The school day and holidays
School usually starts at 9am and runs to 3pm or 3:30pm. There are four school terms running from late January to mid-December with two-week breaks between them and a six-week summer break at the end of the year.
Term 1: Late January to early-April - Two week break
Term 2: Mid April to early July - Two week break
Term 3: Mid July to late September - Two week break
Term 4: Mid October to mid-December - Six week summer holiday
For exact dates check the Ministry’s website.