Term Dates
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 – 2027
AUTUMN TERM 2026
| AUTUMN TERM 2026 | Starts: Tuesday 1st September, 8.30am | Ends: Wednesday 16th December, 4.10pm |
| Student Enrolment (For those new to the school) | ||
| Boarding House opens for students | Monday 31st August from 9am | |
| Enrolment for students | Tuesday 1st September from 9am | |
| Induction for students | Wednesday 2nd September from 9am – 4.00pm |
Returning boarders to arrive at the boarding house between 31st-2nd September 2026
| Boarding House | Opens: Monday 31st August, 9am | Closes: Thursday 17th December, 10am |
| Autumn Half Term | From Monday 19th October 2026 | to Friday 30th October 2026 |
SPRING TERM 2027
| SPRING TERM 2027 | Starts: Wednesday 6th January, 8.30am | Ends: Friday 19th March, 4.10pm |
| Boarding House | Opens: Tuesday 5th January, 12.00 noon Open throughout Easter and Half Term Holidays | |
| Spring Half Term Holiday | From Monday 15th February | to Friday 19th February inclusive |
SUMMER TERM 2027
| SUMMER TERM 2027 | Starts: Monday 12th April, 8.30am | Ends: Thursday 1st July, 1.00pm |
| Boarding House | Open throughout Easter and Half Term Holidays | Closes: Friday 2nd July, 10.00am |
| Summer Half Term Holiday | From Monday 31st May | to Friday 4th June inclusive |
NB The Boarding House remains open over the Summer half term holiday but not over the Summer holidays.
NB School is closed on Monday 3rd May 2027 (Bank Holiday Monday)
Holiday Absence
Please note that DLD College London has a generous holiday allocation, and additional days requested for holidays during term time will not normally be authorised.
