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Location:
Belgium
Koksijde
Vlaamse Gemeenschap
ID
589076

About

Who are we?

BUO Westhoek (De Viertorre) is a specialized school in Flanders, Belgium, dedicated to offering tailored education for children with specific learning needs. Located in the Westhoek region, the school provides a supportive environment for students requiring adapted educational approaches, often due to developmental, behavioral, or learning challenges. BUO (Buitengewoon Onderwijs) translates to "special education," and this school is structured to ensure that each child receives an individualized learning plan aimed at maximizing personal growth, self-confidence, and independence.

The school employs skilled educators and specialized support staff who use personalized methods and small class settings to address each student’s unique requirements. The curriculum focuses on both academic skills and practical life skills, preparing students for further education or integration into the workforce, depending on their personal goals and abilities. Through collaboration with families and specialists, BUO Westhoek fosters an inclusive community that emphasizes each child’s potential and personal development in a safe, nurturing environment.

Organisation details

  • School number:
    3491
  • Education type:
    School Education
  • ISCED Level:
    Early childhood education (ISCED 0)
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
  • Contact language(s):
    Dutch
    English
    French

Location

  • Town:
    Koksijde
  • Region:
    Vlaamse Gemeenschap
  • Address:
    Pylyserlaan 132
  • Postal code:
    8670