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TVET Principal Secretary Esther Muoria has urged KCSE graduates to enroll in short hands-on courses at vocational institutions before the September university intake. These courses can be completed within the nine-month waiting period, with credits transferable to universities. This offers alternative pathways for those who did not meet minimum university entry grades.

January 21, 2026 Reported by AI

The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) and The Hindu Future India Club (FIC) will conduct a college quiz for undergraduate students in Hyderabad on January 27. The event at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram targets teams from the same college and is free to participate.

Chile's Ministry of Education has released the 2026 school calendar, with teachers starting on March 2 and students returning on March 4. Dates for winter vacations and end of classes vary by region. This schedule aims to organize the school year for all educational levels.

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

Following the initial Grade 10 placements released on December 19, the Ministry of Education has processed 183,000 transfer requests from KJSEA 2025 candidates, approving 116,000 while rejecting 66,000 due to limited capacity at top schools. Affected students can submit fresh appeals in early January.

According to the 2024 SEA-PLM, 27% of grade 5 students in the Philippines have 'very low' reading proficiency, while 16% have it in mathematics. The report from UNICEF and SEAMEO highlights ongoing educational challenges influenced by factors like socioeconomic status and school location. The Department of Education has yet to respond.

December 04, 2025 Reported by AI

Grade nine students who took the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment can now retrieve their results via a short message service. The Ministry of Education has guided parents, teachers, and learners to send assessment numbers to a specific code for details. This step aids the transition to senior secondary schools.