École industrielle et commerciale d’Auvelais

Organized by the Municipality of Sambreville and subsidized by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the Industrial and Commercial School of Auvelais (EICA) is a major player in vocational training and social promotion in the Basse-Sambre region (Province of Namur). Located on Rue Hicguet in Auvelais, the school supports adults, workers, and job seekers in acquiring concrete skills sought after in the job market. Through a modular teaching approach organized during the day, in the evening, or in alternating formats, EICA combines modern technical workshops, practical courses, and close human support. The institution is also an accredited ICDL certification center (digital skills passport).

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Admission to the Industrial and Commercial School of Auvelais is open to young people and adults from 16 years old (or 18 years old depending on the program) wishing to acquire a vocational qualification or improve their skills. Access is based on previous educational qualifications or by passing an admission test organized within the school. Registrations take place on-site (Monday to Thursday evenings or mornings by appointment) during the month of June, then from mid-August to the end of September, as well as in January for certain modular courses. Thanks to the institution's officially subsidized status, registration fees are very affordable, with exemptions for job seekers and the possibility of benefiting from paid educational leave (CEP).

Admissions open from June 1, 2027.

Application deadline: August 30, 2027.

Why choose EICA?

• Certificates of professional qualification officially recognized by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and valued by employers.
• Highly sought-after technical and industrial programs (alternating welding, metalworking, IT, nursing assistant) equipped with workshops.
• Une grande souplesse d'organisation avec des cours en journée, en soirée (17h-21h) ou en alternance adaptés aux contraintes de chacun.
• Very accessible registration fees with exemptions for job seekers and eligibility for paid educational leave (CEP).
• Warm and human support in a small-sized institution located in the heart of Auvelais.
• The possibility to validate recognized certifications in IT (accredited ICDL center) and languages.