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The Ministry of Education and Sports has released next year’s school calendar outlining the academic schedule for primary, secondary, and post-primary institutions as the 2024 academic year draws to a close.
According to the calendar, signed by the new Permanent Secretary Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda, learners in primary, secondary, and post-primary institutions will spend at least 262 days in school next year.
The calendar shows that the first term will commence on February 2, 2025, and run for 89 days, ending on May 2.
Learners will then break for a 23-day holiday before resuming for the second term on May 26, which will continue until August 22.
The final term will begin on Sept. 14 after another 23-day holiday and conclude on December 5, making the third term slightly shorter than the previous two.
The academic calendar dictates that P.7 leavers will be placed in their secondary school of choice between January 27th and 28th.
Normally, the selection and placement process commences a week after the examination results are announced.
Senior One students are scheduled to report to their respective schools on February 10th.
Senior five placements will take place between February 6th and 7th, with Senior Five learners reporting to school on February 24th.