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Years 1–6 · two or three times a yearFlemish schools

LVS tests: zones A to E explained

With the leerlingvolgsysteem (LVS, pupil monitoring system) the school follows how your child grows in spelling, reading and maths. The tests compare your child with pupils of the same age across Flanders. The result is a percentile and a zone from A to E. Zone C is simply average.

Practise free (in Dutch)See what the zones mean
Updated on SourcesLees in het Nederlands

When are the LVS tests?

The school picks the weeks. These are the usual periods.

  1. September – October

    Start of the year

    Some schools test at the start, especially spelling and reading aloud.

  2. January – February

    Mid-year

    Often together with the AVI reading test.

  3. May – June

    End of the year

    The last round, often together with the AVI reading test.

  4. End of June

    Parents' evening

    Many schools discuss the results with the report.

Which tests does your child take?

  • Spelling

    • A dictation of words and sentences
    • Capitals, punctuation, diminutives and plurals

  • Maths and mental arithmetic

    • Numbers, operations, measuring and geometry
    • Timed mental arithmetic

  • Reading aloud

    • Reading fluently and accurately, tested with AVI and word reading tests

What do zones A to E mean? — illustrative example

The test compares your child's score with pupils across Flanders in the same year, at the same point in the year. The report shows a percentile, a zone, or both. This slider is an illustration of how reporting bands work, not an official score-to-level conversion. Its positions and boundaries are examples; use the norms for the exact test and edition used by your school.

Example position (0–100) 50

C: Just below average

Illustrative band: C: Just below average

Do not enter your child’s test score here to interpret their report. Ask the teacher which norm group, test edition and boundaries apply. One result is one moment; progress over several years says more.

When does the school look more closely?

The zone is a signal for the teacher and the care coordinator, not a final judgement of your child.

No signalMore follow-up

  1. Zone A, B or C

    Your child scores like most children of the same age, or higher. If your child is in zone A every time, the school can also offer extra challenge.

  2. Zone D

    A little below average. The teacher keeps a closer eye on this part.

  3. Zone E or a sharp drop

    The school looks with the care coordinator, and sometimes the CLB, at what help is needed. A drop of two zones in one period is also a signal.

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