School schedule unveiled for upcoming academic year
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The Ministry of Education in Kazakhstan has announced the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year in secondary education institutions. Here's a breakdown of the key dates and vacation periods:
- The academic year will commence on September 2, 2025, and conclude on May 25, 2026.
- The first quarter of the academic year will consist of 8 weeks of learning, setting the stage for the year ahead.
- The second quarter, also with 8 weeks, will provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge.
- The third quarter will be slightly longer, spanning 10 weeks, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the curriculum.
- The fourth quarter, the final stretch, will last 8 weeks, concluding on May 25, 2026.
In addition to the regular school terms, students will enjoy several holidays throughout the year.
- Winter holidays in the 2025-2026 academic year will span 10 calendar days, from December 29, 2025, to January 7, 2026, inclusive.
- First graders will have an additional 7-day holiday from February 9 to 15, 2026, inclusive.
- Spring holidays will last 11 calendar days - from March 19 to 29, 2026, inclusive.
It's worth noting that the ceremonial line-up dedicated to Knowledge Day will be determined by the school's pedagogical council.
For precise and official vacation dates, it is best to consult the Ministry of Education’s announcements or the specific school’s academic calendar once published.
The academic year in Kazakhstan typically includes a summer break from early June to early September, a winter vacation usually around late December to early January (approximately 2 weeks), a spring break often in March or April lasting about 1-2 weeks, and short holidays on national or religious observances. However, exact dates can vary by region and institution.
As always, stay tuned for updates as we approach the start of the 2025-2026 academic year in Kazakhstan.
- The Ministry of Education in Kazakhstan encourages students to engage in education-and-self-development activities during vacation periods, such as reading general-news articles about various subjects to broaden their knowledge.
- Parents and students should also consider using the vacation periods for self-improvement, attending seminars, workshops, or webinars on education-and-self-development topics in addition to general news updates.
