Schools to reopen at August-end in Turkey

Schools will reopen on Aug. 31 in Turkey.

School buildings will be washed down before the education term starts.

All teachers, students, and other personnel at schools are required to wear face masks.

The National Education Ministry said for the new academic year.

An orientation will be held for students who will start primary school from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.

A mid-term break will be held between Nov. 16-20.

After the end of the first term on Jan. 22, schools will break on Jan. 25.

The second term will begin on Feb. 8, with a mid-term break on April 12-16.

The year will close on June 18, 2021.