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| Capital: |
Brussels |
| Government: |
Constitutional
monarchy |
| Official
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Dutch, French, German |
| Population: |
10,419,000 |
| Currency: |
Euro (EUR) |
| Electricity: |
230V, 50Hz |
Time
zone:
Summer (DST) |
CET (UTC+1)
CEST (UTC+2) |
| Calling
code: |
+32 |
| Current Time: |
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High School Year
Youth
For Understanding International Exchange
High School Year Program Exchange
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YFU Belgium |
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The Heart of Europe’ is often referred to Belgium not only for its
geographical position in Europe but also for many important
international institutions located in Brussels such as
the headquarters of both the NATO and the European Union.
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The
Belgians are immensely proud of their rich culture heritage,
especially in art and architecture. Don’t be surprised
if one weekend your family takes you to a museum or
to visit on of the Belgian architectural highlights.
On
the weekends, the Belgians also like to take things
easy. The youths usually join community activities and
participate in sports, play and watch.
The
three official languages of Belgium are French, German
and Dutch. However, official Dutch is used at school.
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Despite
busy life schedule, Belgians always reserve time for family.
Most of which are close-knit and very important for the
Belgians. Sundays are usually time for get-togethers and
share their going-on during the week. They are very open
to each other, so don’t be surprised if you get lots of
questions about your friends and school life. Belgian
children also have a strong sense of loyalty for their
family.
Belgians
shares responsibilities in the house, so each member
is expected to do a house chore. For Belgians, home
is a very private place and it’s an honor to be invited
into a Belgian home as a guest.
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The
level of education in Belgium today is one of the highest
in Europe. That has said how education is important for
a Belgian.
The
educational system is organized in two sectors: the private
(mostly catholic) and public. Education is free in both
of these systems however, and the curriculum is the same.
Secondary students are divided into four categories; this
division is determined partly by the demonstrated academic
abilities of the students and partly by the student’s
(or his/her parents’) choice.
There
are not many activities such as sports or music available
through schools. Most Belgians join a community group
to participate in these activities.
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~*~ Thank you YFU Belgium for the information and marvelous
pictures.~*~
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Learn more about Belgium at www.visitbelgium.com
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