ProgramDay Program
In the Day Program, young people follow a complete alternative learning pathway based on “Labs” rather than traditional classroom lessons.
Hours
- Morning
- 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- Afternoon
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
KOT
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow.
At their own pace.
With the right guidance.
And with people who continue to believe in them.
What is KOT
A learning environment built around the young person
KOT provides a personalised development environment for young people who need an alternative learning setting, with a strong focus on development, guidance and personal growth.
The support offered within KOT combines academic guidance, study coaching, personal development, activation, mental well-being support, and preparation for obtaining a diploma through homeschooling and the Flemish Examination Board.
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Day Program
Structured support with the learning material and exam preparation. Five days a week, in a small group.
02
After school program
Extra coaching for young people who are already at school: planning, organising and learning how to learn, with your own learning material.
03
Sports & Mental Coaching
One-to-one coaching for athletes: handling pressure and setbacks, building confidence, staying focused when it counts. From competition preparation to recovery after injury.
Vision
We don’t start with the system. We start with the young person.
At KOT, we believe that not every young person learns in the same way, develops at the same pace, or thrives within the same structure.
That is why, at KOT, we don’t start with the system. We start with the young person.
Learning
For us, learning goes beyond acquiring knowledge.
- Learning means understanding how you learn.
- Learning how to plan.
- Learning how to organise.
- Learning how to deal with challenges.
- Learning how to take responsibility.
Students are the main actors in their own learning process. They actively take part in it. Learning is not something that simply happens to you; it is something you actively create.
Activating
Development does not only happen at a desk.
- Movement, energy, health and mental resilience all play a crucial role in the learning process.
- That is why activation is an essential part of what we do.
- Because young people learn better when they feel good.
We tend to think that learning happens only in the brain, and that learning well therefore simply means making sure our brains function well. But that is not how our system works: everything is interconnected. We learn better when we move, we feel better when we move, and we learn better when we feel better.
Building
Ultimately, we are building something much bigger than a diploma.
- We are building confidence.
- Independence.
- Character.
KOT is a place where young people can develop with their future in mind: Who am I? Who do I want to be? What is my goal? What do I need to function well and thrive in life?
The Way We Work
A different learning pathway
At KOT, we work in small groups, focusing on the following key areas:
Academic learning and knowledge
Learning how to learn
Mental well-being and support
Movement and activation
Personal development
Life skills
Students can choose between the Day Program and the After school program.
Program
ProgramAfter school program
In the After school program, young people are already following another educational pathway but need additional guidance and support.
Sound familiar?
- Assignments start piling up
- Planning becomes difficult
- Exams cause too much stress
- Studying keeps getting postponed
All of these challenges can create additional tension at home. That is why KOT offers after school support, where we place an even stronger emphasis on our philosophy and approach.
Hours
After school hours will be announced shortly.
Labs
Six Labs, one system
At KOT, we don’t work with traditional class periods. Instead, our program is built around different “Labs”, each connected to the others.
VIC software
Always involved
Through VIC software, our digital platform for parents and young people, we bring together planning, communication, observations, feedback and progress tracking in one place.
This allows parents to stay involved without the need for a constant stream of separate emails and messages every day.
VIC software also serves as a central communication channel and is made available to every student and parent.
PlanningCommunicationObservationsFeedbackProgress tracking
Sport
Sports & Mental Coaching at KOT
Movement and activation run through everything we do. Alongside the Labs, KOT offers dedicated sport pathways. We are convinced that athletes should not only train their bodies, but they should train their minds too. Talent and training can take you far, but there’s a point where performing at your best also depends on your mind being in the right place.
Hockey
The hockey pathway combines training and development with the academic guidance and coaching offered at KOT.
Contact
Get in touch
Would you like to know whether KOT is the right fit? Request our brochure or send us a message — we are happy to think along with you.
Request the brochure
Receive our brochure with all practical information about the Day Program and the After school program.
Request brochure (opens in a new tab)- info@kot.academy
- Website
- kot.academy
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Frequently asked questions
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KOT is for young people who need an alternative learning setting — a personalised development environment with a strong focus on development, guidance and personal growth.
In the Day Program, young people follow a complete alternative learning pathway based on Labs rather than traditional classroom lessons. In the After school program, young people are already following another educational pathway but need additional guidance and support.
At KOT we don’t work with traditional class periods. Instead, the program is built around different Labs: Activation, Energy, Mind, Focus, Reflection and Skills.
The support offered within KOT includes preparation for obtaining a diploma through homeschooling and the Flemish Examination Board.
Through VIC software, our digital platform, planning, communication, observations, feedback and progress tracking come together in one place. It is made available to every student and parent.
At KOT we work in small groups, focusing on academic learning, learning how to learn, mental well-being, movement and activation, personal development and life skills.
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