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  • Belgium
Length
4 - 52 weeks
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Program Details

Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Maymester Spring
Housing
Host Family
Language
French

Pricing

Price Details
- Roundtrip international airfare from designated gateway airport to Belgium
- Host family accommodations and 3 meals per day
- Medical/Accident insurance
- Support and counseling services from in-country staff
- 24-hour emergency support
- Regional Placement Preference Options
- Cultural Pre-departure Orientation (via Skype)
- General Pre-departure Orientation (in-person or via Skype)
- 3 Day Arrival Orientation in Brussels (*only for those studying in French-speaking Belgium)
- Greeting and Transfer from Airport to Orientation Site
- Accommodation at Orientation Site and 3 meals per day
- French lessons
- Orientation workshops (covering school life, host family life, Belgian culture, etc).
- Excursions
What's Included
Accommodation Airfare Meals Some Activities
Jul 22, 2019
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About Program

Spend a trimester, semester, or a year abroad as a high school exchange student in Belgium with Greenheart Travel! You'll have a full cultural immersion experience living with a host family and attending a local high school. Students will be placed in either the Northern or Southern region of Belgium depending on your language preference of French or Dutch.

As a Greenheart Traveler, you will also be matched with a personal program manager to help with the in's and out's of the program before, during and after your travels.

Program at-a-glance:
-- Host family accommodation provides full language & cultural immersion
-- No previous language experience is required
-- Choose a trimester, semester or academic year length
-- Start dates available in spring or fall
-- Online application process

Program Fees:
Academic Trimester: $9,580
Academic Semester: $11,240
Academic Year: $12,180

Check out our website for Early Bird Application Deadline discounts up to $500 off!

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Greenheart for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

We appreciate that everyone has a unique worldview and value everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ability, military status, religion, sexual orientation or political view. We are committed to building relationships and ensuring everyone we encounter feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. Greenheart is committed to helping anyone find the best program fit and will go the extra mile to make sure our participants feel safe and supported wherever they end up.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying at travelabroad@greenheart.org or set up a phone call with us here.
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Neurodivergent Support

Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.

Accessibility Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes students of varying ability to explore their study abroad options! While resources and support differ from country to country, Greenheart Travel staff work with individual students as needed to find program options that will set students up for success.

Impact

Sustainability

We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
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Ethical Impact

Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.
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Program Highlights

  • Choose between a trimester, semester or academic year program
  • No previous language experience required — beginners welcome!
  • Flight, host family accommodations and meals included in the program fee
  • Assistance from a personal program manager before, during and after your study abroad program
  • 24-hour emergency support during your high school program

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About Greenheart

Greenheart Travel is a 501(c)3 non-profit, mission-driven organization based in Chicago, USA. We are passionate about providing immersive cultural experiences for teenagers and adults in countries all over the world. We believe in the power of travel; a power that broadens perspective and turns strangers into family. It’s this belief that motivates...

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