TOURISM & CULTURE IN BELGIUM

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(Source: Expatica)

The official languages of Belgium are French, Dutch (Flemish), and German. There are hundreds of organisations offering language courses in Belgium. The choice of language and the level of learning are very diverse. Courses are offered by various organisations, including private language schools, municipalities, the Flemish and French-speaking Communities and the Chamber of Commerce (which runs courses open to non-degree seeking students in cooperation with the two Brussels universities VUB and ULB).

Helpful Links:

• Amira Language School: Brussels – offers small in-person courses in Dutch, French, and German. It is a government partner school with Actiris, providing free language lessons to job-seekers registered with the city.
• Alliance Française: Brussels – offers individual and group in-person courses (day and evening) and online courses. You can also access intensive programs, preparation classes, and formal language exams.
• Centre de Perfectionnement Academique de Bruxelles (CPAB): Brussels – the nonprofit offers French and Dutch courses and conversational classes during the daytime and evening
• Europa Language School: Brussels – offers classes in Dutch and French for individuals and through employer programs with businesses
• F9 Languages: Brussels – offers Dutch, French, and German lessons to individuals and companies

• Berlitz: Antwerp, Bastogne, Brussels, and Liège – classes designed for children, adults, and companies, with in-person and online options
• Call International: Brussels, Liège, and Waterloo – offers workshops in specific skills like telephone calls, job interviews, and CV writing. Several courses for youth and adults, daytime and evening, in-person and online, with options for private, semi-private, and groups.
• CLL Language Centres: Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve – offers courses accredited by the European association, EAQUALS (Excellence in Language Education). They have courses for children, youth, and adults, in person and online. You can also access test preparation programs.
• CVO Encora (in Dutch): Antwerp – adult education language classes offered in Dutch (NT2), French, and German
• Eurospeak: Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent – offers classes in several languages, and an intensive three-week Dutch program (Ghent)
• Forma Lingua (in French): Liège – businesses and individual courses in Dutch, French, and German
• Hello Languages: Antwerp – provides language training in Dutch and French
• Language Center ISLV: Liège – the Liège University’s language learning center offers courses and testing
• Lerian: Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Liek, and Tervuren – individualized language courses for businesses and individuals, plus immersion courses. Some classes may be discounted or free for some employees.
• Linguapolis: Antwerp – language courses through the University of Antwerp
• Wiams: Bree – one-week French immersion courses for children as young as six during spring and summer holidays