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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
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
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 ...
Please don't place your child in these DASPA schools. I already gave you advice above. Read More
UK Transit Visa by Ranjith Chammanthraj
Dear All I am planning to travel to Brussels via London. Do i need a transit Visa? I have a valid type D visa and also a US visa. Website says i can travel if i have above two but i want to confirm if anyone has travelled ...
What mode of transport? Twov is only possible by air in and out. Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
His Indian grade is irrelevant Place him in secondary at Your peril if you can find a place Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
I would choose to hold back an 11 year old and put them into P5 so it gives them 2 years to get enough fluency to pass the CEB exam at the end of P6. This exam is relatively easy for the average French speaking student who's done all 6 years of ... Read More
Ecole maternelle near Schuman by Hermiona
Helo! We are planning to move to Brussels until the end of this year. My son will be almost 3.5y at the time, so we are considering kindergaten-maternelle. We are going to be near Schuman and Leopold park. I realized that this is not the best ...
You named only public communal schools. I added 2 Catholic public schools to your list. However, now you've stated were you are living, I'd probably consider these 4 Catholic public schools and 3 communal public schools : ecole Saint ... Read More
Ecole maternelle near Schuman by Hermiona
Helo! We are planning to move to Brussels until the end of this year. My son will be almost 3.5y at the time, so we are considering kindergaten-maternelle. We are going to be near Schuman and Leopold park. I realized that this is not the best ...
If you're living between the 3 schools you name, there are 2 Catholic public maternelles too called saint Stanislas and sainte Anne. Apply right now. Read More
Ecole maternelle near Schuman by Hermiona
Helo! We are planning to move to Brussels until the end of this year. My son will be almost 3.5y at the time, so we are considering kindergaten-maternelle. We are going to be near Schuman and Leopold park. I realized that this is not the best ...
Where exactly will you live? There are many more ecoles maternelles. You can see them all on www.guide-ecoles.be Read More
Tax on fund transfer from abroad by kumarbelgium2019
Hi, I have been working in Belgium for more than 2 years. I have a question related to taxation. I would like to bring some money from India (EUR 100k) in near future for housing purposes, would like to know about taxation on this? anybody has ...
You will have to ask spf finances and douanes of any taxation issues. I appreciate your question has not been answered. Read More
issue with gas&electricity yearly bill by maria_maria123
hi guys, This is my first year in Brussels and so far I have experienced all different kinds of challenges,and new one is right there up at the horizon in the shape of - MY FIRST YEARLY OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS USAGE. In the apartment where ...
Turn the supply off and see if the meter advances. Read More
Adult ice hockey by Rccoryer
I’M looking to play recreational hockey pick up hockey with little or no contact. Does anyone have information about where to go or who to contact.
You could go to Liedekerke or Leuven depending on where in Brussels you live. Read More
5years continously work OR language test ?
Read the law. Present 5 years proof of independent paperwork. Present your birth certificate in the appropriate form. Check your residence is permanent with no breaks. You might qualify under this category with social, economic and linguistic ... Read More
Non-eu Spouse of Belgian Citizen Living in the UK by GuestPoster180
Hi, I am a non-eu citizen who lives in the UK with my Belgian spouse. My spouse was offered a job in Belgium which he is considering at the moment. I was wondering which visa would I have to apply for in order to move to Belgium with him. I ...
You won't get a Belgian ID card until you take Belgian nationality. You'll be applying for a residence card. You won't see a customs officer, that person deals with goods and import taxes and VAT. If travelling by Eurostar through ... Read More
Non-eu Spouse of Belgian Citizen Living in the UK by GuestPoster180
Hi, I am a non-eu citizen who lives in the UK with my Belgian spouse. My spouse was offered a job in Belgium which he is considering at the moment. I was wondering which visa would I have to apply for in order to move to Belgium with him. I ...
Exactly, it's a Surinder Singh! Therefore in theory, you get the right to enter Belgium without an entry clearance. (Visa). The reality will however be a bit tricky. Do you have a UK issued biometric residence permit with "member of eea ... Read More
Non-eu Spouse of Belgian Citizen Living in the UK by GuestPoster180
Hi, I am a non-eu citizen who lives in the UK with my Belgian spouse. My spouse was offered a job in Belgium which he is considering at the moment. I was wondering which visa would I have to apply for in order to move to Belgium with him. I ...
