Government schools are set to introduce staggered start times in the first week of the 2025-2026 academic year, as reported by Khaleej Times. This schedule allocates distinct start times for boys and girls in cycles two and three, considering age differences across education levels. This approach aims to streamline daily operations in schools and improve transportation efficiency.
Kindergarten classes take place from Monday to Thursday, beginning at 7:30 am with activities and student reception until 8:00 am, followed by a morning assembly until 8:15 am, after which lessons commence. The school day ends at 1:00 pm with five 45-minute lessons. A 15-minute story reading session follows before dismissal.
On Fridays, classes start at 7:30 am and conclude at 11:45 am, with four shorter lessons, totaling 24 lessons weekly.
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Cycle 1 (Grades 1 to 4)
Students in cycle one are split into two groups for easier management.
Group one begins at 7:15 am, with the day ending at 1:25 pm after seven lessons.
Group two starts at 8:00 am, concluding at 1:35 pm with ten lessons.
On Fridays, both groups finish at 10:35 am after four lessons, amounting to 32 lessons weekly, each lasting 40 minutes.
Cycle 2 and 3 (Grades 5 to 12)
Boys commence their day at 7:15 am, running until 2:15 pm from Monday to Thursday with eight lessons daily.
On Fridays, classes start at 7:15 am and end at 10:35 am with four lessons.
Girls begin slightly later at 8:00 am, continuing until 3:30 pm.
On Fridays, their day runs from 8:00 am to 11:45 am with four lessons.
Both male and female students have 36 weekly lessons, each 45 minutes long.
The Ministry highlighted that the new schedule is designed to enhance school discipline and ensure smooth operations. Schools are required to coordinate with transport services to facilitate efficient student commuting, contributing to a supportive educational environment and continuous learning.
