Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning newspaper): LAB Sint-Niklaas, a secondary school, will expand to third-grade classes with €2.5 million in funding, hiring 15 new teachers to support nearly 500 students.
The LAB school in Sint-Niklaas is a new secondary school that started in 2022 and quickly became popular. In its first year, it opened for first-grade students with 200 kids enrolled. The school focuses on modern teaching and creating a fun, engaging learning space. It encourages students to be creative and work together. This approach to education has helped the LAB school gain a good reputation in the Sint-NiklaasSint-Niklaas community.
What programs will LAB Sint-Niklaas offer with €2.5 million funding?
LAB Sint-Niklaas is set to start third-grade classes with a new funding of 2.5 million euros. The school will offer both academic and vocational programs, allowing students to choose subjects like science, humanities, and basic care. To support its expansion, LAB Sint-Niklaas is hiring 15 new teachers. Despite the current shortage of educators, the school receives about 400 applications each year and selects the best candidates who are passionate and dedicated to teaching.
In the past two years, the LAB school in Sint-Niklaas has seen good growth in both its facilities and student enrollment. It has been said that the addition of a second grade has helped the school better serve its students, leading to an enrollment of nearly 500. School Authority mentioned that this growth reflects the school’s success in creating a welcoming learning environment that attracts families, making the LAB School a vital part of the local education community.
