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 (subject to availability): March, June, October (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 (subject to availability): March, June, October (2 subjects in the first trimester)
Postgraduate Qualifying Program3Main Intakes: February, May, August (4 subjects in the first trimester)
Mid-Trimester Intakes (subject to availability): March, June, October (2 subjects in the first trimester)

Intake Dates for Foundation, Diploma, PQP & Graduate Certificate

2024 INTAKESOrientation*Start (Week 1)Census DatesEnd of Trimester
Trimester 1
February 2024
31 January5 February23 February3 May
Trimester 2
May 2024
15 May20 May7 June16 August
Trimester 3
September 2024
28 August2 September13 September29 December
*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/
2025 INTAKESOrientation*Start (Week 1)Census DatesEnd of Trimester
Trimester 1
February 2025
29 January3 February21 February2 May
Trimester 2
May 2025
14 May19 May6 June15 August
Trimester 3
September 2025
27 August1 September19 September28 November

English Program Term Dates

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