The Ministry of Education in Tunisia has published the official schedule for continuous assessment in public and private middle and high schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. The calendar includes dates for assignments, exams, and grading periods. This move aims to provide students, teachers, and parents with a clear plan for the upcoming academic year. According to the ministry, the calendar was released to ensure a smooth and organized academic year.
For the first trimester, the ministry has set November 21, 2026, as the deadline for completing and grading assignments and exams. Written assignments will take place from November 23 to December 5, with a break from December 7 to 12 for additional assignments. The period from December 28 to January 2, 2027, will be dedicated to grading and feedback, with January 2 being the deadline for finalizing grades. Class councils will meet from January 6 to 9, 2027.
The second trimester will see assignments and exams concluding on February 20, 2027. Written assignments will run concurrently with lessons from February 22 to March 3, and classes will break from March 4 to 13 for additional assignments, which includes a break for Eid al-Fitr. Grading and feedback will occur from March 29 to April 3, with April 3 also being the deadline for finalizing grades. Class councils are scheduled to meet from April 6 to 10, 2027.
For the third trimester, students in grades 7, 8, and 9, and those in grades 10, 11, and 12 will have their final assignment deadlines on May 8, 2027. Written assignments will take place from May 10 to 22, with a break for Eid al-Adha. Classes will break from May 24 to 29 for additional assignments. Assignments will be graded on June 10 and 11, with final grades due by June 12. Class councils will meet on June 24, 25, and 26.
The academic calendar also provides specific dates for grade 9 students, which align with the general schedule but have some adjustments. For instance, assignments for grade 9 will be graded and returned on June 5, with final grades due on June 7. Their class councils will meet on June 12, 2027.
For grade 12 students, who are preparing for their Baccalaureate exams, the calendar outlines that assignments will conclude on April 30, 2027. Written assignments are scheduled for May 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12. The period from May 13 to 15 will be used for grading and feedback, which also serves as the deadline for finalizing grades. Class councils for grade 12 students will meet on May 20, 21, and 22, 2027.
The Ministry of Education's release of the academic calendar is aimed at providing clarity and structure for the upcoming school year. By setting clear dates for assignments, exams, and grading periods, the ministry hopes to support both students and educators in their academic pursuits.
Key points
- The Ministry of Education in Tunisia has released the official academic calendar for middle and high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
- The calendar includes specific dates for assignments, exams, and grading periods for each trimester.
- Grade 12 students preparing for Baccalaureate exams have specific dates, including written assignments in early May and class councils meeting in late May.
