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CBSE Results 2025: 93.66% pass in Class 10, 88.39% in Class 12

June 26, 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the Class 10 and 12 results for the 2024-25 academic year, officially concluding the large-scale national examination process. This year's board exams witnessed a notable expansion in scope, with a rise in the number of affiliated schools, exam centres, and students taking part across the country.

ASTI members reject Leaving Cert reform proposals

June 25, 2025

ASTI members have voted to reject proposals aimed at enabling Leaving Cert reforms, and have also endorsed industrial action.

Saber Pro and TyT 2025 Test Results: When are they published and how to check them?

June 24, 2025

The Saber Pro and TyT 2025 tests are key state assessments for measuring the competency level of higher education students in Colombia. These tests, administered twice a year, allow for the analysis of academic performance and regional opportunities, evaluating generic and specific skills necessary for professional development.

Number of high school graduates in Germany fell again last year

June 23, 2025

Last year, fewer students obtained higher education entrance qualifications or university of applied sciences entrance qualifications than in the previous year. Around 373,000 young people obtained their Abitur or university of applied sciences entrance qualification in 2024.

Baccalaureate and BEM 2025: More than 10,000 Algerian prisoners registered for national exams

June 20, 2025

The desire for prisoner reintegration in Algeria is growing stronger year after year. This is evidenced by the growing participation of inmates in national exams. According to statements by Mohamed Berkoun, Deputy Director of Prisoner Social Reintegration Programs at the General Directorate of Prison Administration and Reintegration, 5,600 prisoners are registered for the 2025 baccalaureate exam across all of the country's penal institutions.

Prepare for state exams: free PREICFES program for young people in Bogotá

June 19, 2025

Students from several universities in Bogot谩 have launched an initiative to support students from the city's public and private schools in their preparation for state exams.

PAES Winter 2025: dates, room identification, test locations, and exams

June 18, 2025

The Winter Higher Education Entrance Exam opens the 2026 admission process, which complements the regular exam held in the summer.

Abitur in Bavaria will be abolished in 2025 鈥 what consequences this will have

June 17, 2025

Horst Seehofer ( CSU ) announces his resignation as Bavarian Minister-President , Jupp Heynckes takes over as coach of FC Bayern for the fourth time , and a man drives a car into the Willy Brandt House in Berlin. Important developments also occur in Bavaria's education policy during that month.

HSC cheating doubles as take-home assignment offences rise

June 17, 2025

The number of students caught cheating in the HSC has doubled in the past five years, driven by a spike in breaches detected in take-home assessments and plagiarism offenses.

Fewer international students starting bachelor degrees in NL

June 16, 2025

The number of new international students starting a university bachelor鈥檚 degree in the Netherlands fell by 5.2% this academic year, according to figures from international education body Nuffic. The number of foreign students enrolling in a degree course at an hbo college fell even further, by 6.7%, the Nuffic figures show.

French business school welcomes students hit by US visa chaos

June 13, 2025

International students facing uncertainty as the US cracks down on new student visas have been offered a practical solution by a top business school in France.

US visa interview pause update expected within days

June 12, 2025

US educators are welcoming some 鈥渢entatively positive鈥 news from the State Department, which will issue an update on its visa interview pause by the end of the week.

Dutch universities plan to cut foreign student total by 2,000

June 11, 2025

Dutch universities have come up with their own plan to reduce the amount of English used in lessons and cut foreign student numbers, which they hope will head off government legislation.

Federal Government Mandates WAEC, NECO to Implement CBT by 2026

June 10, 2025

In a significant move to modernize Nigeria鈥檚 education system, the Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to adopt Computer-Based Testing (C.T.) by 2026. This directive aims to enhance the efficiency, security, and reliability of the examination process.

Teachers say this year鈥檚 GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by the pandemic' - what it could mean

June 09, 2025

This year鈥檚 GCSE candidates may be among the pupils most disadvantaged by the pandemic, teachers say.

MEC launches exam to assess medical training in Brazil

June 06, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MEC) launched, the National Exam for the Assessment of Medical Training ( Enamed ) , which aims to establish a unified instrument for the assessment of medical training in Brazil . Its results may be used for access to medical residency programs.

Grade Rankings agreed to be modified: It will be replaced by a new system starting in 2028

June 05, 2025

The measure seeks to end "grade inflation" in certain educational institutions, due to the significant increase in students with GPAs above 6.0 in recent years.

Lagos govt raises concern over declining performance of students in WAEC, NECO exams

June 04, 2025

The Lagos State government has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the declining performance of students in state-owned schools in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). It has challenged school principals, their deputies, and students to be more committed to their responsibilities.

UK Exam Board Launches First International GCSE and A Level in Artificial Intelligence

June 03, 2025

A UK-based exam board has become the first in the world to formally introduce general qualifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at both International GCSE and A Level. The initiative, spearheaded by the Learning Resource Network (LRN), offers structured AI education for students aged 14鈥19 through approved schools and centres worldwide.

NSW Education Standards Authority embarks on Records REMAP

June 03, 2025

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is transforming its records and information management, making systems and processes more user-centric and aligned to existing workflows.

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