This is my bread and butter. What nationality are you? This answer dictates what will happen to you. Length of marriage not relevant. Belgian national has exercised EU treaty rights in UK, returns to Belgium as a non Belgian under EU law but EU ... Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
BTW WSL is not all a leafy suburb and given your work, I'd actually look immediately to around Merode metro and a bit north, where 1040 Etterbeek, 1030 Schaerbeek and 1200 WSL all meet. Having though a little more on your situation. Be careful, ... Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
That's a bit of an exaggeration but I do read many comments of people waiting a year or more in 1000 to register. Then you need to return for various documents when you have kids. I could not imagine queuing at 6am just for a parental travel ... Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
You can apply for schools at any time. However with secondaire, the academic ones in particular like to throw out up to 60% of their students, the numbers depend upon how many pass their exams/year at end June and how many are allowed to repeat the ... Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
Why Dachsbeek and Catteau? Bizarre choices? Catteau will laugh in your face I'm afraid and I fear your child will need to see a counsellor quite quickly even if you succeeded. Try Saint Boniface for secondaire and you really will have to charm ... Read More
Finding public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert by GuestPoster269
I am moving with my family, husband and two boys (aged 9 and 13), to Brussels to enhance a new professional position. Is there any public schools in Woluwe Saint Lambert, with some understanding for kids who are beginners in French? They speak good ...
Frigout, how old are your children? What languages do you speak? Where will your work be? Please please do NOT consider AR Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. Consider anywhere but there. Especially for secondary. I've helped many families who've left ... Read More
Schools in Brussels.
No Indian schools in Belgium. You can use the search facility to search for all the secondary schools in English in Belgium. They will cost you between 10k and 35k. Read More
Rates for live nanny in Brussels by Annab118
Hello all We’re new to Belgium and living in Brussels. Originally from the UK via America. Wondering if any of you could offer us some sound advice. We’re considering a live in nanny to assist us with our 2 children & general day ...
I ve already linked to the info, look at the link. Read More
individual bankruptcy in belgium by Imran choudhry
hi everybody. i want take advise from anyboday if someone have experience .my one friend take crefit card amount of 9000 euto.he use money 6500 for some expensive. now from 4 month he loose job and take unemployment. so h cant pay credit amount from ...
The excuse not to pay is pretty feeble too . Go see CPAs for debt repayment Read More
individual bankruptcy in belgium by Imran choudhry
hi everybody. i want take advise from anyboday if someone have experience .my one friend take crefit card amount of 9000 euto.he use money 6500 for some expensive. now from 4 month he loose job and take unemployment. so h cant pay credit amount from ...
Personal bankruptcy is not possible. Read More
Rates for live nanny in Brussels by Annab118
Hello all We’re new to Belgium and living in Brussels. Originally from the UK via America. Wondering if any of you could offer us some sound advice. We’re considering a live in nanny to assist us with our 2 children & general day ...
74 cent per day can be deducted for accommodation. http://orcasite.be/index.php?id=233 Read More
Entry with Eurostar to Belgium by abdallahe
Hi, Recently my wife got admitted into a university in Belgium and got her student visa. Our plan was to go to Brussels from London through Eurostar. Is that fine? Or it has to be through a Belgian airport? Thanks
An issuing post is a consulate, embassy or subcontractor for visas. Read More
Seeking advice on schools selection for my two kids by Rashaali84
Dear All, I have been searching for available seats in community french primary schools in Brussels ( I know that we are so late for school searching but we couldn't help it because of time needed for visa processing and work permit process ) ...
The locations are wrong for some schools on your list. Forget all schos in the list. Start again with work location. Read More
Entry with Eurostar to Belgium by abdallahe
Hi, Recently my wife got admitted into a university in Belgium and got her student visa. Our plan was to go to Brussels from London through Eurostar. Is that fine? Or it has to be through a Belgian airport? Thanks
Incorrect, the Eurostar London to Brussels is checked in London by French police as op correctly states, no passport checks on arrival in Brussels for Eurostar passengers. Ask question to Belgian issuing post not here. Read More
Rates for live nanny in Brussels by Annab118
Hello all We’re new to Belgium and living in Brussels. Originally from the UK via America. Wondering if any of you could offer us some sound advice. We’re considering a live in nanny to assist us with our 2 children & general day ...
