South Korea's Ministry of Education announced it is collaborating with the National Institute for International Education to prevent leaks of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) exam answers, following reports of Chinese brokers selling them online.

The Estonian Museum Association is planning a demonstration on April 28 in front of the Ministry of Education and Research building in Tartu to draw attention to the significant decline in funding for school field trips.

A new article critiques the Ministry of Education's inquiry panel, established to probe allegations by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) against the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) leadership, questioning its fairness and effectiveness.

Malaysia's Ministry of Education has launched an internal investigation into compliance with standard operating procedures after a Form One student was killed in a crash at SMK Tanjong Mas.

Ghana's Education Ministry has established a Technical Working Committee to review the Ghana Library Authority Act of 1970, aiming to modernize the legal and institutional framework for library services.

Sri Lanka's Education Ministry has issued a warning against schools organizing high-cost events. The directive aims to alleviate financial burdens on parents and ensure equitable access to education.

Officials from Qatar's Education Ministry are inspecting private nurseries and centers to ensure their readiness following the resumption of in-person classes.

Malaysia's Ministry of Education is providing support to families and has launched an investigation after two teacher trainees drowned at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah.

India's Education Ministry has refuted claims regarding a decline in Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to prohibit students who have not progressed to Junior High School Form 3 from registering for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

A commentary piece criticizes the Portuguese Ministry of Education's approach, arguing that if students complete secondary school but lack basic university competencies, the fault lies with the school system, not the students.

South Korea's Education Ministry announced a new policy banning cognitive learning for children under age 3 and limiting it for older preschoolers, a move expected to significantly impact English-language kindergartens.

Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has warned that water supply may be restricted due to prevailing dry weather conditions across the country.

Malaysia's Ministry of Education is reinforcing safety measures in schools, upholding the decree of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim following a heat warning.

The Malaysian Education Ministry announced its commitment to implementing initiatives to ease teachers' workload as part of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035.

South Korea's Education Ministry denounced Japan's government panel for approving high school textbooks containing what Seoul described as 'historical distortions,' urging rectification.

A specific provision is paving the way for employees to be transferred from the Ministry of Culture to the Ministry of Education in Greece without prior consultation.

Kostas Sainis has criticized a proposed bill from the Ministry of Education, stating it would lead to a "degradation of studies and dead ends" and calling it a "big and historic mistake."

Japan’s education ministry has launched a campaign to fight sexual misconduct involving teachers and revised regulations against voyeurism in the wake of seven male educators arrested last year for…

A reform of the Portuguese Ministry of Education, which streamlined operations into seven less bureaucratic entities, has led to a 50% reduction in personnel and savings of 50 million euros.

The Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) will conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation of Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR), citing Covid-19 setbacks to students and prioritizing their needs, with schools continuing as usual for now.

In Pikine, Senegal, an accountant from the Ministry of Education and several teachers have been arrested in connection with a fraud scheme that reportedly utilized artificial intelligence.

​Education ministry planning border school bunkers​  phnompenhpost.com

Ghana's Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice during West African Examinations Council (WASSCE) certificate exams, pledging closer collaboration with the examination body.

Finland’s education ministry has proposed ending religious instruction in primary schools and replacing it with a single shared worldview subject for all pupils, citing equality concerns and rising education costs as student numbers decline. A working group appointed by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture has proposed scrapping religious instruction in comprehensive schools and replacing it with a single worldview subject taught to all pupils. The proposal forms part of a wider re...

Romania's Ministry of Education and Research has launched a public consultation on the 'Professional profile of the school manager,' a document that outlines the role of a school director as an educational leader and manager.

The number of Chinese students enrolled in graduate programs at South Korean universities has surged over the past decade, and now account for more than half of all foreign master's and doctoral students in the country. Chinese graduate students totaled 30,081 as of April 1 last year, according to data submitted by the Education Ministry to Rep. Kim Min-jeon of the National Assembly’s Education Committee. The figure represents a 167 percent increase from 11,250 in 2016, marking a roughly 2.6-fol

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — Applications for student admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session under the SPM Leavers...

The Romanian Ministry of Education and Research has launched a public consultation on a draft order that would allow students who won first prize at national Olympiads during gymnasium to enroll in high school without taking the National Evaluation exam for the 2026-2027 school year.

