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The double challenge of the France Baccalaureate specialty tests

March 28, 2023

The 2023 baccalaureate specialty exams are held for the first time in March: from 20 to 22. With their high coefficient, the latter gain weight in the course of candidates. They will be taken into account by the Parcoursup post-baccalaureate admission platform.

Egypt's education ministry offers Thanaweya Amma mock exams

March 27, 2023

Egypt's Ministry of Education is offering mock tests for Thanawaya Amma students designed after the newest examination module and covering all the subjects of the high school final year.

Polish education ministry creates academic disciplines of biblical and family studies

March 24, 2023

The Polish government has created two new academic disciplines, biblical studies and family studies. “Both are especially needed in Poland,” says education minister Przemysław Czarnek.

In Germany, students are graduating and training at the same time

March 23, 2023

High school diploma and qualification as a socio-educational assistant: the double qualification is being introduced at all vocational high schools in Lower Saxony. The Conerus school in the north already has experience.

France Baccalaureate 2023: the specialty tests will focus on a "tightened" program

March 22, 2023

The 2023 baccalaureate specialty tests will be organized in March, over a period from 20 to 22 and on a tight part of the program. Thus, they can be taken into account in Parcoursup.

Bac 2023: written tests, grand oral, and the dates to remember

March 22, 2023

Unprecedented fact, the 2023 edition of the baccalaureate began in March, as initially planned by the reform. On the program for students in the general and technological streams: the two specialty tests, taken into account for the first time in Parcoursup. Candidates will then tackle the rest of their writing as well as their major oral in June, before the results - and any remedial work - in early July.

Egypt’s education ministry announces Thanaweya Amma exam structure

March 21, 2023

Minister of Education Reda Hegazy announced the structure and marking guidelines for Thanaweya Amma exams – high school exams – for school year 2022/23.

The Global Convention on Higher Education enters into force: A new era for students worldwide begins

March 20, 2023

The Global Convention on Higher Education is officially in force as of 5 March 2023, following the 20th ratification on 5 December 2022. The world's first worldwide treaty on higher education is now a reality, and it's set to revolutionize the way we approach mobility and access in higher education.

Digital-driven Education Reform Plan Announced in South Korea

March 20, 2023

In South Korea, “AI-driven digital textbooks” enabled by AI technologies will be phased in math, English, and informatics starting from 2025.

No mid-year exams for Singaporean students entering JCs and Millennia Institute from 2024

March 18, 2023

There will be no mid-year examinations for students of junior colleges and Millennia Institute (MI) for cohorts entering the schools from 2024, announced the Ministry of Education (MOE). General Paper will become a compulsory subject and Project Work will be graded on a pass or fail basis.

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