Dream School

Dream School (2017- )

RunningReality show

In Dream School, famous Dutch people try to inspire school-leavers to develop themselves. The young people who are central are between 16 and 23 years old and all stranded in the regular school system. In the middle of the wooded area of Hilversum is a monastery that has been transformed for three weeks into the Dream School of kickboxer Lucia Rijker and rector Eric van 't Zelfde. Their dream is that the teachers at Dream School will succeed in getting through to the drop outs. But these young people have not fallen out of their schools for nothing. Both the young people and the teachers go through a violent process and weekly several socially urgent problems become painfully visible.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E08Turbulente tijdenApr 8, 2025
S07E07Een stoomcursus zelfliefdeApr 1, 2025
S07E06Vertrouw op jezelfMar 25, 2025
S07E05Het maximale eruit halenMar 18, 2025
S07E04Grote mond, klein hartjeMar 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dream School premiere?

Dream School premiered on October 1st, 2017.

Who hosted Dream School?

Rapper and actor LL Cool J and entertainment attorney and activist, Tonya Lewis Lee, hosted Dream School.

What was the premise of Dream School?

The premise of Dream School was to give troubled teenagers a new perspective on learning by enlisting successful and famous people as teachers.

Who were some of the celebrity teachers on Dream School?

Some of the celebrity teachers on Dream School included David Arquette, Oliver Stone, Soledad O'Brien, and Jesse Jackson.

How many students attended Dream School?

Dream School had 15 students in the class.

What were the students like on Dream School?

The students on Dream School were struggling with various challenges, including drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, and poverty.

Where was Dream School filmed?

Dream School was filmed in Los Angeles, California.

How long were the episodes of Dream School?

The episodes of Dream School were one hour long each.

What network aired Dream School?

Dream School aired on the cable network Pivot.

How many episodes were in the first season of Dream School?

The first season of Dream School had six episodes.

Was Dream School renewed for a second season?

No, Dream School was not renewed for a second season.

Did Dream School receive positive reviews from critics?

Reviews for Dream School were mixed, with some praising the show's ambition but others criticizing its execution.

Did Dream School address controversial topics?

Yes, Dream School addressed controversial topics such as mass incarceration, racism, and police brutality.

Was Dream School meant to inspire change?

Yes, Dream School was meant to inspire change by challenging the traditional education system and showing that students from all backgrounds can succeed.

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