Step-by-step guide

School term dates: step-by-step

Use the correct school calendar and confirm any provincial, school-specific or emergency changes.

Responsible authority: Department of Basic Education / provincial education departments.

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1

Identify the school type
Confirm whether the learner attends a public school or an independent school.
2

Choose the correct year
Use the official calendar for the academic year you need.
3

Check provincial notices
Review official provincial education department announcements for relevant changes.
4

Confirm school-specific dates
Check the school’s own notices for exam timetables, extra closures and return dates.
5

Plan around public holidays
Compare term dates with the official public holiday calendar.
6

Recheck before travel
Confirm any last-minute notices from the school or education department.