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language-policy
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The Japan Timesworld7 days agoDeveloping
Japan Weighs Language Rules for Residency as Debate Over Proficiency Standards Continues
Japan is considering language requirements for permanent residency and other visa categories. The government’s 2021 Reference Framework for Japanese-Language Education defines six proficiency levels based on practical use rather than native-speaker norms.
techcentral.co.zafinance19 days agoDeveloping
Pearson Edexcel Adds Gender-Neutral and Non-Binary Vocabulary Options to GCSE French, Spanish and German Exams from 2026
Pearson Edexcel has updated specifications for 2026 GCSE exams in French, Spanish and German to recognise students' use of non-binary or gender-neutral pronouns and inclusive forms. The changes add vocabulary for 'trans' and 'non-binary' to a list of more than 1,750 terms and inc…