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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New Algorithm Could Improve High School Admissions, but Equality of Opportunity Issues Won't Disappear

Slovakia's Ministry of Education has launched a new electronic application system for high schools, designed to simplify the admission process.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nursery admission will start from this day, the education department has issued rules regarding admissions

The nursery admission process in Delhi will commence on March 2, 2026, as per the guidelines released by the education department.

Feb 27 • 07:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Getting into medical school is now possible with money, and it may be a good thing for patients

Finland's Education Minister proposed increasing medical school admissions significantly, sparking debate over the adequacy of medical education capacity in relation to real healthcare needs.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEMS opens registrations for selection process 2026 with remaining vacancies and reserve list

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for its Historical School Selection Process (PROUEMS) 2026, focusing on remaining vacancies and a reserve list for undergraduate courses.

Feb 25 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EJA has open vacancies at a school in Rio Branco; see how to enroll

The Theodolina Falcão Macedo School in Rio Branco is offering open admissions for the Education of Young People and Adults (EJA), aimed at those who have not completed basic education.

Feb 24 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Court Dealt with School Enrollment Fraud. It Left a Loophole

A Czech court has addressed issues surrounding fraudulent school enrollments but left legal ambiguities unchanged.

Feb 24 • 06:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: The first figures from high school applications - another round of the battle for quality education

Over 155,000 candidates have applied for high schools in Czechia this year, but available spots are significantly lower than demand.

Feb 23 • 18:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Year after year: Parents avoid births in December

There is a significant decline in the number of births in December over the past six years compared to other months, primarily due to later kindergarten admissions and school readiness issues.

Feb 23 • 04:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Medical Community Calls for a Reduction in Medical School Admissions While the Government States There Will Be No Adjustments

The medical community in South Korea is pushing for a reduction in the number of medical school admissions, despite a planned increase, citing concerns over the quality of education, while the government has firmly stated that no adjustments will be made to the admissions numbers.

Feb 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Trump sues Harvard University. The school is allegedly not cooperating with investigators

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for not cooperating with federal investigators regarding illegal racial favoritism in admissions.

Feb 13 • 18:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Association of Interns and Residents Opposes Hasty Medical School Expansion and Calls for Re-Discussion Table

Interns and residents in South Korea demand a re-evaluation of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 3,342 over five years, starting with 490 in 2027.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Confusion in the Medical Community Over 'Medical School Expansion'... Difficulties in Collective Action Likely

The medical community is in disarray over the government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 668 per year, failing to unite on a response after previous threats of collective resignations and strikes.

Feb 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will local doctors remain a decade from now? Opinions against 'token regional medical universities'

The South Korean government has decided to increase the number of medical school admissions by 3,342 over the next five years, raising concerns about the distribution of these spots among 32 regional medical schools and the establishment of a stable local medical system.

Feb 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First step to revive essential local medical care...only 75% of the doctors needed by 2037 will be filled

The South Korean government plans to increase medical school admissions to address a shortage of doctors in local and essential healthcare by 2031, although it is uncertain if this will fully meet the projected future needs.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] 'Increase in Medical School Quotas' is Just the Starting Point for Expanding Regional and Essential Medical Services

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced an average annual increase of 668 medical school admissions over the next five years, resolving previous conflicting discussions about medical education expansion.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] The number of medical school students will increase by 490 in the 2027 academic year... All through regional physician selection

The number of medical school admissions in South Korea will increase to 3,548 in 2027, with 490 additional spots designated for regional physician candidates.

Feb 10 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: Admission Madness Has Begun. Here's How to Choose the Right School

As the deadline for high school and multi-year gymnasium applications approaches, parents in Czechia are strategizing to ensure their children gain admission amidst limited spots.

Feb 9 • 19:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

HTM does not know who is to blame for SAIS3 development not being completed

HTM is unsure who is responsible for the delays in the development of the SAIS3 system, which was intended for school admissions.

Feb 9 • 13:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

How many points do you need to get into your dream school? We bring detailed maps for entrance exams

The article presents interactive maps showing the number of points required for admission to various high schools in the Czech Republic based on previous years' data, as students prepare to submit applications and take entrance exams.

Feb 9 • 05:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Last Minute Tips for High School Admissions: Which High School is of Good Quality? Will the Graduate Get into University? Will They Find a Job?

The article offers advice for students and parents on the last-minute preparations for applying to high schools in Slovakia, which includes understanding the school quality and admissions process.

Feb 7 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School from the interior of SP leads results in the Paulista Provão and approves student in medicine at Unesp: 'We dreamed together,' says vice-principal

A school in Jaú, São Paulo, has achieved top results in the Paulista Provão exam, securing a medical admission for one of its students at Unesp.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school student approved in 12 selection processes from 7 public universities: 'Incredible feeling'

An 18-year-old student from Mirassol, Brazil, was accepted into 12 selection processes across seven public universities, including competitive fields like law and medicine.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New search engine: How difficult is it to get into business academy and fields like cosmetology, electrical engineering, or dental assistant

The article discusses the opening of new online applications for vocational schools in Slovakia, highlighting regional interest in quality education beyond the capital, Bratislava.

Feb 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The shortage of doctors in 2037 is expected to be in the 4,000 range... The scale of the increase seems likely to be reduced considering educational conditions

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare has indicated a projected shortage of around 4,000 doctors by 2037, leading to potential reductions in the planned annual increase of medical school admissions due to educational conditions.

Feb 6 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Schools are looking for solutions to the Ministry of Education's mistakes

Schools are currently seeking solutions to the confusion caused by the Ministry of Education regarding student admissions in the new enrollment information system SAIS3.

Feb 6 • 09:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Interactive Maps: How Many Points Were Needed for 'Your' Four-Year High School in Past Years and How Many Children Will Be Accepted This Year

The article discusses the number of applicants to four-year high schools in the Czech Republic, noting an increase in the number of applicants this year compared to the previous years, amid a total of about 100,650 children in the ninth grade.

Feb 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ADMISSIONS CONTINUE ⟩ Brake on information development for schools that cost thousands

The €800,000 basic school admissions system SAIS3 will not be in use this spring and will be attempted again in the fall.

Feb 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The new information system for entering high school and vocational school was not completed

The Estonian Ministry of Education failed to complete the new nationwide enrollment information system, SAIS3, in time, requiring students to use the old SAIS2 system for this year's admissions.

Feb 3 • 07:05 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

What High School Seniors Wrote in Their College Admissions Essays

The article discusses the content and themes of college admissions essays written by high school seniors.

Jan 13 • 10:00 UTC

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