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Education secretary Michael Gove deems it time to have separate exams systems for GCSE and A-levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Mr Gove has already written to his counterparts in the two … [Read more...] about Separation of Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Proposed
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Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
The use of contextual data in making background checks on university applicants is being questioned by a school head and school leaders association president. Some universities are using such data … [Read more...] about Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
Renowned Assessment Agency Proposes Change of GCSE Grades to Scores
In a published report, Cambridge Assessment presents why they favour replacing the use of grade scale to scores in the reformed GCSEs. They propose reporting the results using scores or a numerical … [Read more...] about Renowned Assessment Agency Proposes Change of GCSE Grades to Scores
Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
Education is identified once again as a catalyst for national growth. This time, it is in Scotland's building and fortifying the foundation of stronger engagement with China. The British Council … [Read more...] about Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
A-level Alternative to Boost Status of Vocational Courses Announced
A new structure that will raise the status of vocational courses in sixth forms and colleges throughout England and make them “on a par” with A-levels, according to ministers was launched Monday. … [Read more...] about A-level Alternative to Boost Status of Vocational Courses Announced
Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?
Citing that nationality exclusive groups may hinder the intercultural interaction of students which is an important component of international education, University of Sheffield pro vice-chancellor … [Read more...] about Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?
Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
The changing times may have resulted in university degrees not being enough to secure a fulfilling career or a job itself for a graduate. However, the academe has coped with the shifting requirements … [Read more...] about Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
Fund Created to Raise Teaching Standards in London Schools
London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced the creation of a £24m fund to help drive up teaching standards in the capital. The London Schools Excellence Fund mostly came from the Department for … [Read more...] about Fund Created to Raise Teaching Standards in London Schools
Education Secretary Plans Changes to Curriculum in English Schools
In a speech delivered Tuesday, Education secretary Michael Gove believes UK pupils should learn from a robust “core knowledge” of information and facts instead of “vapid happy talk” so that they are … [Read more...] about Education Secretary Plans Changes to Curriculum in English Schools
Cambridge Thinking About Reintroducing Entrance Tests As Replacement for AS-Level Grade Requirement
Cambridge University is considering changes to its admissions procedures by reintroducing universal and generalised entrance exams to be taken by all candidates to better gauge the academic abilities … [Read more...] about Cambridge Thinking About Reintroducing Entrance Tests As Replacement for AS-Level Grade Requirement
Damage on Students’ Essay Writing Skills Due to Heavy Use of Twitter and Facebook
Professor David Abulafia, a leading Cambridge don says that said teenagers’ essay writing skills were “going down the plug hole” because much of their writing today is done online via social networks, … [Read more...] about Damage on Students’ Essay Writing Skills Due to Heavy Use of Twitter and Facebook
Underprivileged, Expelled Children to be Given Military-Style Training
Four projects aimed towards teaching teamwork, discipline and leadership skills to underprivileged children and those expelled from mainstream schools have recently received government funding to … [Read more...] about Underprivileged, Expelled Children to be Given Military-Style Training
Exams Regulator Ofqual Expresses Concern Over Changes to England’s Exams System
The exams watchdog has asked Education Secretary Michael Gove through a letter to rethink the changes he will bring in, which will have English Baccalaureate Certificates (EBC) replacing GCSE … [Read more...] about Exams Regulator Ofqual Expresses Concern Over Changes to England’s Exams System
UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
A new independent league table ranking universities globally has placed the UK education system at sixth best in the developed world. The study called The Learning Curve was conducted by the … [Read more...] about UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
400 Poor-Performing Primary Schools to Become Academies
The government seeks to institute another education reform by turning the 400 weakest primary schools in England and Wales out of the control of their local authorities and into academies. Prime … [Read more...] about 400 Poor-Performing Primary Schools to Become Academies
GCSE Exams to be Discontinued, Replaced by English Baccalaureate Qualification
Education secretary Michael Gove has revealed a major shakeup of the exam system for secondary schools in England. The GCSE would be phased out in favour of an English Baccalaureate qualification. … [Read more...] about GCSE Exams to be Discontinued, Replaced by English Baccalaureate Qualification
GCSEs to be Replaced by More Rigorous O-Level Style Qualifications, Education Secretary Confirms
Education Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that a qualification similar to O-levels is proposed to replace GCSEs. The proposal came after Mr Gove admitted that students who had taken the latest … [Read more...] about GCSEs to be Replaced by More Rigorous O-Level Style Qualifications, Education Secretary Confirms
English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
A survey of 800 schools by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) found that 87% had complaints about the GCSE English results, which saw a huge majority of secondary school students … [Read more...] about English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
Average Tuition Fees in England to Rise Next Year
University entrants next year can expect to pay higher tuition fees of over £8,500 on average, greater than the latest estimate of £8,385 for 2012/13. In addition a third of English institutions will … [Read more...] about Average Tuition Fees in England to Rise Next Year
Government Supports Calls for Students to be Excluded from Net Migration Statistics
A cross-party group of MPs released a report earlier this week saying that foreign students should be exempted from wider targets on immigration, which the UK government introduced to stop the influx … [Read more...] about Government Supports Calls for Students to be Excluded from Net Migration Statistics
