The Ministry of National Education granted the University of Amazonia institutional high-quality accreditation for six years, based on a favorable concept from the National Accreditation Council. The decision recognizes institutional quality conditions across teaching, research, and social outreach.
Decree 0616 of 2026 regulated free degree fees for eligible students completing undergraduate programs at state or official higher education institutions. The measure covers the administrative payment tied to graduation and sets eligibility, prioritization, and resource rules.
Decree 0617 of 2026 added rules to Decree 1075 of 2015 so eligible applicants can receive public financing for registration fees at state or official higher education institutions. The measure applies to undergraduate admissions and is tied to vulnerability criteria, budget availability, and an operating regulation.
The Ministry of Education published an updated date-and-time schedule for matriculation exams postponed because of the security situation. The update gave schools and students a central timetable for exams that could not proceed as originally planned.
The Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles issued guidance on the reform of the lower stage of secondary education and its first implementation in first secondary during the 2026-2027 school year. The change affects school organisation for pupils entering secondary education.
The same school-law package changes the application timing of the school headscarf rule for pupils up to age 14. Instead of applying from a fixed 1 September date, the rule is tied to the beginning of the 2026/27 school year.
The education ministry published a government bill revising the Compulsory School Completion Examination Act and related school laws. The update changes exam areas and adjusts eligibility conditions for instructors and examiners in preparation courses.
Parliamentary committee action advanced changes to the upper secondary subject list for general academic secondary schools. The package introduces Media and Democracy as a compulsory subject and develops Informatics into Informatics and Artificial Intelligence.
The Department of Higher Education and Training amended the OQSF Policy to move the revision and reregistration deadline for existing occupational certificates to 2027. The amendment took effect on the gazette publication date.
The Department of Higher Education and Training published a gazetted directive setting final transition rules for selected legacy qualifications, trades and regulatory unit standards. The directive fixes extension ranges, assigns reporting and oversight duties, and keeps existing learner achievements recognised.