Qatar’s Ministry of Education adopts summer timings for public schools from May 3
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a summer schedule for government schools, to be in effect from May 3 to June 3.
Under the revised timings, the school day will begin at 7am across all levels. Dismissal will be at 12pm for kindergartens, 12.30pm for primary schools, and 12.45pm for preparatory and secondary schools on most days.
The adjustment is aimed at structuring the school day in line with prevailing weather conditions during this period, without reducing the number of class periods. A circular has also been issued to schools outlining the updated working hours and related regulations.
For administrative and teaching staff, working hours during this period will run from 7am to 1.15pm, ensuring the smooth functioning of schools and continuity of the educational process in accordance with approved guidelines.
The revised schedule comes ahead of the end-of-term examinations for the second semester, which are set to begin on June 4, as per the academic calendar for the 2025–26 year.
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