School's cool was founded in 1997 as a mentor project in Amsterdam Westerpark. Since then, we have expanded our activities to all districts in Amsterdam, as well as in Diemen and Zaanstad.
What does School's cool do?
We will match your child with a volunteer mentor and support the process.
Learn more about School's cool Amsterdam? Listen to our Audiotour!
Our Power
The power of personal connection
We ensure a strong mentor-student match.
Het team
Thea Bendt
Director
Halime Kurt
Process coordinator
Daphne van doleweerd
Process coordinator
Sebastiaan Bongers
ICT Staff
The Supervisory Board
The director is accountable to the Supervisory Board:
Marloes tijbout
Voorzitter
Charles staats
Member
Irene Mols
Member
Our ambassadors
Eva: "I got introduced to School's cool Amsterdam through an interview with Vildan and Youssra in the studio at Fun, and I was immediately enthusiastic. It's so simple! Personal, long-term attention for students who can really use the support. It must work, and it does. It's an honor for me to support this initiative with my ambassadorship."
Yasin: "I find it beautiful that I can be there for the kids in a different way too. I fully support what School's cool, together with volunteer mentors, does for students who can use some extra support."
Junior ambassador
Hello, I am Cynthia. I love dancing, playing basketball, being outdoors, drawing, and creating things like clothing designs the most. Having a mentor from School's cool is quite nice. You can ask your homementor anything. We often start with having a drink and food, and we chat together. If there is homework, we usually begin with that. If there is no homework, we can do something fun. A homementor also asks how you approach things and listens to you.
When you go to a new school, it can be a bit nerve-wracking. Your homementor can help you prepare. Your homementor is there for you and assists you so that you can concentrate and study well.
Anbi
Stichting School’s cool Amsterdam heeft de ANBI-status. Donateurs van een ANBI mogen hun giften aftrekken van de inkomsten- of vennootschapsbelasting. Lees meer bij debelastingdienst.