch speaking. Read More
Ideal place to live ? Mechelen / Brussels / Antwerp ? by harishchakku
Hi , I have been offered a job in Mechelen and i will be joining in January '18.I am married and my wife is gonna deliver our first baby in December '17.I need some help in deciding where to settle down in Belgium , given the fact that my ...
I really am not sure about childcare, we have just left our son with family. There are a ton of activities and great restaurants. They seem to have free events going on every weekend. I went to the big, free, concert Maanrock this summer. They also ... Read More
Ideal place to live ? Mechelen / Brussels / Antwerp ? by harishchakku
Hi , I have been offered a job in Mechelen and i will be joining in January '18.I am married and my wife is gonna deliver our first baby in December '17.I need some help in deciding where to settle down in Belgium , given the fact that my ...
I am staying with family in the Mechelen area (Muizen) right now. I love the area. It seems very safe and the people are friendly. I believe it is quite a bit cheaper than where we are moving to in Brussels. We currently commute from here to ... Read More
Need help, guidance and advise (Immediate) by zoyakhan
Hi Friends, My Husband has got an offer from Belgium , with a take home salary of 2.000€ net per month (in pocket). We are only two and have moderate style of living. We are currently residing in Saudi Arabia and earning 7000 USD tax free ...
We were in a similar situation coming from the US. We had saved up a fair amount of money to help with the transition and to help buy a home. We left for a better work life balance (and less focus on money and things). The salary you need depends on ... Read More
Need help, guidance and advise (Immediate) by zoyakhan
Hi Friends, My Husband has got an offer from Belgium , with a take home salary of 2.000€ net per month (in pocket). We are only two and have moderate style of living. We are currently residing in Saudi Arabia and earning 7000 USD tax free ...
What else is included in with the salary? A car? Rent? etc. Where is the position located? Read More
Mortgage in Belgium by Isabella2222
Hi, I am moving to Belgium receiving my income in other than euro. I have the hardest time finding a bank offering a mortgage. Does anyone have any experience with this or recommendations for banks? Thanks so much.
ING and Argenta can handle FATCA. Read More
Studying French by angelathegreat
I remember reading a discussion on this Forum about where to study French (for an adult). I believe a few people mentioned a program ran by the state that may have been low cost or free. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone have any ...
I have googled all of this. I am looking for first hand experience. Read More
Studying French by angelathegreat
I remember reading a discussion on this Forum about where to study French (for an adult). I believe a few people mentioned a program ran by the state that may have been low cost or free. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone have any ...
I'm not living in Brussels yet. I'm staying with family in Flanders while we wait on a few things. I greatly appreciate your advice and you sharing your knowledge but I do not need a lecture on what I should or shouldn't have done. You ... Read More
Studying French by angelathegreat
I remember reading a discussion on this Forum about where to study French (for an adult). I believe a few people mentioned a program ran by the state that may have been low cost or free. I can't seem to find it. Does anyone have any ...
Thanks. I have been looking into Actiris. I'm waiting on my ID to finally be ready! And yes, I've seen several schools online, hoping for some first hand recommendations. I think it is best to wait and see what Actiris can offer. It looks ... Read More