The education ministry admitted it underestimated the scale of the secondary teacher shortage, with corrected calculations leading to a significant jump in this year's forecast shortage.

Mihai Dimian is reportedly the leading candidate to be appointed as Romania's new Minister of Education.

Turkish prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into 168 public figures who signed a manifesto defending secularism, following a complaint by the Ministry of Education.

Malaysia's Ministry of Education has announced the opening of 20,000 new contract teacher positions, inviting non-education graduates to apply.

The Austrian Ministry of Education has issued a circular preparing teachers for the implementation of the headscarf ban for girls up to 14 years old, indicating that discussions about its merits are not desired.

“Our budget thrust for 2026 is anchored on ensuring that out-of-school children return to school, making teaching and learning safer, and strengthening tertiary institutions to produce skilled…

A rubber factory fire in Kulai, Malaysia, has caused disruptions to classes, prompting the Ministry of Education to review reports on its health and infrastructure impact.

Students from JNUSU were detained after a protest against alleged casteist remarks by the Vice-Chancellor escalated into a two-hour clash with police, following students breaking open the main gate to march towards the education ministry.

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has issued a stern warning that students engaging in indiscipline will not be tolerated or pampered in schools.

The Education Ministry in Fiji has regained control over the Fiji National University (FNU).

Dr. Peter Anti, Executive Director of IFEST, urged Ghana's Ministry of Education to take proactive measures beyond mere investigations following a series of violent incidents in senior high schools.

Education Ministry intensifies search for 1,000 hurricane-displaced students in Region Four  Jamaica Gleaner

Kenya's State Department for Education is seeking Sh1.28 billion to implement commitments stemming from President Ruto's 'roadside' directives, impacting the ministry's budget.

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research announced that incorrect test results sent to thousands of applicants for the University of Tartu were caused by a system error.

The Education Ministry announced plans to select three flagship national universities to become hubs for training talent in strategic industries and AI, providing each with significant additional funding.

The Austrian Ministry of Education announced it will publish location-based school data starting next school year. Performance data, such as from individual competence measurement PLUS (iKM PLUS) or the central Matura, will only be published in a "fair" comparison.

The Malaysian Education Ministry will temporarily relocate students from SK Balaban Jaya due to safety concerns arising from ground movement affecting the school premises.

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has mandated that all prospective applicants seeking employment within agencies under the Ministry of Education must submit their academic certificates for verification as part of the recruitment process.

Russia's Education Ministry will introduce a new system to grade school students' behavior as 'exemplary,' 'acceptable,' or 'unacceptable,' according to Kommersant.

Despite a 70.35% success rate in the 2025 Panhellenic General Lyceum Exams, parents' messages and concerns regarding the national examinations have reportedly not been received or addressed by the Ministry of Education.

A heavy dust storm blanketing Cyprus has prompted the Education Ministry to order schools to keep pupils indoors and ban all outdoor activities on the last school day before the Easter holidays.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the ministry has received clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit approximately 9,600 personnel into the country’s education sector.

The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) is encouraging industry players to leverage the RM5 million Public Private Research Network fund to enhance productivity.

Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the registration and transfer schedule for government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, aiming to streamline procedures for…

Education Ministry backs King’s call to protect students in heatwave  The Star

Poland's Ministry of Education is accelerating work on a smartphone ban in schools and a new teacher remuneration system, including payment for overtime and school trips.

The Malaysian Ministry of Education is expanding its 'School in Hospital' program to Penang, aiming to help students undergoing treatment stay on track with their education. This initiative reflects the ministry's continuous efforts to meet the needs of all students.

Ghana's education sector, including the University of Ghana, the Ministry of Education, and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, has been identified as one of the weakest performers in public financial management compliance rankings.

Montenegro's Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation announced that amendments to the General Law on Education and Upbringing last year have created a legal framework for objective and transparent regulations.

Employees working in support programs for the education ministry in Cyprus will stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday, March 26, following a unanimous decision by trade unions during a general assembly.

Additionally, special education institutions in Jerusalem will resume operations on Wednesday after the Home Front Command approved the measure on Tuesday.

Taking a cue from Australia's ban on social media for minors under age 16, Mexico's Education Ministry is currently gathering data and ideas for a similar proposal to help protect the mental health of its young people. The post Following France and Australia, Mexico studies setting a minimum age for social media appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Salesian school management attributes the difference in meal quality served to tuition-paying students versus those covered by association contracts to a 'legal imposition' from the Ministry of Education.

