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Homework and study help

In Brussels, support is available for pupils with learning issues. Schools also run projects against absenteeism and violence, funded by the Region.

Learning to learn

Student in class

Sometimes, primary and secondary school children need a bit of help with their studies. Teachers and parents are a great source of help when it comes to homework and learning, but this may not be enough in some cases. There are, however, various organisations that can offer professional help.

For French speakers

The "écoles de devoirs" (homework classes) are extracurricular voluntary initiatives that work on the social and cultural development of the young people by helping them with their homework.

Children and parents can also contact the Opens in new windowpsycho-medico-social centres (PMS) (FR) to get advice and support on a large range of questions concerning school and learning.

For Dutch speakers

In most schools for Dutch speakers 'Leerlingenbegeleiders' (student counsellors) can help students with any learning difficulties they may be experiencing. Students can also get in touch with the Centra voor Leerlingenbegeleiding (Opens in new windowCLB – student support centres for Dutch speakers (NL)).

Teleblok provides Opens in new windowphone or online assistance to students in secondary and higher education in the period prior to and during exams (NL).

  • www.teleblok.be offers lots of advice for managing your time during the exams. Call Teleblok free of charge on 0800 13 14 4 (within Belgium).

Non-Dutch speakers who attend a primary or secondary school teaching in Dutch can benefit from a supplementary immersion course in the Dutch language at one of the Opens in new windowcommunity centres (NL) of the Brussels-Capital Region or the outer suburbs.

The school dropout plan

The Dispositif d'Accrochage Scolaire (school dropout plan) implemented by the Brussels-Capital Region is designed to stop young people dropping out of school and hanging around the streets. It combines punishment with preventive measures.

The mayors of the communes have a duty to enforce compulsory school attendance, which is why the Dispositif d'Accrochage Scolaire is a communal measure. The Brussels-Capital Region provides the resources to set up projects at the schools to prevent absenteeism, dropping out and violence. These projects are based on various methods:

  • Language training for migrant children
  • Games, sports and personal expression to prevent violence
  • Workshops on truancy and violence for students
  • Activities during lunch break or after school
  • Homework classes

Find out more about the Opens in new windowDispositif d'Accrochage Scolaire (FR/NL).

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