prefer age of highschool students in belgium?
hi guys!! i really need to know what age are highschool students in belgium is?? is it ok if i go to high school there at age of 21 (im exaggerating) is not that awkward? or i'll better go to night school?
Belgium - 3 Answers
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Careful because in Belgium, high school is actually university level, but less theoretical and more geared towards a vocation. What you are likely referring to is what is called secondary school over here. It's six years and is generally done between the ages of 12 and 18. Though some do double their years.. Depending on the track you've followed, especially the vocational ones, there may be an extra seventh (specialization) year that you can follow as well. Age 21 would be unusual though. Most after 18 or 19 who have trouble at school will give up and get a job. If they do decide later on to get their secondary school diploma anyway, they'll likely self study and then take an exam before what we call a middle jury.
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What 2wicky said is correct about the middle jury ("examencommissie" in Dutch) for people who want to get a secundary degree after the age of 20. There is one other option too, and that is "tweedekansonderwijs", which literally means "education of the second chance". This is a day school, which is attended by people of all ages, but most of them are in their twenties. The students are people who had to quit school early because of personal problems (illness, early pregnancy, financial problems, difficulties to study, ...) or adult immigrants from all over the world who want to get their degree in order to find a job.
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The most of the high school students and university students starts at the age of 18-19 year, after finishing their secondary school (12-18 year old). Some branches in high school and university can also be followed in evening school. This evening classes depends also from the official high schools and universities and are equal to the day classes. They have special programs for for example persons who like to combine work and study. Most of this students are much older (range between 25 and even 50).
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
good universities to study graphic design in america for a foreign student?
good universities to study graphic design in america for a foreign student?
Hello, I am a student from Belgium (Europe). I really want to go to a university in America. I'm looking for information how to get in such a school. I can't find good information on the web, and I don't really understand the American education system. And do I need to take any tests to get in graphic design, except the TOEFL? I really need some help, thanks a lot.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Visit the below link ... it has the complete link to the list of all US State Universities ... very helpful for me atleast. http://www.usstateuniversity.com Hope this helps.
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I am a foreign student myself and majoring in Graphic Design. The 1st thing to check with Universities is that if they going to accept your transfer credits. If not, then you probably have to start at junior colleges or private schools. And since you are from other country, you must take the toefl. When I transferred to a local University, I had to do the toefl and the required entrance exam from the school for General Edu classes (e.g. eng, math, etc). Once you are in, then you have to do a number of lower division classes before you can apply to go into the major. Once they accept you into the major, then you can continue to take the upper division classes. Not sure if it's exactly the same in private schools, but I can tell you the private schools are pretty expensive. Especially the ones in San Franciso. One of my classmates transferred to a private school in San Franciso because he couldn't get into the major and he told me that he's renting a room for about $800 and have to commute about an hour to school one way everyday. And he said he got a cheap room! The cost of the state university I went to wasn't so bad. Affordable. Besides, the one I went to have a really great graphic program. If you need more info on any school, the best thing to do is go to their website and email the people in the International students department. They can provide you with a better answer. Good luck.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Is it true that you need 2 years of French to be a foreign exchange student to Belgium?
Is it true that you need 2 years of French to be a foreign exchange student to Belgium?
I am a freshman now and I want to be a foreign exchange student in my junior year. I took Spanish this year and I am planning on taking it again next year. I really wanted to go to Belgium, but I just read on this site that you need to have 2 years of French. Is that true? If so that's really going to mess with my plans. Where else should I go? By the way, I don't want to go to Spain. I know that that would be the obvious choice, but it has no appeal for me.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Yes it's true to prove it look at site below http://www.exchangestudent.org/APLTSpecialRequirements.cfm
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Yes to study abroad in any country, you need at least two years or the equivalent of the language of that host country. However, you could try a summer program in which you could go to France/Belgium/etc. Usually though, it will not have the same effect or show of culture as a full integrated exchange program. And by the way, to be an American Foreign Exchange student, the cost is usually around $10,000. (meaning from America-) Good luck! (P.S.) I am going to Spain next year as a foreign exchange student, and it's not really that bad. :P But yes, it still cost $10,000.
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One should read that mentioned website more carefully, as it states "(Note: if you do not meet the French language requirements and you choose Belgium, you will be assigned to a Flemish speaking community, if available)". As many people think of Belgium, in error, as a francophone country, they go to the French/Walloon part of the country. And yes, then you need French. However Belgium is in majority Dutch speaking and for that part of the country French is not needed.
