Breaks: There are short breaks between classes and a longer lunch break. Many schools also have a short recess in the afternoon.
Additional Notes: Some schools have Saturday classes, especially for high school students preparing for entrance exams. School years start in April and end in March, with summer and winter vacations.
China
School Week: Monday to Friday (some schools may have Saturday classes)
School Hours: Generally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or later
Breaks: Students usually have a morning break and a lunch break. There is often an afternoon break, especially in primary schools.
Additional Notes: The school year runs from September to June. High school students, particularly those preparing for the Gaokao (college entrance exam), may have additional study sessions on weekends.
Spain
School Week: Monday to Friday
School Hours: Typically from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and then from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Breaks: There is a long lunch break, usually from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Additional Notes: The school year starts in September and ends in June. Spanish schools have a summer break in July and August, and students may also have a shorter winter and spring break.
United Arab Emirates
School Week: Sunday to Thursday
School Hours: Generally from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM or later
Breaks: Schools usually have a mid-morning break and a lunch break.
Additional Notes: The school year runs from September to June. The UAE follows the Western-style academic calendar, with breaks for summer, winter, and spring.