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Term dates
While we run on a structured term calendar, children can enrol at any time during the term - so no need to wait, start today!
Plan ahead with Shichida Australia’s term dates for our Melbourne and Sydney centres.
Shichida classes run as weekly 50-minute lessons, with each term lasting 10 weeks and four terms per year.
Below are the upcoming term dates for Shichida Australia centres.
New South Wales Term Dates 2026
Burwood, Chatswood & Parramatta
Term 1 2026 class schedule for New South Wales
Term 1: Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 13 April 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 February 2026 | 13 April 2026 | Australia Day: 26 January 2026 Easter Monday: 6 April 2026 |
| Tuesday | 27 January 2026 | 31 March 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 28 January 2026 | 1 April 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 29 January 2026 | 2 April 2026 | None |
| Friday | 23 January 2026 | 27 March 2026 | Good Friday: 3 April 2026 |
| Saturday | 24 January 2026 | 28 March 2026 | Easter Saturday: 4 April 2026 |
Term 2 2026 class schedule for New South Wales
Term 2: Saturday 18 April 2026 to Monday 6 July 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20 April 2026 | 6 July 2026 | King’s Birthday: 8 June 2026 Anzac Day: 27 April 2026 |
| Tuesday | 21 April 2026 | 23 June 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 22 April 2026 | 24 June 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 23 April 2026 | 25 June 2026 | None |
| Friday | 24 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 18 April 2026 | 27 June 2026 | Anzac Day: 25 April 2026 |
Term 3 2026 class schedule for New South Wales
Term 3: Monday 20 July 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20 July 2026 | 28 September 2026 | Bank Holiday: 3 August 2026 |
| Tuesday | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 22 July 2026 | 23 September 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 23 July 2026 | 24 September 2026 | None |
| Friday | 24 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 25 July 2026 | 26 September 2026 | None |
Term 4 2026 class schedule for New South Wales
Term 4: Monday 12 October 2026 to Saturday 19 December 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12 October 2026 | 14 December 2026 | None |
| Tuesday | 13 October 2026 | 15 December 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 14 October 2026 | 16 December 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 15 October 2026 | 17 December 2026 | None |
| Friday | 16 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 17 October 2026 | 19 December 2026 | None |
Melbourne Victoria Term Dates 2026
Chadstone, Doncaster, Glen Waverley & Highpoint
Term 1 2026 class schedule for Victoria
Term 1: Monday 19 January 2026 to Monday 13 April 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 19 January 2026 | 13 April 2026 | Australia Day: 26 January 2026 Labour Day: 9 March 2026 Easter Monday: 6 April 2026 |
| Tuesday | 27 January 2026 | 31 March 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 28 January 2026 | 1 April 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 29 January 2026 | 2 April 2026 | None |
| Friday | 23 January 2026 | 27 March 2026 | Good Friday: 3 April 2026 |
| Saturday | 24 January 2026 | 28 March 2026 | Easter Saturday: 4 April 2026 |
Term 2 2026 class schedule for Victoria
Term 2: Saturday 18 April 2026 to Monday 29 June 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20 April 2026 | 29 June 2026 | King’s Birthday: 8 June 2026 |
| Tuesday | 21 April 2026 | 23 June 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 22 April 2026 | 24 June 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 23 April 2026 | 25 June 2026 | None |
| Friday | 24 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 18 April 2026 | 27 June 2026 | Anzac Day: 25 April 2026 |
Term 3 2026 class schedule for Victoria
Term 3: Monday 13 July 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13 July 2026 | 14 September 2026 | None |
| Tuesday | 14 July 2026 | 15 September 2026 | None |
| Wednesday | 15 July 2026 | 16 September 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 16 July 2026 | 17 September 2026 | None |
| Friday | 17 July 2026 | 18 September 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 18 July 2026 | 19 September 2026 | None |
Term 4 2026 class schedule for Victoria
Term 4: Monday 5 October 2026 to Tuesday 15 December 2026
| Day | Start | End | Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 October 2026 | 14 December 2026 | Melbourne Cup: 2 November 2026 |
| Tuesday | 6 October 2026 | 15 December 2026 | Melbourne Cup: 3 November 2026 |
| Wednesday | 7 October 2026 | 9 December 2026 | None |
| Thursday | 8 October 2026 | 10 December 2026 | None |
| Friday | 9 October 2026 | 11 December 2026 | None |
| Saturday | 10 October 2026 | 12 December 2026 | None |
2026 Term Overview
| Term | Approximate Period |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | January – April |
| Term 2 | April – July |
| Term 3 | July – September |
| Term 4 | October – December |
Detailed calendars for each state are shown below.
Class Schedule
- Weekly 50-minute lessons
- Four terms per year, approximately 10 weeks each
- Classes run on the same day and time each week
Public Holidays
Classes are not conducted on public holidays, and no class fees are charged for these dates.
Re-enrolment
To maintain your child’s place in the program, re-enrolment for the following term takes place during Week 7.
New to Shichida?
If your child is new to Shichida, the best way to begin is by attending a trial class. This allows you and your child to experience the Shichida Method and see how the program works.
While our classes follow a structured 10-week term calendar, children can start at any time during the term if a place is available – there is no need to wait for the next term.
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The Shichida Method is a research-tested whole-brain training program for children aged 6 months to 9 years old, leveraging the “Golden Period” of development. It uses fun, fast-paced, multisensory activities to nurture both IQ and EQ, building memory, literacy, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
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