Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Belgium

The meeting point for a number of international organizations including NATO and the European Union, Belgium is host to visitors and residents from around the world. A multilingual country, students have a choice of programs in either French or Dutch speaking parts of the country. While visiting the birthplace of Audrey Hepburn and the Smurfs, don't forget to taste the delicious chocolate and other treats Belgium has to offer.

High school: With a 98% literacy rate, Belgium offers you top quality schooling to attend. The time you spend with your host family will surely have a deep impact on your stay in Belgium. Your Belgian host family will welcome you with hospitality as you explore their country’s diverse traditions, beautiful arts, and neoclassical architecture. Many of the Belgian people consider their homes to be a very private retreat, thus welcoming you to join them represents a great honor. 

Gap Year: Whether you’re a recent graduate, have deferred college admissions, or are deciding what’s next, YFU’s young adult programs will help you to gain a greater understanding of another culture while experiencing another part of the world.As a YFU participant, you'll embark on an adventure, which will allow you to, appreciate the nuances of a foreign language, develop new skills, and test your confidence in new situations. Each program’s length varies however you will discover that your journey abroad will have a powerful, life-changing impact. Study abroad with YFU to develop an understanding of a faraway place, and an understanding of an inner place.

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