The new academic year has commenced following a month-long school break, marking the first time in several years that the academic year has commenced in January.
More than 77,000 students have been enrolled across 218 government schools nationwide.
As in previous years, a significant number of students have been admitted to Grade 1. A total of 4,790 students were admitted to Grade 1 this year. Of these, 1,748 students were admitted to schools in the Male' area, while 3,042 students were admitted to Grade 1 in schools across the atolls.
This year, 1,530 students requested transfers from the atolls to schools in the Male' area. In addition, 836 students transferred from the Male' to schools in Hulhumale.
A total of 10,500 teachers have been deployed in government schools at the start of the academic year. This includes 8,000 local teachers and 2,500 foreign teachers.
A new permanent school has also been opened in Hulhumale Phase II. The school has enrolled more than 1,900 students across Grades 1 to higher levels and will be staffed by 230 teachers.
The Ministry of Education began preparations for the academic year in advance. The distribution of textbooks to schools commenced in December last year. In addition, recruitment of teachers was carried out, alongside extensive work on school infrastructure development, including renovation projects.
According to this year’s academic calendar, schools will close for students after the first week of Ramadan and will resume on 23 March following the Eid holiday.
The first term will conclude from 14 July to August, while the second term will begin on 2 August. Students will have a major holiday from 18 December to 12 January 2027.