Books and learning materials

Ordering books
To ensure that our students have the right books and learning materials, we work together with the company VanDijk. They know exactly which books are used within the various courses of Stedelijk College Eindhoven. You do not have to order books yourself, we do this for our students.

During the summer holidays, VanDijk sends a message which books have been ordered to the students and their parent(s)/carer(s).
In the following week, it is still possible to order additional materials (such as dictionaries, a geodesic or notebooks) from them. The book pack ordered for your child will be delivered to your home.

Chromebook
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, we will be working with The Rent Company to purchase Chromebooks for educational purposes. By purchasing through The Rent Company, you can be sure that your son/daughter will be able to get ahead with the Chromebook: it has been specially selected for use at school. Purchasing through the school is easy and cheaper. An attractive discount on the Chromebook has been achieved thanks to a contribution from the school. In addition, the Chromebook is insured and comes with a warranty and service provided by our supplier, The Rent Company.

Ordering the Chromebook is quick and easy via an online webshop. Installation of the Chromebook and digital books is done through the school and is easy and straightforward. In the event of damage/repair, The Rent Company will provide a replacement device at school.

We see the Chromebook as a valuable tool. The advantages at a glance:

A considerable number of textbooks are available digitally;
Students can use tools on their Chromebook, for example to check whether they have understood the lesson material;
Students have more opportunities to present lesson material;
Students have opportunities to take notes, practise and process lesson material;
Students develop their digital skills;
There are more opportunities for communication, including via Google and the electronic learning environment (Google Classroom);
Students have quick access to the internet, for example to use a digital dictionary or atlas;
There are more opportunities for dyslexic students to have texts read aloud digitally;

Other teaching materials
Learning resources that are used in class, such as atlases and teaching materials made by teachers themselves, are provided and paid for by the school.

Costs
The costs of books and teaching aids are borne by the school, insofar as they belong to the (chosen) subject package. An exception to this are the books and learning materials that are not reimbursed by the government, such as reading books. You must pay for these materials yourself. Learning materials for home use, such as atlases and dictionaries, are also at your expense.

Interim change of book package
If your child changes courses during the school year or changes one or more subjects in their subject package, you must follow the existing procedure to avoid extra costs for new books. Your child’s team coach can tell you how this procedure works.

Use of books
All school books must be covered. Please put a label on the front with the student’s name, class and the relevant subject. No writing is allowed in the books.
In case of damage or loss, the damage amount will be invoiced afterwards through VanDijk.

Media library
There is at least one copy of all textbooks in the library. If a pupil has forgotten to bring a book, he or she can borrow it from the library for the relevant lesson.

Self-purchase

Below are listed which teaching aids and school supplies you will need to purchase and pay for yourself. It is important that all items carry your child’s name and class.

Chromebook

Via The Rent Company.

General

Diary;
A4 and A5 notebooks (lined and squared);
pencil case;
pens (blue, red and green);
HB pencils;
eraser;
pencil sharpener;
highlighter pens;
ruler;
scissors.

Mathematics

Geodesy;
compass.

Drawing

Pencils HB, 3B and 6B;
fine-point pencils black.

Physical education

Sportswear (preferably a dark shirt);
sports shoes;
– 1 pair of indoor sports shoes with non-marking soles.
– 1 pair of outdoor sports shoes with good tread.

Calculator
A calculator is used in various subjects. We recommend the TI–30XB Multiview model from Texas Instruments.

Atlas and dictionaries
It is not mandatory to purchase an atlas or dictionaries for the various languages you will be studying.
Is English not your native language? Then it may be useful to purchase a dictionary for English–[your native language] and vice versa, but this is also not mandatory.