The chief organiser of South Korea’s notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has resigned — after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult. South Korea’s college entry exam, known locally as the “Suneung”, is essential for admission to top universities and widely regarded as a gateway to social mobility, economic security and…
The federal government has clarified that mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all candidates sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite the recent review of Nigeria’s tertiary admission policy. In a statement issued Sunday by Boriowo Folasade, spokesperson of the federal ministry of education, the government said the clarification became necessary following widespread…
President Donald Trump on Saturday designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterized by immigration from around the world. The White House published an executive order by Trump which says it is “long past time” that English is declared as the nation’s official language….