Isabella Rose
@schoolmum
Belgian citizen
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Brussels
Speaks French and English
Registration: 24 May 2011
Netto Salary Estimate Required by Raj2509
I have a gross of 59750 € including 13th Month Salary + holiday bonus . I am married and have a 6 month old kid. What do you think would be my gross salary considering I am an expat and my company would be giving some expat tax status. I ...
I have a tax free allowance of 20k, depends on your family composition your tax free salary. Read More
school registration process
Read the other posts The commune controls only 40% of schools. Go to each school near you and ask how to enrol. Most schools do individual enrolments. A small minority do centralized enrolments. You shpul be aware many schools have already ... Read More
European Schools by DMRL
Hi all. My husband and I are looking at moving to Brussels for a fixed term of 5 years. We have 2 daughters. My husband plans to move in January 2018 while our 2 daughters finish the academic year in Ireland, so we plan to start them in school in ...
Tax payers of the EU and other sources are likely to pay for free busing for your children. Few eeb children live within 1km of their schools. If going into english section, odds on laeken. Read More
Is non EU spouse allowed to work without work permit?
Permanent residence is after 5 years. Do you really mean this? 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 ...
There a s not need for such thing insolence. I ve made several suggestions you could have googled yourself. Actiris is also online. 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 ...
You re living in Brussels not wallonia and wallangues is for wallonia. You have far more choices of free language schools in Brussels via actiris. You should have gone already to enquire 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 ...
Register with actiris then a certain number of hours French lessons are free. There is a low cost public school in auderghem if you don't want to use actiris route. Google finds it in seconds. Read More
Tax Benefit (Child "ten laste") by rosecabrera
Hi everyone! I am rose from East flanders I am expecting a child this year. Can someone explain to me how the tax advantage/benefit works (with regards of having a child). I try to read some online informations but it's too difficult to purely ...
Private school is not tax deducible, other than child care aspect which covers garderie and creche over inside private school so long as kind en gezin or one registered. Limit is 11.20 per day. Google would have found you this information in ... Read More
Private Canadian schooling in Belgium (Mons area)
There are no Canadian schools, but Canada has several curricula anyway. Read More
ACE of Brussels school- Auderghem by angelathegreat
Does anyone have children that attend ACE of Brussels?
There are only 40 kids at the school, highly unlikely to find them here. Try a bigger group or try the school. It teaches only in English. Read More
Ecole institute de la providence woluwe saint lambert by rashmi.kukian
Hello all, I would like to know if any of your kids going to institute de la providence school in woluwe saint lambert. How is the school? How is the maternelle and primary? Is there any after school activities? Thank you
I d try for a place at vervloesem too but providence if those are yourvonly 2 choices. Read More
Ecole institute de la providence woluwe saint lambert by rashmi.kukian
Hello all, I would like to know if any of your kids going to institute de la providence school in woluwe saint lambert. How is the school? How is the maternelle and primary? Is there any after school activities? Thank you
Where exactly to you live? Read More
Ecole institute de la providence woluwe saint lambert by rashmi.kukian
Hello all, I would like to know if any of your kids going to institute de la providence school in woluwe saint lambert. How is the school? How is the maternelle and primary? Is there any after school activities? Thank you
There is Action Sport but loads more to choose from, every sport almost is catered for, music and arts academies, you name it, your child can do it after school. Read More
Ecole institute de la providence woluwe saint lambert by rashmi.kukian
Hello all, I would like to know if any of your kids going to institute de la providence school in woluwe saint lambert. How is the school? How is the maternelle and primary? Is there any after school activities? Thank you
It s fine as a school. Yes it has after school activities, more likely lunch time activities, as every school has, nothing unusual. Most after school activities take place outside schools, you re spoiled for choice in that area. Read More
Moving to Brussels
Travel to the airport by train is expensive due to the diablo supplement levied which paid the cost of extension. Find out how much travel costs your employer will pay before considering train. Trains go through Schuman, Luxembourg and etterbeek ... Read More
European Schools by DMRL
Hi all. My husband and I are looking at moving to Brussels for a fixed term of 5 years. We have 2 daughters. My husband plans to move in January 2018 while our 2 daughters finish the academic year in Ireland, so we plan to start them in school in ...
