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Bahamas National Exams Head For Delay

May 06, 2021

Bahamas Education Minister said it is likely this year’s national examinations will be held later than usual as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This comes after the 2020 GLAT, BJC and BGCSE exams were postponed several times last year in response to the pandemic that resulted in the closure of schools across the country.

Minnesota schools prepare for in-person standardized tests

May 06, 2021

Standardized tests are back after one-year hiatus, but schools face challenges administering them. But the logistics of administering the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCAs, during the pandemic have raised new questions about the results and how they might be used.

International Baccalaureate cancels exams in India

May 05, 2021

The International Baccalaureate (IB) cancelled its examinations across the country following a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to the board, India will follow the non-examination route for the diploma programme, the career-related programme and the alternative task for the middle years programme. 

The end of Manitoba's mandatory remote learning is raising questions

May 05, 2021

Manitoba Ministry of Education announced return of kindergarten to Grade 12 students resume in-class learning, however schools continue to close due to weather and a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. Many community members are questioning the government's decision on reopening schools.

Mexico to Deliver Online Spanish Classes to Jamaican Students

May 04, 2021

Mexico and Jamaica will be executing a pilot project under which teachers from the Central American country will teach Spanish to Jamaican students.

Jamaica Education Ministry Says 129 Schools Cleared For Face-to-Face Teaching

May 04, 2021

Minister Williams said all students and teachers are expected to utilize one or a combination of the Minister of Education, Youth and Information’s approaches to ensure that the education of students continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

England students returning to university in May

May 04, 2021

Students on all university courses in England will return "no earlier than 17 May", the government has announced. About a million students, taking courses taught online since Christmas, will be able to go back to university campuses. Since the start of the year, only students on hands-on courses have been allowed in-person teaching.

France Closes Schools And Extends Lockdown Nationwide

May 03, 2021

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, France has ordered schools will close for 3 weeks nationwide and opening hours will change for the next 4 weeks. University students can attend one day per week throughout the next 4 weeks and the rest of the time will be remote learning.

CLAT 2021 Exam Postponed to June to avoid clash with CBSE Exam

May 03, 2021

Consortium of National Law Universities has decided to postpone the CLAT 2021 Exam to June 2021. The law entrance exam has been postponed to avoid clash with CBSE Board Exam, which is now scheduled to be held in May 2021.

Exam timetable for SPM, SVM, STAM, UPBA

April 30, 2021

Malaysia Education Ministry has released the new examination timetable for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), and others examinations.

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