Based on the ministerial decision by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi related to the annual school calendar for the academic year 2022-2023, official working for the school staff for the academic year 2022-2023 commences on August 14, 2022 and students on August 16, 2022. The second semester will start on December 25, 2022.
The decision also detailed the start and end date of all events, programmes and activities, including exams and vacations, and the beginning and end of each semester.
Half year vacation of the academic year will be from November 20, 2022 to December 22, 2022.
The vacation for academic staff for next academic year will start from June 18, 2023 till August 17, 2023. The last exam of the academic year will be on June 6, 2023.
The Ministry has published the annual calendar of schools for the academic year 2022-2023 on its official website at the link www.edu.gov.qa
And don’t forget the special leeway – “Yay..! Schools have holidays during Qatar 2022 World Cup”
As per the Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 issued by the Minister of Education, the half yearly vacation for schools will start from November 20, 2022 and will end on December 22, 2022, thereby the schools in Qatar will remain closed during the prestigious and highly anticipated event Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Event of the year, Qatar 2022 World Cup will kick off on November 21, 2022 at the Al Bayt stadium and the final will played on December 18, 2022 at the Lusail stadium. 64 matches will be held in the eight World Cup stadiums. The second semester for school will start on December 25, 2022.
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi issued the ministerial decision regarding the annual school calendar for academic year 2022-2023.
Back to school deals in Qatar [2022]
The long hot summer vacation is coming to an end and let us welcome yet another exciting back to school days. Prepare for the academic year with all things new and trendy - bags, stationery, lunchboxes, and many to list as per your ideas. Make the school year an exciting one with all the attractive back- to -school offers. Take it easy on your pockets with the many affordable deals from those listed below:
1. Alif Stores
Image credit: Alif Stores
One-stop shop for books, office supplies, stationery, multimedia and more.
Alif Stores has some crazy deals going on – buy any school item and get the second one for free. OOOOhh! Can’t afford to miss such an offer, hurry to Alif Stores. The offers are applicable on all stationary, college supplies and office supplies, valid until 30th August, 2022.
Location: Near Qatar Sports Club
Phone: +974 66957660
Instagram: @alifstoresqa
Website: www.alifstores.com
Stories are one of the best ways to develop childrens' minds and nurture their imagination!
Visit AFAQ library and discover the countless book options for all age groups.
Location: Mall of Qatar, Doha
Phone: +974 70040322
Instagram: @aafaqbookstore
Image credit: Doha Festival City
Various stores in Doha Festival City awaits your arrival to shower you with their fun offers. Edutainment events has also been included by the stores. So, what are you waiting for? Come and have a fun school supply shopping extravaganza.
Visit the customization stations all your school supplies can be customised for free. Download the Festival Rewards app to redeem the free customization ticket and enjoy variety of offers across the mall.
Location: Doha Festival City, Al Kheesa
Phone: +974 40354444
Instagram: @dohafestcity
Website: www.dohafestivalcity.com
Image Credit: Jarir Bookstore
Get the latest gadgets, creative stationery, and more from Jarir's back-to-school collection. Also make avail the chance to own the superheroes, sports, or the characters-themed trendy school bags.
Location: Different branches across Qatar
Phone: +974 44440212 (Salwa Road)
Instagram: @jarirqatar
Website: www.jarir.com
Image Credit: Sports Corner
Get that extra spend sorted at Sports Corner on items like bags, shoes & more! Avail a gift voucher worth QR 100 once you purchase for QR 300.
The offer is applicable on selected items and will be valid till 3 September 2022.
Location: Different branches across Qatar
Phone: +974 40362211
Instagram: @sportscornerco
Website: www.sportscorner.qa
Getting ready for school..?
Ansar Gallery presents newest Promotion "BACK TO SCHOOL". Enjoy GREAT DEALS on Amazing Items at best prices.
Promotion valid from 28th July to 16th August 2022.
Location: Different branches across Qatar
Phone: +974 44486000 (Barwa)
Instagram: @ansargalleryqa
Website: www.ansargallery.qa
7. talabat
Lunch, snacks, stationery, and more; order your essentials on talabat! Offers are valid until the end of August.
Online delivery website: www.talabat.com/qatar
Download the talabat app: Apple Store (iOS users) or Google Play (Android users)
Doha Festival City awaits you with various Back to School celebrations and Edutainment activities
The foremost choice of Qatar for shopping, dining or be it entertainment is Doha Festival City. Doha Festival City announces yet another exciting launch - its ‘Festival Academy’.
The special activations will run from 24th July to 20th August, and mall visitors get the chance to experience two stations – ‘Festival Academy’, located at Centre Court, and Back to School campaign that features wide range of edutainment options for adults and children alike. and the ‘Customisation Station’, located at the Entertainment Node, is another additional arrangement that allows children to customise their school supplies to their tastes. Wow, this is sure to make children cheery and possessive of their new stationary supplies.
Festival Academy
The ‘Festival Academy’ will give children and parents an insight of the new school year with its school yard and classroom designs. The children can enjoy a variety of edutainment activities, and participate in arts and crafts workshops from 2 – 10 pm Sundays through to Wednesdays. The classroom can accommodate 32 children at a time.
Thursdays through Saturdays presents with yet another exciting session featuring a range of edutainment options from 4 – 10 pm. Balloon twisting shows, face painting stations, ventriloquist performances are programs included in this session. Spelling bees competition in English and Arabic languages and the winners get the chance to receive celebratory plaques and trophies as a reward to take home. The shows also feature daily visits by various multi-lingual guest speakers who will give 30-minute cultural lessons to children on other cultures, and topics in connection to languages, important landmarks, and culinary preferences with a special focus on the upcoming anticipated sporting event and the 32 participating nations.
Customisation Station
The attractive ‘Customisation Station’, which features a giant brush will be functional from 2 – 10 pm daily with a 24-child capacity. This will prove to be a perfect platform that allows children over 4 years old to unleash their creativity and make use of art supplies placed at the desks to customise their own school supplies.
A host of retailers Skechers, Marks & Spencer, Kipling, Next, Borders and Daiso will add colour to event with their participation in the Back-to-School festivities. They will be showcasing the latest collections and trends of their signature school supplies and essentials.
Let's kick off this year's school life together!! Go and get your school essentials in this great deal with the help of this article.
Prepare your back-to-school life in style. Check on all the deals and have a wonderful time shopping and enjoy the academic year..!
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