January 03, 2021
Wales Education Minister Williams announced that Wales' GCSE and A-levels are canceled for summer 2021. Assessments will be done under teacher supervision.
January 02, 2021
Education ministry recommends distance learning in universities. This recommendation is for vocational education, professional higher education, and higher education facilities.
January 01, 2021
A-levels and GCSEs in England are still going ahead for 2021, but the exams will now start June 7 to make up for the lost teaching time.
January 01, 2021
School principals of Northern Ireland have published alternative proposals for next summer's exams amid serious concerns about how changes will affect pupils. Young people are due to sit A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams next summer, although will take fewer papers. Students, teachers and principals have all voiced objections.
January 01, 2021
California voters are rejecting a proposal to restore affirmative action at the state's public colleges and universities. With more than 11 million votes tallied, 56% opposed Proposition 16.
December 31, 2020
Scotland Education Secretary has officially announced that they will cancel all exams, including the Higher exams, for next year. This comes after a previous decision to cancel the National 5 exams and delaying others due safety concerns with the Covid-19 pandemic.
December 29, 2020
Students are still waiting for their result marksheets from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This has caused many delays for students in their college admission process.
December 29, 2020
Hong Kong schools are suspending face-to-face classes until the Christmas break. The Education Bureau is working to provide options for students to complete necessary exams and assessments, but many are concerned about secondary school placement and public examinations.
December 28, 2020
New Brunswick universities have announced a change to their academic year by extending the winter break for self-isolation. This comes as many students and staff have voiced their concerns for several months of being mentally and physically exhausted.
December 28, 2020
Education Ministry announced schools in Malaysia will close to break the chain of Covid-19 infection. Schools were supposed to close for the year on December 17 or 18. Schools are scheduled to return in January 2021.