The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a new circular outlining revised school timetables under the ongoing education reforms.
The circular has been communicated to all Provincial Chief Secretaries, Education Secretaries, Directors and school principals.
Under the new education reforms, curriculum changes were introduced for Grade 1 at the beginning of this year, while the revised curricula for Grades 2 and 6 are scheduled to be introduced next year.
Students will continue through the respective grades under the new curriculum as it is gradually implemented.
The revised curriculum is scheduled to be introduced for Grade 5 in 2030. Meanwhile, curriculum reforms for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level are expected to come into effect in 2030, followed by Advanced Level reforms in 2033.
As part of the changes, school hours for different grade levels will also be revised from next year.
Accordingly, students in Grades 1 and 2 will attend school from 7.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m., while school hours for Grades 3 and 4 will be from 7.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Students from Grade 5 to the Advanced Level will have school hours from 7.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
