School term officially starts on Monday

September 3, 2026

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Following a week of in-service planning for administrators and teachers, the 2026–2027 school year will officially begin for students on Monday, September 7.

According to the Ministry of Education Transformation, the new academic year will comprise 38 weeks of instruction.

The Michaelmas Term will span 14 weeks. During the term, teachers will observe a Professional Day on Friday, October 16.

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