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Sep 3, 2025

CBSE to launch open book exams for Class 9 in 2026-27 academic session

The CBSE will introduce open book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 in the 2026-27 academic year, aiming to shift from rote learning to competency-based education. These OBAs will be part of regular pen-and-paper tests in key subjects. A pilot study revealed challenges in resource utilization, but teachers are optimistic about OBAs' potential to enhance critical thinking.

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Sep 2, 2025

ASTI warns of potential strike if concerns about Leaving Cert reforms not addressed

Fears about AI and poor science facilities not dealt with ahead of new school term, union says

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Sep 1, 2025

ICFES made an important decision in the summoning process for the Saber 11 tests

The ICFES seeks to modernize the citation process and reduce potential communication errors.

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Aug 29, 2025

State tests postponed in 27 municipalities in the department of Boyacá

The Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (ICFES) informs the public that, due to the protests currently taking place in the department of Boyacá, which have prevented the transfer of the necessary materials for the administration of the Saber 11 calendar A, Pre-Saber, and Academic Baccalaureate Validation tests, the decision has been made to postpone the application session scheduled for Sunday, August 10.

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Aug 28, 2025

CBSE double board exams starting from 2026

The CBSE has approved new guidelines to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year, starting in 2026. According to Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj, the first phase will be held in February, and the second in May. While appearing for the first phase is mandatory, the second phase will be optional for students.

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Aug 27, 2025

‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people

Most students who sat the Leaving Cert will receive third level offers later this month.

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Aug 26, 2025

Pre-registration for the Saber Pro and Saber TyT tests for the second semester is underway

The Colombian Institute for Educational Evaluation (ICFES) is working with higher education institutions (IES) with professional, technical, and technological programs to pre-register students to take the Saber Pro, TyT, and Saber Pro and TyT exterior tests during the second half of this year.

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Aug 25, 2025

A-level results in England expected to return to near pre-pandemic levels

Career-focused subjects such as business studies and economics to surpass traditional academic disciplines like history in popularity

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Aug 22, 2025

Major CAO alert for Leaving Cert students as Irish universities to modify points calculation for key courses

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) announced that Irish universities with medical schools are modifying the calculations of points for undergraduate admissions through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

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Aug 21, 2025

President Claudia Sheinbaum begins profound transformation of the National Baccalaureate

The National Baccalaureate System contemplates the strengthening of high schools with the expansion of enrollment with a total of 37,500 new spaces, in addition to new careers designed within the framework of the Mexico Plan and the Development Poles.

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