National minimum salary for a full time nanny. Nanny must get around minimum 1500 gross per month, that will cost you at least 2000 per month. Be aware of Belgian legal definition of nanny an au pair. Read More
Seeking advice on schools selection for my two kids by Rashaali84
Dear All, I have been searching for available seats in community french primary schools in Brussels ( I know that we are so late for school searching but we couldn't help it because of time needed for visa processing and work permit process ) ...
And stop using email as principle communication method, phone is main method. Read More
Seeking advice on schools selection for my two kids by Rashaali84
Dear All, I have been searching for available seats in community french primary schools in Brussels ( I know that we are so late for school searching but we couldn't help it because of time needed for visa processing and work permit process ) ...
Sorry should have written year up list, you have the wrong locations for schools anyway. Your approach is all wrong, start with work and home locations. Choose close to home. Read More
Seeking advice on schools selection for my two kids by Rashaali84
Dear All, I have been searching for available seats in community french primary schools in Brussels ( I know that we are so late for school searching but we couldn't help it because of time needed for visa processing and work permit process ) ...
Year up the list. Where is work? Read More
The daycare premium - monthly discount by chipbk10
Hi all, Does anyone know about the daycare premium for people who is working in Brussels? The daycare center called me and said if I am working in Brussels, I would enjoy the monthly discount on my invoice when sending my baby to the ...
Don't forget the 11.20 max per day offsetting on child care is for all children up to age 12, in creche, before and after school care, holidsy stages, many different kinds of child care and recognized by several inspection bodies, not just kind ... Read More
Kindergartens - Brussels by Neil491
Hello everyone, I am seeking some advice. Me and my family (1 son, 4 years old) are moving to Brussels. We are a English and Spanish speaking family and we value the importance of language and cultural integration. I think we may be in Brussels for ...
Now decide where to live in relation to NATO. Find somewhere to live and a maternelle at same time. Choose urban eg Schaerbeek, etterbeek, some of wsl or suburban, wsl wsp, kraainem . That's over 50 maternelles so you'll want to narrow ... Read More
Kindergartens - Brussels by Neil491
Hello everyone, I am seeking some advice. Me and my family (1 son, 4 years old) are moving to Brussels. We are a English and Spanish speaking family and we value the importance of language and cultural integration. I think we may be in Brussels for ...
The most bizarre list of choices of maternelles ever read. Been helping families finding maternelles for almost 12 years. Tear up your list completely. Start again with work location. Read More
is 53K enough with 2 kids? by mnktb2
Hello everybody, Is 53000€ gross salary enough to live in Antwerp, considering that I have two kids (3 & 5) and a wife who probably cannot work at first? They also offer: - a full company car inc. fuel - lunch vouchers - health ...
Which school? One near work and home with a place you like. Only you know where you live and work. It's very easy to find schools. Which area? Well I'd live near work. https://data-onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/onderwijsaanbod/lijst.aspx?hs=bao Read More
GCSE UK High School Exam by darshanawaghmare
Hi, We have recently moved to Brussels. My daughter is in French High school and we are looking at the option of appearing for GCSE UK High School exam by studying at home. I have read on some of the blogs that since English schools in Brussels ...
https://www.isfwaterloo.org/294/international-gcse Read More
GCSE UK High School Exam by darshanawaghmare
Hi, We have recently moved to Brussels. My daughter is in French High school and we are looking at the option of appearing for GCSE UK High School exam by studying at home. I have read on some of the blogs that since English schools in Brussels ...
https://www.aceofbrussels.com/cambridge-internation-school Read More
GCSE UK High School Exam by darshanawaghmare
Hi, We have recently moved to Brussels. My daughter is in French High school and we are looking at the option of appearing for GCSE UK High School exam by studying at home. I have read on some of the blogs that since English schools in Brussels ...
