Belp’s bold school experiment cuts weeks and holidays for primary students
A new pilot project in Belp is set to change how primary students learn and spend their school days. Starting in labor day 2025, the scheme will reduce holidays from thirteen weeks to six and shorten the school week to four days. The initiative aims to test fresh approaches in education while easing daily pressures on families.
The municipality of Belp has announced a six-year trial that will reshape the school calendar for a primary-level class. Instead of the usual thirteen weeks off, pupils will have six weeks of vacation. They will also attend classes only four days a week rather than five.
The trial will run for six years, offering long-term data on how shorter weeks and fewer holidays affect students. If successful, the findings could influence future school policies in the region. The Canton of Bern and local educators will closely observe the results before considering wider changes.
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