Grade 10 Written Test Guidelines and Schedule Issued (Kenya, August 2026)
The Kenya National Examinations Council issued the 2026 guidelines and schedule for Grade 10 written tests.
September School-Based Assessment Guidance Issued for Five Grades (Kenya, August 2026)
KNEC issued guidance and a schedule for September 2026 school-based assessments covering Grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
Assessment, Homework and Vocational Training Rules Amended (Poland, August 2026)
Poland published amendments to public-school assessment, promotion and selected vocational-training rules.
School Language Diagnostic Rules Opened for Consultation (Austria, July 2026)
A draft ordinance proposed a bundled set of rules for German-language support and school language assessment. Consultation remained open until 20 August 2026.
Denmark Published Rules and First Test Window for New National Skills Tests (Denmark, June 2026)
Denmark published the regulation and guidance for the first implementation of the new National Skills Tests in the folkeskole. All public schools are to conduct… Read More »Denmark Published Rules and First Test Window for New National Skills Tests (Denmark, June 2026)
Sweden Finalised Revised Mandatory Mapping and Assessment Materials for Preschool Class and Grade 1 (Sweden, June 2026)
The National Agency for Education confirmed revised mandatory mapping materials for preschool class and assessment support for grade 1. The revised materials are mandatory from… Read More »Sweden Finalised Revised Mandatory Mapping and Assessment Materials for Preschool Class and Grade 1 (Sweden, June 2026)
KNEC Sets Grade 10 and Vocational SBA Administration Rules (Kenya, June 2026)
KNEC issued the schedule and instructions for 2026 Grade 10 and vocational-level school-based assessments. The rules define how schools access assessment materials, administer projects and… Read More »KNEC Sets Grade 10 and Vocational SBA Administration Rules (Kenya, June 2026)
French Community Sets 2026-2027 Test CLÉ Rules for Primary Education (Belgium, June 2026)
The Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles set the operating rules for the Test CLÉ in ordinary and specialised primary education for the 2026-2027 school year. The diagnostic assessment… Read More »French Community Sets 2026-2027 Test CLÉ Rules for Primary Education (Belgium, June 2026)
Audit Ordered on Portuguese National Exam Preparation Procedures (Portugal, June 2026)
Portugal ordered an inspection audit into internal procedures used in preparing the national secondary Portuguese exam held on 16 June. The audit was requested after… Read More »Audit Ordered on Portuguese National Exam Preparation Procedures (Portugal, June 2026)
Compulsory School Completion Exam Areas and Instructor Rules Are Revised (Austria, June 2026)
The education ministry published a government bill revising the Compulsory School Completion Examination Act and related school laws. The update changes exam areas and adjusts… Read More »Compulsory School Completion Exam Areas and Instructor Rules Are Revised (Austria, June 2026)