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Leaving Cert adjustments to continue next year

November 13, 2025

The adjustment of Leaving Certificate results, which began after Covid, will continue next year, with students set to receive results that are in aggregate lower than those of this year, Minister for Education Helen McEntee has confirmed.

UAE announces new higher education rules in Ajman: What students need to know

November 12, 2025

Ministry partners with the local government to enforce strict licensing and accreditation

CBSE ends hard copy migration certificate for Class X and XII

November 11, 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will no longer issue hard copy migration certificates for students passing Class X and Class XII examinations from 2025 onwards. This move aims to streamline the certificate issuance process and promote digital documentation. Students will now receive only digital copies of their migration certificates through DigiLocker, an official digital platform.

El Salvador high school students take the AVANZO test

November 10, 2025

Second-year high school students began the AVANZO test, the exam that measures the learning acquired at the end of secondary education. The evaluation was administered virtually and will continue in two sessions, as established by the Ministry of Education (MINED).

The Technical High School is being implemented for the first time this year in Greece

November 07, 2025

The Technical High School is being implemented for the first time in our educational system this year, on a pilot basis, said Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou.

Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi launches new education, youth projects in Morocco

November 06, 2025

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has launched a series of development initiatives in Morocco focused on education, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

This is the Spain Catalonia Government's new plan to bring back those who drop out of school

November 05, 2025

There is a project to contact students who have dropped out and a more flexible training pathways, among other measures.

Fewer top marks awarded as Leaving Cert grade deflation takes hold

November 04, 2025

Leaving Certificate results have fallen this year as grade deflation takes hold after five years of artificially high outcomes.

Students in adult education programs receive preferential treatment in accessing universities

November 03, 2025

These students are being required to take three national exams, unlike all other students who completed secondary education in previous academic years.

Indian schools in UAE, GCC to follow new CBSE global curriculum from April 2026

November 03, 2025

Board holds discussions with KHDA, ADEK, SPEA at first international conference in Dubai

“Shocked” by higher education access figures: Ministry calls on universities and polytechnics

October 31, 2025

Occupancy rates have dropped significantly. The Ministers of Education and Cohesion will discuss the situation with nine polytechnics particularly affected by the drop in student enrollment.

Number of students to have Leaving Cert results withheld because of cheating jumps to 155

October 30, 2025

The number of students to have their Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results permanently withheld because of cheating in this year’s exams has risen to 155. New figures provided by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) show that 155 Leaving Cert results have been permanently withheld because of cheating.

CBSE releases datesheets for class 10, 12 board exams 2026

October 29, 2025

4.5m students to appear for exams to run from February 17 to July 15 in India and abroad

Finance Committee Approves $7 Million Reinforcement for the Ministry of Education

October 28, 2025

The Finance Committee of the Assembly issued a favorable opinion this Monday to approve the incorporation of $7 million into the budget of the Ministry of Education (MINED), so that it can carry out the first actions in the implementation of the "Modernization Program of the Education System of El Salvador."

NSW New Year 11-12 Science syllabuses build skills for the real world

October 27, 2025

New Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth and Environmental Science syllabuses for Years 11 and 12 have been released to schools today, following public consultation with teachers, academics, professional associations and the broader community.

Maharashtra Board Class 10, 12 Exam Dates 2026 Announced

October 24, 2025

Maharashtra Board Class 10, 12 Exam Dates 2026: The written exams for HSC will be conducted from February 10 to March 18, while practical, viva, and internal assessments (along with project work) will take place from January 23 to February 9.

Education boards aim to publish HSC results

October 23, 2025

Education boards are targeting Oct 19 for the release of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exam results.

Freshmen in Portugal higher education have decreased by 10% and this year there are only 45 thousand

October 22, 2025

This year, around 45,000 students were placed in a higher education institution through the national entrance exam, which shows that there are five thousand fewer freshmen than last year.

Korea moves mock CSAT exam to August for 2028 academic year admissions

October 21, 2025

From the year that current first-year high school students take the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), the schedule for the second half mock evaluation will be moved up from September to August. Students usually deduce their university applications based on the scores from the last mock evaluation before the CSAT.

Portugal higher education: 5,300 fewer students were placed than last year

October 20, 2025

Higher education: 5,300 fewer students were placed than last year. See the results of the 3rd phase. In the third phase of admission, 1,382 students secured a place. Only 81.9% of the places available in the national competition were filled, while last year, that percentage reached 92.6%.

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