GO! Campus Zottegem's Journey to Enhanced Learning Outcomes

Learning Gains at Basisschool KAZ

GO! Campus Zottegem (Basisschool KAZ) in Belgium has achieved remarkable results through an innovative educational transformation combining architectural design and forward-thinking teaching methods.

Basisschool KAZ, Located in Zottegem, Belgium, is a GO! school, a part of Scholengroep 20. The school serves 120 preschoolers and 219 lower school students, with a focus on high-quality education and student-wellbeing.

Transition to a New Learning Environment

In 2022, Basisschool KAZ moved to a newly constructed building and implemented a new didactic approach. The redesign included flexible learning spaces such as instruction zones, creativity rooms, quiet workspaces, and outdoor classrooms. The strategy emphasized active and data-driven learning, ICT integration, co-teaching, and adjusted organizational forms. 

Learning Spaces and Didactics

The school is divided into three units - Preschool, Lower School, and Upper School - each equipped with tailored spaces:

• Unit 1 (Preschool): Focus on creativity and independence using discovery boxes, small instruction groups, and shared spaces like campfires and creativity zones.
• Unit 2 (Lower School): Use of flexible instruction spaces, planning tools, and shared learning environments to encourage collaboration.
• Unit 3 (Upper School): Students take ownership of learning through weekly schedules and ICT integration with personal devices.