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Calendar & Timings

Our academic year, in rhythm.

Term dates, daily timings, and the structure of the academic year at UPS. For the most current information on specific dates, please contact the school directly.

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Our academic schedule — including term dates, exam weeks, holidays, and special events — is updated regularly. Please contact the school directly for current information.

Daily Rhythm

A typical day at UPS.

8:00 AM

School Begins

Students arrive and assemble for the morning Flag Ceremony. Punctuality is encouraged from day one.

Morning

Core Lessons

Language, Mathematics, Science, and other foundational subjects.

Afternoon

Specialised Subjects

Islamic Education, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, and elective programmes.

3:00 PM

School Day Ends

Dismissal and bus departures. Some students continue with extra-curricular programmes.

Term Structure

Four quarters across the year.

Like the Philippine educational system, the UPS academic year is divided into four quarters, each ending with examinations.

Q1

First Quarter

The school year begins. Foundation modules, settling in, and early assessments.

Q2

Second Quarter

Building momentum. Varsity training begins. First Quarterly Examinations conclude the period.

Q3

Third Quarter

Mid-year deep work, project-based learning, and performance arts presentations.

Q4

Fourth Quarter

Final examinations, year-end performances, awards, and graduation/promotion ceremonies.

Need specific dates?

Term start dates, exam weeks, public holidays, and school events are all published in our annual calendar. Get in touch and we'll send it your way.