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 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 | Wedesday 22 July | Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 / 2026 | Wednesday 14 October | Tuesday 8 December |
| Term 1/ 2027 | Tuesday 12 January | Wednesday 17 March |
Term dates for the Japanese Division : From April 2025 To March 2026
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 / 2024 | Wednesday 17 January | Friday 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 |
Term dates for the Japanese Division : From April 2026 To March 2027
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 / 2026 | Tuesday 13 January | Wednesday 18 March |
| Term 1 / 2026 | Wednesdat 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 |
2025 Calendar
- Japanese Division
- Internation Division
- Both Divisions
- Public Holidays
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HS TEST |
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HS TEST |
3
HS TEST |
4
BUSHFIRE DRILL |
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10
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11
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12
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14
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15
BOOK WEEK |
16
BOOK WEEK DRESS UP DAYBOOK WEEK |
17
BOOK WEEK |
18
ENGLISH SPEAKING COMPETITIONBOOK WEEK |
19
JAPANESE LANGUAGE FESTIVALBOOK WEEK |
20
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21
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22
ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY |
23
JPN ASSEMBLY |
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25
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26
CLOSING CEREMONY |
27
Spring Holiday |
28
Cherry Tree Planting in CowraSpring Holiday |
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29
Spring Holiday |
30
Spring Holiday |
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Spring Holiday |
2
Spring Holiday |
3
Spring Holiday |
4
Spring Holiday |
5
EIKEN (English Language Proficiency Test) 1st TestSpring 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.