You can enter for GCSEs and a levels without being a student at ACE in Auderghem and ISF Waterloo. ACE and ISF are examination centres for Cambridge certificates, do theoretically for a small fee, you can ask these schools to enter you child in ... Read More
Public Kindergartens in Auderghem by CyAdv
Hi all, I am a newbie here, so pls bear with me. Well, we, a family of 3, are to move to Brussels next September. We are looking for a kindergarten for our soon to be 4 yo child. We have the option to go to European School, but we would also like ...
Hardin d enfants is not the name 9f public preschool in Brussels or Belgium. There are kleuterscholen in suderghem ( oudergem), both standalone ones and ones integrated with lagere scholen so called bausscholen. Local knowledge and easy to find on ... Read More
Public Kindergartens in Auderghem by CyAdv
Hi all, I am a newbie here, so pls bear with me. Well, we, a family of 3, are to move to Brussels next September. We are looking for a kindergarten for our soon to be 4 yo child. We have the option to go to European School, but we would also like ...
I almost all your information is incorrect. Read More
Public Kindergartens in Auderghem by CyAdv
Hi all, I am a newbie here, so pls bear with me. Well, we, a family of 3, are to move to Brussels next September. We are looking for a kindergarten for our soon to be 4 yo child. We have the option to go to European School, but we would also like ...
The expression "jardin d'enfants" is certainly not used in the French public system in Brussels. It's an ecole maternelle. I believe Cynic is not in Belgium given the incorrect information given. Auderghem has ... Read More
Primary School Instruction Medium by pankaj9k
Hi, I am currently living in Glasgow, Scotland as an expat from Kolkata, India. I have got a job offer in Antwerp, Belgium and I am planning to move there by June end. I am a bit worried about my child's (7 yrs old) education as I have learnt ...
There are no state schools in Belgium, wrong terminology. Schools are public or private, the public ones are language community funded. Belgium is a kingdom. Schooling is devolved to language communities. Read More
Will a Non-Resident Tax Status Affect our Registration in Belgium?
The experts are the tax office. Ask them. Read More
Public Kindergartens in Auderghem by CyAdv
Hi all, I am a newbie here, so pls bear with me. Well, we, a family of 3, are to move to Brussels next September. We are looking for a kindergarten for our soon to be 4 yo child. We have the option to go to European School, but we would also like ...
Kindergarten is German. What language are you seeking? What street do you live on? For French. https://guide-ecoles.be/ Read More
change Surname Father to Husband
Yep Why did you change name? Change it back. It's a sexist and outdated tradition. Read More
Tax Already Paid - Website to Check by sandym007
Dear Expats, Is there any website or online portal to check the tax already paid in the current financial year ?
Your question shows you fundamentally misunderstand the Belgian tax system. Read More
Medicare as insurance in Belgium? by Elfkin
I receive social security disability in the US. Is my Medicare considered health insurance in Belgium?If not what are affordable and acceptable health insurance websites? Thanks!
Furthermore, if your plan is to marry whilst visiting Belgium, that is misrepresentation by posing as a visitor. Respect the law and get a fiance visa in advance, then marry, then change category in country to spouse. After around 6 months, your ... Read More
Medicare as insurance in Belgium? by Elfkin
I receive social security disability in the US. Is my Medicare considered health insurance in Belgium?If not what are affordable and acceptable health insurance websites? Thanks!
If you're a visitor to Belgium, you cannot work whilst in Belgium. Read More
Marriage tax benefits and tax breaks for married couples by sararhcarmali
Hello, I'm moving to Brussels in the next days and I would like to know where and how I proved that I'm married, and if doing this I'll have tax benefits or it's equal? Thanks in advance.
Where is your proof that in Belgium everyone is taxed 50% as single and 20% as married? Your personal experience on your income does not prove this. Read More
Marriage tax benefits and tax breaks for married couples by sararhcarmali
Hello, I'm moving to Brussels in the next days and I would like to know where and how I proved that I'm married, and if doing this I'll have tax benefits or it's equal? Thanks in advance.
U You do not get a massive tax break 50 to 20% just don't know why people make it up. As one of you is not working, the other takes over the small tax free income allowance from the other so gets 2 tax free income allowances. Read More
Accommodation in Waterloo by amitmi2
Hello, I have received a job offer from a company in Waterloo. I see the commute from Brussels to Waterloo is lengthy as the office is located away from Waterloo train station in Chaussée de Tervuren . The train from Brussels to Waterloo takes ...
