Zurich’s Government Council approved the introduction of additional arts and sports classes at Kantonsschule Rychenberg Winterthur from the 2029/30 school year. It also instructed the Education Directorate to prepare a school trial for a similar offer at the specialised middle school level.
Portugal approved the 2026/2027 calendar for special higher education competitions for holders of secondary-level dual-certification courses and specialized artistic courses. The calendar sets two admission phases and the related placement and enrollment deadlines.
The Chamber of Deputies approved the Escuelas Protegidas bill and completed its congressional processing. The initiative was left ready for presidential promulgation and publication in the Official Gazette, subject to the remaining constitutional and publication steps.
The German-speaking Community adopted the 2026 education and training measures decree. The decree updates teacher-title recognition, staff classifications and several school staff roles.
The German-speaking Community changed the DuO training support rules through the 2026 education and training measures decree. New applicants receive a lower monthly amount and the duration rules are tightened.
The German-speaking Community created the legal basis for nursing assistant training at the Autonomous University College. The measure follows the federal reform of nursing support professions and aligns the local offer with other Belgian communities.
The German-speaking Community created a legal basis for recognising foreign apprenticeship and master-craft qualifications. The route applies to qualifications comparable to the Community’s companion and master certificates, with healthcare professions excluded.
The German-speaking Community amended the legal basis for Kaleido support services through the 2026 education and training measures decree. The measure places universal prevention coordination and a prevention adviser role into the statutory service structure.
Portugal approved the timetable for the national public higher education access and admission process for the 2026/2027 academic year. The order sets application windows, placement-result dates, enrollment periods, complaint deadlines, and remaining-seat procedures.
The Canton of Bern issued the holiday order for kindergarten and compulsory schools in the German-speaking part of the canton for the 2026/27 to 2031/32 school years. The order sets the recurring holiday weeks and the first fixed date ranges for 2026/27.