School Life | Term Dates / School Calendar
School terms at SJIS
The school terms at SJIS are structured to accommodate both the International Division following the NSW Curriculum and the Japanese Division with the Japanese Curriculum.
- The International Division (NSW Curriculum) operates from January to December annually.
- The Japanese Division (Japanese Curriculum) runs from April to March of the subsequent year.
- SJIS adopts a four-semester system similar to state schools, albeit with minor variations in holiday durations.
- The summer break, spanning from December to January, is slightly shorter compared to public schools.
- Conversely, the autumn vacation, observed from March to April, is slightly longer.
This alignment ensures a balanced academic calendar for students across both divisions, catering to diverse educational needs and cultural backgrounds.
Term dates for the Japanese Division : From April 2026 to March 2027
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 / 2025 | Tuesday 13 January | Wednesday 18 March |
| Term 1 / 2026 | Wednesday 22 April | Tuesday 30 June |
| Term 2 / 2026 | Tuesday 21 July | Friday 25 September |
| Term 3 / 2026 | Tuesday 13 October | Thursday 17 December |
| Term 4/ 2027 | Tuesday 12 January | Wednesday 17 March |
Term dates for the International Division : From January to December 2026
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 / 2026 | Tuesday 13 January | Wednesday 18 March |
| Term 2 / 2026 | Wednesday 22 April | Tuesday 30 June |
| Term 3 / 2026 | Wednesday 22 July | Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 / 2026 | Wednesday 14 October | Tuesday 8 December |
| Term 1/ 2027 | Tuesday 12 January | Wednesday 17 March |
2025 Calendar
- Japanese Division
- Internation Division
- Both Divisions
- Public Holidays
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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25
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26
ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY (Clean Up Australia Day) |
27
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28
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1
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2
INT / JLD INTERVIEW |
3
IPSHA SwimmingJPN SCHOOL CAPTAIN ELECTIONINT / JLD INTERVIEW |
4
INT / JLD INTERVIEW |
5
INT / JLD INTERVIEW |
6
INT Assembly Y4-3ENGLISH LANGUAGE FESTIVALINT / JLD INTERVIEW |
7
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8
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9
ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY (Seven Values) |
10
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11
Y6-1 FAREWELL ASSEMBLYNAPLAN |
12
JPN GRADUATION REHEARSALNAPLAN |
13
TEACHERS’ FAREWELL CEREMONYJPN GRADUATION CEREMONYNAPLAN |
14
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15
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16
NAPLAN |
17
NAPLAN |
18
CLOSING CEREMONYNAPLAN |
19
Autumn Holiday |
20
Autumn Holiday |
21
Autumn Holiday |
22
Autumn Holiday |
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23
Autumn Holiday |
24
Autumn Holiday |
25
Autumn Holiday |
26
Autumn Holiday |
27
Autumn Holiday |
28
Autumn Holiday |
29
Autumn Holiday |
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30
Autumn Holiday |
31
Autumn Holiday |
1
IPSHA Cross CountryAutumn Holiday |
2
Autumn Holiday |
3
GOOD FRIDAYAutumn Holiday |
4
EASTER SATURDAYAutumn Holiday |
5
EASTER SUNDAYAutumn Holiday |
Vacation Care
At Sydney Japanese International School, we understand the needs of busy parents, which is why we offer vacation care from March to April each year when SJIS holidays don’t align with local school breaks. This service ensures continuity for parents while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children. During vacation care, kids engage in a variety of exciting activities, including cooking and sports, fostering their creativity, physical well-being, and social skills.
