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Eurydice

EACEA National Policies Platform:Eurydice

Key features of the Education System

Educational competence

In Belgium, the three communities are responsible for education, with the following exceptions:

2024

Since September 2024, a working group has been meeting, involving subsidized adult education institutions, with the goal of advancing the reduction of bureaucracy in non-formal adult education. 

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 :

2025

An Ambitious Curriculum in Primary Education 

Flanders continues to develop ambitious and knowledge-rich attainment targets in primary education, with a focus on Dutch and mathematics, as well as STEM, personal development, and social skills (also see 14.2, school education).

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. 

Key Features of the Education System

Education in Albania is provided by both public and private institutions at all levels.

The Ministry of Education and Sport  [Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit ] is responsible for Pre-university Education and higher education.

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