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Reference Framework for Educational Vocational
Preparation and Career Guidance

German-speaking community 1

The plan sets the framework schools should comply with when preparing students to make career choices and in
the process of vocational guidance. All levels of primary and secondary school are concerned. The master plan is
binding for all mainstream schools.

AIM(S) RESULTS AND IMPACT

The goal is to develop students’ competences and to All schools should implement the reference framework.
empower them to become aware of their “life plan” and
professional aspirations.
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Up until the end of the 6th year in primary school, pupils Recent Developments in Guidance - Belgium | Chapter 1 | Policy initiatives, networks and working groups
should identify the connections between their own The master plan can be found at
personality traits and the demands of the professional www.ostbelgienbildung.be/
and working world. Up until the end of the 2nd year of
secondary school, they should develop decision- Myriam Wolkener
making criteria and opportunities regarding further Educational Officer
academic or intermediate education. They should also Ministry of the German-speaking Community
be capable of realistically estimating their chances on of Belgium
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At the end of secondary school, pupils should be able
to recognise and describe study and career choices, and Tel. +32 (0) 87 596 395
develop strategies for deciding between further studies E-mail: [email protected]
and entry into professional life. They should be able to
assess their career choice correctly. www.ostbelgienlive.be

TARGET GROUP(S)

All primary and secondary school students.

METHODOLOGY

Descriptions of competences expectations and content
contexts per level, with reference to the subjects in
which this could be undertaken.

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