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2026 Calendar

Academic Calendar

Important dates, intake schedules, and programme timelines for the year ahead.

Intake Dates
2026 Intake Schedule
Three main intakes per year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

January Intake

Closed
Semester 1: 12 Jan – 3 Apr 2026
Semester 1, 2026
  • Orientation12 Jan 2026
  • Classes Begin12 Jan 2026
  • CATs & ProjectsEnd of February
  • ExamsEnd of March
  • Semester Ends3 Apr 2026
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May Intake

Open
Semester 2: 5 May – 31 Jul 2026
Semester 2, 2026
  • Orientation5 May 2026
  • Classes Begin5 May 2026
  • CATsEnd of June
  • ExamsEnd of July
  • Semester Ends31 Jul 2026
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September Intake

Coming Soon
Semester 3: 1 Sep – 4 Dec 2026
Semester 3, 2026
  • Orientation1 Sep 2026
  • Classes Begin1 Sep 2026
  • CATsEnd of October
  • ExamsEnd of November
  • Semester Ends4 Dec 2026
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Holiday Windows
Inter-Semester Holiday Windows
Three breaks between semesters when classes are not in session.
April Holiday
3 Apr – 5 May 2026
4 weeks · Between Semester 1 and Semester 2
August Holiday
1 Aug – 1 Sep 2026
4 weeks · Between Semester 2 and Semester 3
December Holiday
5 Dec 2026 – 12 Jan 2027
5 weeks · End of academic year
Key Dates
2026 Academic Timeline
12 January
Semester 1 Begins
Orientation and welcome for new students
April 13–17
Be A Star Holiday Programme — Cohort 1
Week-long creative arts bootcamp for ages 6–18
5 May
Semester 2 Begins
Second intake of the year — applications now open
June
Student Showcase & Portfolio Exhibition
End-of-semester presentations and industry networking
August 10–15
Be A Star Holiday Programme — Cohort 2
Mid-year creative arts bootcamp
1 September
Semester 3 Begins
Third intake of the year
November 22–28
Be A Star Holiday Programme — Cohort 3 (On Campus)
On-campus creative arts week
Nov 30 – Dec 5
Be A Star Bootcamp — Cohort 4
Residential bootcamp — Short Film & Music Video
December
Graduation Ceremony
Annual graduation and awards ceremony
Holiday Programmes
Be A Star 2026 Dates
Creative arts holiday bootcamp for children and teens aged 6–18.
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April Cohort

13–17 April 2026

Film, acting, dance, music & confidence building

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August Cohort

10–15 August 2026

Mid-year holiday creative arts intensive

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November Cohort

22–28 November 2026

On-campus creative arts week

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December Bootcamp

30 Nov – 5 Dec 2026

Residential bootcamp — Short Film & Music Video

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