Private schools will be opening earlier, but most elementary and high school students in the Dominican Republic are called back to the classrooms for the official start of school on 24 August 2026. The public school system has an enrollment of more than two million students.The key dates for the 2026–2027 Academic Year are:3 August 2026: Reentry date for teaching and administrative staff to begin planning, training, and institutional preparation.24 August 2026: Official start of classes for all students in public and private schools nationwide.18 June 2027: Conclusion of classroom instruction for students.29 June 2027: Conclusion of the academic work year for teaching staff.The Ministry of Education is headed by Luis Miguel De Camps. De Camps is the third minister of Education appointed under the Abinader administration. He is tasked with the challenge of...