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Educational Measures for Disadvantaged: Belgian Contribution in Grundtvig Project

Explore the Belgian educational system focusing on measures to help the disadvantaged population. Learn about school organization, funding, special education, and lifelong learning opportunities. Discover how support is provided for immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and those in financially challenged areas. Find out about financial aid, guidance services, and youth-helping initiatives available in Belgium. Gain insights into the different types of education, including formal, non-formal, and informal options. Witness the inclusive approach towards personal growth and societal integration within the Belgian education landscape.

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Educational Measures for Disadvantaged: Belgian Contribution in Grundtvig Project

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  1. Educationalmeasures to help disadvantaged Belgian contribution Grundtvig project DISCOVER Finland, 8-12 June 2011

  2. Belgium = Federal State • 3 regions (Brussels, Flanders & Wallonia) • 3 communities (French, Flemish & German) Organization and funding of schools : • - Schools owned by the communities, • - Subsidized public schools organized by provinces and local communities, • - Subsidized free schools (catholic schools, e.g.), • - Private schools (international schools, e.g.) Education is compulsory up to 18 years old. A lot of different organizations offer Life Long Learning; Funding depends on the type of education. (Region, Community, European, private… funding)

  3. Up to 18,Fundamental and secondary FORMAL education offer • specialized or adapted schooling for children with disabilities or special needs (8 types of handicap) • special budgets for schools in “disadvantaged areas”: positive discrimination • reception education for immigrants (special language courses) • financial help with grants • psycho-medico-social centers with guidance services, e.g. • youth- helping services • Private home education is also possible with special exams every year.

  4. When they are more than 18, all "disadvantaged” can join LLL through - Formal education - Non formal education - Informal education Financial help ismainlygrantedfor - socioprofessionalintegration; - active participation in social, economical, cultural and political life; - personal blooming.

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