Schools for Dutch/English speakers

Post new topic

Eef Member

Member since 03 January 2013

EefMember03 January 2013 20:11:44

Does anyone know of any primary schools in Brussels that offer a Dutch/English education or Dutch-language schools that introduce English (and maybe also French) at an early stage? Our little girl speaks Flemish/Dutch and English at home and I'd like to find a school that supports both languages and ideally introduces some French.
Thank you

schoolmum Serial expat

Member since 24 May 2011

schoolmumSerial expat03 January 2013 20:25:32

726

Not many no, a few have maybe an hour a week, as it's not part of the curriculum until the age of 14 in Brussels. The hour a week you might find will not be for mother tongue English, so I cannot see the point of finding a school with English as your child already speaks it. French is obligatory in all Flemish system schools from 3rd primary onwards in Brussels and by then most Dutch speaking children in Brussels will be more than acquainted with French. I'd be looking for a school which supports your daughter's Dutch more than anything, given most Flemish system schools have 80% or more French speakers attending!

http://batchgeo.com/map/0ab9b04d71432cb … 479275d4cf

Articles to help you in your expat project in Brussels

Universities in Brussels
Brussels is a great city to live and work in, and consequently, it also has a lot to offer prospective students, ...
Student life in Brussels
When studying abroad, it's always a bit hard to know in advance exactly what it will be like. As such, ...
Study in Belgium
Belgium is an ideal destination for students worldwide. This country attracts students with its high-quality ...
International schools in Belgium
This article details all the international schools where you can enroll your children in Belgium. If you're ...
A guide to Brussels' neighbourhoods
A very safe and laid-back city to live and work in, Brussels has many different sides for expats and tourists to ...
Buying property in Brussels
Compared with other European capitals, buying property in Brussels is very affordable. Consequently, it's ...
Accommodation in Brussels
As it's a multicultural city with a healthy job market, it's no surprise that Brussels is so popular ...
Finding work in Brussels
Home to a diverse array of peoples, cultures, and languages, Brussels is a very multicultural city that is popular ...