July 21, 2021
Albania moves forward with their Matura exams - the first compulsory exam will focus on foreign language during high school studies (English, Italian, German, Spanish, French). The second exam will focus on Albanian Language and Literature, while the third exam will be Math.
July 20, 2021
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood announced exams of 9, 10, 11 and 12 which were supposed to begin from late May have been postponed, adding that no board exams will be held till mid-June. O and A level exams will now be held in October and November cycle. However, the students, who want to take A2 exams, will be facilitated.
July 20, 2021
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood expressing discontent on the matter, he added that at least five million students had been promoted without exams last year and if Pakistan continue promoting without taking exams, children will stop continuing to study. Grades will not be awarded to anyone without appearing in the exams, he clarified.
July 19, 2021
Portugal Minister of Education revealed that the first phase of the exams will be in July and the second in September, thus postponing the beginning of each phase for one month. The physical education and artistic expressions tests were canceled and other exams will also be postponed.
July 19, 2021
In addition, unsuccessful graduates will be given the opportunity to correct their didactic tests in July and correct their practical exam by the end of the summer. The ministry will increase the number of corrective attempts from the usual two to three. If the graduates do not take the tests for the first time at the end of May, they will be able to repair them by July 7-9.
July 17, 2021
With a 48% increase in technical and vocational education enrollment, Education Minister says vocational education should be emphasised as a priority.
July 17, 2021
Nigeria Minister of Education said the present system of education should be modified by reforming learning, curriculum and pedagogy.
July 16, 2021
The COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee had recommended government to close schools and colleges in areas with high risk of COVID-19. However, the government has directed schools and colleges to continue with their virtual classes.
July 15, 2021
The new strategic plan was developed to direct CXC’s transformation for greater regional impact. The organisation’s strategic management approach will ensure that the Council is repositioned as a digitally transformed enterprise providing quality, relevant and globally recognised educational services.
July 15, 2021
The Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will offer free Continuing Education and Training (CET) modules to the graduating Class of 2021 from April 2021. This builds on efforts by the Ministry of Education, SkillsFuture Singapore and the IHLs in 2020 to support fresh graduates in broadening their skillsets and accessing more opportunities across different sectors amidst the uncertain economic outlook.