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.

Would you like to sign up for a Dutch language course? The Agentschap Integratie and Inburgering 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 (integration lessons).

For more information, please visit the Agentschap Integratie and Inburgering (Flemisch Agency for Integration and Civic integration) website 

Permanent residence in Zaventem: Desmedtstraat 52, 1930 Zaventem (former GBS Zaventem)

Every Thursday from 13:30 to 16:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 (by appointment)

The municipality organises a wide range of activities to help you learn and speak Dutch. You can find conversation groups to practice Dutch together informally. 

For more information about these activities visit 

For more information, see the online newsletter at https://integratiedienstzaventem.wordpress.com/

or the municipal website for Integratiedienst Zaventem 

Email integratie@zaventem.be