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Cortex Online Academy follows a two-term academic year aligned with Islamic holidays and the needs of our global Muslim student community. All programmes: Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Sixth Form, Shari’ah and ESL Programmes follow these term dates.
| Term | Dates | Breaks & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 – Launch Term | Sun 30th August 2026 – Thu 14th January 2027 | 20 teaching weeks. Mid-term and final assessments included. No half-term breaks. |
| Ramadan Break | Sat 27th February 2027 – Wed 31st March 2027 | 5-week break. No teaching during Ramadan period. |
| Term 2 – Main Academic Term | Sun 17th January 2027 – Thu 15th July 2027 | 20 teaching weeks. Ramadan and Hajj breaks included within the term schedule. Final examinations and assessments before summer closure. |
| Hajj Break | Mon 14th June 2027 – Sun 27th June 2027 | 2-week break. No teaching during Hajj period. |
| Summer Examination / Closure Period | Sun 18th July 2027 onwards | End-of-year examinations completed. Academic year closure and preparation for the next intake. |
| Year Group | Term 1 Start Date |
|---|---|
| Primary School (Years 3–6) | Sunday 30th August 2026 |
| Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) | Monday 31st August 2026 |
| Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) | Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
| ESL Kids Programmes (8-11) | Wednesday 2nd September 2026 |
| ESL Adult Programmes (17+) | Thursday 3rd September 2026 |
| Sixth Form (Years 12–13) | Launching in 2027 |
| Faculty of Shari’ah (16-20) | Launching in 2027 |
Note:
Core + optional subjects, ESL, STEM/projects, language labs, Arabic & Islamic Studies
Shariah: major specialisation + 3 supporting subjects; Non-Islamic: 3-5 A-Level subjects, project-based learning, university prep
Sun 30th August 2026 – Thursday 14th January 2027
| Date Range | Description | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2026 – 03/09/2026 | Orientation & Staggered Start | Week 1 |
| 06/09/2026 – 10/09/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 2 |
| 13/09/2026 – 17/09/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 3 |
| 20/09/2026 – 24/09/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 4 |
| 27/09/2026 – 01/10/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 5 |
| 04/10/2026 – 08/10/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 6 |
| 11/10/2026 – 15/10/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 7 |
| 18/10/2026 – 22/10/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 8 |
| 25/10/2026 – 29/10/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 9 |
| 01/11/2026 – 05/11/2026 | Mid-Term Examinations | Week 10 |
| 08/11/2026 – 12/11/2026 | Teaching Resumes | Week 11 |
| 15/11/2026 – 19/11/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 12 |
| 22/11/2026 – 26/11/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 13 |
| 29/11/2026 – 03/12/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 14 |
| 06/12/2026 – 10/12/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 15 |
| 13/12/2026 – 17/12/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 16 |
| 20/12/2026 – 24/12/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 17 |
| 27/12/2026 – 31/12/2026 | Teaching Week | Week 18 |
| 03/01/2027 – 07/01/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 19 |
| 10/01/2027 – 14/01/2027 | Final Examinations & Assessments | Week 20 |
Sun 16th September 2027 – Thurs 15th July 2027
| Date Range | Description | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2027 – 20/01/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 1 |
| 23/01/2027 – 27/01/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 2 |
| 30/01/2027 – 03/02/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 3 |
| 06/02/2027 – 10/02/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 4 |
| 13/02/2027 – 17/02/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 5 |
| 20/02/2027 – 24/02/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 6 |
| 27/02/2027 – 31/03/2027 | Ramadan Break | – |
| 03/04/2027 – 07/04/2027 | Teaching Resumes | Week 7 |
| 10/04/2027 – 14/04/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 8 |
| 17/04/2027 – 21/04/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 9 |
| 24/04/2027 – 28/04/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 10 |
| 01/05/2027 – 05/05/2027 | Mid-Term Assessments | Week 11 |
| 08/05/2027 – 12/05/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 12 |
| 15/05/2027 – 19/05/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 13 |
| 22/05/2027 – 26/05/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 14 |
| 29/05/2027 – 02/06/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 15 |
| 05/06/2027 – 09/06/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 16 |
| 12/06/2027 – 13/06/2027 | Teaching Week (Short Week) | Week 17 |
| 14/06/2027 – 27/06/2027 | Hajj Break (2 Weeks) | – |
| 28/06/2027 – 01/07/2027 | Teaching Week (Short Week) | Week 18 |
| 04/07/2027 – 08/07/2027 | Teaching Week | Week 19 |
| 11/07/2027 – 15/07/2027 | Final Examinations & Assessments | Week 20 |
Please note: There are no bank holidays or half-term breaks within the academic calendar. All scheduled holidays are listed below.
| Date Range | Description |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2027 – 31/03/2027 | Ramadan Break |
| 14/06/2027 – 27/06/2027 | Hajj Break (2 Weeks) |
| 18/07/2027 – 20/08/2027 | Summer Holiday |
