New common written exam system set to begin in middle and high schools

The Ministry of National Education is moving to a new Common Written Examination System in middle and high schools. The system will be implemented starting with the first written exams of the 2026-2027 school year.

The scope includes grades 5, 6 and 7 at both public and private middle schools. At the high school level, the system will apply to grades 9, 10 and 11.

Accordingly, implementation will begin with the first written exams held during the 2026-2027 school year for the specified middle and high school grades. The middle school scope covers three grade levels, as does the high school scope.