If you're entitled to European school you apply by reading how to apply and you ll be allocated after Easter. Most likely to be laeken. 4 European schools in Brussels. No point in recommended school as you will not be choosing between the 4. Read More
European Schools by DMRL
Hi all. My husband and I are looking at moving to Brussels for a fixed term of 5 years. We have 2 daughters. My husband plans to move in January 2018 while our 2 daughters finish the academic year in Ireland, so we plan to start them in school in ...
Send them to a public French school. Any are fine in wsp. Read More
European Schools by DMRL
Hi all. My husband and I are looking at moving to Brussels for a fixed term of 5 years. We have 2 daughters. My husband plans to move in January 2018 while our 2 daughters finish the academic year in Ireland, so we plan to start them in school in ...
You won't get a place at European school because you're not going to be entitled. That is my guess as those entitled won't need to ask and those entitled will know you cannot choose English section. 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 ...
Bics teaches in French and English not only in English. It s clear on the website? Do you have 20k cash spare annually for fees? Your children will still need French, so why not save 20k and place them and into French school and learn French quicker ... 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 ...
All the English schools are on the map I be posted many times and their fees are on the map. The cheapest English school is around 10k and questionable quality and most expensive is 35k. There are no English schools in wavre. Nearest costing over ... Read More
Want to be a nurse by Caroline Simons
Am a 30 year I never got chance of studying nursing but now that is what I want to study is the any school for me to start from the scratch course I really really love to be a nurse or any short causes for me to become a nurse am from Ghana and I ...
If you have enough French or Dutch to follow z nursing course for n Belgium. You ll be able to google " nursing courses " in French or dutch. 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 have no idea what bis is. 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 ...
Europe an school mol will require 2 languages to be fluent aged 11 plus limited places. 2 hour journey from Brussels. School fees too Do you have 10k each child? European school will be fee paying for you. Is your child fluent in French or ... Read More
looking for a bilingual school NL/EN or NL/FR
8 schools on n Brussels Flemish with places for 4 year olds. None in laeken. http://info.inschrijveninbrussel.be/basis_vrijeplaatsen.aspx Read More
looking for a bilingual school NL/EN or NL/FR
Won't get a place in dutch school in that area of Brussels. Agnes school the only private French dutch school is 99% French speakers. Go live in a dutch speaking area for.Dutch ie Flanders Read More
School for my 5.6 years old son by shweta.saluja
Hi, We are moving from India to Brussels on 21 August for short term , My husband here will be working with carrefour IT organization Address: Avenue des Olympiades 20, 1140 Bruxelles, Belgium. I am looking for a school for my child and also he is ...
Your son will not get a place in dutch school. All full. You can double check enrolments but they are full. You can pay for the only private bilingual school French dutch in the country called Agnes school in etterbeek, but there will be 20 ... 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 ...
You can not enrol for European school in Brussels, the fact you are asking means you are not eligible. You could try European schooll mol but almost unlikely without another language at their age. Your option is French or dutch public school just ... Read More
School for my 5.6 years old son by shweta.saluja
Hi, We are moving from India to Brussels on 21 August for short term , My husband here will be working with carrefour IT organization Address: Avenue des Olympiades 20, 1140 Bruxelles, Belgium. I am looking for a school for my child and also he is ...
For local free public schooling in French (don't do Dutch in that area, 5% speak Dutch, a terrible environment and nothing after school in Dutch and schools which struggle with the lack of Dutch speakers and with very poor outcomes for children ... Read More
Bring Non-EU parent to live permanently by solexhonda
Hi, Is it possible for Non-EU parents of EU citizens to come over and live permanently in Belgium? I knew it was possible earlier but apparently some rules changed in 2011 but Im not finding any latest info about it. Thanks for any input.
