Considering the proposal of the Ministry of Education, the Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Model Charter of secondary school in connection with the extension of the school year.
According to the amendment, the classes in the secondary schools will begin on September 15 and en on June 14.
The school year is divided into two semesters; the first half will cover the period from September 15 to January 26 and the second half of the year – from February 1 to June 14.
Holidays during the school year; autumn holidays – 5 days (November 16-20), winter holidays – 5 days (January 27-31) and for first graders an extra 5-day spring holiday (May 1-5). Depending on the situation, under the order of the Ministry of Education, the duration of the school year and holidays throughout the country or in some regions can be changed.
So far, the school year in secondary schools covered the period from September 15 to May 31. The school was divided into two semesters; the first half (from September 15 to December 29) and the second half (from January 6 to May 31). Holidays during previous school years; autumn holidays – 6 days (November 12-17), winter holidays – 7 days (December 30 – January 5), spring holidays – 8 days (March 17-24) and for first graders an extra 6-day holiday (February 12-17). Depending on the situation, the holidays could be changed with the consent of local education authorities.
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