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I am a freshman now and I want to be a foreign exchange student in my junior year. I took Spanish this year and I am planning on taking it again next year. I really wanted to go to Belgium, but I just read on this site that you need to have 2 years of French. Is that true? If so that's really going to mess with my plans. Where else should I go? By the way, I don't want to go to Spain. I know that that would be the obvious choice, but it has no appeal for me.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Yes it's true to prove it look at site below http://www.exchangestudent.org/APLTSpecialRequirements.cfm
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Yes to study abroad in any country, you need at least two years or the equivalent of the language of that host country. However, you could try a summer program in which you could go to France/Belgium/etc. Usually though, it will not have the same effect or show of culture as a full integrated exchange program. And by the way, to be an American Foreign Exchange student, the cost is usually around $10,000. (meaning from America-) Good luck! (P.S.) I am going to Spain next year as a foreign exchange student, and it's not really that bad. :P But yes, it still cost $10,000.
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One should read that mentioned website more carefully, as it states "(Note: if you do not meet the French language requirements and you choose Belgium, you will be assigned to a Flemish speaking community, if available)". As many people think of Belgium, in error, as a francophone country, they go to the French/Walloon part of the country. And yes, then you need French. However Belgium is in majority Dutch speaking and for that part of the country French is not needed.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
a foreigner student in Belgium ?!?!?
a foreigner student in Belgium ?!?!?
Hello guys, i'm a 17 years old foreigner student in Belgium,my parents are both from Iraq but my dad grew up in England, i was born in Iraq and raised there until the war started in 2002, i was 9, then we moved outta Iraq because it was too dangerous, i studied in Egypt and Jordan and i've been moving my whole life bcs we had to find a place where we can live and we couldn't go back to Iraq bcs of the war,we finally came to Belgium and we decided to stay here, i've been here for few months now, i first used to live in Gent but now i moved to Aalst, anyways, like i said i'm 17, i'll be 18 in april, and right now i'm taking this Okan classes to learn the language and i can speak Nederlands now, not perfect but i can, anyways, i found it that it's FREAKIN HARD to do what i'm doing, i mean finishing school at 18/19 studying all subjects in a new language, and i'll probably lose many years bcs i also have to speak French to finish school in Belgium, it's gonna take YEARS. and it seems like you can't have a good life in Belgium unless you have a diploma, i'm actually very smart and everything but everything has limits, so i was wondering, what can i do ? i used to have a Band before i come to Belgium and i actually wanted to become a singer, but still i can't base my future on that, so help me, what can i do ? is there anyway to work, have a good life, good job or anything without finishing school/college in Belgium ? very funny..... listen please i need serious answers, i have no idea what to do with my life, i can't even sleep, @Part Time Cynic, ofcourse it's alright for girls to answer!!! ur answer was really helpful, thanks for your time :)
Belgium - 3 Answers
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You could work in the waffle industry.
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Is it alright for girls to read and answer? Anywayz, there is and there isn't. Diplomas really are that what defines what you will be allowed to do in your life in as far that is what the law dictates. Your pay will be dictated by what diploma or above you have achieved pretty much in any job or industry branch. Bear in mind your choices to be made already depend on what stream you are in now as it determines your option for your further education. You will probably not be able to study economics at uni level if you are already on a TSO level unless you drop a year to enable you to go up a stream. Should you leave school and decide to start your own business you will need a diploma in bookkeeping at the least. But being self-employed you will pay a lot in social premiums and even more should you think of employing others. Don't count too much on getting much from educational certificates gained after you finish your formal education. They will look nice on your CV but ultimately most employers will only be interested in your diploma to start with. Have you considered looking at European/international schools? They're pricey but your education will be in English, most of them do Baccalaureate and with time you can get a 'gelijksvormigheidattest' from the Ministry of Education in Brussels which will equalize a foreign diploma with an existing Belgium one. Aalst is too far away to suggest attending a school in NL but then who knows... the main advantage there would be that French would not be compulsory and you would have to learn a language less. Beyond that, I don't know. Wishing you the best of luck though.
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A suggestion for you - How about getting to be translator/interpreter for English-Arabic-Dutch - There is an excellent school for interpreters in Antwerp - Pay is decent - You probably could work for the EU there in Brussels - And meanwhile you can study French at your own pace - You might need some French one day, since you are in Belgium - And you could besides interpreter/translator, be a language teacher - I am a native of Brussels - In school, studied and spoke French-Dutch-English- and some German - And wasted my time with Latin and Greek (of which I forgot everything) - At age 17, I moved to USA - and had to switch from French to English - Then after living/working 30 years in USA, I lost my job (airline pilot) - Moved to Argentina (Spanish language) to fly as pilot for the airline there - I learned Spanish in 6 months (passed all airline exams in that language) - And... my age was... 50... Not exactly "young" to learn new languages - Living in Buenos Aires, I often volunteer as language teacher - At the Alliance Française, the French Lycée - or an American School - Now retired, I often go to Brazil for vacations or weekends - Guess what...? - I now learn Portuguese - (and I am 67) - So do not tell me learning languages is hard - And certainly do not tell that to a Belgian...! Good luck to you, all the best - Masalama...
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