Average rents in Waterloo are lower than brussels. Have you heard of immoweb? Read More
Primary french school registration from abroad, housing, music schools by Julie_Julie
Hello all, We are moving from the USA this summer to Brussels. My son is 8 y.o., speaks fluently French and English. We moved from Belgium 3 years ago for an expat offer in the US, but now it’s time to return and i have many questions ...
I recommend therefore Schaerbeek, kraainem, wezembeek, wsl or wsp and considerationn of train travel from merode or meiser. All those areas will mean less commute time and consequently more family time, all except Schaerbeek will mean easier to ... Read More
Primary french school registration from abroad, housing, music schools by Julie_Julie
Hello all, We are moving from the USA this summer to Brussels. My son is 8 y.o., speaks fluently French and English. We moved from Belgium 3 years ago for an expat offer in the US, but now it’s time to return and i have many questions ...
That website is useless. Yes you cannot move between p3 and p4. Read More
Primary french school registration from abroad, housing, music schools by Julie_Julie
Hello all, We are moving from the USA this summer to Brussels. My son is 8 y.o., speaks fluently French and English. We moved from Belgium 3 years ago for an expat offer in the US, but now it’s time to return and i have many questions ...
There are no fast trams or metro in those areas. There is little green in those areas. Other than Bois de la cambre which is polluted week days by fossil fuel traffic crossing. There is little chance of 2 desirable school places in those ... Read More
Mandatory Education for Children in Brussels by djv14
Hello, I am an indian nation and moved to Brussels 4 yrs ago. I have a daughter who is 2.5 and started going to a local french school. In the meanwhile we shifted our residence and moved near zaventum in March. A bit unfortunate as my baby was ...
Why do you not consider the Machelen schools? It makes no logical sense to school in Zaventem. What advantage? Evere would be disastrous. Are you not aware of the deplorable state of Flemish education in ... Read More
Moving to Beerse Belgium, Accommodation Cost for Family of 3 by Deepika0525
Hi, I have got an offer to work with Jannssen Pharma in Beerse. My salary will be 1700 Euros nett and I will be bringing my husband who is currently working home based and my 2yr old son along with me as dependents. I would require clarifications ...
Please see the advice above, your question has already been answered. Read More
Childcare options for summer in Brussels? by acorreas
Hi, I recently moved to Brussels for work and my family will follow in a month. I have two 2.5 years old twins and I would like to find some type of childcare option for them during the summer, before they start school. We live near the city ...
58 options in Brussels for 2.5 year olds holiday care on this search ... Read More
Mandatory Education for Children in Brussels by djv14
Hello, I am an indian nation and moved to Brussels 4 yrs ago. I have a daughter who is 2.5 and started going to a local french school. In the meanwhile we shifted our residence and moved near zaventum in March. A bit unfortunate as my baby was ...
You asked this question in another forum and got a fantastic and accurate responses. I've copied it here. Please follow J's advice. There are only a few schools in Zaventem, locate your nearest 2 or 3, visit them, apply. Here is also the ... 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 ...
NOT College Saint Pierre Probably not Notre Dame des Champs These 2 schools are the most academic and therefore will be the least sympathetic and simply too hard for someone with basic French. Also really huge schools. Athenee Royal Uccle 1 Ma ... 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 ...
Where is your work? I would not recommend Uccle, not too multinational. Read More
International Schools in Belgium by aksbanerji
Hi! My company is looking to move me to Brussels to set up our operations their and I will be moving with my brother, who is 14 years old. Since I am about 15 years older than him (I've been a father figure to him all my life), I am thinking it ...
Public Flemish, German and French community high school diplomas from Belgium are also transferable. UK, US, Dutch, French, Canadian, German etc universities have Belgian publicly educated students attending. Read More
International Schools in Belgium by aksbanerji
Hi! My company is looking to move me to Brussels to set up our operations their and I will be moving with my brother, who is 14 years old. Since I am about 15 years older than him (I've been a father figure to him all my life), I am thinking it ...
You better do your homework. Once you've done it, you'll find the relocation is wrong on that too. Stop talking to relocation agents. It will save you a lot of time working out what is true and what is false. Why are you not considering ... Read More
International Schools in Belgium by aksbanerji
Hi! My company is looking to move me to Brussels to set up our operations their and I will be moving with my brother, who is 14 years old. Since I am about 15 years older than him (I've been a father figure to him all my life), I am thinking it ...
