Educational institutions and study programmes

Below, we explain what types of educational institutions and study programmes there are in the French Community of Belgium. We also explain how we check whether these are recognised. We check the recognition to make sure that the quality is sufficient. We give the necessary information per educational sector.

Students conclude secondary education with exams for one of the following diplomas:

• Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement général;
• Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement artistique;
• Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement technique;
• Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement professionnel.

In the French Community, there are 4 types of (funded) higher education institutions that are allowed to award nationally-recognised degrees:

• universités;
• hautes écoles;
• écoles supérieures des arts;
• établissements d’enseignement de promotion sociale (adult education).

Only recognised higher education institutions are permitted to award recognised degrees. These can be both academic titles and professional qualifications.