Academic Year Calendar
CALENDAR OF SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
Source: Ministry of Education, Jamaica
In accordance with the provisions of Regulations 7 of the Education Regulations 1980, the Honourable Minister of Education has specified the following school terms and periods within which school holidays may be allowed in the school year 2013/2014:
1. The first/CHRISTMAS TERM of the school year will commence on Monday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 and end on DECEMBER 13, 2013. Christmas Holidays will be December 14, 2013 to January 5, 2014.
2. The second/EASTER TERM of the school year will commence on Monday, JANUARY 6, 2014 and end on APRIL 16, 2014. Easter Holidays will be April 17, 2014 to April 27, 2014.
3. The third/SUMMER TERM of the school year will commence on Monday, APRIL 28, 2014 and end on JULY 4, 2014. Summer Holidays will be July 5, 2014 to August 31, 2014.
The following dates are suggested for mid-term holidays:
CHRISTMAS TERM Friday, October 18, 2013
EASTER TERM Thursday, March 6, 2014
SUMMER TERM Thursday, May 22, 2014
Ministry of Education Professional Development Dates
CHRISTMAS TERM Thursday, October 17, 2013
EASTER TERM Friday, March 7, 2014
SUMMER TERM Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Public Holiday Schedule
|
Public Holiday |
Date |
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National Heroes Day |
Monday, October 21, 2013 |
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Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
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Boxing Day |
Thursday, December 26, 2013 |
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New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
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Ash Wednesday |
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 |
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Good Friday |
Friday, April 18, 2014 |
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Easter Monday |
Monday, April 21, 2014 |
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Labour Day |
Friday, May 23, 2014 |
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Emancipation Day |
Friday, August 1, 2014 |
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Independence Day |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 |
Examination Dates
| Exam | Date |
|
Grade One Individual Learning Profile |
Monday, August 26 – Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 |
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Grade Four Literacy Supplemental |
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 |
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Grade Six Achievement Tests |
Thursday, March 20 & Friday, March 21, 2014 |
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Grade Nine Achievement Tests |
Friday, May 9, 2014 |
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Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Tests |
Thursday, June 5 & Friday, June 6, 2014 |
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Vocational Schools Leaving Certificate |
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 20, 2014 |
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Grade Three Diagnostic Tests |
Wednesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 12, 2014 |
|
Jamaica School Certificate |
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 2014 |
Attention is drawn to Regulation 7 (3) of the Education Regulations 1980, which makes it obligatory for every Educational Institution to meet for not less than one hundred and ninety (190) days in every school year. Chairmen of School Boards are asked to inform the Ministry of any variation of dates on which their schools will close for each term.
Please note that dates are subject to change due to any extenuating circumstances
