Education Minister Rima Karami confirmed on Wednesday that public schools in Lebanon will continue operating on a four-day week in the upcoming academic year, describing the decision as “a continuation of the previous measure, with the hope that this will be the last year.”
Karami made the announcement following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, during which she also outlined ongoing efforts to readjust teachers’ salaries under a plan currently in development. The minister briefed the president on preparations for the start of the new school year.
On Tuesday, Karami had indicated during an administrative meeting with Director General of Education Fadi Yarak and other senior officials that schools would open four days a week instead of five. Discussions at the meeting included class duration, potential class mergers, and adjustments to curriculum schedules.
The minister emphasized the importance of completing student transfers before classes begin and ensuring that teaching staff are fully assigned to all schools, especially those operating double shifts.
Pledging support for both teachers and school principals, Karami expressed her commitment to delivering “a distinguished academic year.” She noted that while educational standards would be centralized, implementation would be decentralized through regional administrations, with all directives issued as official decisions.
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