International Student Program (ISP)
Each term is a 10-week period of study needed to complete 1 class level. Many English class levels, from Level 1 (Beginning Literacy) to Level 9B (Advanced), are offered each term.
2026 Calendar
9-Week (162-Hour) Program / 10-Week Term
| Start Date | End Date | Holidays (No Class) | Last Day to Add New Students | |
| Term 1 | 1/6/2026 | 3/13/2026 | 1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1/28/2026 |
| Term 2 | 3/17/2026 | 5/22/2026 | 4/8/2026 | |
| Term 3 | 5/26/2026 | 7/31/2026 | 7/3 Independence Day (Fri) | 6/17/2026 |
| Term 4 | 8/4/2026 | 10/9/2026 | 9/7 Labor Day | 8/26/2026 |
| Term 5 | 10/13/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 11/25-11/27 Thanksgiving | 11/4/2026 |
School Closed 12/19/2026 - 1/4/2027 |
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2027 Calendar
9-Week (162-Hour) Program / 10-Week Term
| Start Date | End Date | Holidays (No Class) | Last Day to Add New Students | |
| Term 1 | 1/5/2027 | 3/12/2027 | 1/18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 1/27/2027 |
| Term 2 | 3/16/2027 | 5/21/2027 | 4/7/2027 | |
| Term 3 | 5/24/2027 | 7/30/2027 | 5/31 Memorial Day 7/5 Independence Day (Mon) |
6/16/2027 |
| Term 4 | 8/3/2027 | 10/8/2027 | 9/6 Labor Day | 8/25/2027 |
| Term 5 | 10/12/2027 | 12/17/2027 | 11/24-11/26 Thanksgiving | 11/3/2027 |
School Closed 12/18/2027 - 1/3/2028 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each term?
Each International Student Program term is a 10-week period, with 18 hours per week of instruction for 9 weeks totaling 162 hours.
How often do new terms start?
The school schedules multiple terms throughout the year. Students should use the Academic Calendar page(opens in new tab) for the current start dates and deadlines.
Where can I find school holidays and days with no class?
The Academic Calendar lists holidays and school-closure dates for each term.
Is there a deadline to join a term after it starts?
Yes. The Academic Calendar lists the last day to add new students for each term.
When is your “summer vacation”?
The English Island holds classes all year round. Instead of a "summer vacation," F-1 visa students are allowed to take 1 term (10 weeks) of vacation after completing 3 terms (30 weeks) of study.