Students taking Sweden's spring university entrance exam in a packed hall, highlighting record 100,742 registrations.
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Over 100,000 registered for spring's university entrance exam

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More than 100,000 people have signed up for Sweden's spring university entrance exam. As of the registration deadline on January 14, 100,742 individuals had enrolled, marking nearly an eight percent increase from last year. The exam will take place nationwide on April 18.

Registration for Sweden's spring university entrance exam closed on January 14 with a record-high number of participants. According to the Swedish Council for Higher Education, 100,742 people had signed up, representing nearly an eight percent increase from the previous spring when 93,365 participated.

The university entrance exam plays a key role in applications to Swedish higher education programs, where scores can determine admission to desired courses. The tests will be held simultaneously across locations nationwide on April 18, assessing knowledge in Swedish, English, and mathematics.

This rise reflects sustained interest in higher education in Sweden, despite alternative pathways into the job market. The Swedish Council for Higher Education notes that registrations have steadily increased in recent years, highlighting the exam's ongoing importance for prospective students.

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Crowded entrance of a South Korean school during the 2025 college entrance exam, showing students, parents, and supportive measures like traffic control and extra subways.
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Over 550,000 students take annual college entrance exam

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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, 554,174 students across South Korea took the annual college entrance exam. The number marks the highest in seven years, partly due to the elevated birth rate in 2007, the Year of the Golden Pig. The government implemented measures like flight restrictions and extra subway runs to support the test-takers.

Skolverket's digital platform for national exams failed during Thursday's test run, affecting thousands of students. Only about half of 17,000 students could complete the trial, and teachers describe the chaos as a disaster. The project, costing nearly 700 million kronor, has faced sharp criticism.

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The Swedish government proposes introducing vocational exams in vocational programs at upper secondary school and adult education, replacing the current student project. The proposal is outlined in a legislative council submission and is set to take effect from the autumn term of 2028. Additionally, opportunities for outsourcing teaching in vocational subjects will be expanded.

Starting in 2026, several new laws will impact household finances in Sweden. Reduced VAT on food and dance events, a strengthened job tax deduction, and changes to dental care and mortgages are among the examples. These rules aim to ease economic burdens for many.

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The Department of Education announced that early registration for public school students nationwide begins today and runs until February 27 for School Year 2026-2027. It covers entrants to Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7, and 11. This process helps schools assess expected enrollment and resource needs.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret. The results portal crashed due to high traffic, prompting KNEC to provide helpline numbers for assistance. Over 270,000 candidates achieved a C+ or above, qualifying for direct university entry.

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As South African schools prepare to reopen on 14 January 2026, nearly 5,000 Grade 1 and 8 pupils in Gauteng remain unplaced due to glitches in the online admissions system and district overloads. Frustrated parents are queuing at offices and calling for the system's scrapping, while the department promises ongoing placements. The issue echoes national challenges in school admissions.

 

 

 

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