30 seconds. https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Guidedesprocedures/Pages/Regroupement_familial/Les_conditions_regroupement_familial.aspx Read More
Complicated status - all help gratefully received ! by lordporkchop
Hi Forum Members, Can anyone point us in the right direction? I am a UK citizen and my wife is American, we married in 2004 when we lived in Paris, which is also where our daughter was born. She is currently having a good time going to the local ...
How very rude. Many of your questions will be answered at your maison communale. Specific tax questions can be answered for free by SPF finances. Read More
Complicated status - all help gratefully received ! by lordporkchop
Hi Forum Members, Can anyone point us in the right direction? I am a UK citizen and my wife is American, we married in 2004 when we lived in Paris, which is also where our daughter was born. She is currently having a good time going to the local ...
Your maison communale. Expect some tax bills. Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
You said your children were at public school in France? The fact the youngest you say now speaks no French is probably the reason why he has been disruptive. I would consider looking at the linguistic environment before considering he has special ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
A public school in one country is not same in another country. You should look at public schools here Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Yes I be heard of Anne misonne. It only has 25 students and I fear unlikely to have places. They do not advertise fees. I do not know why it has chosen to remain private as getting public status is relatively easy. It does state it is there for ... Read More
Find a good school in brussels for my son
European schools are not not really private fee paying and the English sections in Brussels only for category 1 children. A search of previous posts will bring you to the full list of private schools in Belgium. Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Wait for confirmation of schools before signing any rental contract. However from. Looking for an apartment is likely to be 2 to 4 weeks so you can cautiously look for housing before schools open without signing for contract. It seems a crazy ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
I have researched the travel times from around College les Tournesols (where there is a small waiting list - the best academic secondary I can find and it still has a waiting list in Anderlecht, all the other academic secondaries have waiting lists ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
If you would be happy wtf 30 minute metro ride from beaulieu / delta / hanka metro area, that is good for st julien parnasse and St francois schools. I would suggest your family might be happier there than anderlecht unless you can get a place at ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Few vacancies in general academic schools in that area, mainly technical places left. College le tournesol has a small waiting list. http://www.lestournesols.com/Les_Tournesols/College.html Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Erasme is not part of Ulb main campus so yes it would change completely as it s 15km from Ulb main campus on the very very edge of and er leche and my suggestions are useless. Double check you will be 100% at the hospital Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Schools open Friday 1st September. Heads and secretaries will be in last week in all schools and in 2nd last week in some schools, more likely present in secondaries than primaries. All those secondaries have more than 10 places so you can choose ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
1st secondary = 2005 birth 6th primary = 2006 birth 2nd primary = 2010 birth If you are certain these are the classes you need, then 1st secondary is by central admissions. The vacancies are on this website, you might have to change region to ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Without a budget no not really. Look at public transport routes to work. Look at secondary vacancies for eldest Read More
Affordable bi-lingual secondary schools close to Brussels
I didn't suggest ace as it is not bilingual as per op s search criteria. It is however on the map. Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
BTW charente from the age of 8 take themselves to school of so you don't drop off you make sure they can get themselves to school easily from home. Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
Waterloo is not in Brussels,, 20km away, No idea why you ve come up with anderlecht. If you d used the search function as suggested you would have immediately discounted ixelles. You ll have to decide a general area to live before school ... Read More
School for my 3 children in brussels by Samah-shunk
Hello everybody, I am moving to brussels by the end of august this year and since i ve spent 7 months in france i thought that the system for schooling is the same as in here we go to the maire and we register the kids in the school but ...
You would have a long wait if you want a special school for your child, I'd estimate 2-3 years perhaps, places in type 8 are hard to come by. ADHD is quite controversial too, so unless you have a full diagnosis wither everything translated into ... Read More
Affordable bi-lingual secondary schools close to Brussels
There are heaps of tutors from 20-40 euro per hour. There are commune specific homework clubs even for teenagers. Read More
Affordable bi-lingual secondary schools close to Brussels
I ve posted many times this map. It is all the private schools in Belgium with self declared bilingual french curriculum. Start price is around 10 but most are much more. Lycee francais is lower but without french your children cannot be offered ... Read More
Kindergartens and schools by Marmanovica
Hi, I am planning to move to Bruges around November and wonder if there are any French or English speaking schooling facilities. My daughter will be about two and a half year old. She has now theee active languages and English as a passive and I do ...
