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Hospitality Management

  • Front Office Operations
  • Hotel Management and Marketing
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Food and Beverage Management

Offering Institution

  • Hospitality Schools, Vocational Institutes
  • VTI Hotelschool
  • Brussels Hotel Management School
  • Syntra West

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate (Any Stream)
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Some institutions may offer waivers if the student has prior education in English

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €3,000

Digital Media and Marketing

  • Digital Marketing Strategies
  • Social Media Advertising
  • E-Commerce and Web Analytics
  • SEO/SEM Optimization

Offering Institution

  • Digital Marketing Academies, Business Schools
  • BeCode
  • HUB Brussels
  • Syntra Flanders

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate (Any Stream)
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Available for students with prior English medium education or internal evaluations

6 months to 1 year
€1,000 - €2,500

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • Supply Chain Fundamentals
  • Warehouse Management
  • International Logistics and Shipping
  • Freight Transport Management

Offering Institution

  • Business Schools, Vocational Institutes
  • VDAB Logistics Academy
  • Syntra Flanders
  • Antwerp Management School

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate (Any Stream)
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for some courses based on prior education or internal tests

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €2,500

Plumbing and Heating Technician

  • Plumbing Systems and Installations
  • Heating and Ventilation Techniques
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Systems
  • Energy-efficient Plumbing Solutions

Offering Institution

  • Technical Schools, Vocational Institutes
  • Syntra Limburg
  • IFAPME
  • VDAB Training Centre

Qualifications

  • 10th-Grade Certificate
  • 45% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Generally not available

6 months to 1 year
€900 - €2,000

Graphic Design and Digital Arts

  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Digital Illustration and Animation
  • Web Design and Development
  • Photography and Digital Imaging

Offering Institution

  • Art and Design Schools, Vocational Institutes
  • LUCA School of Arts
  • École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc
  • Syntra West

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for some courses with prior English education or internal test

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €2,800

Electrical Technician

  • Electrical Installation Techniques
  • Industrial Automation and Control Systems
  • Wiring and Circuit Design
  • Electrical Safety and Maintenance

Offering Institution

  • Vocational Schools, Technical Institutes
  • Syntra West
  • IFAPME
  • VIVES University of Applied Sciences

Qualifications

  • 10th-Grade Certificate
  • 45% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Not typically available

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €2,500

Graphic Design and Multimedia

  • Graphic Design Basics
  • Digital Media Production
  • 3D Modeling and Animation
  • User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design

Offering Institution

  • Art Schools, Vocational Training Centers
  • LUCA School of Arts
  • École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses. Language Waiver Possibility for English: Sometimes available, especially if the applicant can demonstrate English proficiency through prior education or an internal test.

6 months to 1 year
€1,500 - €3,000

Tourism and Travel Management

  • Travel Agency Operations
  • Tourism Marketing and Sales
  • Customer Service in Tourism

Offering Institution

  • Tourism Academies, Vocational Institutes
  • Syntra Tourism Academy
  • Brussels School of Tourism

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate (Any Stream)
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses Language Waiver Possibility for English: Possible in some institutions via internal assessments or if prior education was in English.

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €2,500

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

  • Haircutting and Styling
  • Skincare and Makeup Artistry
  • Salon Management

Offering Institution

  • Beauty Academies, Vocational Training Centers
  • Syntra Limburg
  • EFP

Qualifications

  • 10th or 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 45% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses. Language Waiver Possibility for English: Rare but may be offered based on prior English-medium education or an internal language test.

6 months to 1 year
€900 - €2,000

Fashion Design and Tailoring

  • Basic Fashion Design
  • Textile and Pattern Making
  • Advanced Fashion Draping
  • Couture Techniques and Fabrication

Offering Institution

  • Fashion Academies, Vocational Schools
  • IFAPME
  • Syntra AB
  • ESMOD Belgium

Qualifications

  • 10th or 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 45% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses, Language Waiver Possibility for English: Some institutions may allow a waiver if prior education was in English or through an internal evaluation.

6 months to 1 year
€1,500 - €3,000

Automobile Technician

  • Basic Automotive Repair
  • Advanced Engine Diagnostics
  • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
  • Automotive Air Conditioning Systems

Offering Institution

  • Automotive Training Centers, Vocational Schools
  • VDAB Auto Training
  • Syntra Limburg
  • Autotechniek Academy
  • AutoTechnica Belgium

Qualifications

  • 10th-Grade Certificate
  • 45% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses. For English: Possible in some cases, particularly if the institution offers an internal language test or interview.

6 months to 1 year
€1,200 - €2,500

Web Development and Digital Marketing

  • Front-End Web Development
  • Digital Marketing Strategies
  • Full-Stack Web Development
  • Data Analytics and Visualization

Offering Institution

  • IT Training Centers, Digital Academies
  • VDAB Digital Academy
  • BeCode
  • Le Wagon Brussels
  • TechnocITé

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses. For English: Occasionally available, especially if the applicant has prior education in English or passes an internal assessment.

6 months to 1 year
€1,500 - €3,000

Healthcare Assistant (Nursing Assistant)

  • Patient Care Techniques
  • First Aid and Emergency Procedures
  • Geriatric Care
  • Pediatric Nursing Assistance

Offering Institution

  • Healthcare Training Centers, Vocational Schools
  • VDAB Healthcare Training
  • IFAPME
  • Parnasse-ISEI
  • EPFC

Qualifications

  • 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Not possible for English-taught courses

6 months to 1 year
€900 - €2,000

Culinary Arts (Chef Training)

  • Basic Culinary Techniques
  • Professional Cooking and Baking
  • Pastry and Confectionery Arts
  • International Cuisine Techniques

Offering Institution

  • Culinary Academies, Vocational Institutes
  • EFP
  • IFAPME
  • Syntra Flanders
  • Institut Paul Bocuse Belgium

Qualifications

  • 10th or 12th-Grade Certificate
  • 50% Aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.5 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses. Rarely available for English

6 months to 1 year
€1,000 - €2,500

Construction Worker

  • Basic Construction Techniques
  • Carpentry and Masonry
  • Concrete Work and Bricklaying
  • Advanced Masonry Techniques
  • Green Building and Sustainable Construction

Offering Institution

  • Vocational schools
  • VDAB Training Centre
  • IFAPME
  • Syntra Brussels
  • IEPSCF

Qualifications

  • 10th-grade certificate
  • 45% aggregate

Language proficiency

IELTS 5.0 (if courses are in English) or basic Dutch/French

Language Waiver Possibility

Possible for Dutch/French courses, English proficiency proof is generally required for English-taught courses.

6 months to 1 year
€800 - €1,800