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Israel Ministry of Education: High school students will receive leniency

April 22, 2026

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced that high school students will receive a number of concessions during matriculation exams.

NABTEB, NECO team up to improve public exam system

April 21, 2026

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board and the National Examinations Council have inaugurated a joint technical committee to harmonise operations and strengthen institutional collaboration in Nigeria’s public examination system

BEM and Baccalaureate 2026: the ministry calls on candidates to check their information

April 20, 2026

The Ministry of National Education called on all candidates for the Brevet d'enseignement moyen (BEM) and Baccalauréat exams – 2026 session, to connect to the websites of the National Office of Examinations and Competitions to consult the data concerning them and to verify its accuracy.

The number of graduates in Germany fell by 8% due to reform in Bavaria

April 17, 2026

Approximately 341,700 young people were able to obtain the required grades, with women accounting for 54% of those certified. The main reason for the decline was a sharp drop in Bavaria, where the number of graduates fell by 51%.

CBSE to implement on-screen marking for class 12 board exams from 2026-27: Schools asked to ensure technical readiness

April 16, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will introduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books beginning with the 2026 board examinations. The decision is aimed at improving accuracy, efficiency and transparency in the assessment process.

Elimination of secondary subjects from the BEM and the baccalaureate in Algeria

April 15, 2026

The removal of secondary subjects from the BEM and baccalaureate exams has prompted unions and experts to react and analyze the impacts on students and the education system.

These are the new contents included in the PAES Regular Syllabi

April 14, 2026

For the tests to be administered on November 30, and December 1 and 2, additional content has been added to the PAES (University Entrance Exams) for Mathematical Competence 1 (M1) and Mathematical Competence 2 (M2), as well as to the Science exam in the areas of Biology and Physics, and to the History and Social Sciences exam. Details can be found in the 2026 Syllabi, 2027 Admissions, which have just been published on the DEMRE website.

University admissions are changing in Greece: 9-month dialogue on the National Baccalaureate and changes in high school

April 13, 2026

The debate on the National Baccalaureate is still on hold: Opposition fire against the government. As the minister stated, the dialogue will not be pretentious , it will begin within the month and will concern all levels, from kindergarten to high school.

When do classes end in Greece Middle and High Schools – The dates for the 2025-2026 school year

April 10, 2026

The end dates of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year are determined by a decision of the Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharaki, which concerns secondary education schools (public and private).

Nigerian government introduces measures to curb malpractice in WAEC, NECO exams

April 09, 2026

The government stated that the measures form part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening credibility, transparency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s assessment system.

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