Brussels, September 2025 – Flanders is investing in the future. The Aurora Scholen consortium – comprising investors EPICo and Rebel, and construction partners Democo and Van Roey – has given the green light for the construction of five modern schools in Duffel, Leopoldsburg, Waregem, Kruibeke and Knesselare.

With an investment of €60 million, 1,700 pupils will soon have access to inspiring learning environments. With permits and financing now secured, construction is set to start immediately. Within less than two years, the new school gates will open.

A strong boost for modern education

This wave of construction is part of the ambitious schools programme launched by the Flemish government in 2016, aimed at creating sustainable, future-proof learning environments. Aurora Scholen is delivering seven projects in total, of which this is the fourth cluster and the second commissioned by the GO! education network.

Smart building, sustainable maintenance

The schools are being developed through a DBFM model: one team designs, builds, finances and guarantees maintenance for 30 years. This ensures that schools benefit not only from state-of-the-art facilities but also from peace of mind: with maintenance taken care of, the focus can remain entirely on education.

Five schools, five stories

• Duffel – De Kiliaan (HASA-architecten)
  A green learning space with adventurous play areas, a forest classroom and a neighbourhood park. A school that also becomes a community hub.

• Leopoldsburg – FLX campus (dbv-architecten)
  A bright and flexible building centred around a central atrium, with learning landscapes and reading corners. A green promenade connects the school to the neighbourhood.

• Waregem – Middenschool Groenhove (evr-architecten)
  An innovative 0–15 campus where nursery, daycare and secondary school come together in a sustainable and sporty whole.

• Kruibeke – GO! Reynaert (HASA-architecten)
  A 1.5-hectare campus full of greenery and biodiversity. Nursery, primary and secondary pupils find a safe, homely place together.

• Knesselare – Het Klavertje Vier (evr-architecten)
  A single school building that brings children and teachers together, with a multifunctional square and smart play zones for meeting and relaxation.

An investment in generations

Building these five schools means more than bricks and mortar: it is an investment in opportunities, creativity and future prospects for thousands of children.

“With these projects, we are creating school buildings that inspire – places where children love to learn, play and grow together, while remaining sustainable and open to the neighbourhood,” says the Aurora Scholen consortium.

✨ €60 million, 1,700 pupils, 5 schools, 30 years of certainty.
A big step forward for education in Flanders.