Ministry of Education reduced the total time of school sessions amidst the increasing number of virus cases in Maldives, following the state's easing of lockdown measures in an effort to transition to the 'new normal'.

According to a circular disseminated to the schools, starting from August 23, the duration of each school period will be reduced from 45 minutes to 35 minutes, with suggestions from principals and teachers.

However, despite the time reduction, the total number of subjects taught each week was increased.

With this alteration, students from grades five to eight will sit through 24 periods of classes each week. Formerly, students of grades five and six had weekly classes consisting of 19 periods, while students of grades seven and eight had 17 periods.

Moreover, the number of weekly periods were increased from 17 to 23 for students in grades nine and ten.

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