Getting to know Belgium

During the course about life in Belgium, you will learn about topics such as housing, work, family, education, and health.

Course about life in Belgium

During the civic integration programme, you will learn about Belgium, Ghent and all the rules and habits. You will learn about topics such as housing, education, health, work, family or values and norms in society. You will look for answers to your questions together with the teacher. You can follow the social orientation lessons in your own language or a language you understand.

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What is the course about?

1.

What is the course about?

  • You will get Social Orientation lessons, as part of the civic integration programme.
  • You will get to know Flemish and Belgian society.
  • You will meet new people.
  • You will get to know organisations in Ghent.
  • This is how you feel at home in Ghent.
2.

What will I learn in the lessons?

The teacher will listen to your questions and those of other participants. You will look for the answers together.

  • How do I find childcare or a suitable school for my children?
  • How can I find a job?
  • What are my rights and obligations?
  • What insurance should I take out?
  • What is a mutual health insurance fund and how do I become a member?
  • ...
3.

How and when do I follow the lessons?

  • As a group.
  • Online or in the classroom.
  • During the day (when you are not working or studying) or in the evenings and weekends (when you are working or studying).
  • With people from different countries.
  • With men and women.
  • In a long or short course.
  • In your own language or a language you speak or understand well.
4.

What do I do after taking the course?

You have to take a test. 

Did you fail? You will have to take the test again.

Following social orientation lessons

Do you want to follow lessons? You can do so during a civic integration programme. Make an appointment with an employee from Amal. This can be in your language or a language you speak or understand.

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