Exam Submission Delays Trigger Inspectorate Corrective Measures (Portugal, August 2026)
The education inspectorate reviewed delays by schools in sending national exams and reappraisal requests and identified institutions requiring follow-up.
Class Size and Teacher Density Review Commissioned (Sweden, August 2026)
The government commissioned a special investigator to examine measures concerning teaching-group size, class size and teacher density.
Consultation Opened on Potential Australian National University Act Reforms (Australia, August 2026)
The Australian Government opened public consultation on possible reforms to the Australian National University Act 1991.
Draft Plan Issued for Local Private University Specialization Support (South Korea, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education released a draft basic plan for the 2026 Local University Specialization Leading University Support Project. The proposal targets regional private universities… Read More »Draft Plan Issued for Local Private University Specialization Support (South Korea, June 2026)
Japan Publishes Policy Report on Education Support for Foreign Pupils (Japan, June 2026)
A MEXT expert panel published a report setting out policy directions for improving education for foreign pupils and students who need Japanese-language support. The report… Read More »Japan Publishes Policy Report on Education Support for Foreign Pupils (Japan, June 2026)
Consultation Opened on Possible Reform of Early Childhood Education Funding (New Zealand, June 2026)
New Zealand opened consultation on possible changes to how early childhood education is funded. The review is examining how around NZD 3 billion in annual… Read More »Consultation Opened on Possible Reform of Early Childhood Education Funding (New Zealand, June 2026)
Consultation Opened on 2027 Tertiary Funding Determinations and New TREF Determination (New Zealand, June 2026)
New Zealand opened consultation on proposed variations to tertiary funding determinations for 2027 and on a new determination for the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund. Funding… Read More »Consultation Opened on 2027 Tertiary Funding Determinations and New TREF Determination (New Zealand, June 2026)
Consultation Opened on 2027 Tertiary Fee Regulation Settings (New Zealand, June 2026)
New Zealand opened consultation on tertiary fee regulation settings for 2027, including a proposed 6.0 percent Annual Maximum Fee Movement. The consultation also proposes retaining… Read More »Consultation Opened on 2027 Tertiary Fee Regulation Settings (New Zealand, June 2026)
Skills Ministers Advance a National VET Data and Information-Sharing Protocol (Australia, June 2026)
Skills Ministers agreed to advance work on a national data and information-sharing protocol for VET quality and integrity. The protocol is intended to improve collaboration… Read More »Skills Ministers Advance a National VET Data and Information-Sharing Protocol (Australia, June 2026)
Finland Opens Consultation on Entrepreneurship Education and Financial Literacy Guidelines (Finland, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education and Culture opened a consultation on new national guidelines for entrepreneurship education and financial literacy. The draft is intended to guide… Read More »Finland Opens Consultation on Entrepreneurship Education and Financial Literacy Guidelines (Finland, June 2026)