Schools finish syllabus before mid-term break

As the UAE’s first midterm break of the academic year approaches, schools across the country are ensuring that a significant portion of their syllabus is already completed. Several institutions even have assessments underway.

- Nandini Sircar

The midterm holidays for schools following the Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum are set from Monday, October 13 to Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Most private schools are also aligning with these dates, following the MoE’s directive for unified academic calendars.

Head teachers said that the weeks leading up to the break are strategically planned to consolidate learning and maintain academic momentum early in the school year.

David Flint, Principal of Diyafah International School, said teachers have already covered most of their targets. “By this stage of Term I, our teachers have successfully covered the lion’s share of the syllabus across most subjects based on schemes of work targets. This is the outcome of careful academic mapping, professional coordination, and a deep understanding of each student’s learning profile.”