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New students can start on Monday of any week. However, at some English Language Centres on TAFE NSW campuses, sessions start every five weeks.
Please speak with the English Language Centre at your chosen study location to find out the best study plan and starting date that suits you.
| Session | Dates (2025) | Dates (2026) |
| Session 1 | 6 Jan - 7 Feb | 5 Jan - 6 Feb |
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Session 2 |
10 Feb - 14 Mar | 9 Feb - 13 Mar |
| Session 3 | 17 Mar - 18 Apr | 16 Mar - 17 Apr |
| Session 4 | 21 Apr - 23 May | 20 Apr - 22 May |
| Session 5 | 26 May - 27 Jun | 25 May - 26 Jun |
| Session 6 | 30 Jun - 1 Aug | 29 Jun - 31 Jul |
| Session 7 | 4 Aug – 5 Sep | 3 Aug - 4 Sep |
| Session 8 | 8 Sep - 10 Oct | 7 Sep - 9 Oct |
| Session 9 | 13 Oct - 14 Nov | 12 Oct - 13 Nov |
| Session 10 | 17 Nov - 19 Dec | 16 Nov - 18 Dec |
TAFE NSW English Language Centre - Newcastle
| Term | Dates (2025) | Dates (2026) |
| Term 1 | 20 Jan - 11 Apr (12 weeks) | 19 Jan - 3 Apr (11 weeks) |
| Term 2 | 28 Apr - 4 Jul (10 weeks) | 20 Apr - 3 Jul (11 weeks) |
| Term 3 | 21 Jul - 26 Sep (10 weeks) |
20 Jul - 25 Sep (10 weeks) |
| Term 4 | 13 Oct - 20 Dec (10 weeks) | 12 Oct - 18 Dec (10 weeks) |
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English language courses
At TAFE NSW, we offer English language courses to help you improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Explore our courses to find the right option for you and find helpful information.
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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At TAFE NSW we offer a wide range of courses in more than 150 study locations across the state of New South Wales. Whether you’re starting out or upskilling, there’s a course for you.
We’re here to help
At TAFE NSW we ensure every international student has the support of an International Customer Experience Coordinator. They can assist you in accessing the right support services.
You can also check out our international student frequently asked questions.