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A public school can choose to teach according to a certain method, such as Dalton or Montessori.<\/p>\n<p>Special education is based on a certain faith or belief. For example, there are religious primary schools, such as an Islamic school, where your child learns about Islam. Schools with special education can also choose a special teaching method, such as Dalton, Montessori, or Jenaplan.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Public schools and special education","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/public-schools-and-special-education\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"<h3 id=\"bijzondere-onderwijsmethode\">Schools with a special teaching method<\/h3>\n<p>Some schools choose a special teaching method. These methods focus on learning to set priorities, teamwork, or working independently.<\/p>\n<p>Each child learns in a way that works for them. Both special and public primary schools can choose to teach with a special method.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Alternative teaching methods","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/alternative-teaching-methods\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"<h3 id=\"ikc-brede-school\">Broad school or integral child center (IKC)<\/h3>\n<p>At an integral child center, the daycare, after-school care, education, and welfare activities are all in one place. This way your child does not have to keep getting used to new buildings, children, and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>A broad school is a partnership between the primary school and other child-focused organizations. Broad schools offer more than regular lessons. They also have after-school activities, like homework help, sports, or music lessons. 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