The Ministry of Education has moved to reassure students, parents, teachers and stakeholders that school operations and the 2026 academic calendar remain unchanged despite reports circulating on social media and in some sections of the media.

Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj said classes will continue as planned, with Term 3 scheduled to run from September 7 to December 4, 2026. He stressed that no amendments have been made to teaching programmes, student attendance requirements or the national examination timetable.

Raj explained that completing syllabus content during Term 2 has been a longstanding practice, allowing schools to dedicate Term 3 to trial examinations, revision programmes, remedial support and preparation for the Year 8, Year 12 and Year 13 external examinations.

He also noted that the Fiji Year 8 Examination has been conducted in September since 2024, with results released in November to ensure Year 9 placements are based on national examination outcomes rather than school-based assessments.

The Permanent Secretary confirmed that all schools across the country will continue normal classroom teaching, with students expected to attend lessons in person and learning activities proceeding without disruption.

Addressing concerns raised about information collected through the Fiji Education Management Information System (FEMIS), Raj said the “Student Home Life” section is a routine data field used to support student welfare, policy planning, resource distribution and evidence-based interventions. School leaders have been directed to ensure student records remain accurate and up to date.

He further reassured students that external examinations for Years 8, 12 and 13 will proceed according to the approved schedule, while teachers are expected to continue implementing lessons in line with curriculum requirements.

Raj highlighted that Term 3 also includes continuous assessments for Years 1 to 3, annual examinations for Years 4 to 7 and Years 9 to 11, pastoral care initiatives, lifelong skills programmes and career expos designed to assist Year 10 students with subject selections for Year 11.

School heads have also been reminded that extracurricular activities should support, rather than interfere with, teaching and learning objectives.

Clarifying reports about a recent circular, Raj said the document was intended solely for internal administrative purposes and does not affect school operations, academic schedules, examination dates or attendance expectations.

He urged members of the public to seek information from official Ministry channels and avoid spreading unverified claims that could create confusion within school communities.