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Sick or hospitalised child: what support for school?

When a child falls ill for a long time or has to go into hospital, your first thoughts are for their health and morale. Soon, though, a question comes up: how will they keep up with lessons, and how w...

CEB 2027: the pass mark rises to 60% (French-speaking schools)

This article is about French-speaking education in Belgium: the CEB (certificat d’études de base) is the external exam at the end of primary school in schools of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, in B...

Planning for the unplanned: free time in the family schedule

School, homework, sport, music lessons, journeys, appointments… The family schedule fills up fast. What if, this year, you also planned the moments when nothing is planned? When you prepare for a new ...

4 tips for a good study method

A good study method is not just about studying for a long time. It rests on a few simple habits: planning, organising, summarising, then checking what has really stuck. Here are four techniques whose ...

School calendar 2026-2027 in Belgium: holiday dates and tips to plan the year

When are the next school holidays? In Belgium, the answer depends on your child’s school: French-speaking education (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) and Dutch-speaking education (Flanders and the Flemis...

3 keys to turn the autumn break report card into success

The autumn break comes after the first weeks of school, often with a first report card. If the results are disappointing, it is tempting to see them as a verdict on your child’s abilities. Above all, ...

Make the most of the holidays to learn English

School holidays offer what the school year rarely does: time, less pressure and the freedom to learn for pleasure. They are an ideal moment to learn English or polish it, as long as you keep a light r...

Parent or teacher? Find your place and restore peace at home

Every evening, the same scene: you insist, you repeat, you check. Tension rises and homework turns into conflict. By carrying your child’s schooling on your own, you have become the “homework police”....

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...

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...

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