Education Ministry adjusts school day during mid-term examinations for 2026-2027

Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced changes to the school day for government schools during the mid-term examinations for the 2026-2027 academic year, according to Circular No. 3. The revised timetable will feature four periods, with the second and third periods reserved for examinations. Regular lessons will continue in the remaining periods as per the school's standard schedule.

Examination marking and grade recording will adhere to the designated opening and closing schedule for the electronic system, ensuring timely assessment processes. Upon completion of the fourth period, students are required to leave school immediately. School personnel are permitted to depart up to two hours prior to the official end of their workday. However, early departure benefits are not combinable with reduced working hours granted to nursing mothers, each being limited to three hours per day.

This adjustment aims to maintain educational quality, provide a comfortable environment for students during exams, and offer teachers greater flexibility to manage their professional duties and personal lives without compromising school operations.