- Wed21 Jan 2026Homestay Opens
- Sun25 Jan 2026Boarding Opens
- Tue27 Jan 2026Term 1 Commences
- Thu2 Apr 2026Term 1 Concludes
- Thu2 Apr 2026Boarding Closes
Plan Your Year with Confidence
Term Dates & Academic Calendar
The John Paul College academic year runs from late January to early December, divided into four terms of approximately ten weeks each. Here are the key dates for this year and the two years ahead — term start and end dates, boarding and homestay windows, and public holidays — so families and agents can plan flights, accommodation and visas well in advance.
- 4 Terms a Year
- 3 Years Ahead
- Boarding & Homestay Windows
We recommend students arrive at least one week before term commences to settle into their accommodation, meet their homestay family or boarding house, and prepare for a confident start.
Key Dates of the College
Choose a Year to Plan
- Term begins / ends
- Public holiday
- Boarding
- Homestay
- Student-free day
27 JanFirst day of school
Term 1 commences
Term 1 commences
27 NovLast day of school
Term 4 concludes
Term 4 concludes
21 Jan – 4 DecHomestay window
Opens to closes
Opens to closes
4Teaching terms
≈10 weeks each
≈10 weeks each
- Mon20 Apr 2026Boarding Opens
- Tue21 Apr 2026Term 2 Commences
- Sat25 Apr 2026Anzac Day Public Holiday
- Mon4 May 2026Labour Day Public Holiday
- Fri19 Jun 2026Term 2 Concludes
- Fri19 Jun 2026Boarding Closes
- Mon13 Jul 2026Boarding Opens
- Tue14 Jul 2026Term 3 Commences
- Mon10 Aug 2026EKKA Public Holiday (Logan City)
- Fri4 Sep 2026Student Free Day
- Fri18 Sep 2026Term 3 Concludes
- Fri18 Sep 2026Boarding Closes
- Mon5 Oct 2026King’s Birthday Public Holiday
- Mon5 Oct 2026Boarding Opens
- Tue6 Oct 2026Term 4 Commences
- Fri27 Nov 2026Term 4 Concludes
- Fri27 Nov 2026Boarding Closes
- Fri4 Dec 2026Homestay Closes
27 JanFirst day of school
Term 1 commences
Term 1 commences
26 NovLast day of school
Term 4 concludes
Term 4 concludes
22 Jan – 3 DecHomestay window
Opens to closes
Opens to closes
4Teaching terms
≈10 weeks each
≈10 weeks each
- Fri22 Jan 2027Homestay Opens
- Mon25 Jan 2027Boarding Opens
- Wed27 Jan 2027Term 1 Commences
- Thu25 Mar 2027Term 1 Concludes
- Thu25 Mar 2027Boarding Closes
- Mon12 Apr 2027Boarding Opens
- Tue13 Apr 2027Term 2 Commences
- Sun25 Apr 2027Anzac Day Public Holiday
- Mon3 May 2027Labour Day Public Holiday
- Fri18 Jun 2027Term 2 Concludes
- Fri18 Jun 2027Boarding Closes
- Mon12 Jul 2027Boarding Opens
- Tue13 Jul 2027Term 3 Commences
- Mon9 Aug 2027EKKA Public Holiday (Logan City)
- Fri3 Sep 2027Student Free Day
- Fri17 Sep 2027Term 3 Concludes
- Fri17 Sep 2027Boarding Closes
- Mon4 Oct 2027King’s Birthday Public Holiday
- Mon4 Oct 2027Boarding Opens
- Tue5 Oct 2027Term 4 Commences
- Fri19 Nov 2027Year 12 Boarding Closes
- Fri26 Nov 2027Term 4 Concludes
- Fri26 Nov 2027Boarding Closes
- Fri3 Dec 2027Homestay Closes
2028 dates are indicative and yet to be confirmed. They follow the settled Queensland term pattern and are provided for early planning only. Please confirm with the College before booking travel or accommodation for 2028.
27 JanFirst day of school
Term 1 commences
Term 1 commences
24 NovLast day of school
Term 4 concludes
Term 4 concludes
19 Jan – 1 DecHomestay window
Opens to closes
Opens to closes
4Teaching terms
≈10 weeks each
≈10 weeks each
- Wed19 Jan 2028Homestay Opens
- Sun23 Jan 2028Boarding Opens
- Thu27 Jan 2028Term 1 Commences
- Fri31 Mar 2028Term 1 Concludes
- Fri31 Mar 2028Boarding Closes
- Sun16 Apr 2028Boarding Opens
- Mon17 Apr 2028Term 2 Commences
- Tue25 Apr 2028Anzac Day Public Holiday
- Mon1 May 2028Labour Day Public Holiday
- Fri23 Jun 2028Term 2 Concludes
- Fri23 Jun 2028Boarding Closes
- Sun16 Jul 2028Boarding Opens
- Mon17 Jul 2028Term 3 Commences
- Mon14 Aug 2028EKKA Public Holiday (Logan City)
- Fri8 Sep 2028Student Free Day
- Fri22 Sep 2028Term 3 Concludes
- Fri22 Sep 2028Boarding Closes
- Mon2 Oct 2028King’s Birthday Public Holiday
- Mon2 Oct 2028Boarding Opens
- Tue3 Oct 2028Term 4 Commences
- Fri24 Nov 2028Term 4 Concludes
- Fri24 Nov 2028Boarding Closes
- Fri1 Dec 2028Homestay Closes
Planning Ahead
Make Every Arrival Smooth
A few things to keep in mind as you map out flights, accommodation and the visa timeline for the year ahead.
Arrive a Week Early
Plan to land at least one week before term commences so students can settle in, overcome jet lag and start the term with confidence.
Accommodation Windows
Boarding and homestay open and close on set dates each term. Check the windows above before booking travel either side of the holidays.
Public Holidays
Queensland public holidays and student-free days fall within some terms. These are marked in gold so you can plan family visits around them.
Allow Time for Visas
Student visa processing can take several weeks. Working back from the term start date, begin your application early to avoid a delayed arrival.
Questions About Dates or Enrolment?
Our international admissions team can help you plan the right start date, confirm accommodation windows and guide you through the application timeline.