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GCSEs come 'too late' to judge quality of education

April 23, 2026

GCSEs come "too late" in a child's school life to judge the quality of education they receive, the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has said.

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.

Leaving Certificate Irish bonus extended to coursework from 2027

April 08, 2026

Students who sit their Leaving Certificate through Irish in 2027 or in subsequent years will receive a boost, with bonus marks added to results they receive for coursework completed during the year as well as for their final written exams.

More than 110,000 people will take the Saber 11 exams, Calendar B

April 07, 2026

In 96 municipalities, more than 110,000 people have been summoned by the Icfes to take the Saber 11 Calendar B, Pre Saber and Academic High School Validation tests.

The International Baccalaureate IB will be equivalent to the General Lyceum diploma

April 06, 2026

The draft law, which was put out for public consultation by the Ministry of Education, aspires to change the balance in secondary education and open new paths for students.

Between 2019 and 2024, 97% of the country's higher education institutions graduated students without them having taken the Saber Pro test

April 03, 2026

78,756 cases were identified without a record of presentation and 5,239 with presentation after the graduation date

PAES Winter 2026: a new alternative opens up to enter higher education

April 02, 2026

The Winter 2026 Higher Education Access Test (PAES) will be held during the first semester and represents a new opportunity for those seeking to improve their scores or take the exam to enter Chilean universities.

Changes in education coming in Greece: The national baccalaureate, the new high school and the new way of entering universities

April 01, 2026

The new year brings significant reforms in education. All the changes in education coming in 2026: The national baccalaureate, the new high school and the new way of entering universities.

CZ Education 2026: Grades and admissions are changing. What parents need to know

March 31, 2026

The Ministry of Education is postponing the reform of teaching in elementary schools and is preparing changes in entrance exams from 2026.

Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028

March 30, 2026

Students will use one common platform to submit up to 12 choices as part of the new Post-Secondary Admission Exercise.

Publication of results from the latest PAES is approaching

March 26, 2026

The results of the 2025 Higher Education Access Test (PAES) will be revealed this marking the beginning of the 2026 Admission process. The exam was taken by thousands of students last December, with the goal of gaining access to university education.

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