DepEd eyes August 22 opening for School Year 2022-2023 with more face-to-face classes

The Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing to open School Year 2022-2023 on August 22, 2022 using blended learning with more face-to-face classes.

At a Tuesday press conference, DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio presented the department's proposed school calendar.

According to the DepEd, 11 weeks are scheduled for every quarter of the academic year.

The first quarter is set from August 22 to November 4, 2022; the second quarter from November 7, 2022 to February 3, 2023; the third quarter from February 13 to April 28, 2023, and the fourth quarter from May 2 to July 7, 2023.

The Christmas break will start on December 19, 2022 and classes will resume on January 2, 2023. A mid-year break is also scheduled from February 6 to 10, 2023.

End-of-year rites will be held from July 10 to 14, 2023.

During the “summer”, the DepEd said remedial, enrichment, or advanced classes can be held from July 17, 2023 to August 26 to 2023.

School Year 2023-2024 is projected to start on August 28, 2023. — DVM, GMA News