Academic Calendar 2023
Our academic year is made up of two semesters (four terms) and includes Break breaks in the middle. English language course sessions start every five weeks.
Certificate and Diploma courses
| Term 1 (February Intake) | 6 Feb - 9 Apr | Term 3 (July Intake) | 17 Jul - 24 Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vacation | 10 Apr - 23 Apr | Spring Vacation | 25 Sep - 8 Oct |
| Term 2 (April* Intake) | 24 Apr - 24 Jun | Term 4 (September* Intake) | 9 Oct - 3 Dec |
| Winter Vacation | 3 Jul - 16 Jul | Summer Vacation | 4 Dec - TBA |
* Only available for some courses. See tafensw.edu.au/international
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Degree courses
| Semester 1 (February Intake) | Semester 2 (July Intake) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 6 Feb - 7 Apr | Term 3 | 17 Jul - 22 Sep |
| Autumn Vacation | 10 Apr - 21 Apr | Spring Vacation | 25 Sep - 6 Oct |
| Term 2 | 22 Apr - 9 Jun | Term 4 | 9 Oct - 24 Nov |
| Winter Vacation | 10 Jun - 14 Jul | Summer Vacation | 27 Nov - 2 Feb 2024 |
Note: There are two semesters per calendar year.
Read more about Degree courses.
Higher Education Census Dates
- Semester 1 - 8 March 2023
- Semester 2 - 16 August 2023
English language courses*
New students can start on Monday of any week, although at some centres, sessions start every five weeks.
| Sessions | Dates | Sessions | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 3 Jan - 3 Feb | Session 6 | 26 Jun - 28 Jul |
| Session 2 | 6 Feb - 10 Mar | Session 7 | 31 Jul - 1 Sep |
| Session 3 | 13 Mar - 14 Apr | Session 8 | 4 Sep - 6 Oct |
| Session 4 | 17 Apr - 19 May | Session 9 | 9 Oct - 10 Nov |
| Session 5 | 22 May - 23 Jun | Session 10 | 13 Nov - 15 Dec |
* Please speak with the English Language Centre (at the location you choose to study at) for the best study plan and starting date to suit you.
OET exam dates 2023
- Saturday 11 March
- Saturday 10 June
- Saturday 2 September
- Saturday 11 November
To apply, please visit www.occupationalenglishtest.org/apply-oet/.
Closing dates
Applicants for courses with additional entry requirements require longer processing and assessment.
Offshore students should allow eight weeks before the course starts for courses with additional entry requirements, and six weeks for the other courses, to allow visa processing and flights to Sydney.
Onshore students should apply four weeks before the course starts for courses with additional entry requirements, and two weeks for the other courses.
Many popular courses however, will reach full capacity and require early payment to secure your place.