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Eurydice

EACEA National Policies Platform:Eurydice

2026

There was no major measure in this domain this year.

2025

In the field of vocational qualification for adults in regular education (formal adult education), the pilot project “vocational qualification for adults in regular education for medical foot care” will commence in September 2025.

2026

There was no major measure in this domain this year.

2025

Introduction of position or hour capital for special purposes

Since 1 September 2025, schools have been able to apply for position or hour capital for special purposes in teaching. 

The capital can be applied for a limited period and used exclusively for the following purposes:

Key features of the education system

Educational competence

In Belgium the Communities are responsible for education, with the exception of three competences which remained a federal matter :

Key features of the Education System

Educational competence

In Belgium the Communities are responsible for education, with the exception of three competences which remained a federal matter:

Overview

Elementary education includes nursery education (2.5 - 6 years) and primary education (6 - 12 years). Parents can choose whether the transition from nursery to primary education takes place at the age of five, six or seven, subject to non-binding advice from the school and the CPG. 

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Key features of the Education System

According to the Austrian Federal Constitutional Law Article 14 - as amended (Bundesverfassungs-Gesetz, B-VG, Art. 14) democracy, humanity, solidarity, peace and justice, openness and tolerance towards everyone regardless of race, social status and financial background are fundamental principles of education in Austria. 

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