Useful links
Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
Diploma recognition service of the French Community. Information in French
NARIC-Vlaanderen
Diploma recognition service of the Flemish Community. Information in Dutch and English
Le Forem
Public service for employment and vocational courses for the Wallonia region
Actiris
Public employment service for the Brussels region. Information in Dutch and French
VDAB
Public employment service for the Flanders region. Organises vocational courses in Flanders and Brussels. Courses given in Dutch.
Education in the French Community
Information on education in the French Community
Education in the Flemish Community
Information on education in the Flemish Community
Bruxelles Formation
To find vocational courses in Brussels. Courses given in French.
Carrefours Emploi Formation Orientation
Information and advice on education, employment, starting a business and orientation in Wallonia.
SIEP
Information on education, vocational courses and professions in French. Organises individual guidance, orientation sessions, publications, multimedia tools, fairs and information campaigns.
Het Hogeronderwijsregister
Official register of Flemish higher education and accredited universities and university colleges. Information in Dutch and English
Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles
Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles
Université libre de Bruxelles
Université libre de Bruxelles
Université catholique de Louvain
Université catholique de Louvain
Université de Liège
Université de Liège
Université de Namur
Université de Namur
Université de Mons
Université de Mons
Guichet d'entreprises agrées/Erkende ondernemingsloketten
Contact point for businesses. They help enterpreneurs, for example with their administration
Erkenning van verworven competenties (EVC)
Information on the validation of competence in the Flemish Community
Ervaringsbewijs
Practical test for obtaining a competence certificate - “Ervaringsbewijs” - for specific professions in the Flemish Community
Word wat je wil
Information on vocational courses for adults in Brussels and Flanders. Courses given in Dutch.
Validation des compétences
Information on the validation of competence in the French Community
Impulse.brussels
Agency for entrepreneurs in Brussels. They inform and help self-employed workers in Brussels.
CIRÉ asbl
Information and support on diploma recognition for jobseekers in Brussels registered with Actiris
bon vzw
Information and support on diploma recognition for jobseekers in Brussels registered with Actiris
Convivial
Support (social and professional) for asylum seekers and recognised refugees
Inburgering Gent
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of Ghent
Inburgering Oost-Vlaanderen
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for residents of East Flanders (not Ghent)
Groep INTRO
Organises vocational courses and offers individual support (jobcoaching) in Dutch
EduSpot-Leerwinkel Brussel
Orientation and information on studying and vocational courses in Dutch for adults (individual support in different languages)
JES
Offers vocational courses and individual jobcoaching for unemployed young adults in Dutch
SYNTRA
Secondary school apprenticeship programmes and courses for (future) enterpreneurs in Dutch
EFP
Secondary school apprenticeship programmes and courses for (future) enterpreneurs in French in Brussels
IFAPME
Secondary school apprenticeship programmes and courses for (future) enterpreneurs in French in Wallonia
JobYourself
Support for jobseekers or persons receiving financial support from CPAS/OCMW who want to start their own business
Leerwinkel
Information on diploma recognition and studying in Flanders for citizens of West Flanders
Cap Migrants (e-mail)
Individual support for newcomers and asylum seekers in Liège
Centre Interculturel de Mons et du Borinage
Individual support for citizens of Mons and its surroundings
Centre Régional d’Action Interculturelle du Centre
Individual support for citizens of La Louvière and its surroundings
Centre d’action interculturelle de la province de Namur
Individual support for citizens of the province of Namur
Centre Régional de Verviers pour l’Intégration
Individual support for citizens of Verviers
Centre Régional d’Intégration du Brabant wallon
Individual support for citizens of Walloon Brabant
Centre Régional pour l’Intégration des Personnes Etrangères ou d’Origine étrangère de Liège
Individual support for citizens of the province of Liège
Centre Régional d’Intégration de Charleroi
Individual support for citizens of Charleroi
Missions Locales pour l'Emploi de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale
Jobcoaching: to define a professional project, get information on professions, find vocational courses, write a CV, prepare for job interviews, learn about the job market, etc. Information in French
Werkwinkel
Jobcoaching: to define a professional project, get information on professions, find vocational courses, write a CV, prepare for job interviews, learn about the job market, etc. Information in Dutch
Study in Belgium
Information on studying in the French Community (French and English programmes)
Information on the job market in Brussels
Information on professions, job sectors and vocational courses in Brussels. Information in Dutch and French.
FPS Economy, S.M.E.s, Self-employed and Energy
Do you want to start a business, become self-employed? This website offers information on becoming self-employed and the requirements.
Regulated professions database
List of regulated professions and the competent authorities for each EU member state
Institut professionnel des agents immobiliers/Beroepsinstituut van Vastgoedmakelaars
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of real estate agent obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Access to the profession of surveyor and valuer
Information on the access to the profession of surveyor and valuer. Information in French and Dutch.
Institut Professionnel des Comptables et Fiscalistes Agréés/Beroepsinstituut van erkende boekhouders en fiscalisten
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of accounting professional/ tax expert obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Institut des Experts-comptables et des Conseils fiscaux/Instituut van de Accountants en de Belastingconsulenten
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of accountant obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Access to the profession of auditor
Information on the access to the profession of auditor. Information in French and Dutch
Commission of Psychologists
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of psychologist obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Ordre des Architectes/Orde van Architecten
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of architect obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Access to the profession of automobile expert
Information on the access to the profession of automobile expert. Information in French and Dutch.
FPS Health, Food chain safety and Environment
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of doctor, dentist, physiotherapists, midwive, nursing practitioner, nursing auxiliary, paramedical staff, pharmacist obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Ordre des vétérinaires/Orde der dierenartsen
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of veterinary surgeon obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Ordre des Barreaux Francophones et germanophone
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of lawyer obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) - French and German-speaking Community
Ordre des Barreaux néerlandophones de Belgique
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of lawyer obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) - Flemish Community
Institut des juristes d'entreprise/Instituut voor Bedrijfsjuristen
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of company lawyer obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) - Flemish Community
Fédération Royale du Notariat belge/Koninklijke Federatie van het Belgisch Notariaat
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of the notarial profession obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Professional recognition teacher qualification in French Community
Competent authority in the French Community for the professional recognition of the qualification of teacher obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Brussels - Travel agent
Competent authority in Belgium for the professional recognition of the qualification of travel agent
Business.Belgium.be
Federal website with information on starting a business in Belgium
NISSE
The National Institute for the Social Security of the Self-employed - NISSE - takes care of the social status of the self-employed workers
Professional recognition teacher qualification in Flemish Community
Competent authority in the Flemish Community for the professional recognition of the qualification of teacher obtained in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Dorifor
Overview of courses in Brussels in french
Bruxelles J
Message board for young people in french
Centre Infor Jeunes Bruxelles
Information, support and advice for young people in French
Inburgering Provincie Antwerpen (Prisma vzw)
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of Antwerp Province (not Antwerp city)
Inburgering Vlaams-Brabant
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of Flemish Brabant
Inburgering Antwerpen
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of Antwerp
Inburgering West-Vlaanderen
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of West Flanders
Inburgering Limburg
Individual support in the diploma recognition procedure for citizens of Limburg
Europass
European initiative that allows anyone to create documents to facilitate mobility within the European Union: a CV to present your skills and qualifications and a "Language Passport", a self-assessment tool for language skills