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Academic Year 2026

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.

Note: Lesson recordings are available 24/7 for revision and catch-up.
Term Dates

Term Dates – 2026 Launch

TermDatesBreaks & Notes
Term 1 – Spring/LaunchMon 27th April 2026 – Fri 31th July 2026Ramadan: adjusted timetable
Hajj Break: first 14 days of Dhul Hijjah (2-week break)
Summer BreakMon 27 July 2026 – Fri 4 September 20266-week UK-aligned break for all students
Term 2 – AutumnMon 7 September 2026 – Fri 18 December 2026Full term; Ramadan adjustments if applicable in future cycle
Dates

Programme Start Dates (New Students – March 2026 Launch)

Year GroupTerm 1 Start Date
Years 3–6Launching later in 2026
Years 7–9Monday 27th April 2026
Years 10–11Monday 27th April 2026
ESL ProgrammesThursday 30th April 2026
Years 12–13Launching later in 2026
Shari’ahLaunching later in 2026
  

Note:

  • All returning Students: Start 30th April 2026.
  • Monday 27th April: Orientation & onboarding. Live teaching begins Wednesday 29th April.
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Key stages

Our Learning Pathways

Primary School Online

Core + optional subjects, ESL, STEM/projects, language labs, Arabic & Islamic Studies

Primary School

Lower Secondary School

Core + 4 included add-ons, optional extra subjects, STEM, languages, Islamic Studies
Lower Secondary School

Upper Secondary School

Core + 3 pathway subjects, live lessons, project-based learning, exam preparation
Upper Secondary School

Sixth Form

Shariah: major specialisation + 3 supporting subjects; Non-Islamic: 3-5 A-Level subjects, project-based learning, university prep

Sixth Form

Faculty of Shari'ah

(Ages 16–20)

Faculty of Shari'ah

ESL Programmes

Ages 8+ Kids | Teens | Adults
ESL Programmes

Spring Term Dates – 2026 Launch

Monday 27th April 2026 – Friday 31st July 2026

Date RangeDescriptionWeek
29/04/2026 – 03/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 1
04/05/2026 – 10/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 2
11/05/2026 – 17/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 3
18/05/2026 – 24/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 4
25/05/2026 – 31/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 5
01/06/2026 – 07/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 6
08/06/2026 – 14/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 7
15/06/2026 – 21/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 8
22/06/2026 – 28/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 9
29/06/2026 – 12/07/2026Hajj Break—
13/07/2026 – 19/07/2026Teaching ResumesWeek 10
20/07/2026 – 26/07/2026Final Teaching WeekWeek 11
27/07/2026 – 31/07/2026Revision / Term ClosureWeek 12

Autumn Term Dates – 2025 Launch

Mon 7 September 2025 – Fri 18 December 2025

Date RangeDescriptionWeek
29/04/2026 – 03/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 1
04/05/2026 – 10/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 2
11/05/2026 – 17/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 3
18/05/2026 – 24/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 4
25/05/2026 – 31/05/2026Teaching WeekWeek 5
01/06/2026 – 07/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 6
08/06/2026 – 14/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 7
15/06/2026 – 21/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 8
22/06/2026 – 28/06/2026Teaching WeekWeek 9
29/06/2026 – 12/07/2026Hajj Break—
13/07/2026 – 19/07/2026Teaching ResumesWeek 10
20/07/2026 – 26/07/2026Final Teaching WeekWeek 11
27/07/2026 – 31/07/2026Revision / Term ClosureWeek 12

Spring Term Dates – 2026 Launch

Mon 6 April 2026 – Fri 24 July 2026

DateDescription
06/04/2026Start of Academic Session
Apr – Jul 2026Regular Classes in Progress
During RamadanAdjusted Timetable
Dhul Hijjah (First 14 Days)Hajj Break (2 Weeks)
24/07/2026End of Classes
27/07/2026 – 04/09/2026Summer Break (6 Weeks)
07/09/2026Classes Resume
Sep – Dec 2026Regular Classes in Progress
18/12/2026End of Academic Term

Autumn Term Dates – 2026 Launch

Mon 6 April 2026 – Fri 24 July 2026

DateDescription
06/04/2026Start of Academic Session
Apr – Jul 2026Regular Classes in Progress
During RamadanAdjusted Timetable
Dhul Hijjah (First 14 Days)Hajj Break (2 Weeks)
24/07/2026End of Classes
27/07/2026 – 04/09/2026Summer Break (6 Weeks)
07/09/2026Classes Resume
Sep – Dec 2026Regular Classes in Progress
18/12/2026End of Academic Term
Key Notes

What makes us Different

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Lesson recordings are available 24/7 for flexible study across time zones.

SEN Support: Inclusive, personalised adjustments for all students.

Islamic-Aligned Breaks: Adjustments for Ramadan and Hajj (first 14 days of Dhul Hijjah), plus 6-week Summer Holiday.

No Christmas or Easter breaks are observed.