The latest results from the Flemish educational tests reveal persistent challenges in Belgium’s school system. These central exams, designed to curb declining education quality, once again show that many students struggle to meet key learning goals. As of 2025-06-19 17:46:00, only a small improvement is visible, but overall performance remains below expectations.
- Toetsen geïntroduceerd om onderwijskwaliteit te verbeteren
- 52% tweedejaars secundair faalt wiskunde-eindtermen
- Leesbegrip tweedejaars secundair stijgt naar 81%
- Minister Demir voert nieuwe minimumdoelen in
- Expert benadrukt belang kleuteronderwijs minimumdoelen
- Meer focus op discipline en tucht in klas
Tests focus on second-year secondary pupils and fourth-year primary students, with plans to expand in coming years. Despite slight progress in areas like mathematical problem-solving and reading comprehension, a significant portion of students still fall short, prompting urgent calls for reform.
How can Belgium’s education system reverse this trend? Are the proposed reforms enough to boost student achievement? The following summary highlights key findings and expert opinions shaping the future of Flemish education.
Why do these results matter, and what can be done? Education experts emphasize that improving knowledge acquisition and classroom order are vital steps. Minister Zuhal Demir’s reforms, including new minimum goals and funding for inspiration schools, aim to tackle these issues. Key points include:
- 52% of second-year secondary students fail math standards, with slight improvements in problem-solving.
- Reading comprehension rose significantly in secondary pupils but remains low in primary students.
- Discipline and focused teaching time are critical, as currently only about 35 minutes per hour are effectively used.
- Supporting both top performers and weaker students is essential to reduce educational gaps.
Looking ahead, sustained commitment to the new education policies and active engagement from schools will be crucial. Will these reforms finally raise Belgium’s educational standards? The coming years will show if focused knowledge goals and improved classroom discipline can turn the tide.
