Indonesia issued a new regulation on the organization and work procedures of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The change updates the administrative structure through which national basic and secondary education policy is managed.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training issued new national standards for vocational teachers. The regulation defines professional, ethical, qualification, practical competence, and pedagogical requirements for people teaching in vocational education.
The Ministry of Education confirmed discounted return travel arrangements for substitute teachers at the end of the teaching year. The measure supports teachers returning from their placement area to their permanent residence.
MŠMT presented a national competency model for school principals. The document is intended to guide principal preparation, professional development, mentoring, and leadership support.
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.
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.
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.
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 upper secondary teacher training route. The standard applies to all upper secondary specializations for the 2025-2026 training year.
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.