Academic Calendar for 2025
Academic Calendar for 2026
Intensive General English
| Intake Dates* | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting every Monday* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Recommended 2025 Start Dates
IELTS Exam Preparation
| Intake Dates* | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting every Monday* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Advanced English Academic Practice
| Intake Dates* | Course Duration | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | ||
| 13 January 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 17 March 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | ||
| 24 March 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 26 May 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | ||
| 2 June 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 4 August 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | ||
| 11 August 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 13 October 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | ||
| 20 October 2025 | 10 weeks | Yes | Yes |
Barista@BROWNS English Language School
| Intake Dates* | Course Duration | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24 February 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 14 April 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 June 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | |
| 8 September 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | ||
| 27 October 2025 | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
High School Preparation (HSP)
Students can commence studies at BROWNS on any Monday, however students are encouraged to commence on the following start dates:
| Ideal for | Campuses | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | 30 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3, 2025 | Brisbane & Gold Coast | 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 | 17 February 2025 – 4 July 2025 | 2 December 2024 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3, 2025 | Melbourne | 5 May 2025 – 11 July 2025 | 24 February 2025 – 11 July 2025 | 9 December 2024 – 11 July 2025 |
| Term 4, 2025 | Brisbane & Gold Coast | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 | 12 May 2025 – 26 September 2025 | 3 March 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4, 2025 | Melbourne | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 | 12 May 2025 – 26 September 2025 | 3 March 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 1, 2026 | Brisbane, Gold Coast & Melbourne | 27 October 2025 – 16 January 2026 | 18 August 2025 – 16 January 2026 | 9 June 2025 – 16 January 2026 |
| Term 2, 2026 | Brisbane, Gold Coast & Melbourne | 2 February 2026 – 10 April 2026 | 10 November 2025 – 10 April 2026 | 1 September 2025 – 10 April 2026 |
Primary School Preparation (PSP)
Students can commence studies at BROWNS on any Monday*, however recommended start dates for 10 week enrolments are as follows:
| Intake Dates* | Ideal for | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 February 2025 | 2025, Term 2 Intake | Yes | Yes | |
| 28 April 2025 | 2025, Term 3 Intake (QLD) | Yes | ||
| 5 May 2025 | 2025, Term 3 Intake (VIC) | Contact BROWNS | ||
| 21 July 2025 | 2025, Term 4 Intake | Yes | Yes | Contact BROWNS |
| 27 October 2025 | 2026, Term 1 Intake | Yes | Yes | Contact BROWNS |
| 2 February 2026 | 2026, Term 2 Intake | Yes | Yes | Contact BROWNS |
Junior Holiday Program (JHP) / Primary School Preparation + (PSP)
| Program commencement* | Course Duration | Brisbane | Gold Coast | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age: 7-11 Age: 12-17 | Age: 7-11 Age: 12-17 | Age: 7-11 Age: 12-17 | ||
| Sunday, 12 January 2025 | 1-6 weeks | Yes | Age: 7-11 – No Age: 12-17 – Yes | Yes |
| Sunday, 23 March 2025 | 1 week | Yes | Age: 7-11 – No Age:12-17 – Yes | No |
| Sunday, 6th July 2025 | 1-6 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Australian Public Holidays
| Destination | New Years Day | Australia Day | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Public Holiday | Christmas Day | Boxing Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 1 Jan | 27 Jan | 18 Apr | 21 Apr | 25 Apr | 5 May | 13 Aug | 6 Oct | – | 25 Dec* | 26 Dec* |
| Gold Coast | 1 Jan | 27 Jan | 18 Apr | 21 Apr | 25 Apr | 5 May | 29 Aug | 6 Oct | – | 25 Dec* | 26 Dec* |
| Melbourne | 1 Jan | 27 Jan | 10 Mar | 18 Apr | 21 Apr | 25 Apr | 9 Jun | 26 Sep | 4th Nov | 25 Dec* | 26 Dec* |
*BROWNS campuses will be closed from 22nd December 2025 to 2 January 2026 (inclusive) for the Christmas closure period.
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