North Cyprus schools set September start dates for 2026-27

Primary schools under the North Cyprus Education Ministry are scheduled to begin the 2026-27 academic year on 14 September 2026. General secondary and vocational-technical schools are due to start classes on 15 September, according to the ministry’s academic calendar as reported by Halkın Sesi and Yenidüzen.

The Education Ministry estimates that about 59,000 students will attend 196 schools during the new academic year. It also estimates that approximately 6,500 teachers will work in public and private schools across North Cyprus.

Ministry figures reported by the outlets put primary-school enrolment at about 28,000 students across 132 schools. General secondary schools are expected to serve about 25,600 students at 50 schools, while 14 vocational-technical schools will have an estimated 4,200 students. The Taner Akcan Apprenticeship and Adult Education Centre is expected to have around 900 students.

Term dates and examinations

The first term is scheduled to end on 29 January 2027 for primary, general secondary and vocational-technical schools. The second term will begin on 16 February.

Primary schools are scheduled to finish the academic year on 14 June 2027. General secondary and vocational-technical schools are due to finish on 11 June.

The first stage of the College Entrance Examination, KGS-1, is planned for 30 January 2027, followed by KGS-2 on 5 June. The Anatolian High School and Science High School Placement Examination is scheduled for 19 June.

Applications for vocational high school programme preferences will be accepted from 16 to 22 June, with ninth-grade placements due to be announced on 23 June. The Lefkoşa Anatolian Fine Arts High School entrance examination is scheduled for 23 to 25 June.