MEXT corrected the official answer handling for Question 9 in the Science subject of the 2022 Junior High School Graduation Equivalency Examination. All examinees are now treated as having answered that question correctly.
MEXT updated the handbook for certified Japanese language education institutions. The update reflects portal-based notification and reporting procedures and changes several application and review instructions.
MEXT amended its notice on media-based classes in upper secondary education. The amendment clarifies that, in exceptional cases with special circumstances and no educational disadvantage, simultaneous interactive remote classes may include more than 40 students.
Japan formally promulgated an amendment to the School Education Act and related laws that redefines textbooks so they can include digital records, not only printed materials. The main provisions are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027.
The National Education Academy launched a Family and Education trainer-training programme to prepare educators who will lead local family education activities. The programme is part of a broader effort to update teacher professional development with workshop-based, interactive and collaborative learning.
The Ministry of National Education issued a new circular to make the International Sister School Application more systematic, digital and sustainable. The circular changes coordination, approval, monitoring and reporting procedures for international school partnerships.
The Ministry of National Education extended the application deadline for the 2026-2027 selection and placement process for fine arts music primary and middle schools and sports middle schools. The extension was made to prevent students from being disadvantaged.
The Ministry of National Education published the 2026 application, examination and placement guide for schools admitting students by talent examination. The guide covers fine arts high schools, sports high schools and relevant Anadolu imam hatip high school programmes.
Turkey’s Council of Higher Education published procedures and principles for micro-credentials in higher education. The framework allows certain short, skills-based learning outcomes to be recognised within the academic credit system under defined conditions.
Turkey’s Ministry of National Education announced the official 2026-2027 education and training year calendar. The calendar sets teacher professional work dates, school opening and closing dates, adaptation activities, semester breaks and mid-term breaks.