24/01/2025
Ministry of General Education and Instruction announces 2025 academic year calendar.
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the 2025 Academic Year Calendar, outlining key dates and schedules for schools.
The academic year is set to begin on 3rd February 2025 and conclude on 19th December 2025, encompassing a total of 201 instructional days.
Term One: Begins on 3rd February and ends on 9th May 2025, covering 66 instructional days.
Term Two: Starts on 26th May 2025 and concludes on 5th September 2025, comprising 70 instructional days.
Term Three: Runs from 22nd September 2025 to 19th December 2025, lasting 65 instructional days.
In addition, the schedule for national examinations has been confirmed:
Primary 8 (P8): Exams will take place from 1st to 5th December 2025.
Senior 4 (S4): Exams are scheduled from 8th to 19th December 2025.
The Ministry encourages all educational institutions to adhere to these timelines to ensure a smooth academic year.