There are no schools in French or English in West flanders or brugge. Your nearest English school is private 40km away in gent. The nearest French school is 100km away in France or Brussels. Read More
Kindergartens and schools by Marmanovica
Hi, I am planning to move to Bruges around November and wonder if there are any French or English speaking schooling facilities. My daughter will be about two and a half year old. She has now theee active languages and English as a passive and I do ...
No none of either language. 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 ...
There is no state run programme. There are however a large number of adult education establishments. If you could be more precise about where you live and time of day and if free every day then I could suggest the most appropriate Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
How about every family I know have been dissatisfied and removed their kids. Not scientific but compared to 100s I ve talked to there certainly seems a problem. Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
Mid August to mid September spend the time asking at ste therese la sainte famille les naides and le Colibri for a place ask every day. At least 2 of these schools will have places. Avoid la roseraie. It always h as places. Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
Take the ste therese place back. Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
Schools will be closed till mid August. Persistence pays off here. Les naides and le Colibris and ste therese should all have places last minute but la sainte famille will require constant aaking Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
There are sports classes in English from 4 years at is down the road and art classes too in English not far from is. There is a bct English mums group in that area which does informal get togethers. No need for an English baby sitter. Go on ... Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
I would not choose la roseraie now. I would choose ste therese and if la sainte famille is closer, I would try immediately for a place for next September , so your children are at a nearer school. At a 12 minute difference it is so worth it to avoid ... Read More
Visa for nanny by michellesmith1190
Hi guys! I searched the forum, but couldn't find anything relating to my question, sorry if it's already been posed. I am moving to Belgium in October. I wanted to be an au pair, but unfortunately am 26 and too old. I have looked at ...
The language is Dutch. There is no such thing as nanny visa. Read More
The rules of a school in Gent
All secondaries are 815 to 1530 or 1630. Older ones sometimes do extra hours. Your children speak no Dutch so best is not relevant what is relevant is finding a school to accept them. Schools in gent are excellent there is no best. Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
I d use gardenie not employ an English speaking babysitter and send kids to activities in English as there are tons of them. How old is younger child in months? Read More
Schools, childare in Watermael-Boitsfort by maupetit
Hi all, We are a French family, currently living in London, and we are moving to Brussels at the end of July. We find a school, nursery and house in Watermael-Boitsfort and we would like to hear your experience in this neighborhood and any tips you ...
Assomptiom much better. But how far is Assomption? It would depend your address. Send me your address privately. Read More
Children education in brussel by Imran choudhry
Hi. Everybody. I am Mr imran living in Brussels. My family with 3 children's ages 14 years 8 years and 6 years is just reached here in Brussels .can anybody guide me which kind school or education is better for my child's.. They were taking ...
I ve posted several times the complete list of private schools in English included. Cheapest English only private school in Brussels for your age range is ace of Brussels and it is actually a very good one for the price too at 14,100, the very ... Read More
Birth in Belgium
A few 100 euro if insured. Language skills are dependent on staff on duty Read More
Schools in English or French in Gent by Axiela
Hi, I really need help with English or French schools in Ghent because in less than a month I will move there and have not yet found a school both secondary and lyceum. And if there is no such school that is the best option I could choose. ...
You need your national passport or id. Read More
Birth in Belgium
All hospitals are good and cost depends on complications ns and how you are insured. Read More
Schools in English or French in Gent by Axiela
Hi, I really need help with English or French schools in Ghent because in less than a month I will move there and have not yet found a school both secondary and lyceum. And if there is no such school that is the best option I could choose. ...
Schools are in Dutch. You can look at secondaries with integration classes by Googling okan onderwijs but most secondaries with okan classes are professional and technical Read More
Schools in English or French in Gent by Axiela
Hi, I really need help with English or French schools in Ghent because in less than a month I will move there and have not yet found a school both secondary and lyceum. And if there is no such school that is the best option I could choose. ...
