[56717] Iraq: Final exams open for primary schools and accelerated education

Opening of the national examination season in Iraq

This morning, May 12, 2026, the general examinations for primary school students and students in accelerated education tracks began across Iraq.

The Iraqi News Agency (INA), which serves as the state media outlet of the country, reported that the event marks a critical stage in the academic calendar. Simultaneously, Al-Sabah Iraqi Newspaper and One Iraq also reported on "انطلاق الامتحانات العامة للدراسة الابتدائية والتعليم المسرع" (the commencement of the general examinations for primary studies and accelerated education).

The reports coming from local media outlets focus on the logistical and organizational aspect of the opening of the exams. No data was published regarding the total number of examinees, but it is a large-scale event managed by the Iraqi Ministry of Education with the aim of regulating the end of the school year for primary school-aged students.