1. St. John's ( I have heard they lost students some time back, but now they are doing good), Not even in Brussels however. 2. ISB: I think they have reduced intake so it might be tough What do you mean reduced intake? Anyone with enough cash ... Read More
Court legalized document translator in Brussels? by bluelurker
Hello, Do you have any pointers to some document translator in Brussels who also translate documents for individuals?
It might help if you state the original and target languages. Read More
Delta hospital or St.Michele clinique Europa by kavind
Hi, I live almost in same distance from both the mentioned hospitals - delta hospital and st.michele hospital in Etterbeek. I want to know which one to choose among these 2 for regular Gynaecology check ups as well as for the final arrival of baby ...
I had already written above. If you want a near 0 bill, go with Ixelles-Etterbeek. If you want a large large bill, go with Delta. You need to clarify BEFORE even going once to Delta exactyl what DKV will and will not cover. Whilst 10k would ... Read More
Delta hospital or St.Michele clinique Europa by kavind
Hi, I live almost in same distance from both the mentioned hospitals - delta hospital and st.michele hospital in Etterbeek. I want to know which one to choose among these 2 for regular Gynaecology check ups as well as for the final arrival of baby ...
Be prepared that you will be landed with a considerable bill for Delta, even with DKV or other private insurances. Bills over 10k are not unusual. Read More
belgian immigration lawyer needed
Where were you born? How old are you? Why procedure were you denied under, naturalization or declaration and which article if under declaration? Read More
Primary school for my daughter
Yes you can enter a public school aged 6 without the knowledge of the language of the school. Schooling is obligatory from age 6 - 18 in Belgium. This is why you can go to school. English schools for 6 year olds cost between 8k and 35.5k. Read More
is 53K enough with 2 kids? by mnktb2
Hello everybody, Is 53000€ gross salary enough to live in Antwerp, considering that I have two kids (3 & 5) and a wife who probably cannot work at first? They also offer: - a full company car inc. fuel - lunch vouchers - health ...
If you'd done a group search or google search, you'd have discovered your proposed income is like almost 3 times the average Belgian income. Survival support for a family of 2 adults and 2 children is less than 2k per month. You can make ... Read More
D Card by Jethro Burns
Help please. I was reading an article about the status of British citizens in Belgium in the event of a a non-Brexit-deal. I found this page: https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Application-guides/Pages/Brexit-No-deal.aspx This is the part that ...
Go ahead then, go and apply now for a D card and see what happens. You may have missed the vital words, before the phrase you copied. "Possible situations:" You do not change your nationality when you become Belgian either, you take on an ... Read More
D Card by Jethro Burns
Help please. I was reading an article about the status of British citizens in Belgium in the event of a a non-Brexit-deal. I found this page: https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Application-guides/Pages/Brexit-No-deal.aspx This is the part that ...
You don't do anything. You wait to be contacted. I do hope you have an E+ card however and not the E card you say you have. Why haven't you applied for Belgian nationality? It makes no sense not to. Read More
Social security tax
The social security you paid covered your health care whilst present in Belgium. If you're moving to another EU country, you might be able to transfer near retirement credits you've built up in Belgium. Read More
Inscription at Commune Cancelation
A new registration cancels out the old one. Read More
Leforem
You look online or you go into a LeForem office and register as seeking work. Without being an expert, I suspect you cannot register as seeking work without the right to work so this might not be possible for you. English lessons are very cheap at ... Read More
Where can i learn dutch at Brussel
There is no language school called CVO! It means "adult education". There are 3 CVOs in Brussels and if you are a Brussels resident, you can do the first 6 courses of Dutch for free, you pay just for the books. ... Read More
Maternelle/Nursery Options September 2019 Brussels by sunnymom
Hello! My family will most probably move to Brussels (from the US) in September 2019 (job is in Louvain la Neuve). I wanted to ask, what are the best areas to live in Brussels that have a good commute time to Louvain la Neuve? With regards to ...
