Intake Dates

International students on student visas must complete their course within the duration specified on their Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). The course duration is based on a full-time study load in each study period.
Course NameNumber of TrimestersIntakes
General & Cambridge EnglishBy weekThere are 9 intake (start) dates for English Programs.
Start: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October

Foundation Program2Main Intakes: February, May, August (4 subjects in the first trimester)
Mid-Trimester Intakes: March, June, October, December (2 subjects in the first trimester)
Diplomas2 or 3 (Depending on the Course)Main Intakes: February, May, August (4 subjects in the first trimester)
Mid-Trimester Intakes: March, June, October, December (2 subjects in the first trimester)
Postgraduate Qualifying Program3Main Intakes: February, May, August (4 subjects in the first trimester)
Mid-Trimester Intakes: March, June, October, December (2 subjects in the first trimester)

Intake Dates for Foundation, Diploma, PQP & Graduate Certificate

*Aspire students will join students from the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) for their orientation. Orientation takes place prior to Week 1. Learn more about what happens at O-Week here: www.icms.edu.au/future-students/orientation/
2023 INTAKESOrientation*Start (Week 1)Census DatesEnd of Trimester
Trimester 1
February 2023		1 February6 February24 February5 May
Trimester 2
May 2023		17 May22 May9 June18 August
Trimester 3
September 2023		30 August4 September22 September1 December

English Program Term Dates

To learn more about intake dates at Aspire English, please visit our new Aspire English website here.