There are no French schools in gent. There is one French school in flanders in antwerpen it s private called lycee francais D anvers. There is a single English school in gent frequently mentioned in this forum up to age 12 years it is private with ... Read More
Parents from Brazil but I am an italian living in Belgium
Unless they are completely dependent upon you with no a soul able to look after them and very elderly if you were hoping for family reunion it won't happen. They can come on holiday. Read More
maternelle in Woluwe Saint Pierre by Gavanos
Does anybody know which of the following maternell is best for a NON speaking French boy? 1. Communalle de Stockel 2. Sacre Coeur de Stockel 3 Jolie Bois and 4. Mater Dei Thanks in advance.
They are all fine. Nearest one to home you like that has a place. Schools do not bend to parents here so be comfortable with the school and your child will flourish Read More
catteau aurore by Nayo12
My daughter got accepted at Catteau Aurore Maternelle 3 , She already in ecole bois de la cambre 8 , she still speaks a few words of french ,it wasnt an easy year for her actually . Her brother just started this month accuille at the same ...
You may have been confused by classement des ecoles which gives a number out of 20 for the average socio economic status of the average child in a school. This was last calculated I believe in 2011 and you can find s national map by Googling. It is ... Read More
Matternell in Stockel by Gavanos
Does anybody know the best matternell in Stockel Sainte Pierre?
Entry to secondaire for non n priority child is based on points gained from choosing schools nearer to home. If you choose a school further from home it means less chance of a place at a good secondary. I know all the schools you mention. Mater ... Read More
Matternell in Stockel by Gavanos
Does anybody know the best matternell in Stockel Sainte Pierre?
Rubbish about mater dei and rejecting nearest school for further away one lessens chances of going to 2 nearest academic secondaries college don Bosco and lycee mater dei. Read More
catteau aurore by Nayo12
My daughter got accepted at Catteau Aurore Maternelle 3 , She already in ecole bois de la cambre 8 , she still speaks a few words of french ,it wasnt an easy year for her actually . Her brother just started this month accuille at the same ...
There are no grades for schools here they are illegal did you make them up? Entry to catteau aurore is b phone no enrolments at birth. Read More
Matternell in Stockel by Gavanos
Does anybody know the best matternell in Stockel Sainte Pierre?
Your title says maternelles in stockel and there are 2 and I said they are fine choose the one you like. Please don't take your child far from home to go to school. Read More
Matternell in Stockel by Gavanos
Does anybody know the best matternell in Stockel Sainte Pierre?
Mater dei and joli Bois are not in stockel. Choose the school you like best not the one an anonymous person on the Internet in English likes best. Both 2 stockel schools have many non French speakers. Read More
European schools
So I dont understand your problem. If you're cat 1 and British or Irish your children will be allocated a place in one of the 4 eebs. I assume work is in Brussels when writing that. Have you applied for places? Read More
Registration at the commune by iwona.w
Hi all, I'm in a bit tricky situation with the commune registration and I'm sure someone must have been in similar position before me. I have arrived to Brussels for a new job last saturday and I'm staying at airbnb for now. I signed ...
Untrue go back to maison communale do not mention address is temporary Read More
European schools
You don't say whether your application to European school would be 1,2 or 3 as places depend on which category. You also dont state your nationality but I assume greek. The Greek section of European school Brussels is far from overcrowded ... Read More
Student Jobs in bruselles by Yosra1990
Hey I m moving to study in Belgium and as I m from Tunisia (1euro = 2,8 tnd :'( ) Belgium s so expensive for me so I will be I need to hv a job Here I m working as a nurse but I don't know if I can hv a work permition to work there but I m ...
Presumably you read French so Google will bring you the answer Read More
Matternell in Stockel by Gavanos
Does anybody know the best matternell in Stockel Sainte Pierre?
