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 International Division : From January to December 2025
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 / 2025 | Tuesday 14 January | Friday 21 March |
| Term 2 / 2025 | Tuesday 29 April | Friday 4 July |
| Term 3 / 2025 | Tuesday 22 July | Friday 26 September |
| Term 4 / 2025 | Tuesday 14 October | Thursday 11 December |
| Term 1/ 2026 | Tuesday 13 January | Friday 20 March |
Term dates for the Japanese Division : From April 2025 To March 2026
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 / 2024 | Wednesday 17 January | Thursday 21 March |
| Term 1 / 2025 | Tuesday 29 April | Friday 4 July |
| Term 2 / 2025 | Tuesday 22 July | Friday 26 September |
| Term 3 / 2025 | Tuesday 14 October | Thursday 18 December |
| Term 4/ 2026 | Tuesday 13 January | Friday 20 March |
2025 Calendar
- Japanese Division
- Internation Division
- Both Divisions
- Public Holidays
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 | 29 Clarinet PerformanceY7 VACCINATION | 30 | 31 | 1 OBSERVATION DAY | 2 | 3 |
4 INT / JFL INTERVIEW | 5 INT / JFL INTERVIEW | 6 INT / JFL INTERVIEW | 7 INT / JFL INTERVIEW | 8 HS WORK EXPERIENCEINT / JFL INTERVIEW | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL | 16 | 17 OPEN DAY |
18 Post-war 80th anniversary eventーPass the baton | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL (RESERVE) | 23 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
1 HS TEST | 2 HS TEST | 3 HS TEST | 4 BUSHFIRE DRILL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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.
