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Students barred from mixing SAT, EST results

December 16, 2020

Egypt's Minister of Education and Technical Education Shawky announced that students will not be allowed to mix SAT and the new Egyptian Scholastic Test (EST) exam results to choose the highest score in each subject.

The Ministry of Education unveils the 2021 calendar for the baccalaureate and Parcoursup

December 15, 2020

The Ministry of Education announced the dates of the next baccalaureate exams, as well as those of the Parcoursup procedure.

Universities say cancelled exams in Ontario high schools won’t hamper post secondary plans

December 15, 2020

School boards in Toronto, Peel Region and Durham Region announced the cancellation of exams and universities are reassuring students that this will not affect their post-secondary plans.

Classes closed, students absent ... what pedagogical continuity after five weeks of lessons?

December 14, 2020

Since the start of the school year, suspicions of cases of Covid-19 have disrupted the holding of part of the courses and require a “hybrid” education.

Bangladesh to keep schools closed in November amid Covid-19 pandemic

December 11, 2020

Education Minister Moni said none of the educational institutes throughout the country will be reopened next month. These schools have been closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ACE Approved to Re-open Campuses by Cambodia Education Ministry

December 11, 2020

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has officially given approval for the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) to re-open in Cambodia. Approval came after an on-campus assessment by health experts.

Virtual education inspires Cambodian students and teachers during COVID-19

December 10, 2020

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, virtual education has been a saviour in facilitating the continuation of learning as well as inspiring students and teachers in Cambodia.

Border exceptions for a small number of international students with visas

December 10, 2020

The Government of New Zealand has allowed several international students to enter New Zealand and continue their studies. This comes as the country continues to enforce tight border restrictions to protect New Zealanders against Covid-19.

NAPLAN 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 and some parents don't want it back

December 09, 2020

This year's NAPLAN tests were cancelled due to COVID-19 and some parents were relieved. Many have demanded for the NAPLAN tests to be overhauled and there are discussions of NAPLAN to be extended in 2021.

Manitoba education minister cancels Grade 12 exams this winter

December 07, 2020

Manitoba's Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced the suspension of the province's Grade 12 exams for January 2021.

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