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Three of ‘Big Four’ see steep drop in postgrad enrolment

May 23, 2025

In three of the ‘Big Four’ English destinations – the United States, Canada and Australia – the percentage of enrolment by international postgraduate students fell by double digits in the January to March 2025 intake, says a new study published today. By contrast, Britain saw an 8% increase in this period, which accounts for one-third of all international enrolments.

NECO Expands Global Presence, Accredits More Schools in Equatorial Guinea

May 22, 2025

To expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea.

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025?

May 21, 2025

Exam season has begun for hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Here is everything you need to know.

Application for direct school admission to secondary schools, JCs opens from May 7

May 20, 2025

Students who wish to apply for direct admission to secondary schools and junior colleges (JCs) may do so from May 7.

The CZ teaching reform will be tested in dozens of schools. It is intended to bring children closer to reality

May 19, 2025

71 schools have applied to the Ministry of Education to try out the new teaching method, with another 11 still in negotiations. They will test all the new features introduced, which the ministry wants to bring to every classroom in the Czech Republic.

NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Exam Results

May 16, 2025

The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate External Examination results.

Bauchi govt to spend N793.6m on exam fees of 25,410 indigent students

May 15, 2025

The Bauchi State Government is to spend the sum of ₦793.6 million as payment for various exams for 25,410 indigent SS3 students for the 2025 academic season.

GCSEs 2025: The three subjects pupils will still get pandemic-era exam help in this year

May 14, 2025

Pupils taking three key GCSEs over the coming months will have a little extra help, in the form of a lingering pandemic-era support measure.

Students applying to JC from 2028 to use L1R4 score, requiring five O-level subjects instead of six

May 14, 2025

Students applying for admission to junior college (JC) from 2028 will need only five subjects instead of six at the O-level examinations, as the Ministry of Education (MOE) takes a further step to broaden learning beyond academics.

Over 160,000 children apply to secondary schools, interest in lyceums has increased

May 13, 2025

About 159,000 students applied to high school this year, 1.3 percent more than last year. Of these, about 132,000 students applied to four-year and shorter programs, 2.1 percent more than last year. 77 percent of them applied to at least one school-leaving certificate program, similar to last year.

Bosnia and Herzegovina ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education

May 12, 2025

On 18 March 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education (Paris, 25 November 2019).

Bill passed to recognise English and French HE sub-systems

May 09, 2025

Cameroon’s parliament has approved a higher education reform bill aimed at modernising and improving the quality of university education – and, significantly, it will officially recognise the two sub-systems of public university education in the country – one English, and one French.

Singapore 2024 (2025) O/Level Exam : Announcement from Exam Dept

May 08, 2025

The department said that the admission cards of school students have already been dispatched to their relevant schools, while those of private candidates have been sent to their residences.

The evaluation of the Saber 11th grade tests: the ICFES power regime

May 07, 2025

The Colombian Institute for the Promotion of Higher Education (ICFES) has produced the opposite effect through the multiple standardized assessments it administers throughout the educational process, known as the Saber tests for 3rd; 5th; 9th; and 11th grades, and the current "evaluate to advance" tests.

A collective call to action for transforming learning and skills development in Africa

May 06, 2025

Pre-launch of the second Continental report took place during the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) in Kampala, Uganda

Department of Education Relaxes Accreditation Change Rules, Raising Quality Concerns

May 05, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education announced it will eliminate the rigorous review process previously required for colleges and universities seeking to change accreditors, a move critics warn could undermine educational quality standards.

Korea reschedules mock college entrance exam to June 4 following election date change

April 30, 2025

The Ministry of Education said, "Today, in the Cabinet meeting, the presidential election date has been confirmed for June 3, and as a result, the previously scheduled June 3 mock exam (for 3rd year high school students) and national joint academic assessment (for 1st and 2nd year high school students) for the 2026 academic year will be rescheduled to June 4."

GCSE and A-level grading: 6 things teachers need to know

April 29, 2025

Ofqual releases a guide to grading for teachers and heads ahead of exam season to help them answer questions from students and parents

Significant increase in number intending to sit Leaving Cert, data shows

April 28, 2025

There has been a significant increase in the number of students intending to sit Leaving Certificate exams this year, data from the State Examinations Commission shows.

Leaving Certificate results to be released on 22 August

April 25, 2025

This year's Leaving Certificate results will be released in August, the State Examinations Commission has announced. The SEC said this is in line with the date of issue of the results last year.

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