No such thing as best. One with space. Read More
Brexit and UK citizens' rights in Europe
Several Facebook groups where you ll find great citizens who ll talk. Read More
catteau aurore by Nayo12
My daughter got accepted at Catteau Aurore Maternelle 3 , She already in ecole bois de la cambre 8 , she still speaks a few words of french ,it wasnt an easy year for her actually . Her brother just started this month accuille at the same ...
Depends where you live and if you have places for both children. If you have places for only one child then no. Bad idea to split family. Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
On the plus side for joli Bois it hosts the local music academy free music drama and ballet lessons. On Saturdays it hosts school in English cheap and good too called kiddy Zen. It s a 10 minutes tram ride to Dutch majority area. Messi or area ... Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
Poor decision not very international at Messi or and not much for English speakers in the area. I would take joli Bois and keep trying for other schools near joli Bois 100 times better area ok school secondary school choices fat superior too Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
My opinion is to look where I said which rules out uccle and go for schools in the communes listed. You can do loads better than joli Bois. I know several other families who ve recently got places at other wsp schools. Which has schools did you ... Read More
Getting desperate to find a nanny / babysitter for the summer by smcd
We are an American family arriving in Brussels on the 3rd of June and are seeking a nanny / babysitter for our children, ages 6 and 13. We are really struggling to find someone to fill the position. We are seeking a young person (ages 20-34) to ...
I have to ask foes the 13 year old have special needs as a typical 13year old is quite capable of being left unsupervised. 8 year old go to and from school here alone and are home after school alone so by 13 they have learned to be quite self ... Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
No he said he s student in China planning a visit to Belgium this summer Non Eu visitors have no work rights in the Eu. Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
As you are not a student in Belgium you won't get a student visa which still does not allow you to work. Belgian resident students have problems getting summer jobs and they can work legally Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
If you do not have Eu nationality or residence in Belgium you cannot work here Read More
Brussel Primary School
All the schools in the area have significant proportions of foreigners your daughter will be like them. Try all the watermael schools especially the 3 Catholic ones Read More
Brussel Primary School
It s an OK school but you might want to try for a place at the other watermael schools. Read More
Looking for Secondary school for my 16 year old.. by steph0327
My son is going into his 3rd year of high school which is the most important year, not sure if I would move him unless I found the appropriate school for him. His average is 102. He is very smart and advanced in all his classes. I would need a ...
There are no schools which teach to mother tongue standard in English in the public system in liege or even in liege province. There are schools which do English immersion but your son will struggle in the majority French hours and be unchallenged ... Read More
What school should I choose for my 6 yo?
Gent is a huge commute to leuven might take 2 hours each way by car or 1 hour by train. Choose any local school Read More
Visiting Germany after arrival to Belgium immediately ..possible ? by M.gaber
Hi All , Currently I am in Belgium with type-D visa for one year and my family should arrive soon with Type-D visa ( spouse , non working ) I did not yet get an ID yet as I am still looking for an apartment . Though I need to visit a special DR in ...
Did you not read? Op does not have a schengen visa but a Belgian d visa not valid for visit to Germany Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
St Michel would be awful why there? They don't allow visits and there won't be space. Why bics? Choose a public French school full of multinational kids. Most of etterbeek not St Michel. Most wsp not mater dei or notre dame des ... Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
I don't recommend any of the schools less than 15k doing French English except lycee francais and its location is poor for work. I don't recommend any of the French public schools you have places at. Homborch and Messi or are French only so ... Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
Not sure you've listened yet. You won't get French and English well supported in the French-English schools private sector. You want an international environment, somewhere you can support French, Dutch, English. There can be few worse ... Read More
which school? athenee royal rixensart OR Athénée Royal Maurice Carême? by NainaandNicolas
Or do you say pick a french local school in brussels? we have space at Messidor School OR Homborch as well as the 2 mentioned in the title. Curious to hear everyones opinions!!!
I m not at all surprised the ar wavre-rien sart has spaces. If you speak English at home go for french only if your children currently do not speak French. I've just re-read your posts. You asked for "expat friendly and international ... Read More