The Ministry adopted a reference standard for graduation exam topics for the pedagogical qualification certificate in the lower secondary teacher training route. The standard applies across all lower secondary specializations for the 2025-2026 training year.
The Ministry adopted a reference standard for graduation exam topics for the pedagogical qualification certificate in the primary teacher training route. The standard applies to the 2025-2026 training year and covers the bilingual and Amazigh language specializations.
WAEC warned schools, principals, supervisors, and invigilators against collecting unauthorised payments from candidates during the 2026 WASSCE. The notice identified possible sanctions, including derecognition of schools, blacklisting of officials, prosecution, and referral to anti-corruption agencies.
Nigeria inaugurated an Implementation Monitoring Committee for the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The committee is responsible for tracking compliance, addressing emerging issues, and submitting periodic reports.
Portugal formally declared the extinction of the Directorate-General for School Establishments, with effect from 1 July 2026. The order follows the transfer of duties and resources to integrating services under the earlier reorganization law.
MOEHE launched a pathway allowing high school literacy and humanities track graduates to enter scientific disciplines after completing the Academic Bridge Program STEM track and meeting admission requirements. The initiative opens a formal route into fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, and sciences.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education approved Decision No. (5) of 2026, adding two categories of non-Qatari students to the exemption list for textbook and transportation fees in government schools. The added categories are holders of Qatari travel documents and holders of permanent residency cards.
KHDA announced the launch of the Dubai Parents Council and Dubai Educators Council from the 2026-2027 academic year. The new bodies add formal parent and educator participation channels to Dubai’s private education governance model.
Indonesia opened a 2026 domestic pre-doctoral scholarship program for permanent lecturers from higher education institutions in affirmation regions. The program is designed to prepare lecturers academically and administratively for doctoral study, especially in basic sciences and engineering.
Colombia’s Integrated Enrollment System, SIMAT, added a campesino(a) variable for student self-recognition. The ministry stated that the change allows more than 400,000 students to be identified in the education data system.