BELGIUM: CLASSIC
Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.
Belgium is available in:
CLASSIC
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Late August–Late November 2025
Application due:
February 18th, 2025
Early January 2026–Late March 2026
Application due:
August 10th, 2025
Late August 2025–Late December 2025
Application due:
February 18th, 2025
Mid January 2026–Early July 2026
Application due:
August 10th, 2025
Late August 2026–Early July 2026
Application due:
February 18th, 2025
year
Early January 2026–Late December 2026
Application due:
August 10th, 2025
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION
A local orientation will be provided by the local coordinator in your host community. The local orientation will help you to get to know the host community, your local support system and provide you with a crash course in important cultural norms, so you can adjust to school and host family life!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: FRENCH OR DUTCH
One country, two languages!
Participants can choose to complete the High School student exchange program in Belgium in either French or in Dutch !
1 year of French language study is required for students who wish to participate in the French language program and placement area.
No language requirement should students wish to participate in the Dutch language program and placement area.
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).
School Year: School starts in September and ends in June
Common courses: French/ Dutch, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics, History, Physical Education, Foreign Language (Dutch /French or English), optional classes include Economics or a third Foreign Language.
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break from July – September, statutory holidays.
Fun fact: Many schools have Wednesday afternoons off!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Belgium and these are some of the more common placement areas.
Click on the buttons below to view location on map.
Belgium at a Glance
Population
11 Million
Capital City
Brussels
Known For
Medieval Architecture, Chocolate, Waffles & Fries, EU HQ 
Currency
Euro
Language
French, Dutch and German
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Bonjour or Hallo!Program Fees
(September 2025)
$7,395
(January 2026)
TBC
(September 2025)
$9,995
(January 2026)
TBC
(September 2025)
$12,495
year
(January 2026)
TBC
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
