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In CZ, it is possible to apply secondary school electronically

February 13, 2024

The DiPSy digital application system for secondary school applications for the 2024/2025 school year was launched this evening. Applicants and their parents can submit applications until February 20. The application can be submitted completely online using the Citizen Identity

Portugal National exams proceed 鈥渟moothly鈥

February 09, 2024

The national final exams in Descriptive Geometry A, Biology and Geology, in the 11th year of schooling, History A and Drawing A, in the 12th year of schooling, relating to the 2nd Phase of the National Examinations Calendar of Secondary Education of 2023, also took place.

CZ Secondary education is to change in the coming years, the government has approved a strategy

February 08, 2024

Secondary education should change in the next four years to meet the interest of applicants and the demand of the labor market. The Ministry of Education's strategic document was approved by the government on Wednesday. Priority should be given to changing the subject structure of secondary schools and strengthening general education. The long-term plan also focuses on equalizing inequalities in access to quality education.

The dates for the 鈥淕reen Abitur鈥 in 2024 have been set

February 07, 2024

If you would like to take the 鈥淕reen Abitur鈥 this year, you should note down a few dates and register as soon as possible. The examination committees for the hunter examination in the Coesfeld district begin on April 22, 2024 (Monday) at 3:00 p.m. with the hunter examination 2024 (written part).

CZ schools are still taking the concessions from the government

February 06, 2024

They do not yet have confidence in the coalition's promise, yet after the strike there is relief from the schools that the quality of teaching does not have to drop significantly. Even Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) has already promised that the number of hours for specially focused teaching will not be drastically reduced.

鈥楨xtremely disappointing鈥 that Leaving Cert oral exams are to go ahead during Easter break

February 05, 2024

In a circular issued to schools, the State Exams Commission (SEC) confirmed that the oral exams will take place during the Easter break next year.

Streamlining foreign document recognition: China鈥檚 historic accession to Apostille Convention

February 02, 2024

The long-awaited Apostille Convention finally entered into force in China on 7 November 2023. The legalization process for foreign documents was replaced by an apostille by designated authorities in a foreign state. Authorities, including the Beijing IP Court, have responded swiftly.

Timing of oral exams for Leaving Cert students is being evaluated

February 01, 2024

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is conducting an evaluation to assess the impact of holding Leaving Cert oral exams during the Easter break, following calls to return to pre-pandemic norms.

NECO boosts measures to tackle 2023 SSCE exams malpractices

January 31, 2024

Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, registrar and chief executive of the National Examination Council (NECO), has reaffirmed the readiness of the council to tackle examination malpractice in the ongoing 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates.

Hungary ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education

January 30, 2024

On 14 December 2023, Hungary deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education (Paris, 25 November 2019).

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