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Several national tests were leaked after an hour in Sweden

May 15, 2024

An hour after the ninth graders wrote their national exams, exam papers in several subjects were out on social media.

ATAR bonuses scrapped for WA secondary school students studying more difficult subjects

May 15, 2024

In short: Future year 11 and 12 students in WA will no longer receive a 10 per cent bonus in return for studying more difficult courses. The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre says the changes will "level the playing field" for other students. What's next? The changes will take effect in 2026, with current year 11 and 12 students unaffected.

'Gradual' return to normal Leaving Cert results to begin next year

May 13, 2024

There will be a phased return to normal Leaving Cert results from next year, following years of grade inflation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Unite warns of trouble ahead in Scotland as SQA staff accept new pay offer

May 07, 2024

Last month, Unite confirmed that more than 400 SQA workers would begin a period of prolonged industrial action in a row over pay, including 24-hour stoppages, a ban on overtimes, and a ban on weekend working.

Two new 'modern' Ireland Leaving Cert subjects to be introduced for secondary school students

May 06, 2024

Drama, film and theatre studies and climate action and sustainable development are two new school subjects being introduced to secondary school students across Ireland.

Education Minister on board exams for students of classes 5,8 and 9

May 03, 2024

Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa said the board exams were introduced for the students of classes 5, 8, and 9, only after taking expert opinions.

KHRC, Elimu Bora File Suit To Stop National Exams Until 2023 KCPE, KCSE Results Are Audited

May 02, 2024

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Elimu Bora Working Group (EBWG) have filed a petition to stop national examinations until the 2023 KCPE and KCSE results are forensically audited.

SQA strike could have ‘major impact’ on Scotland exam preparations

May 01, 2024

Ministers are being warned that strike action by staff at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) could have a “major impact” on preparations for this year’s exams.

Nepal Grade 12 exams taking place across the country

April 30, 2024

Chairperson of the National Examination Board, Dr Mahashram Sharma said the examination was being conducted at 1,525 examination centers in all 77 districts.

Leaving Cert students hit out at Government over exam date clash

April 29, 2024

Leaving Cert students have criticised the Government for holding the local and European elections on one of their exam days.

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