** Shares of Janison Education Group JAN.AX rise 20% to A$0.18, hitting their highest level since March 17
** Stock eyes strongest trading session since mid November 2024, if gains sustain
** Online education services provider says was appointed by New Zealand Ministry of Education for the provision of a new national Assessment and Aromatawai Tool for schools
** Says initial three-month contract valued at A$750,000 ($491,025.00)
** Adds the bilingual assessment tool to be delivered via Janison's digital platform
** More than 384,000 shares change hands, 2.1 times the 30-day average
** Stock down 5.4% YTD, including the day's moves
($1 = 1.5274 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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