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UAE Ministry of Education denies rumours, clarifies no change to school hours
The Ministry urged the public to rely solely on the its verified accounts and channels for accurate and reliable updates
- PUBLISHED: Sat 23 Aug 2025, 9:06 AM UPDATED: Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10:19 AM
The Ministry of Education on Saturday (August 23) dismissed circulating claims on social media suggesting that official school hours in government schools would be adjusted.
In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that no decision has been made to alter school timings at any level, including kindergartens. It stressed that the information being shared online is false and not issued through its official channels.
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The Ministry further clarified that it has not published any announcements on this matter through its official platforms. It urged the public to rely solely on the ministry’s verified accounts and channels for accurate and reliable updates.
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Check the official schedule for students of government schools for the Academic Year 2025-2026:
| Academic Stage | Monday – Thursday | Friday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8am – 1pm | 8am – 11.45am | |||
| Cycle 1 (Option 1) | 7.15am – 1.25pm | 7.15am– 10.35am | |||
| Cycle 1 (Option 2) | 8am – 2.20pm | 8am – 11.45am | |||
| Cycle 2 & Secondary – Boys | 7.15am – 2.15pm | 7.15am – 10.35am | |||
| Cycle 2 & Secondary – Girls | 8am – 3.15pm | 8am – 11.45am |
