What languages are taught in Belgian schools?

In Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region, the main language of instruction is Dutch. French is also taught as a second language from primary school onwards, and English is taught from secondary school onwards. German may also be taught as an optional language in some schools.

In Wallonia, the French-speaking region, the main language of instruction is French. Dutch is taught as a second language from primary school onwards, and English is taught from secondary school onwards. German may also be taught as an optional language in some schools.

In the Brussels-Capital Region, which is officially bilingual, both French and Dutch are taught as main languages of instruction. English is also taught as a second language from primary school onwards, and German may be taught as an optional language in some schools.

In addition to these main languages, other languages may be taught in Belgian schools as part of cultural or international education programmes. These may include languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Turkish.