PENGKALAN HULU, March 15 — A total of 22 upgrading projects under the Madani Adopted Village programme in Kampung...

South Korea's Education Ministry has confirmed an increase in the medical school admission quota to 3,538 for the 2027 academic year, as part of a five-year plan to boost the number of qualified doctors by 2031.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 12 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is closely monitoring student involvement in militant a...

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has declared March 18, 2026 as an additional school holiday...

The parents’ association in Akrotiri on Monday requested the temporary relocation of the community’s nursery and primary schools, citing growing fears following last week’s drone attack on the nearby Royal Air Force base and ongoing security alarms in the area. Education ministry sources told the Cyprus News Agency that efforts were under way to find […]

The primary school in the village of Akrotiri, as well as the village’s nursery school and environmental education centre, will remain closed on Monday next week, the education ministry said on…

Whanganui Collegiate, one of New Zealand's most expensive state-integrated schools, is under investigation by the Ombudsman for a complaint about its fees, facing a court case, and scrutiny from the Education Ministry.

Students and parents of the Aljezur International School are suing the Ministry of Education after the school's unexpected closure in October, seeking to permanently annul the decision.

South Korea's Ministry of Education announced plans to expand education and childcare subsidies to include 4-year-olds, starting in March 2026, as part of a broader government pledge.

Starting the 2026/27 school year, head coverings that 'veil the head according to Islamic traditions' will be banned for girls under 14 in Austrian schools, with the Education Ministry publishing guidelines for parents, teachers, and directors, drawing criticism from teachers.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Form Six will be reclassified as post-secondary education and placed under the Higher Education Ministry.

Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry announced its intention to continue the Dapur Siswa programme and food banks to support students in need.

Estonia's Education Ministry plans another rewrite of the national curricula, targeting electives in basic schools and grading priorities, just three years after a previous overhaul of curricula completed 15 years ago.

The Education Ministry writes to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY) to stop dissemination of the controversial textbook…

Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.

Danka Nešović, a controversial acting director, has been promoted to assistant minister under Dejan Vuk Stanković, sparking debate about the education ministry.

Austria's education ministry, led by the 'pink' party, has been in office for a year. This article reviews what has been achieved and what is still planned, including a mobile phone ban, Latin, and summer school.

The Valencian Education Ministry reaffirms its decision to exclude Catalan writers from the Valencian curriculum, stating that the decree prioritizes Valencian authors and literary movements.

Education Ministry intensifies search for 1,000 hurricane-displaced students in Region Four  Jamaica Gleaner

Iran's Education Ministry has initiated a national program focused on energy management.

Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has called for the suspension and resignation of staff implicated in corruption cases related to the construction sector in Bălți. The ministry also announced inspections into the vocational education institutions involved.

An individual is publicly stating that they are awaiting an official response from the Ministry of Education regarding an unspecified matter. The request for a response has been highlighted, including through a video.

South Korea's Education Ministry announced the launch of a new online platform designed to provide international students with comprehensive information on university programs, scholarships, visas, and job opportunities. The initiative aims to bolster efforts to attract foreign talent to the country.

Thailand's Education Ministry has introduced a three-step plan aimed at reducing school-related expenses for students and families.

A "letter war" has erupted between the Education Ministry and teachers in Spain, as educational centers that announced they would not go on school trips next year explain to parents that they are exerting "legitimate pressure."

Qatar's Education Ministry has activated alternative assessment procedures for mid-term exams during the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Ministry of Education is providing immediate assistance to the families of two student teachers who drowned at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah, Malaysia. The ministry has also launched an investigation into the incident.

Denis Kapustin, a Russian right-wing extremist banned from the Schengen area, gave an interview at a facility of the State University of Moldova in Chisinau, leading the Ministry of Education to launch an investigation.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri is reviewing a panel's recommendation to establish a Ministry of Higher Education to oversee the state's expanding tertiary institutions.

India's Education Ministry has informed the Supreme Court that it is drafting rules for the implementation of a 25% reservation quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in admissions.

Middle East conflict: PM to chair National Economic Action Council meeting on March 31  The Star

China's education ministry has released a set of 20 prohibitions aimed at regulating schools and educational practices.

