Flanders PISA: 1 in 3 15-year-olds below basic reading level

The latest PISA study shows that nearly one-third of Flemish 15-year-olds fail to reach basic reading proficiency, with three-quarters in vocational education. While Flanders still scores above the European average, the decline in top performers and rise in low performers signals a structural education quality issue. This may fuel domestic political debate over education policy in Belgium.