Learning a foreign language
English courses in Brussels
What are the best ways to learn English in Brussels?
- The different possibilities of English courses in Brussels
- English courses in social promotion schools
- English courses in private schools
- English courses for social organisations
- English courses for job seekers in Brussels
- English courses in Woluwe
- English courses in Brussels for children and teenagers
- Want to learn or improve your foreign language skills?
There are many ways to learn English in Brussels.
Brussels offers a wide range of English courses through social organisations, social promotion schools and private schools.
Brussels and its suburbs are very cosmopolitan! As the capital of Europe and home to numerous international institutions, you can hear every language on every street corner. Brussels is Europe’s 2nd most cosmopolitan city, thanks to the wealth of nationalities and communities it hosts.
The linguistic mix is immense. Thanks to the large number of people from all over the world, the number of native English-speaking teachers is very high.
English course options in Brussels
Where can I find English courses in Brussels and its 19 communes?
A wide range of English courses are available in Brussels:
- English courses in private schools
- Actiris English courses for job seekers
- English courses at social promotion schools
- English courses in social organisations
- English courses for children and teenagers
You can also take English courses with an online teacher, which means you don’t have to travel far from home, and can benefit from the best lessons wherever you are.
English courses in social promotion schools
Social promotion schools only offer English courses for adults. They can be organised during the day or in the evening. Each course is adapted to your level of English.
Your skills are tested at the end of each module to obtain a certificate that gives you access to the next level. These courses are generally offered at reduced prices, or even free of charge, making them very affordable.
There are 16 social promotion establishments in the Brussels area: Anderlecht (1070), Auderghem (1160), Bruxelles (1000), Etterbeek (1040), Evere (1140), Ixelles, (1050), Jette (1090), Molembeek Saint Jean (1080), Saint Gilles (1060), Schaerbeek (1030), Uccle 1180, Woluwe Saint Lambert (1200), Woluwé-Saint-pierre (1150).
English courses in private schools
Private schools offer English courses for adults as well as for children and teenagers.
The range of courses on offer is extremely varied, with flexible timetables and different intensities, from a few hours a week to intensive weeks of English lessons. Some courses are organised à la carte with a private English teacher.
Private schools operate in smaller groups of 4 to 7 people and offer experienced teachers.
Customised support
If you work and have a busy schedule, the flexible English courses offered by private schools are sure to fit in with your schedule.
CLL is a private school that stands out for its tailor-made support adapted to your needs, guaranteeing you progress in your ability to speak English. This method is the best way to make the most of the time you invest in your English training.
This à la carte offer is available at a higher price than the social security system.
Some private schools also offer online courses via videoconferencing, so I don’t have to go to classes that are sometimes located far from where I live.
English courses for job seekers in Brussels
What English courses are available to job seekers?
Jobseekers living in the Brussels-Capital region benefit from English courses tailored to their needs via Actiris.
If you’re an Actiris job seeker, you’ll benefit from language vouchers which give access to courses specially designed for you. These courses will be perfectly adapted to your job search:
- help in preparing for a job interview in English ;
- writing a cover letter and CV in English ;
- preparation for English level test exams ;
- courses on a range of specialised professional subjects: business English, trade relations, etc.
Job seekers benefit from these training courses with private schools. CLL is a partner school in the “Actiris Chèque Langues” project.
Find out here how you can benefit from CLL’s job seeker courses.
English courses in Woluwe
Ideally located just outside the center of Brussels, CLL offers an easily accessible language center with classrooms perfectly suited to learning English in small groups.
CLL Woluwe is easily accessible by public transport and the Alma metro, right next to Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc.
It welcomes adults, children and teenagers who wish to benefit from English courses and make effective progress. Participants benefit from the support of experienced teachers and a teaching team available around the clock.
The centre is within easy reach of all nearby municipalities: Brussels Capital, Etterbeek, Auderghem, Watermael-Boisfort, Uccle, Woluwe Saint Pierre, Jette, Schaerbeek, Saint Gilles and Ixelles. It’s also easily accessible from Flemish Brabant.
English courses in Brussels for children and teenagers.
What English courses are available for children and teenagers in Brussels?
Whether you’re looking to introduce your children to English from 3rd kindergarten onwards, or provide your teenagers with tutoring, Brussels and its 19 communes offer a wide range of solutions.
Tailored English courses are available in a variety of formulas:
- English lessons with a group teacher on Wednesday afternoons, early evenings or weekends;
- English lessons with a private teacher;
- language courses during the school vacations;
- online English courses accessible without having to travel.
Want to learn or improve your foreign language skills?
CLL is Belgium’s largest language school. Tens of thousands of adults, children and teenagers have been trained using CLL’s unique methods.
The CLL teaching team offers tailor-made support for each student, enabling them to dare to speak the language of their choice.
Over 17 languages are taught by a team of experienced teachers.
English courses for social organisations
Numerous organisations and NPOs offer English courses for specific target groups, as well as for the general public.
These are classic English courses with a fixed timetable, usually targeted to specific audiences and needs. We’ll be back with basic English courses and conversation tables.
These English courses are usually very affordable or even free.