Newcomers

Where can you go for help?

De Nomade - house for newcomers

A place where newcomers can come with all their questions about life in Leuven.

International House Leuvenexternal link

Are you moving to Belgium for work? International House Leuven can help you get off to a great start in Leuven.

Administration

Agentschap Integratie en Inburgeringexternal link

Here you can ask all your questions about residence permits, work permits, your rights in Belgium, family reunification ...

CAW Vluchtelingenonthaalexternal link

CAW gives you information and helps you administratively with everything related to immigration law.

City of Leuven

For your personal administration for your stay in Leuven, you can go to the city office.

Integration and citizenship

Dutch learning and integration programexternal link

You can contact the Agency for Integration and Inburgering for the integration program (social orientation course and participation traject 40 hours) and information about Dutch courses.

Learning and practising Dutch

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (also called Flemish in Belgium/Flanders), French, and German. Dutch is spoken in Leuven.

Language coachexternal link

Is your child growing up in a different- or multilingual family? The Language Coach gives free advice on how to encourage language development and prevent language disadvantage.

Buddy for newcomers

Would you like help from a Leuven native to help you find your way around town? Then ask for a buddy. He or she can help you find your way around Leuven. Or just go out together.

Leisure

ROOTS

ROOTS organizes leisure activities each Fridaynight for newcomers aged 16 and over.

Do you have a question?

Contact us. We are happy to help you.

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diversiteit@leuven.be
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