<P> The first day of school is the first day of an academic year . The timing varies between different areas around the world because of the differences in weather, climate, season, law and culture . </P> <P> The first day of school in Costa Rica is in early February . The Education Ministry changes the date every year to ensure 200 effective days are in the school calendar . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr>

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