Finding and Registering for Basic Schools in Gent

by Rebecca Bramlett - 26 February, 201927 February, 2019

As mentioned in our previous post, About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent, new residents in Belgium must enroll their school-aged children in school within sixty days of completing their national registration. This article describes how to find and enroll in Pre-Primary and Primary schools in Gent. Factors Expat Families Consider when

About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent

by Rebecca Bramlett - 3 February, 20194 February, 2019

Photo courtesy of the International School Ghent. For expats with children, finding and enrolling in schools is one of the highest priorities when arriving in Gent. Not only is it a personal priority, it is also a legal requirement. New residents in Belgium must enroll their children (from age 6 until

Study in Gent – Workshops, Courses, Classes and Study Programmes for adults, in English

by Guest author - 20 August, 201819 February, 2019

Feel like studying again? Whether you want to study in Gent to learn a new skill for your hobby, take up a language or get a formal certification to boost your employability, read on. In this guide you can find out all about workshops, courses, classes and study programmes in

Basic guide to the education system in Ghent

by Heather - 23 July, 201823 September, 2018

Whether you have children or not, if you live in Ghent it’s good to have a general idea of how the education system works. When someone explains what and where they studied, you want to be able to keep up with the conversation. The rest of this article gives an

De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us

by Rebecca Bramlett - 4 June, 201817 September, 2018

There is a new building in Gent that stands out among the rest, perhaps as obviously as I feel I stand out as an American in a crowd of Gentenaars! Sitting in the shadows of the famous stone Gothic towers, its glass and dark metal shines within the city’s skyline

Profile: The International School Ghent

by Rebecca Bramlett - 2 April, 201713 February, 2019

When considering a relocation, an important factor for potential expats with children is, how will the move affect the child(ren) and where will they attend school? Because of this, companies looking to attract foreign employees feel that access to an international education is important. Fortunately, this access is available for