# Start of the academic year in Belgian schools

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/start-of-the-academic-year-in-belgian-schools
> Updated: 2026-09-02T16:44:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

As summer holidays conclude, students in Belgium are transitioning into the new academic year. Initial preparations focused on managing routine fatigue and stress through organizational planning.

Upon the start of the school year, various regional developments were noted. In Assebroek, Paalbos primary school opened a new sustainable facility featuring high insulation and natural light. In Borsbeke, De Vlindertuin primary school utilized an escape room activity to help students practice problem-solving and cooperation.

In Zoersel, the Beuk & Noot school implemented a policy allowing a non-binary teacher to be addressed by their first name rather than traditional gendered terms like ‘juf’ or ‘meester’. While the school cited non-discrimination principles, the decision has sparked local discussion concerning the linguistic development of young children.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Belgian schools mark start of new academic year

Belgian schools mark the new academic year with diverse starts, including a new building in Assebroek, an escape room in Borsbeke, and a discussion over gender-neutral teacher titles in Zoersel.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-schools-mark-start-of-new-academic-year

### 2026-08-18: Students prepare for new school year amid regional news in Flanders

Students prepare for the new school year with organizational tips, while regional news in Flanders reports on the passing of poet Ina Stabergh and climate investments in Webbekoms Broek.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-prepare-for-new-school-year-amid-regional-news-in-flanders

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