Why not move to Louvain-La-Neuve? If you really wish to reduce your family time with a long commute, I'd advise that commute to be by train or by TEC bus as a back-up. Driving will be insane, take longer, bigger environmental impact. Best ... Read More
Do I need a transit visa at UK - Heathrow Airport ? by GuestUser567
Hello All, Do I need a transit visa at UK - Heathrow Airport while traveling from Belgium to India for a short period? I am an Indian citizen but working in Antwerp, Belgium on B type work permit. I have a Belgium resident permit ( not visa ) and ...
Well done Aneeshks. Just make sure you really are doing Air in and air out of the limited number of airports where you can do this in the UK. It's known as TWOVing - transit without visa. The guidance that Border Force staff use at the UK ... Read More
Good Schools in Uccle by Martin73
Hi, We are a couple of expats living in Uccle and with plans to stay here for a long time (my wife is a EU civil servant). We have a 7 months old baby and next year we will have to start thinking about and School. Our son will most probably live ...
Why does a school uniform have any relevance? All public schools are on the 2 websites of the 2 main language communities. Why this school, or in fact 1 of the 2 St Pierre schools? Read More
What is termed a good salary in Belgium for a family of 3 by Thomascath
Received an offer of 60,000euros annually to work in Belgium. We are in two minds as we are a family of three. Apart from that we have a financial commitment back here in our home base where we need to take out 900 euros every month from the monthly ...
Minimum monthly income is actually just under 1600 euro per month, not 1300. That is gross. There are 2 St Pierre schools 2.5-12 in Uccle so you have to do more homework. Please don't follow a "name" for a school. Choose from amongst ... Read More
Secondary schools in Brussels by EtterbeekDad
Hi, I've been living in Etterbeek, Brussels for around 18 months with my family. My 2 kids both go to a local French-speaking primary school. When we arrived, they spoke only English, but are now pretty much fluent in French. The eldest is 10 ...
To help you, you're going to have to state the primaire your child is at and also your address. By pm. If you've chosen a primaire far from your home, you are going to have a difficult time getting a secondaire place in the Etterbeek area. ... Read More
What is termed a good salary in Belgium for a family of 3 by Thomascath
Received an offer of 60,000euros annually to work in Belgium. We are in two minds as we are a family of three. Apart from that we have a financial commitment back here in our home base where we need to take out 900 euros every month from the monthly ...
The level of financial support fpr a family of 3 here without personal income is about 1300 per month or 14.5k per year. Many families live on this level of income. Now you're concerned by the offer of 60k gross which is likely going to be ... Read More
Questions about public health insurance in Belgium by SeanStrickland
Hello all, I am hoping that someone can answer a few basic questions about public health insurance in Belgium. I currently live in the US and work for a multinational company with offices in Brussels. Recently, the possibility has been raised that ...
Indeed you can just join CAAMI, if all you want is INAMI reimbursements and you don't mind that it is very small. For my own situation, the extra reimbursements have added up to over 500 euro every single single year, so paying for a mutuelle ... Read More
Salary and status dilemma by sanit1001
Hello Friends, I know and read already a few threads in the forum but still, I haven't been able to decide what's best for me. Here I am opening 2 wider questions help me to answer if I should change my job or not. 1. I am living in Belgium ...
Research the average income in Belgium. Is money the secret of happiness? Read More
What is termed a good salary in Belgium for a family of 3 by Thomascath
Received an offer of 60,000euros annually to work in Belgium. We are in two minds as we are a family of three. Apart from that we have a financial commitment back here in our home base where we need to take out 900 euros every month from the monthly ...
Research the average family income in Belgium. Then consider the salary offer way higher than that. Read More
Registration at Commune - Is apartment lease necessary? by sjung123
Hi guys! I have gotten all the required documents for my move to Brussels, but I have not gotten an apartment yet since I am not in the country. However, i have just found out that I will need to register at a commune within 8 days of my arrival, ...
Housing contract is npt required, proof of housing is. Register where you are currently living, bring proof of where living. Read More
International travel while residence card is in process by zeenie
Hello everyone, I am a new member in this forum and a recent expat to Belgium. I am an Indian citizen married to a EU citizen. We moved to Belgium from France in October. I hold a French residency card valid till 2027 which allows me to stay in ...
The commune officials are correct. Read More