Education in Belgium - Stages of Education

Stages of Education

The different stages of education are the same in all communities:

  • Basic education (Dutch: basisonderwijs; French: enseignement fondamental), consisting of
    • Preschool education (kleuteronderwijs; enseignement maternel): -6 years
    • Primary school (lager onderwijs; enseignement primaire): 6–12 years
  • Secondary education (secundair onderwijs; enseignement secondaire): 12–18 years
  • Higher education (hoger onderwijs; enseignement supérieur)
    • University (universiteit; université)
    • Polytechnic/Vocational university (hogeschool; haute école)

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