School Calendar
General English
Start any week, on Monday (Except public holidays)
IELTS Academic Preparation
2026 INTAKES
January 5th
February 16th
March 30th
May 11th
June 22nd
August 3rd
September 14th
October 27th
Cambridge Certificate Preparation
3 courses per year
2026 INTAKES
First intake:
5th January – 10 weeks (B2 First) – Exam 13th March
5th January – 10 weeks (C1 Advanced) – Exam 14th March
5th January – 10 weeks (C2 Proficiency) – Exam 7th March
Second intake:
16th March – 11 weeks (B2 First) – Exam 30th May
16th March – 12 weeks (C1 Advanced) – Exam 6th June
16th March – 12 weeks (C2 Proficiency) – Exam 6th June
Third intake:
7th September – 12 weeks (B2 First) – Exam 24th Nov
7th September – 12 weeks (C1 Advanced) – Exam 28th Nov
7th September – 12 weeks (C2 Proficiency) – Exam 26th Nov
Vocational Short-Courses
Different timetables apply depending on demand.
NZ Public Holidays 2026
Auckland Anniversary
Monday 26th, January
Waitangi Day
Friday 6th, February
Good Friday
Friday 3rd, April
Easter
Monday
Monday 6th, April
ANZAC Day
Monday 27th, April
King’s Birthday
Monday 1st, June
Matariki
Friday 10th, July
Labour Day
Monday 26th, October
Christmas Day
Friday 25th, December
WWSE School Holiday 2026-27
Last day 2026
Thursday 24th, December
First day 2027
Monday 4th, January