The official language and civic integration

Being a new resident of the municipality will require some adjustment. The people around you speak a whole different language. Belgium has three official national languages: Dutch, French and German. These languages are taught in all schools, so people often speak more than one language. 

The language of communication for your municipality is Dutch. This means that civil servants, people at school and in shops will communicate with you in Dutch. It’s therefore best that you learn to speak the language as soon as possible. 

There are many Dutch language courses for adults available at various levels and intensities. 
Click here for details for the Agentschap Integratie and Inburgering (Flemisch Agency for Integration and Civic integration).They will work with you to determine which course is most suitable for you.You can also attend a course on living in Belgium and Flanders.

The municipalities organise activities to help you learn Dutch.You can find conversation groups to practice Dutch together informally. Visit this website to find local initiatives to learn and practice your Dutch.

 

Civil Affairs

Tervuren
Markt 7A, 3080 Tervuren
02 766 53 53
burgerzaken@tervuren.be

Opening hours: 
Monday: 13:30 to 19:00, Tuesday: 09:00 to 12:00,
Wednesday: 08:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00, 
Thursday: 09:00 to 12:00 and Friday: 08:30 to 12:00