BEThe article reports on the results of the PISA 2025 assessment for French-speaking students across 91 countries, including 38 OECD member states. In the Walloon-Brussels Federation, 2,819 students born in 2009 participated, who were in fifth grade during the pandemic and not yet affected by recent educational reforms. The study highlights a notable decrease in school-related inequalities, with significant progress among immigrant-origin and disadvantaged students, though disparities persist. While science scores in the transition stream (general or technical track) are strong, surpassing Japan’s average, high rates of repetition remain, impacting overall test performance.
Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from an independent academic analysis (ULiège) without overtly partisan language. It discusses educational outcomes and reform impacts but does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing remains balanced between acknowledging improvements and highlighting ongoing,
