Less paperwork for more time in the classroom! At the initiative of Education Minister Valérie Glatigny and Administrative Simplification Minister Jacqueline Galant, the Wallonia-Brussels Federation government has approved a first set of measures ... Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation 27 Mar 2026
New resources and more childcare assistants in schools to support pupil supervision Two circulars published this Monday, 16 March, clarify the procedure allowing schools to apply for additional support for the 2026-2028 period. This support enables institutions to hire extra staff to... Administrative simplification Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Mar 2026
12/20 and above 10/20 to pass: what if true political courage meant demanding more? For the CEB in the 6th year of primary school, pupils will now need to achieve at least 50% in each subject and an overall average of 60%. For the CE1D in the 2nd year of secondary school and the CESS... Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Mar 2026
MP Stéphanie Cortisse denounces public subsidies granted to "Antifas" The numerous incidents that occur when the “Front Antifasciste de Liège” gathers at certain events organised by the Mouvement Réformateur are well known. Complaints have been filed, investigations ope... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 13 Mar 2026
Our schools protected from religious proselytism and political propaganda The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, on a proposal from Education Minister Valérie Glatigny, has approved a preliminary draft decree clarifying the principle of neutrality in education,... Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation 6 Mar 2026
Raising of pass thresholds for external certifying exams (CEB, CE1D, CESS) adopted in committee The Education Committee of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation adopted, this Monday, the draft decree raising the pass thresholds for external certifying exams (CEB, CE1D and CESS). Spe... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Mar 2026
Year 6 primary: measures to strengthen basic learning and better support every pupil The draft decree implementing the common core curriculum in Year 6 primary was adopted this Tuesday by the Education Committee of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. This step comes al... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Mar 2026
Mastering a second national language in Belgium is not a “bonus” on a CV. It is a key. A key to employment, first and foremost in Brussels, where one job in two requires Dutch. As in Wallonia, knowledge of Dutch is essential to landing a job in public administration, healthcare (hospita... Education Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 27 Feb 2026
Modernised equipment for cutting-edge training in secondary schools offering qualifying education Almost €4 million for qualifying education The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has adopted the draft decrees granting endowments and subsidies as part of the 2025 call for projects of t... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 19 Feb 2026
Dutch for everyone in primary school In Belgium, not learning Dutch early means closing doors before they have even been opened. The government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation is currently working to make learning a second national l... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 19 Feb 2026
Valérie Glatigny raises the pass thresholds: reaffirming rigour and rediscovering the taste for effort At the initiative of Education Minister Valérie Glatigny, the Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has decided to raise the pass thresholds for external certifying exams (CEB, CE1D and CESS)... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 12 Feb 2026
The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Government proposes measures to support the 2026 budget savings and ease their impact on teachers This morning, the Government met with trade union organisations and the Federations of school governing bodies to present measures aimed at supporting the implementation of the savings measures set ou... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 11 Feb 2026
