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6e primaire · 21–25 June 2027French-speaking schools

CEB 2027: the end-of-primary exam

Every pupil in 6e primaire (year 6) of a French-speaking school takes the CEB (certificat d'études de base) on four mornings in June. The exam covers French, maths, science, and history and geography. From 2027 your child needs at least 50% in each subject and a 60% average. Passing gives the certificate of basic studies.

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When is the CEB in 2027?

The same days for every French-speaking school in Wallonia and Brussels.

  1. Before the exam

    Timetable published

    The official circular gives the order of the exam booklets.

  2. 21, 22, 24 and 25 June 2027

    CEB exam

    Four mornings, on the dates published by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.

  3. After the exam

    Results to schools

    The school then tells you the result and the jury's decision.

  4. End of the school year

    School year ends

    Secondary school starts at the end of August.

What is in the CEB?

  • French

    • Reading a long text and a set of short texts
    • Writing a text
    • Listening

  • Maths

    • Arithmetic, with and without a calculator
    • Measures and geometry
    • Reading data and tables

  • Science

    • Living things, matter and energy
    • Reading an experiment or a diagram

  • History and geography

    • Timelines, maps and documents
    • Belgium and the wider world

What happens after the CEB?

The school jury decides. A pupil who passes the exam always receives the CEB. A pupil who does not pass can still receive it based on their school file.

  • CEB exam result

    Four subjects, the same exam for every school

  • School file

    Reports and work from the last years

The school jury decides

  • CEB awarded

    Your child starts the common first year of secondary school (1re année commune).

  • CEB not awarded

    Your child usually starts the common first year with extra support in class. In exceptional cases the school jury decides on one more year in 6e primaire.

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Updated on 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.