Why use a local guide?
Arriving in a new country is exciting — and overwhelming. Belgian bureaucracy, the Brussels school system and the city's three languages make even simple tasks surprisingly complex for newcomers.
On the move knows Brussels inside out. We've helped dozens of expat families navigate the school search, the commune registration, the healthcare system and the practicalities of daily life — so you settle in faster, with less stress.
- Personalised school search (international, European, French, Dutch-speaking)
- Administrative guidance: commune registration, health insurance, ID card
- Neighbourhood overview and practical city orientation
- Dedicated contact reachable by phone, email or WhatsApp
What's included
A complete settling-in package, or individual services — we adapt to what you need.
- School search — shortlist, visits and enrolment support for all school systems
- Commune registration — appointment booking and document checklist
- Health insurance — guidance on selecting and registering with a mutuelle
- City orientation — neighbourhoods, transport, shops and essential services
- Administrative checklist — eID, BSN, bank account, utilities
- Ongoing support — one point of contact for questions in the first months
How we help you settle in
The Brussels school landscape
Brussels has one of Europe's most diverse school systems. We help you navigate it. Browse all options on our language stays pillar.
International schools
A rich choice of accredited international schools with English-medium instruction for expat families.
Explore this destinationEuropean schools
The European Schools system for children of EU staff — we guide you through the enrolment process.
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French-speaking schools
State, Catholic and private French-speaking options, from maternelle through secondary.
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Dutch-speaking schools
A strong Dutch-speaking network for families wishing to immerse children in Dutch from arrival.
Explore this destinationFrequently asked questions
No — school search is often the starting point, but we cover the full settling-in process: commune registration, health insurance, orientation, administrative checklist and ongoing support for the first months.
We cover international schools (IB, British, American), the European Schools, French-speaking state and private schools, and Dutch-speaking schools. We match the shortlist to your children's ages, languages and curriculum preferences.
Our team works in English, French and Dutch. We can accompany you to school visits and administrative appointments and translate where needed.
As early as possible — Brussels international schools in particular have waiting lists. Contacting us 3–6 months before your arrival gives us the best chance of securing your first choice.
