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How the world tests students after school flexible US and UK versus high stakes China
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
China and South Korea bet careers on single exams
With NEET back in the spotlight, ET compares how countries handle post-school entrance exams. The US and UK lean toward flexible SAT-like formats, while China and South Korea run high-stakes, single-window tests. Across many systems, exams are increasingly computer-based, emphasizing attitude and aptitude over rote recall, with models also examined from Singapore, Russia, and others.
- US and UK exams tend to be more flexible
- China and South Korea use high stakes single-window formats
- Most countries are shifting to computer-based testing
- Attitude and aptitude are gaining weight
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