Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar 2024
Our academic year is divided into two semesters (four terms) and includes breaks in between. English language course sessions start every five weeks.
Certificate and Diploma courses
| Term 1 (February Intake) | 5 Feb - 14 Apr | Term 3 (July Intake) | 22 Jul - 29 Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vacation | 15 Apr - 28 Apr | Spring Vacation | 30 Sep - 13 Oct |
| Term 2 (April* Intake) | 29 Apr - 23 Jun | Term 4 (September* Intake) | 14 Oct - 8 Dec |
| Winter Vacation | 8 Jul - 21 Jul | Summer Vacation | 9 Dec - TBA |
* Only available for some courses. See tafensw.edu.au/international
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Degree courses
| Semester 1 (February Intake) | Semester 2 (July Intake) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 Feb - 12 Apr | Term 3 | 22 Jul - 27 Sep |
| Autumn Vacation | 15 Apr - 26 Apr | Spring Vacation | 30 Sep - 11 Oct |
| Term 2 | 29 Apr - 7 Jun | Term 4 | 14 Oct - 22 Nov |
| Winter Vacation | 10 Jun - 19 Jul | Summer Vacation | 25 Nov - 7 Feb 2025 |
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Higher Education Census Dates
- Semester 1 - 13 March 2024
- Semester 2 - 21 August 2024
English language courses*
New students can start on Monday of any week. However, at some centres, sessions start every five weeks.
| Sessions | Dates | Sessions | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 2 Jan - 2 Feb | Session 6 | 24 Jun - 26 Jul |
| Session 2 | 5 Feb - 8 Mar | Session 7 | 29 Jul – 30 Aug |
| Session 3 | 11 Mar - 12 Apr | Session 8 | 2 Sep - 4 Oct |
| Session 4 | 15 Apr - 17 May | Session 9 | 8 Oct - 8 Nov |
| Session 5 | 20 May - 21 Jun | Session 10 | 11 Nov - 13 Dec |
* Please speak with the English Language Centre at the location you choose to study for the best study plan and starting date that suits you.
Academic Calendar 2025
Our academic year is divided into two semesters (four terms) and includes breaks in between. English language course sessions start every five weeks.
Certificate and Diploma courses
| Term 1 (February Intake) | 3 Feb - 13 Apr | Term 3 (July Intake) | 21 Jul - 28 Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vacation | 14 Apr - 27 Apr | Spring Vacation | 29 Sep - 12 Oct |
| Term 2 (April* Intake) | 28 Apr - 22 Jun | Term 4 (September* Intake) | 13 Oct - 7 Dec |
| Winter Vacation | 7 Jul - 20 Jul | Summer Vacation | 8 Dec - TBA |
* Only available for some courses. See tafensw.edu.au/international
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Degree courses
| Semester 1 (February Intake) | Semester 2 (July Intake) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 10 Feb - 11 Apr | Term 3 | 21 Jul - 26 Sep |
| Autumn Vacation | 14 Apr - 25 Apr | Spring Vacation | 29 Sep - 10 Oct |
| Term 2 | 28 Apr - 13 Jun | Term 4 | 13 Oct - 28 Nov |
| Winter Vacation | 16 Jun - 18 Jul | Summer Vacation | 1 Dec - TBA |
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Higher Education Census Dates
- Semester 1 - 12 March 2025
- Semester 2 - 20 August 2025
English language courses*
New students can start on Monday of any week. However, at some centres, sessions start every five weeks.
| Sessions | Dates | Sessions | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 6 Jan - 7 Feb | Session 6 | 30 Jun - 1 Aug |
| Session 2 | 10 Feb - 14 Mar | Session 7 | 4 Aug – 5 Sep |
| Session 3 | 17 Mar - 18 Apr | Session 8 | 8 Sep - 10 Oct |
| Session 4 | 21 Apr - 23 May | Session 9 | 13 Oct - 14 Nov |
| Session 5 | 26 May - 27 Jun | Session 10 | 17 Nov - 19 Dec |
* Please speak with the English Language Centre at the location you choose to study for the best study plan and starting date that suits you.