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    International higher education academic calendar dates

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    If you're studying a higher education course at 黄色直播(such as a bachelor’s degree or higher education diploma), your academic year is structured as follows:

    Semester 1 and Semester 2 each include:

    • 12 weeks of teaching
    • 3 weeks of assessments

    That’s a total of 15 weeks for each semester.

    Summer school (an optional short term usually held over the summer break) includes:

    • 6 weeks of teaching
    • 1 assessment week

    Totalling 7 weeks.

     

    2025 higher education key dates

    Events Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer School
    Applications close

    2 February

    		 20 July

    Contact your course coordinator
    Orientation week 3 - 7 February 21 - 25 July Contact your course coordinator
    First day of semester 10 February 28 July 1 December
    Administration date 14 February 1 August 5 December
    Census date 12 March 27 August 17 December
    Holidays 14 - 27 April 29 September - 12 October 22 December - 4 January 2026
    Last day of semester 6 June 21 November 25 January 2026
    Publish results 25 June 10 December Contact your course coordinator
    Subject selection 26 June 11 December Consult your course coordinator
     

    2026 higher education key dates

    Events Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer School
    Applications close

    1 February

    		 19 July

    Contact your course coordinator
    Orientation week 2 - 6 February 20 - 24 July Contact your course coordinator
    First day of semester 9 February 27 July 30 November
    Administration date 13 February 31 July 4 December
    Census date 11 March 26 August 16 December
    Holidays 6 - 19 April 28 September - 11 October 21 December - 3 January 2027
    Last day of semester 5 June 20 November 29 January 2027
    Publish results 24 June 9 December Contact your course coordinator
    Subject selection 25 June 10 December Consult your course coordinator
     

    Higher education census dates

    The census聽date is the last day you can make important changes to your study in the current semester. This is your deadline to:

    1. Enrol in subjects, change your current subjects, or apply for a reduced study load.

    2. Request a transfer to another course at TAFE NSW, subject to visa compliance, course availability, and approval for late enrolment.

    You must speak with your course coordinator and complete the relevant forms by the census date.

    There are different census dates for each teaching period.

    Semester 1- 12 March 2025
    Semester 2- 27 August 2025

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    You can also check out our international student frequently asked questions.

     
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    Our international student orientation sessions cover everything you need to know about studying at 黄色直播and living in Australia. Read our helpful guide to find out more and find a suitable session.

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    Support

    At 黄色直播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.

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    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 黄色直播as an international student.