THE Ministry of Education has moved to reassure students, parents and teachers that there will be no disruption to the 2026 school calendar following public concern over a recent circular on fuel conservation measures.
The clarification comes in response to Circular 62/2026, titled Fuel Conservation Measures and Continuity of Teaching and Learning, issued by Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj.
In a statement, the ministry said Term 3 would proceed as planned under the approved 2026 Academic Calendar, beginning on September 7 and ending on December 4.
It stressed there had been no changes to the academic program or scheduled school calendar.
The ministry also clarified that students throughout Fiji are expected to physically attend school during Term 3 under normal arrangements.
“Teaching and learning activities will continue uninterrupted, consistent with the ministry’s commitment to ensuring quality education for every learner.”
Responding to concerns over references in the circular to “Students Home Life”, the ministry said this referred to a designated data field within the Fiji Education Management Information System (FEMIS).
According to the ministry, the information is used to support planning, student welfare, educational policy development and targeted interventions where necessary.
The ministry further assured examination candidates and parents that Year 8, Year 12 and Year 13 national external examinations will proceed as scheduled during Term 3.
“There are no changes to the approved assessment calendar, and all examination processes will continue in accordance with established procedures and timelines.”
The ministry stated the circular was an internal administrative communication intended for heads of schools and relevant personnel.
It said the document should not be interpreted as introducing changes to the academic calendar, student attendance requirements, delivery of teaching and learning, or national exams.
The statement comes after the circular sparked speculation on social media over whether fuel conservation measures could affect school operations later this year.
