Sherborne International College

The British "School Year"

The school year in England starts near the beginning of September and finishes in late June or early July. The school year is divided into three 'terms' as shown below.

Typical School Year in England


Term One:

(Autumn or Michaelmas)


September - mid December

(with one week half-term holiday)

Term Two:

(Spring or Lent)

Early January - mid March

(with one week half-term holiday)

Term Three:

(Summer or Trinity)

Mid April - end of June/early July

(usually with one week half-term;

not at International College)

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