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International certificate and diploma academic calendar dates
At TAFE NSW, our academic calendar helps you learn while giving you time to rest. Whether you start in February or July, you’ll have a balanced year with time for study and breaks.
If you’re an international student, the academic year has two semesters. Each semester has four terms, with breaks in between.
2025 calendar
| Semester 1 (February intake) | Dates (2025) |
| Term 1 (February intake) | 3 Feb - 13 Apr |
| Autumn break | 14 Apr - 27 Apr |
| Term 2 (April* intake) | 28 Apr - 22 Jun |
| Winter break | 7 Jul - 20 Jul |
| Semester 2 (July intake) | Dates (2025) |
| Term 3 (July intake) | 21 Jul - 28 Sep |
| Spring break | 29 Sep - 12 Oct |
| Term 4 (September* intake) | 13 Oct - 7 Dec |
| Summer break | 8 Dec - TBA |
| *Only available for some courses. |
2026 calendar
| Semester 1 (February intake) | Dates (2026) |
| Term 1 (February intake) | 2 Feb - 5 Apr |
| Autumn break | 6 Apr - 19 Apr |
| Term 2 (April* intake) | 20 Apr - 21 Jun |
| Winter break | 6 Jul - 19 Jul |
| Semester 2 (July intake) | Dates (2025) |
| Term 3 (July intake) | 20 Jul - 27 Sep |
| Spring break | 28 Sep - 11 Oct |
| Term 4 (September* intake) | 12 Oct - 6 Dec |
| Summer break | 7 Dec - TBA |
| *Only available for some courses. |
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Orientation details
Our international student orientation sessions cover everything you need to know about studying at TAFE NSW and living in Australia. Read our helpful guide to find out more and find a suitable session.
Support
At TAFE NSW we ensure every international student has the support of an International Customer Experience Coordinator. You can find the contact details for your local coordinator on our support page.
FAQs
Have a question about enrolment, payments or available support services? Check out our frequently asked questions for everything you need to know about studying at TAFE NSW as an international student.
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Our International Customer Experience Coordinator's are here to help you. They can assist you in finding the right support service.
You can also check out our international student frequently asked questions.