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The academic year at TAFE NSW has two semesters. Each semester has four terms with breaks in between.
Your academic calendar helps you plan and stay on track with your studies at TAFE NSW.
Below are important dates for:
- all TAFE NSW students
- certificate and diploma courses
- higher education courses
- English language courses.
If you need help with dates or have questions, our staff are here to support you.
Key calendar dates for all TAFE NSW students
Public holidays and student non-attendance dates apply to all TAFE NSW students, including international students, no matter their course.
Public Holidays
| Holiday | Dates |
|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2025 | |
| Australia Day | 27 January 2025 | |
|
Easter |
18 - 21 April 2025 |
|
| ANZAC Day | 25 April 2025 | |
| King's Birthday | 9 June 2025 | |
| Labour Day | 6 October 2025 | |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 | |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2025 | |
Student non-attendance dates
No classes will run during the following non-attendance periods:
- 20 January - 2 February 2025
- 23 June - 6 July 2025
- 8 - 14 December 2025
Find your academic calendar
Certificate and diploma courses
Plan ahead with key dates for international students in certificate or diploma courses. This includes term start and end dates for 2025 and 2026.
Higher education courses
Find key dates for international students studying a higher education course. Check semester dates, census dates and other deadlines for 2025 and 2026.
English language courses
See upcoming dates for international students studying an English language course. Courses start every 5 weeks, with dates for 2025 and 2026 available.
We’re here to help
At TAFE NSW, every international student has support from an International Customer Experience Coordinator. They can help you access the right support services.
You can also check our international student frequently asked questions.