BEThe minister of Education, Valérie Glatigny, presented the results of the CE1D 2026 examination in a parliamentary committee meeting. The results show a decline in performance in French, mathematics, and science compared to previous years. In French, 85% of students passed, down from 90.7% the year before. In mathematics, the pass rate dropped slightly to 58.4%, and in science, it fell significantly to 78.4% from 90.4%. Performance in foreign languages also showed mixed results, with declines in English (from 72.5% to 69.7%) and German (from 78.6% to 68%), but an increase in Dutch (from 67.8% to 76%). The CE1D exam will continue until 2027, after which it will be replaced by the CESI certificate at the end of third secondary level as part of broader educational reforms.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on declining exam results across multiple subjects without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes direct quotes from the minister and provides statistical comparisons over time, offering balanced information without apparent ideological framing.
