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Reform of the first year of secondary school: strengthening basic learning and better supporting pupils

19/05/2026
In brief

From the 2026-2027 school year, the first year of secondary education is changing to better support pupils and strengthen basic learning, notably by reinforcing mathematics and integrating digital skills training. The aim is to adapt schools to today's world. The reform preserves enhanced support for pupils facing difficulties and lays the first foundations for positive guidance from the first year of secondary school, allowing every young person to gradually build their own path.

  • Government: Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
  • Minister: Valérie Glatigny
  • Stage: Adopted by the Government

Press release

Automatically translated from French. Read the original