Costa Rica MEP cuts 2027 school year from 200 to 180 days

Costa Rica's Ministry of Public Education (MEP) announced a reduction in the 2027 school year from 200 to 180 days, with classes running March 1 to November 30. The change is a policy shift affecting the national education calendar, likely aimed at cost savings or alignment with international standards. The announcement is preliminary and implementation details remain unclear.

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