Education

MPs ponder reform of twice-yearly exams in schools

The embattled twice-yearly exams programme came in for further criticism on Monday, as Akel reiterated its call for them to be scrapped and MPs discussed various proposals to reform the policy. The House education committee held an urgent meeting on the matter amid renewed criticism of the programme. Last week,… Cyprus Mail …


Coronavirus: students to have rapid test for Pancyprian exams

An education ministry proposal on how the Pancyprian exams will be carried out is set to be presented during Wednesday’s Cabinet session. A report carried by daily Philelftheros said it specifies students will need a negative rapid test to take their exam. Students who test positive or are close contacts… Cyprus Mail …


Coronavirus: High school teachers demand to work from home

High school teachers on Monday said they were being discriminated against since they were being asked to be physically present at their workplaces compared to the rest of the civil servants who were asked to work from home. In a letter, high school teachers’ union Oelmek, called on the health… Cyprus Mail …