The School Year - 2025

By Wayne Angus | Posted: Friday July 12, 2024

Term Dates, Best Start Times, Short-Term Study

2025 Term Dates

Term 1

Monday 27 January - Friday 11 April

Term 2

Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June

Term 3

Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September

Term 4

Monday 6 October - Friday 12 December (date may change)

When can students start study?

JUNIORS

It is preferable for Junior students to start at the beginning of a term but we do have the flexibility to start a student during a term. Students starting at Junior level (Years 9 & 10) can start in any of the four terms. However, in the case of long-term study students, it is generally recommended to start no later than the beginning of Term 3 (July). The best start date may depend on students' English proficiency.

SENIORS

Senior students may start in any of Terms 1, 2 or 3. The best start date may depend on students' academic capability and English proficiency. Senior students cannot start in Term 4 as the focus in this term is external exam preparation and taking the external exams. Students coming for short-term study (1 year or less) cannot enrol for Term 4 unless they are attempting NCEA credits and sitting the external exams.

WE DO NOT OFFER A NON-NCEA PROGRAMME FOR TERM 4.

What is the shortest study period on offer?

Our minimum study period is one term. In exceptional cases we may accept students for 1-3 months, particularly if they are considering longer term study. Sorry, we do not take short-term groups.