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EACEA National Policies Platform:Eurydice

Belgium - French Community

 

Different pedagogies

Several schools have adopted particular pedagogic methods inspired by the educational principles of pedagogues such as Decroly, Freinet or Steiner, … These institutions are very often named after these pedagogues.

2025

There have been no reforms to date in this area.

2024

There have been no reforms to date in this area.

2023

Decree of 25th March 2023 : designation of gender contact persons in all higher education establishments as well as for Social advancement  education : entry into force at the beginning of the 2023/24 academic year

2025

Monitoring Committee : 28/02/2025
The Government of the French Community approved at second reading the draft decree setting up a Monitoring Committee, which will ensure the proper implementation and sustainability of the new pedagogical references guides within schools. 

Definition of the target group(s)

At risk groups

In recent years, a range of measures has been taken to finance job creation and initiatives to foster training and occupational integration of ‘at-risk’ groups (the long-term unemployed, low-skilled unemployed, disabled people, minimum income recipients, etc. ).

Definition of the target group(s)

Disabled students

Aid is mainly provided by two public bodies: the Walloon Agency for the Integration of Disabled People (AWIPH) and the Brussels Fund for the Social and Professional Integration of Disabled People, also known as PHARE (an acronym for ‘Personne Handicapée Autonomie Recherchée’ – ‘Disabled Person Autonomy Sought’).

Definition of the target group(s)

The increase in the number of immigrant pupils (first- and second-generation) has prompted reflection about their specific needs, in particular in terms of learning French. Educational choices relating to their specific situation have been reframed within the broader context of citizenship and intercultural education.

Certain information and guidance services are intended for students in higher education.