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CZ College admissions are about to change. Schools must be able to administer the tests themselves

June 11, 2026

Education Minister Robert Plaga (ANO) wants to change this. So that students have a chance at a university education regardless of how much money they have. According to him, this is primarily a task for the universities themselves, but the current system suits them.

Teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout

June 10, 2026

Teachers are warning that new GCSE requirements in Wales are causing "intolerable strain", with more regular assessments leading to burnout among staff and pupils.

New Zealand-India free trade agreement puts mobility in play

June 10, 2026

New Zealand has signed an annex on student mobility and post-study work rights with India, alongside a new skilled employment pathway – with stakeholders citing strong demand while seeking greater clarity and a shift in perception on Indian applicants.

Pre-university education towards European standards with curricula and training of teachers in Albania

June 09, 2026

The Ministry of Education's vision for the future of education in Albania is an ambitious reform, which has launched and aims to create schools with advanced technology, modern infrastructure, increased teaching quality and European standards in every corner of the country, based on three fundamental pillars: quality, innovation and inclusiveness.

Dubai moves back to in-person teaching amid Iran war

June 09, 2026

The private education sector in Dubai has taken steps towards resuming onsite education, after moving online amid regional conflict stemming from the Iran war.

Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle practical exams deferred

June 05, 2026

Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle practical exams, which were due to take place today, have been deferred due to disruptions caused by this week's fuel protests.

NECO to begin computer-based exams this year

June 04, 2026

The Federal Government has announced that the National Examinations Council will commence computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to curb examination malpractice and modernise Nigeria’s assessment system.

Germany high school graduation 2026: 30,000 young people are preparing for the exams

June 04, 2026

Approximately 22,000 students at 494 public and private grammar schools, comprehensive schools, adult education colleges, and Waldorf schools in North Rhine-Westphalia will begin their written Abitur (university entrance exam) examinations.

Premiere for the new G9 Abitur (high school diploma)

June 03, 2026

Around 29,000 students from public and state-recognized grammar schools, colleges, and evening schools are taking their exams this year. What's special about this year is that it's the first graduating class to complete their Abitur (university entrance qualification) under the new nine-year grammar school system (G9).

CBSE New Curriculum 2026-27 Released

June 02, 2026

The new curriculum introduces a scheme of studies for Class 9 and emphasizes competency and skill-based learning.

CBSE Introduces AI Curriculum For Classes 3 To 8, Assigns Training Theme For Current Session

June 02, 2026

CBSE's AI Curriculum 2026: Schools can organise offline workshops on the listed sub-themes to discuss the best educational practices on CT and AI.

Start of 2026 Direct School Admission Exercises & ITE and Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise

May 29, 2026

The Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise for admission to secondary schools and junior colleges (JCs) in 2027 will open for application.

Teachers warn Leaving Cert changes risk inequality and AI misuse

May 28, 2026

Irish teachers are “deeply dissatisfied” with changes to how the Leaving Cert is graded and say they will have extreme difficulty confirming whether AI has been used by students to achieve a higher mark.

Botswana Ministry stops exam over leak allegations

May 27, 2026

The Ministry of Higher Education has since halted the writing of the affected examination paper at both Tlokweng College of Education and Serowe College of Education to pave the way for investigations.

South Korea in post-study visa push amid shift towards quality

May 26, 2026

After surpassing its “Study Korea 300K” target ahead of schedule, South Korea says it now wants to shift focus towards “strategic quality management”, post-graduation opportunities and long-term talent retention.

UK study visa applications plunge 40% in April

May 22, 2026

UK study visa applications this year have dropped by a third compared to 2025, as new Home Office data reveals the fewest April applicants in five years.

Global HE enrolment reaches 269 million as student mobility triples

May 21, 2026

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report highlights rapid growth in global participation and student mobility, even as inequalities, affordability pressures and quality concerns persist.

Princeton Introduces Proctoring, Changing Century-Old Honor Code

May 20, 2026

Policy and tradition compelled students to monitor their peers and report them for suspected cheating. But as AI use becomes prevalent, students have reached their breaking point.

NZ international enrolments hit 92k as recovery gathers pace

May 19, 2026

New Zealand’s international education recovery is accelerating, with enrolments climbing 11% year-on-year to reach 92,580 students in 2025, according to new figures from Education New Zealand (ENZ).

CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams from March in Middle East countries

May 18, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 9 and March 11, 2026, in several Middle East countries. The decision follows a review of the situation in the region and applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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