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Learn and Thrive with EC Open Day 6th June 2026
Step into the rhythm of The English College in Dubai, with the essential schedule details for the academic year.
25 Aug
First day of term 1 for all new students
26 Aug
First day of term 1 for all students
4 Sep
*Prophet’s birthday (probable holiday)
13 - 17 Oct
Half term holiday for 5 days
20 Oct
All students return to school for the second half of term 1
2 - 3 Dec
*National Day (probable holiday)
5 Dec
Last day of term 1
Term 1
Date
(25 August - 5 December)
Events
5 Jan
First day of term 2 for all students
18 Feb
*Ramadan begins (probable date) - shortened hours
13 Mar
Last day of term 2
19 - 20 Mar
*Eid Al-Fitr (Probable holiday)
Term 2
(5 January - 20 March)
30 March
First day of term 3 for all students
26 - 29 May
*Eid al-Adha (Probable holiday)
17 Jun
*Islamic New Year (Probable holiday)
3 Jul
Last day of term 3
Term 3
(30 March - 3 July)
Monday 31st August
Tuesday 1st September
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October
Monday 26th October
Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th December
Friday 11th December
Monday 4th January
Monday 8th February
Monday 8th - Friday 12th March
*Eid Al-Fitr (Probable) as per KHDA Calendar
Friday 2nd April
(4 January - 2 April)
Monday 12th April
Monday 17th May - Tuesday 18th May
Monday 7th June
Friday 2nd July
(12 April - 2 July)
Stay organised with The English College academic calendar and keep track of key dates and exciting events.
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