Minister of Education Approves Update of Educational Calendar for Four Academic Years

- Addition of examination schedules for the fourth and fifth grades of primary school, in accordance with the new regulatory framework

The Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, has approved the update of the educational calendar for the academic years 2026/2027, 2027/2028, 2028/2029, and 2029/2030. This update aligns with recent regulatory developments in the educational system and enhances the readiness of the educational sector for academic and examination commitments.

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The decision covers general education schools, religious education schools, adult education and literacy programs, special education schools, and private Arabic schools, as specified in the attachments to the ministerial decree issued on this matter.

The Ministry of Education clarified that the new amendments are part of ongoing efforts to update and organize the educational calendar in line with recent changes to educational regulations and systems. This ensures clarity of dates and commitments for school administrations, teaching staff, parents, and students.

The Ministry stated that the amendments included the addition of examination schedules for the fourth and fifth grades of primary school, in accordance with the recently approved comprehensive regulatory framework for education. This aims to unify and organize procedures related to assessment and examinations, thereby enhancing the smooth flow of the educational process throughout the academic year.

The Ministry emphasized that the revision of the educational calendar is part of its efforts to align academic schedules and dates with new regulatory requirements. This allows schools to prepare early for various stages of the academic year and the associated educational commitments.

It added that the decision provides a clear timeframe for the upcoming academic years, supporting advance planning by school administrations and educational staff. This enhances the stability of the educational process while providing students and parents with a clearer picture of academic and examination schedules.

The Ministry noted that the decision takes effect from the date of its issuance. Relevant authorities are required to be informed and to implement it, with all previous decisions conflicting with this decree being repealed.

The Ministry called on relevant parties in the educational sector to comply with the provisions of the decision and its attachments, and to implement the amendments according to the approved schedules and dates. This ensures the proper conduct of the educational process and the achievement of the desired regulatory objectives.