Belgium Raises Passing Threshold in New Education Reform
Belgium is set to implement a new reform in its education system, raising the student passing threshold to 60% instead of the current standard, in an effort to improve academic achievement.
Under the announcement, students will not be able to advance to the next grade unless they meet this minimum score, signaling a clear tightening of evaluation standards in schools.
The new adjustment applies across all educational levels, aiming to eliminate the practice of automatic promotion without achieving a sufficient level of understanding.
Schools will have limited flexibility in exceptional cases, but the general rule will remain tied to achieving the 60% passing mark.
Authorities believe that raising the passing threshold will help:
- Improve the quality of education.
- Raise students’ academic performance.
- Reduce learning gaps between grade levels.
- Concerns over increased pressure on students.
The decision has sparked debate within educational circles, with some warning that stricter passing thresholds could increase psychological pressure on students, especially in the early stages.
Critics have also called for additional support for students who may struggle to adapt to the new system.
The measure is expected to be implemented in the near future as part of a broader set of reforms aimed at developing Belgium’s education system.
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