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What's inside?
Eight topics for a flying start.
Not a collection of generic parenting tips, but 22 pages about what really matters in the first year. Each topic ends with practical pointers you can apply straight away.
- 01The big transitionWhat really changes, for your child and for you.
- 02Your role as a parentFrom fixing to coaching, without letting go.
- 03Planning & learningWhy daily planning works and how your child learns to learn.
- 04Study techniques that really workRetrieval practice, colour coding and focus blocks.
- 05The social sideFriendships, group chats and how to stay connected.
- 06Dealing with gradesWhat to do in the 30 seconds after your child comes home with a 5.
- 07Screen time and boundariesWithout battles, with understanding.
- 08The Brugklas to-do listA printable checklist for the whole first year.
Why this guide is different
Made by 30 teachers who stood in the classroom themselves.
This guide wasn't written behind a desk. It was put together by 30 (former) Brugklas mentors (the first year of Dutch secondary school) who spent years seeing the same questions come in day after day: from students who got stuck, from parents who didn't know when to step in and from children who fell through the cracks.
Scholis was founded by a geography teacher who knows how secondary school works from the inside. No theory, no assumptions, just what really makes the difference in practice between a bumpy first year and a flying start.
Why parents appreciate this guide
No fuss. Just what works.
No wasted time
You can read the whole guide in 45 minutes, less time than a parents' evening at school. Every page is written to the point: no endless introductions, no repetition, no theory without practice.
What you can do tomorrow
Each chapter ends with concrete pointers you can use the next time your child comes home from school, from asking the right questions about a disappointing grade to a study spot that actually works.
No catch
The guide is free, stays free and asks nothing in return. No trial period that quietly turns into a subscription, no compulsory purchase, no hidden conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything about the guide.
Can't find your question here? Feel free to send us a message.
Is this guide really completely free?
Yes, completely free. You check out without paying anything and receive the guide straight in your inbox. No card details, no payment details, no hidden costs and no subscription that quietly starts.
Who is this guide for?
For parents whose child is starting the Brugklas (the first year of Dutch secondary school) this year or next, or is already in year 1 or 2 of secondary school. Many of the insights about planning, studying and connection are also useful in later years.
What do you do with my email address?
We send you the guide and, occasionally, a practical tip or update from Scholis. You are not automatically subscribed to commercial mailings and you can unsubscribe with one click whenever you want. We never sell your data to third parties.
Can I also print the guide?
Absolutely. The guide is designed to print nicely on A4. Page 21 is a tick-off Brugklas to-do list that you can check off section by section throughout the whole first year. Our tip: print it in colour and hang it on the fridge.
How long does it take to read the guide?
About 30 to 45 minutes. You don't have to read everything in one go: start with the chapter that feels most urgent for your situation and come back later for the rest.
I haven't received an email with the download link. What now?
First check your spam or junk folder. Not there either? Send us a message via the contact page and we'll help you out.
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