National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996)PoliciesNational Policy for Determining School Calendars for Public Schools in South Africa8. Time frame, process and steps to be taken for determining the School Calendar |
| 8.1 | The process of developing the school calendar for a particular year must start three years in advance. |
| 8.2 | Steps to be taken: |
| 8.2.1 | The Department develops a draft calendar and sends it to the provincial education departments and stakeholders for comments. |
| 8.2.2 | The Subcommittee meets to consider the comments received from the provincial education departments and stakeholders. |
| 8.2.3 | The proposed calendar is submitted to the Minister, who publishes it and invites public comments. |
| 8.2.4 | The Subcommittee meets to consider the comments received from the public. |
| 8.2.5 | The proposed calendar is submitted to the Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Council (date of such submission to be guided by the Committee’s meeting dates). |
| 8.2.6 | The proposed calendar is submitted to the Council for consideration and adoption, and for the Minister’s approval. |
| 8.2.7 | The Minister publishes the approved calendar in the Government Gazette, Departmental website and Social media platforms. |