Is Brazil's ENEM Exam Ready for Reform?

Brazil's ENEM Exam: Time for a Change? Brazil's national college entrance exam, ENEM, is a massive undertaking involving millions of students and extensive logistical planning. Created in 1998, its current format, implemented in 2009, is now being questioned. "Is it still fulfilling its original purpose?" asks Tiago Pechini, reporter for Folha de S.Paulo, in a recent TikTok video. Pechini highlights the sheer scale of the operation: millions of students, millions of printed exams, and thousands of testing locations. However, he also points to criticisms, noting that the current two-day, high-pressure format may not be the most effective way to assess students. Experts are suggesting alternatives, such as more frequent testing or a continuous assessment model. The debate continues, but one thing is clear: the ENEM exam's future is a topic of significant national interest.