Civic integration costs

The price depends on your programme. Book a free appointment with Amal. We will talk about your situation.

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How much does the civic integration programme cost?

The total price of the civic integration programme depends on your situation. During your first appointment, an employee will examine your personal situation. The employee speaks your language or a language you understand.

Cost

  • Programme counselling: free
  • Social orientation lessons: 180 euros (including 1 test)
  • Dutch lessons: 180 euros (including 1 test)
  • Counselling in your search for a job: free
  • Participation programme: free

Did you fail the test? And are you taking the test again? You will have to pay for the test again. You will need to buy books to follow the Dutch lessons. The prices of course materials and books vary per school.

All appointments at Amal are free of charge.

Payment exemptions

You do not have to pay for the civic integration programme if

  • You receive a living wage from the OCMW (Public Centre for Social Welfare);
  • You do not have a job and are registered as a job seeker with the VDAB (Flemish Employment Service);
  • You follow Dutch lessons at Ligo

There are other exemptions as well. An employee will talk about your personal situation. Book an appointment.

Allowance from the City of Ghent

If you are entitled to enhanced reimbursements from your health insurance fund, the city of Ghent will pay the cost of your civic integration programme.

What is an enhanced reimbursement from your health insurance fund?

Are you short on money? An enhanced reimbursement from your health insurance fund will provide you with financial support. Watch the video to learn more.

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8 steps to obtain enhanced reimbursements.

  1. Make an appointment with your mutual health insurance fund.
  2. Gather information about you and your family.
  3. Bring all documents with you to the appointment.
  4. Appointment with the mutual health insurance fund.
  5. The mutual health insurance fund will start a case file for you.
  6. The mutual health insurance fund may request additional information.
  7. Your case file is ready.
  8. Come to Amal as soon as possible.
Infographic met een overzicht van acht stappen voor het opstarten van een traject bij Amal, geïllustreerd met kleurrijke iconen.

Documents about payment for the civic integration programme

Frequently Asked Questions

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You will receive more information about the civic integration programme from an employee who speaks your language or a language that you understand.

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