Brussels offers many options for educating your children in a variety of languages. With three different school categories (Communal, Catholic, and Private) and instruction in either French or Dutch, many Canadian families are pleased with the quality of Belgian schools. A variety of international schools with curriculums in French or English also come highly recommended. Please note that children who attend primary schools in Brussels don’t have school on Wednesday afternoon. It’s recommended that you find out more about this subject directly with the school you will choose for your children.
It is your responsibility to register your children for school and to make the necessary arrangements for payments.
Children’s Education Management deals with the education and related care of DND dependent students outside of Canada, providing a list of world education sites and links to the Canadian Forces International Schools. They can provide information on screening procedures and guidelines, education allowances, education compatibility and language instruction.
You will also find information on local nursery, primary and secondary education in the education section of the Brussels Capital Region Portal.
If you speak French, you will find a wealth of information about children and childcare at O.N.E.
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & TRAINING
While employment opportunities in Brussels are more plentiful than other locations across Europe, they are more limited than in Canada. For that reason, we have developed employment preparation workshops in order to get you ready for your future career opportunities back in Canada. We also have a youth empowerment program that offers dependent youth the opportunity to complete workshops on job search, resume and interview skills with a possible option for employment within our organization during the summer months. Information and referral to online education and training platforms as well as scholarship information for youth is also available. You will find all this information on our website and through your local support team.
HOST LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Speak with MFS regarding a one-time entitlement for host-nation language training as well as access to a free Rosetta Stone online language course. Below are options for language schools in the area, prices vary widely so do your research.
