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Education Ministry adds second exam date for physics and biology matriculation tests

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 14, 2026

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Israel’s Education Ministry has added a second matriculation exam date for biology and physics after students complained about scheduling pressure. The new sitting will be on June 29, alongside exams on Thursday, after last week’s planned tests were postponed because of the war with Iran.

  • 01A second biology and physics matriculation date was set for June 29.
  • 02Thursday’s exams will still take place as planned.
  • 03The exams were postponed from last week because of the 17-hour war with Iran.
  • 04David Gal said many students face conflicts with preplanned school activities.
  • 05Students had requested a date change or use of the school-based grade component.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Education Ministry adds second exam date for physics and biology matriculation tests
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Education Ministry Adds Extra Date for Biology and Physics Matriculation Exams

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