Term Dates and Holidays
Find key dates for the upcoming academic year, including semester start and end dates, holidays, and college closures.
Academic Year 2026/27
View or download your academic calendar for 2026/27
- Senior Phase - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for school pupils studying college courses as part of their school timetable.
- FE - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for students on full-time or part-time college courses including NC, NQ, NPA, SVQ, Nationals and Highers.
- HN - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for those studying Higher National Certificate or Diploma courses.
- Degree - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for anyone studying a university-level course, including honours degrees, master’s degrees, and graduate apprenticeships.
College Closures
- Christmas & New Year: Monday 21st December 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027 (inclusive)
- Easter: Friday 26 March & Monday 30 March 2027
Please be aware that during holiday periods Academic Staff are not expected to monitor their email. Should you have any concerns about an urgent query during this time please contact our reception team on 01847 889000.
Academic Year 2025/2026
Academic Year 2025/2026
View or download your academic calendar for 2025/2026:
- Senior Phase – for school pupils studying college courses as part of their school timetable.
- Further Education – for students on full-time or part-time college courses including NC, NQ, NPA, SVQ, Nationals and Highers.
- HNs – for those studying Higher National Certificate or Diploma courses.
- Degrees – for anyone studying a university-level course, including honours degrees, master’s degrees, and graduate apprenticeships.
College Closures
- Christmas & New Year: Monday 22 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026 (inclusive)
- Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday): Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April 2026 (inclusive)
Please be aware that during holiday periods Academic Staff are not expected to monitor their email. Should you have any concerns about an urgent query during this time please contact our reception team on 01847 889000.