Hi All, I am a mother of a 10 and a 16 years old children, we are moving to Ghent this summer from China and i totally don't understand why international school are so unaffordable in Belgium. My children are in secondary right now and we are looking for a bilingual school (english and dutch/french) we are english native. I don't think sending my 16 years old to local school would be wise (according to many advice i have been receiving) but putting her in international school is beyond our reach financially. has anyone would have some opinion to help this confuse mom and a panic wife?
Bilingual school HELP!
MamaJo
07 July 2012 17:41:54
1
schoolmum
07 July 2012 19:24:40
726
International schools are expensive in Belgium because they are entirely self funding and overheads here are high, simple as that.
There is one international school for primary and pre-primary only (age 3 to 12) in Gent in September. It is opening on the site of an existing Flemish education school and I am guessing it will be English with some Dutch. Expect fees of at least 6k if not more. There is no secondary international school in Gent.
http://www.isg-ghent.org/
Your children are welcome to go into Flemish schools in Dutch, into immersion classes. Here is a link to those with specific immersion classes in Gent. http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/onderwijsa … 021&app=20
The nearest international secondaries in English are in Antwerp -2 choices 16-18, or in Brussels / Waterloo - 4 choices.
nurcan11
11 November 2012 20:53:47
3
Hello,
I'm new member in this blog. Yes, there is international school in Ghent which is opened in 2012 September for 3-12 years old children and its education language is English. They follow IPC(International Primary Curriculum) for courses.Dutch French, Chinese and etc. selective. Its name is 'International School Ghent'. They are so kind, respectful. The price for school very cheap compare to Brussel ones. Also, living Ghent or near here is very relax and comfortable.
schoolmum
11 November 2012 20:56:41
726
Please read the thread, already mentioned iSG and the OP has a 16 year old so totally unsuitable!
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in Ghent
International schools in Belgium
This article details all the international schools where you can enroll your children in Belgium. If you're ...
Study in Belgium
Belgium is an ideal destination for students worldwide. This country attracts students with its high-quality ...
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 ...
Universities in Brussels
Brussels is a great city to live and work in, and consequently, it also has a lot to offer prospective students ...
Doing an internship in Belgium
Students usually have to do an internship to validate their academic training. What's the process of doing an ...
Buying a car in Belgium
Some formalities apply when buying a vehicle in Belgium, both before and after the sale. Here's what to expect.
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"