A school for your child

A school for your child

Is your child new in Belgium? Are you looking for a school for your child in Antwerp? Have you had trouble finding a school or do you have questions about your child's school? Come to Atlas.

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Atlas is the central information point for education for children who speak a different language.

An Atlas specialist can provide you with advice and information about schools and education in Antwerp:

  • nursery school or preschool
  • primary school
  • secondary school and OKAN-classes (Reception Classes for foreign language speaking newcomers)

Atlas listens to what matters to you. For example: a school close to home, or a school where a brother or sister already attends.

What does Atlas offer?

  • free and impartial advice in a language you understand
  • information about the options available for your child
  • clear instructions on how to find a school and enrol your child
  • help with registering via ‘Meld je aan’ (the period during which you enrol your child in a nursery school or preschool, primary school or the first year of secondary education)

What does Atlas help you with?

We can help you with questions such as:

  • Which schools are there in my neighbourhood?
  • How do I find a school?
  • How do I enrol my child?
  • What should I do if a school has no places left?
  • When does my child have to start school?

After your meeting with Atlas, you’ll know what to do. You’ll know how to find a school.

Is your child already enrolled at a school? Do you still have questions? You’re also welcome to visit Atlas.

Which school should your child attend?

Is your child 2.5 years old?

Your child will attend nursery school of preschool. This is important in order to learn Dutch quickly.

Please note: You must enroll your child at the age of 1. That is 1.5 years before your child starts school. You can request information from Atlas.

Is your child 6 years old?

Your child will attend primary school.

Is your child between 12 and 18?

Your child will attend secondary school or 'OKAN' class, reception classes for foreign language speaking newcomers.

Want more information about schools and education in Antwerp?

Read the brochure for non-native underage newcomers and their parents. You can also find out how Atlas can help you.

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