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Changes to Admissions Requirements for ITE Upgraders Applying to Singapore Polytechnics from AY2027

August 07, 2023

In Singapore, to expand opportunities for Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students to upgrade to a polytechnic diploma, Higher Nitec students who meet a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 will be guaranteed admission to a polytechnic course mapped to their Higher Nitec course from AY2027.

In Sri Lanka, G.C.E. Ordinary Level exam begins

August 04, 2023

The G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations 2022 (2023) commences today at 3,568 centres island-wide and with 472,553 candidates expected to sit for the exams.

In Singapore, direct admission exercise for secondary schools and JCs begin

August 04, 2023

The Ministry of Education said on Wednesday that the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise allows students to gain direct entry to secondary schools and junior colleges based on their talents and potential, beyond their performance at the national examinations.

Languages and creative arts losing favour with GCSE and A-level students

August 03, 2023

More vocational subjects such as computing and business preferred by those studying in England

Pupils face harsh A-level reality check after generous lockdown GCSE grading

August 02, 2023

Students awarded highest grades on record in 2021, when exams were scrapped and replaced by inflated teacher assessments

Growing interest in general education and secondary schools produce specific professions in CZ

August 01, 2023

Secondary schools are not prepared in terms of capacity for the strong year of the so-called Husák's grandchildren, who are heading for the entrance exams this year. Councilor of the Central Bohemian Region Milan Vácha (STAN) and EDUin director Miroslav Hřebecký agree in the Pro and Against program that radical systemic changes in education policy are needed, and blame the state and school founders for the situation.

Shock of 5,000 uncollected KCPE, KCSE certificates

July 31, 2023

Some 5, 662 examination certificates are yet to be collected from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) offices for the last 20 years.

Colombia Saber 11 Test: Icfes extended the deadline for registrations

July 31, 2023

The Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (ICFES) announced the extension of the term to register for the State Exams Saber 11 Calendar A, Pre Saber and Validation of the Academic Baccalaureate.

India HSC exam to be held from February 20 to March 4 next year

July 28, 2023

While examinees will have to fill up form for the examination in October 2023, other details of the programme would be notified later.

Bangladesh HSC exams to start on August 17

July 27, 2023

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams will begin on August 17 simultaneously in 10 education boards in Bangladesh this year. The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board released the schedule for all educational boards.

2023 exam results guide for GCSEs, BTec Level 2s and National 5s

July 26, 2023

Exam season has finished for GCSE and other students across the UK. It was the second year of formal exams since the pandemic and there were still some changes to how things worked, depending on where you live.

In Australia, universities extend Indian student ban amid visa fraud concerns

July 25, 2023

Universities in Victoria and NSW have banned the recruitment of students from some Indian states as the federal government has voiced fresh concern over increasing visa fraud.

KNEC to explain why teachers who marked 2022 national exams have not been paid

July 24, 2023

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has come under scrutiny after teachers who supervised, invigilated and marked the 2022 National exams were not paid despite completing their work over four months ago.

KNEC, TSC to blame for exam cheating, committee told

July 21, 2023

National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education has kicked off public hearings on the alleged malpractices in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

Ministry of Education to scrap KNEC exams in TVET reforms

July 19, 2023

The government plans to abolish Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examination in polytechnic and TVET institutions in the country.

Govt Issues Directive on KUCCPS Placement of KCSE 2022 Students

July 18, 2023

The government allayed fears that the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates will stay home for more months after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) delayed posting them to universities.

Colombia Icfes announced the new date for the presentation of the Saber Pro tests

July 17, 2023

The Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (Icfes) reported through its web portal that the Saber Pro and TyT tests for the first semester were scheduled for June 25 under the pencil and paper modality at the application site.

Blow to 2022 KCSE Students as Govt Mulls Ending Funding for Private Universities

July 14, 2023

The government is set to end the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) program of placing government-sponsored students at private universities.

FG, NECO bans underage from Common Entrance Examination

July 13, 2023

The Federal Government has banned underage children from participating in the National Common Entrance Examination for admission into Unity Schools across the country. It also directed the National Examinations Council (NECO) to put strict measures in place to prevent underage persons from registering for the examination, including making birth certificates compulsory as a registration requirement.

WAEC announces date for commencement of 2023 examination

July 12, 2023

The 2023 school-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will hold for seven weeks, spanning 8 May to 23 June.

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