callasa
Canadian expat in Belgium
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Canadian
Lives in Brussels
Registration: 05 February 2014
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Advice on Schools for three children (6,8,11) with some French by irlanskayadevka18
We are potentially looking at a move to Brussels in September 2018, as my husband is working for the EU there and we will be based there for the next 6-8 years. We have three children (6,8,11) - all of whom have some French, but are currently ...
Hi, I work for the Commission and my 9 year old twins go to the European school in Woluwe. They have Dutch as their first language and English as their second language - one hour every day in English. Next year they will start a third language. It ... Read More
Best places for living with the family well comunicated with EC? by eyp
Hi all, I'm just gathering information about Brussels communes. I'll work near Schuman station, but I don't want to live there because it doesn't seem good for living with the family, too much business, it isn't a residential ...
In fact there are several French schools very near Linkebeek (5 minutes walk) and one French school in Linkebeek. Everyone in Linkebeek speaks French, you do not need to learn Dutch. I lived in Linkebeek for 15 years before bothering to learn Dutch ... Read More
Best places for living with the family well comunicated with EC? by eyp
Hi all, I'm just gathering information about Brussels communes. I'll work near Schuman station, but I don't want to live there because it doesn't seem good for living with the family, too much business, it isn't a residential ...
I don't consider a 10 minute walk to a train station, a 25 minute train ride, and another 5 minute walk to my office as being a long commute! In fact, it is healthy because at least I get some daily exercise, and relaxing because I am not in ... Read More
Best places for living with the family well comunicated with EC? by eyp
Hi all, I'm just gathering information about Brussels communes. I'll work near Schuman station, but I don't want to live there because it doesn't seem good for living with the family, too much business, it isn't a residential ...
Well, you've had lots of advice from others but I have another slightly different point of view! I have lived in Belgium for 20 years in Linkebeek. I commuted daily to Schuman by train from Moensberg that whole time (40 minutes door to door). I ... Read More
Healthcare in Belgium by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Belgium ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Belgium? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Also not intending to be rude, but I have scheduled an annual check-up with my doctor in Belgium without any problem at all! Women get gynaecological check-ups, free breast mammography over a certain age, and men get their prostates checked. You can ... Read More
Healthcare in Belgium by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Belgium ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Belgium? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I have lived in Belgium for 20 years and I think the healthcare is wonderful. If I'm sick, no appointments, I just go and sit in the surgery during convenient before and after work hours and I'm seen usually within 30 minutes. I've had ... Read More
Finding a school for my 6 year old twins in KL
Hi, I am British and our family is currently living in Belgium and expecting to be transferred to KL in September. We have the somewhat daunting task of finding an English speaking school with 2 places for my children. I would prefer a British ... Read More