Unique Learning Center Curacao

On Thursday, July 4, 2019, ULC and the VPCO (Association for Protestant Christian Education) organized a second information evening about the cluster 4 school that is planned for the 2019/20 school year. A cluster 4 school provides education for children with a variety of special needs such as autism.
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, representatives of ULC and the VPCO sat with members of the minister's department of education to discuss the request that was submitted at the end of May 2019, to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture & Sport (OWCS) for the funding of the school. The purpose of the evening was not only to provide information, but also to update parents of the process.
Attendees consisted of not only interested parents but also education and healthcare professionals. All recognize the need for a cluster 4 school in Curaçao. Since the current government focuses on the fact that every child has the right to an education, we expect a positive response from Minister M. Alcalá-Wallé to our request. The VPCO and ULC expect an answer by July 24, 2019.

A group of ULC’s students, parents and teachers paid a visit to the office of minister Alcalá-Wallé today. Even though the minister is aware of ULC’s petition together with the VPCO (Association for Protestant Christian Education) for a “cluster 4” school, we wanted minister Alcalá-Wallé and her co-workers to meet us and listen to our stories. Since minister Alcalá-Wallé wasn’t there herself, we were able to hand in our letter stressing the importance of a cluster 4 school in Curaçao to Mr. Wladimir Kleinmoedig. After two successful school years, ULC cannot continue with the school due to a lack of funding. We hope to be able to continue providing the right education in the right setting for our students for school year 2019/20, and providing this opportunity for all children in our community who need a specialized education together with the VPCO.