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Whether you're looking for schools in Belgium for kids, international school, business school, or higher education and schools in Europe in English, here's our guide.PRE-SCHOOLS
The childcare system
For families with babies and young children, one of the first considerations upon arriving in Belgium is finding quality childcare. Before applying for schools, parents need to find out about government childcare subsidies and daycare funding to make sure that they are receiving the pre-school subsidies they are eligible for. Check our overview of pre-school activities in Belgium.
Support groups
Check out our listings of family clubs and support groups or find the nearest family support and play groups in our A-Z listings. These groups give you a chance to network with other expat parents, discover more facilities and have fun.
SCHOOLS
Choosing an international school
International schools are often the first option considered by expat parents. Designed to ease the educational transition of a move from one country to another, international schools are a good choice for expat children who are staying temporarily in the host country. Read our article on the Belgian school system before making your choices. Qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate are becoming increasingly popular with people who relocate frequently.
Parents who are sure they will repatriate while their children are of school age need to select an expat school system which allows easy integration of their children into their home-country education system upon return. How to choose a school in Belgium will help you in your search for the best place for your child.
Check out our listings of internationals schools in our A-Z listings for a comprehensive list of international schools in Spain.
Education advice
Professional advice from expat school organisations can help expats arrive at the best solution for their children, or even themselves, should they be seeking to continue higher education. Why not ask Expatica’s education expert Dr David Willows via our Ask the Expert section?
Expats who’d like to share their viewpoints or ask advice from ‘veteran’ expats in Belgium can also visit Expatica forums and get involved in discussions on education issues.
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.
Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.
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The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.
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