MoE releases 2027 school calendar, sets January 4 reopening date

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MoE releases 2027 school calendar, sets January 4 reopening date

The Ministry of Education has released the 2027 academic calendar, outlining school opening and closing dates, half-term breaks, holidays and national examination schedules for basic education institutions and teacher training colleges.

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