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School resolutions that work: find the ones that suit you

The start of the school year, the return from a holiday or the beginning of a new year are good moments for a fresh start. The trick is making school resolutions last more than a few days. Here is how...

From facts to understanding: how to study history

For many pupils, history means dates to memorise and events to recite. Yet this subject mostly teaches them to think: to connect facts, understand causes and read a document with a critical eye. When ...

Entrance exams in Belgium: what are they?

In Belgium, most higher education programmes are open to anyone with a secondary school diploma. A few are exceptions and begin with an entrance exam, a competitive exam or an admission test. Which on...

Common revision mistakes and how to avoid them

Revising a lot is not always enough: revising well matters more. Some very common habits make you feel productive while leaving little behind on exam day. Here are the most common revision mistakes, a...

Higher education and the job market

Choosing higher education also means thinking about what comes next. In Belgium, a degree remains one of the best assets for finding a job. But employers also look at experience, languages and the way...

Dyslexia: a specific reading disorder

Does your child read slowly, stumble over words they have seen a hundred times, or still mix up certain letters at the end of primary school? These signs may point to a simple delay, or to dyslexia, a...

Fear of failure in young people: how to spot it and help your child

Your child knows the material at home, then freezes as soon as the test paper is handed out. They put off an assignment until the last minute, or start the same exercise over ten times. Behind this be...

A relaxed summer for a successful return to school: a guide for parents

Summer is a precious break for your child: a time to rest, change pace and grow. When it is well organised, it also paves the way for a successful return to school, without turning the holidays into a...

Don’t let these three misconceptions shape your success at school

Do your gender, your IQ or your background decide how well you do at school? These three misconceptions are stubborn. Yet research shows that their weight comes mostly from what we believe about them:...

“I knew it yesterday!”: how to overcome a mind blank in exams

The night before the test, you revised with your child. They knew their definitions and could explain the material. The next day, in front of the paper, nothing comes back: their mind goes blank. A fe...

The benefits of private tutoring

Is your child struggling with a subject such as maths, science or languages? Do they need help with homework, or have they lost confidence after a bad result? Private tutoring is one possible answer. ...

Encouraging creativity and innovation in students

Creativity and innovation are among the most useful skills today, at school and in working life. They can be developed from an early age. Here are practical ideas to encourage them in your child, from...

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