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, Middle, High School (GCSE), and Sixth Form — follow these term dates.

Note: Lesson recordings are available 24/7 for revision or catch-up.

Spring Term Dates – 2025 Launch

Mon 6 April 2025 – Fri 24 July 2025

DatesBreaks & Notes
Mon 6 April 2025 – Fri 24 July 2025Ramadan: adjusted timetable
Hajj Break: first 14 days of Dhul Hijjah (2-week break)
Mon 27 July 2025 – Fri 4 September 20256-week UK-aligned break for all students
Mon 7 September 2025 – Fri 18 December 2025Full term; Ramadan adjustments if applicable in future cycle

Autumn Term Dates – 2025 Launch

Mon 7 September 2025 – Fri 18 December 2025

DatesBreaks & Notes
Mon 6 April 2025 – Fri 24 July 2025Ramadan: adjusted timetable
Hajj Break: first 14 days of Dhul Hijjah (2-week break)
Mon 27 July 2025 – Fri 4 September 20256-week UK-aligned break for all students
Mon 7 September 2025 – Fri 18 December 2025Full term; Ramadan adjustments if applicable in future cycle

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
Term Dates

Term Dates – 2026 Launch

TermDatesBreaks & Notes
Term 1 – Spring/LaunchMon 6 April 2026 – Fri 24 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 3–6Comming Soon
Years 3–6Mon 23 March 2026
Years 7–9Mon 6 April 2026
Years 10–11Mon 6 April 2026
Years 12–13Coming Soon
Shari’ahComing Soon
ESL ProgramWed 1 April 2026
Returning Students: Start 23 March 2026
Week

Typical Week Overview

Primary School Online

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

Middle School Online

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

High School Online – GCSE

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

Sixth Form Online

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

Faculty of Shari'ah

(Ages 16–20)

ESL Programme

Ages 8+ Kids | Teens | Adults

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.