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

The new system, introduced in the 2024/2025 academic year as part of broader education reforms, reduced the number of subjects and restructured the curriculum, while students retaking exams continued under the previous system.

The Australian government keeps the National Planning Level unchanged at 295,000 after saying international student commencements are on track to remain below it, while confirming no active provider will receive a lower allocation in 2027.

More than 921,000 Egyptian students began the country’s high school leaving examinations on Sunday, marking the start of a testing period that will play a decisive role in determining their university admissions and future academic paths.