Key Dates
Find important course dates for our AMEP and SEE Programs, as well as public holiday information.
Important course dates and schedules
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) dates
AMEP ACT dates
| Study period | Start date | End date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer short courses (4 weeks) | 5 January 2026 | 30 January 2026 |
1 Jan (New Year’s Day) 26 Jan (Australia Day) |
|
Semester 1A (9 weeks) | 2 February 2026 | 2 April 2026 |
3 Apr (Good Friday) 4 Apr (Easter Sat) 6 Apr (Easter Mon) |
|
Autumn short courses (2 weeks) | 7 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 1B (11 weeks) | 20 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
25 Apr (ANZAC Day) 8 Jun (King’s birthday) |
|
Winter short courses (2 weeks) | 6 July 2026 | 17 July 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 2A (10 weeks) | 20 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Spring short course (2 weeks) | 28 September 2026 | 9 October 2026 | 5 Oct (Labour Day) |
|
Semester 2B (10 weeks) | 12 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
25 Dec (Christmas Day) 26 Dec (Boxing Day) 28 Dec (*Additional Boxing Day) |
AMEP NSW dates
| Study period | Start date | End date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer short courses (4 weeks) | 5 January 2026 | 30 January 2026 |
1 Jan (New Year’s Day) 26 Jan (Australia Day) |
|
Semester 1A (9 weeks) | 2 February 2026 | 2 April 2026 |
3 Apr (Good Friday) 4 Apr (Easter Sat) 6 Apr (Easter Mon) |
|
Autumn short courses (2 weeks) | 7 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 1B (11 weeks) | 20 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
25 Apr (ANZAC Day) 8 Jun (King’s birthday) |
|
Winter short courses (2 weeks) | 6 July 2026 | 17 July 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 2A (10 weeks) | 20 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Spring short course (2 weeks) | 28 September 2026 | 9 October 2026 | 5 Oct (Labour Day) |
|
Semester 2B (10 weeks) | 12 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
25 Dec (Christmas Day) 26 Dec (Boxing Day) 28 Dec (*Additional Boxing Day) 29 Dec (in lieu of Bank Holiday *EBA staff only) |
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) dates
SEE NSW dates
| Study period | Start date | End date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer short courses (4 weeks) - AMEP & SEE | 5 January 2026 | 30 January 2026 |
1 Jan (New Year’s Day) 26 Jan (Australia Day) |
|
Semester 1A (10 weeks) - SEE | 2 February 2026 | 10 April 2026 | 3 Apr (Good Friday) |
|
Autumn short courses (1 week) - SEE | 13 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 |
3 Apr (Good Friday) 4 Apr (Easter Sat) 6 Apr (Easter Mon) 25 Apr (ANZAC Day) |
|
Semester 1B (12 weeks) - SEE | 20 April 2026 | 10 July 2026 | 8 Jun (King’s birthday) |
|
Winter short courses (1 week) - SEE | 13 July 2026 | 17 July 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 2A (11 weeks) - SEE | 20 July 2026 | 2 October 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Spring short courses (1 week) - SEE | 5 October 2026 | 9 October 2026 | 5 Oct (Labour Day) |
|
Semester 2B (10 weeks) - AMEP & SEE | 12 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
25 Dec (Christmas Day) 26 Dec (Boxing Day) 28 Dec (*Additional Boxing Day) 29 Dec (in lieu of Bank Holiday *EBA staff only) |
SEE VIC dates
| Study period | Start date | End date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer short courses (3 weeks) | 5 January 2026 | 23 January 2026 | 1 Jan (New Year’s Day) |
|
Semester 1A (10 weeks) | 26 January 2026 | 3 April 2026 |
26 Jan (Australia Day) 9 Mar (Labour Day) 3 Apr (Good Friday) |
|
Autumn short courses (2 weeks) | 6 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 |
4 Apr (Easter Sat) 6 Apr (Easter Mon) |
|
Semester 1B (10 weeks) | 20 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 |
25 Apr (ANZAC Day) 8 Jun (King’s birthday) |
|
Winter short courses (12 weeks) | 29 June 2026 | 10 July 2026 | No Public Holidays |
|
Semester 2A (10 weeks) | 13 July 2026 | 18 September 2026 | No Public Holidays |
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Spring short courses (2 weeks) | 21 September 2026 | 2 October 2026 | 25 Sep (Friday before the AFL Grand Final) |
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Semester 2B (10 weeks) | 5 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
3 Nov (Melbourne Cup) 25 Dec (Christmas Day) 26 Dec (Boxing Day) 28 Dec (*Additional Boxing Day) |