Surprisingly good value!

There may be no such thing as a free (school) lunch,
but the Flemish government has invested massively in
affordable education.

Indeed, the Constitution even stipulates that
compulsory schooling (education up to and including
the age of 18) must be free.

So all that parents are left to pay for are textbooks,
materials, school trips and study visits.

Minimal costs for parents

The average outlay per child for such items is as follows:

Level of education Average annual cost	Average annual cost
Pre-school	€273-302
Primary	€333-496
Secondary	€600-1100
University	€2,136- 4,870

Inexpensive studies

Compared with other regions and countries around the world, Flanders’ university registration fees are very low. Enrolment costs just €590, offering excellent value that only few countries can match.