Panaji: The academic year for Classes 6 to 12 at schools in Goa will begin from April instead of June from this year, the government announced on Thursday.

Director of Education Shailesh Zingade, in a circular, said academic year 2025-26 will commence from April for Classes 6 to 12 at all schools, including the government-aided ones and those receiving no government aid.

Classes will be held till 11.30 am in April, while there will be a summer vacation from May 1 to June 3.

After the schools reopen on June 4, the regular timetable will be followed, the circular said.