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Baccalaureate and BEM 2025: More than 10,000 Algerian prisoners registered for national exams

June 20, 2025

The desire for prisoner reintegration in Algeria is growing stronger year after year. This is evidenced by the growing participation of inmates in national exams. According to statements by Mohamed Berkoun, Deputy Director of Prisoner Social Reintegration Programs at the General Directorate of Prison Administration and Reintegration, 5,600 prisoners are registered for the 2025 baccalaureate exam across all of the country's penal institutions.

Prepare for state exams: free PREICFES program for young people in Bogotá

June 19, 2025

Students from several universities in Bogotá have launched an initiative to support students from the city's public and private schools in their preparation for state exams.

PAES Winter 2025: dates, room identification, test locations, and exams

June 18, 2025

The Winter Higher Education Entrance Exam opens the 2026 admission process, which complements the regular exam held in the summer.

Abitur in Bavaria will be abolished in 2025 – what consequences this will have

June 17, 2025

Horst Seehofer ( CSU ) announces his resignation as Bavarian Minister-President , Jupp Heynckes takes over as coach of FC Bayern for the fourth time , and a man drives a car into the Willy Brandt House in Berlin. Important developments also occur in Bavaria's education policy during that month.

HSC cheating doubles as take-home assignment offences rise

June 17, 2025

The number of students caught cheating in the HSC has doubled in the past five years, driven by a spike in breaches detected in take-home assessments and plagiarism offenses.

Fewer international students starting bachelor degrees in NL

June 16, 2025

The number of new international students starting a university bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands fell by 5.2% this academic year, according to figures from international education body Nuffic. The number of foreign students enrolling in a degree course at an hbo college fell even further, by 6.7%, the Nuffic figures show.

French business school welcomes students hit by US visa chaos

June 13, 2025

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.

US visa interview pause update expected within days

June 12, 2025

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.

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

June 11, 2025

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.

Federal Government Mandates WAEC, NECO to Implement CBT by 2026

June 10, 2025

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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