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International English language course calendar
New students can start on any Monday. Some English Language Centres on TAFE NSW campuses offer sessions that begin every 5 weeks.
Speak with the English Language Centre at your chosen study location to find the study plan and starting date that best suits you.
| Session | Dates (2026) | Dates (2027) |
| Session 1 |
5 January - 6 February |
4 January - 5 February |
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Session 2 |
9 February - 13 March |
8 February - 12 March |
| Session 3 |
16 March - 17 April |
15 March - 16 April |
| Session 4 |
20 April - 22 May |
19 April - 21 May |
| Session 5 |
25 May - 26 June |
24 May - 25 June |
| Session 6 |
29 June - 31 July |
28 June - 30 July |
| Session 7 |
3 August - 4 September |
2 August - 3 September |
| Session 8 |
7 September - 9 October |
6 September - 8 October |
| Session 9 |
12 October - 13 November |
11 October - 12 November |
| Session 10 |
16 November - 18 December |
15 November - 17 December |
TAFE NSW English Language Centre - Newcastle
| Term | Dates (2026) | Dates (2027) |
| Term 1 | 19 January - 3 April (11 weeks) | 18 January – 9 April (12 weeks) |
| Term 2 | 20 April - 3 July (11 weeks) | 26 April – 2 July (10 weeks) |
| Term 3 | 20 July - 25 September (10 weeks) |
19 July – 24 September (10 weeks) |
| Term 4 | 12 October - 18 December (10 weeks) | 11 October – 17 December (10 weeks) |
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