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International students facing uncertainty as the US cracks down on new student visas have been offered a practical solution by a top business school in France.

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Jun 12, 2025

US visa interview pause update expected within days

US educators are welcoming some “tentatively positive” news from the State Department, which will issue an update on its visa interview pause by the end of the week.

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Jun 11, 2025

Dutch universities plan to cut foreign student total by 2,000

Dutch universities have come up with their own plan to reduce the amount of English used in lessons and cut foreign student numbers, which they hope will head off government legislation.

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Jun 10, 2025

Federal Government Mandates WAEC, NECO to Implement CBT by 2026

In a significant move to modernize Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to adopt Computer-Based Testing (C.T.) by 2026. This directive aims to enhance the efficiency, security, and reliability of the examination process.

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Jun 9, 2025

Teachers say this year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by the pandemic' - what it could mean

This year’s GCSE candidates may be among the pupils most disadvantaged by the pandemic, teachers say.

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Jun 6, 2025

MEC launches exam to assess medical training in Brazil

The Ministry of Education (MEC) launched, the National Exam for the Assessment of Medical Training ( Enamed ) , which aims to establish a unified instrument for the assessment of medical training in Brazil . Its results may be used for access to medical residency programs.

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Jun 5, 2025

Grade Rankings agreed to be modified: It will be replaced by a new system starting in 2028

The measure seeks to end "grade inflation" in certain educational institutions, due to the significant increase in students with GPAs above 6.0 in recent years.

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Jun 4, 2025

Lagos govt raises concern over declining performance of students in WAEC, NECO exams

The Lagos State government has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the declining performance of students in state-owned schools in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). It has challenged school principals, their deputies, and students to be more committed to their responsibilities.

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Jun 3, 2025

UK Exam Board Launches First International GCSE and A Level in Artificial Intelligence

A UK-based exam board has become the first in the world to formally introduce general qualifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at both International GCSE and A Level. The initiative, spearheaded by the Learning Resource Network (LRN), offers structured AI education for students aged 14–19 through approved schools and centres worldwide.

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Jun 2, 2025

NSW Education Standards Authority embarks on Records REMAP

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is transforming its records and information management, making systems and processes more user-centric and aligned to existing workflows.

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May 30, 2025

Zooming in on 20 years of university selection: the public-private gap persists despite changes in testing

In light of the ongoing debate surrounding the quality of public education in Chile, a group of alumni from the Federico Santa María Technical University, civil engineers from various fields, published a study analyzing the results of all university entrance exams administered over the past 20 years. One of their main conclusions is that, despite changes in the tests administered, the public-private gap persists.

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