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Record high 74% of Hong Kong pupils assigned to first choice secondary school

July 22, 2025

Highest success rate through central allocation system attributed to shrinking pupil numbers with 8-year low of 48,011 taking part.

Over 42,000 Qualified KCSE Students Skip University Applications As Alternative Education Paths Gain Popularity

July 21, 2025

More than 42,000 candidates who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and qualified for entry into university did not apply for placement, raising fresh concerns at the Ministry of Education over the rising numbers of students opting to shun higher education.

All systems go for national exams as KNEC launches centre

July 18, 2025

Structures for the country’s this year’s national examinations are in place, the government says.

Exam season kicks off with 81,005 students taking the 12th grade Portuguese exam

July 16, 2025

The national exam season begins with more than 160,000 11th and 12th grade students registered to take the tests that allow them to complete secondary education and apply for higher education by the end of the month.

Why are more Hong Kong pupils opting for IB programme over DSE?

July 15, 2025

Number of IB students in the city has jumped nearly 20 per cent over past five years, with more preferring its ‘creative’ curriculum over the DSE

Australia launches interim Tertiary Education Commission

July 14, 2025

Australia has officially set up an interim Tertiary Education Commission, as per a recommendation from the Australian Universities Accord.

Trump welcomes Chinese students just weeks after study visa directive

July 11, 2025

In what appears to be a U-turn on US policy, President Donald Trump has signalled that Chinese students are still welcome in the country.

Japan’s study abroad numbers rebound in 2024

July 11, 2025

Japan’s study abroad numbers rebounded in 2024, with Australia and Asia gaining ground as US interest wanes.

Enhanced Oversight to Ensure Continuous Power Supply During Tawjihi Exams

July 10, 2025

The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Eng. Ziyad Al-Saaydeh, has instructed electricity distribution companies not to implement any scheduled power outages during the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination period (Tawjihi). He also called for the highest levels of technical and regulatory preparedness.

Cambodia Bac II Exams to Stay

July 09, 2025

Prime Minister Hun Manet says there are no plans to abolish the national examinations, a decision supported by teachers and parents.

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