The French education ministry has reported TikTok to the Paris prosecutor, indicating potential legal action against the social media platform.

Staff at Dunedin's Columba College have accused the school board of bullying and interfering in daily operations, while the board, in turn, has accused the education ministry of "overstepping."

Personal data belonging to 243,000 agents of the French National Education system was hacked from the 'Compas' platform, with the intrusion detected on March 19 after occurring on March 15.

A complaint alleging the bullying of a student by a secondary school teacher was forwarded on Thursday to the education ministry and the children’s rights commissioner for further investigation.

A secondary school teacher in Cyprus has been reported to the Education Ministry and the Commissioner for Children’s Rights after an anti-corruption authority found he had apparently broken the rules…

The Education Ministry plans to implement a UGC-like funding mechanism under the new Shiksha Adhishthan, aiming to separate grant disbursal from regulation, though opposition MPs have raised concerns about centralisation.

A reform within the Ministry of Education has led to a 50% reduction in personnel, resulting in annual savings of 50 million euros, primarily due to the digitalization of tasks previously performed by multiple workers.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has criticized the Kano government's decision to dissolve the Ministry of Higher Education, calling the move politically motivated.

Last year, authorities uncovered an incident in which seven teachers secretly shared videos of female students in a social media group chat.

The Greek Ministry of Education is introducing a regulation to establish degree equivalency for 400,000 graduates of former Technological Educational Institutions (TEI), outlining the process for them to acquire equivalent degrees.

A new law has been introduced in Fiji to transfer the Fiji National University (FNU) from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategic Planning.

South Korea’s decision to make school bullying records a mandatory factor in college admissions starting in 2026 is fueling a new shadow market of consultants promising to erase or neutralize disciplinary records. As fears grow among parents and students facing potential penalties, so-called “school bullying brokers” are charging hefty fees to delay or weaken cases before admissions decisions are made. According to data from the Education Ministry and the admissions industry, schools handled 7,4

School holidays to now start from March 18, says Education Ministry  The Star

The Fiji Times reports that the Court of Appeal has reinstated a teacher's legal case against the Ministry of Education, allowing the proceedings to continue.

Qatar's Education Ministry has announced adjustments to class schedules to accommodate a period of remote learning.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) will seek guidance from the Ministry of Foreign Af...

The Portuguese Ministry of Education has invested 3.6 million euros in 5096 scholarships this year to attract over three thousand young students to the teaching profession.

The STOP union was excluded from negotiations with the Ministry of Education after refusing to end its protest, choosing to continue demonstrating outside the meeting.

Little Professors Learning Centre's services were terminated by the education ministry amid investigations into unpaid staff salaries and double deductions from parents' GIRO accounts.

South Korea is moving to phase out traditional formal school uniforms, amid growing concerns over high costs. The Education Ministry said Thursday it will conduct a nationwide survey of middle and high school uniform prices and push to replace formal-style uniforms with more practical attire. The ministry plans to inspect about 5,700 middle and high schools through March 16. Officials will review uniform prices, bidding methods, selected contractors and contract amounts to assess whether prices

Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) is conducting a study on the effects of artificial intelligence tools on students' learning, addressing concerns about potential over-reliance on AI.

Principals in New Zealand report that a significant teacher shortage is forcing them to cancel subjects, with Education Ministry figures showing a larger shortfall of secondary teachers than anticipated.

New figures from the Education Ministry reveal that the teacher shortage is significantly worse than previously forecast and is expected to persist for years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A total of 2,889 cases of bullying were recorded last year, comprising 740 cases in primary...

A school in Cyprus is under investigation by the Education Ministry after a mother publicly alleged that the administration ordered security staff to ensure she was accompanied by a male assistant principal during her visits.

A court has annulled an order from the Portuguese Ministry of Education that aimed to initiate new elections for the rector of UTAD university, following a contested appointment of an interim rector.

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education has condemned disturbing acts of student violence captured in viral videos from Swedru, ordering an immediate investigation into the incidents.

Oman's Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, is opening new teaching positions for graduates and those nearing degree completion to strengthen the teaching force and create employment.

Estonia's Ministry of Education has issued updated guidelines stating parents should not pay for essential curriculum materials, leading to questions from schools about implementation and funding responsibilities.