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. <\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n The new adjustment applies across all educational levels, aiming to eliminate the practice of automatic promotion without achieving a sufficient level of understanding. <\/p>\n\n Schools will have limited flexibility in exceptional cases, but the general rule will remain tied to achieving the 60% passing mark. <\/p>\n\n Authorities believe that raising the passing threshold will help:<\/p>\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n Critics have also called for additional support for students who may struggle to adapt to the new system.<\/p>\n\n\n