The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year for all private schools in the emirate. However, the schools following the Indian and Pakistani syllabus are exempted from this calendar. This announcement is a significant step toward boosting clarity, consistency, and effective academic planning across the private education sector in Sharjah.
Key Dates to Know for the 2025–2026 Academic Year
- Start of Academic Year: August 25, 2025
- Winter Break: December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026
- Classes Resume: January 5, 2026
- Spring Break: March 16 – March 22, 2026
- End of Academic Year: July 2, 2026
The calendar is applicable to all private schools, excluding those that follow the Indian (CBSE/ICSE) and Pakistani (FBISE) system. However, these schools will receive a separate academic framework based on their respective curriculum boards.
Why This Academic Calendar Matters?
As per the SPEA, this standardized calendar will help schools, parents, and students to plan more effectively. So, it aligns with the educational vision of the UAE. In addition, it ensures that the academic schedules remain in harmony with the international best practices and local governance requirements.
Moreover, educators have praised the move. Notably, they said that it will help in curriculum pacing, exam preparation, and balanced time allocation across the teaching terms and holidays or breaks.
Supporting Educational Consistency in Sharjah
This announcement continues the ongoing efforts of Sharjah to empower its education infrastructure. Moreover, the proactive planning of the SPEA also helps the educational institutions create a timely schedule for accreditations, inspections, and student assets. In addition, the clarity given by this early release allows schools to coordinate with parents and faculty to ensure a smooth academic experience throughout the year.
Base for planning
These dates serve as a planning foundation for the upcoming academic year, especially for those parents who are looking to join their children in the private schools in Sharjah. However, educators and learners can look forward to a well-organized and productive study year because of the structured timelines.
Stay tuned for curriculum-specific calendars expected to be released soon for Indian and Pakistani schools.
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