Many factors influence a successful school career: cognitive ones as well as factors regarding motivation and self-confidence. Good practices in NL show that facilitation of a good school career is also positively influenced by warm transfer from one level of education to the next level: meaning close collaboration between sending and receiving institutes. Students need to be well prepared for the next step (by teachers as well as parents) by talking about their insecurities as well as on what to expect. Support before their switch as well as after the switch will enhance the chances of a successful school career. Also well informed students choose higher levels of education.
