Our school at a glance

Which children do we welcome?

In Belgium, special-needs education is organised into types, according to each child's needs. Our school runs four of them:

• Type 1 — learning difficulties linked to a mild intellectual disability. Returning to mainstream secondary education remains possible.
• Type 2 — severe intellectual disability. The focus is on communication, independence and functional learning.
• Type 3 — normal or above-average intelligence, but behavioural and emotional difficulties that hold learning back. Psychological support is part of the work.
• Type 8 — instrumental disorders: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysorthographia, dysphasia. Speech therapy and adapted teaching methods.

We also run a language class and TEACCH classes for children on the autism spectrum.

How do I enrol my child?

1. An assessment report from a PMS/CLB centre or an approved service states which type of education suits your child.
2. A visit to the school. The head teacher will show you around and answer your questions. It commits you to nothing.
3. Call us on 067 33 13 83 to arrange a visit.

If you do not speak French, please say so when you call — we will find a way.

Practical information

• School hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:15 to 15:10; Wednesday from 8:15 to 12:25. Lessons start at 8:45.
• Morning care: from 7:30, free of charge, supervised. After 15:10 the school does not run an after-school club, but we can walk your child to one in the centre of Soignies.
• School transport: organised by the Walloon Region, which assigns your child to a route. Our office will help you apply.
• Lunch: a hot meal is served every day. Children who bring a packed lunch eat with everyone else.