Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) | 20 aug 2010 | 15 jul 2011 | 65,000 kr | 16 - 18 år, 6 mån |
STUDYING IN BELGIUM FLANDERS
Northern Belgians speak Flemish, a Germanic language, and they tend to be formal and more reserved than southern Belgians, who speak French. The land in the north, too, is sparer and less rolling. But local towns retain ravishing medieval streets and squares, and Belgium’s quality of life—as measured by education, food, health care, housing, infrastructure, high productivity and low poverty—ranks with the world’s best. According to international polls, Belgians are among the most satisfied with their lives of any nation’s citizens, and with good reason.
Schools
As the Belgian constitution prescribes local freedom to organize education, so there are various kinds of schools. Yet two basic types prevail: those run by the regional, provincial or local authorities (community education) and the independent or “free” schools usually run by religious institutions, principally the Catholic Church. Both systems receive financial support from the government. The law sets standards for all schools, therefore all are demanding. Independent schools are allowed more freedom to set their own philosophical approach to curricula while the community education must be more neutral and offer several kinds of educational philosophies.
LIVING IN BELGIUM FLANDERS
Lifestyle and Family Living
Family life is very important in Flanders. Teenagers customarily defer to parents at all times, and parents maintain authority and expect the children to follow their rules as long as they live at home. Both parents usually work, and you will be expected to do your share of the housework and daily chores as the other children in your host family do. This reflects the particularly Flemish style of arriving at compromises and “pragmatic anarchism.” Despite their dislike of imposed discipline, the Flemish are well-organized and self-disciplined.
Dress and Appearance
Dress is casual, but neatness and cleanliness are important. Teenagers wear jeans, T-shirts, sweaters and shoes or sneakers. As in many parts of Europe, a change of clothes for every day of the week is not necessary. You may also bring one nice outfit for special occasions—shirt and tie for men, a dress for women.
