Stay informed about important dates, term schedules, examination periods, and holidays throughout the academic year. BCET operates on a three-intake system with flexible start dates in January, May, and September.
Three intakes per year with flexible start dates
January Intake
Term Duration
12 weeks
Start Date
6 January 2025
End Date
31 March 2025
Examination Period
7 - 21 April 2025
May Intake
Term Duration
13 weeks
Start Date
5 May 2025
End Date
1 August 2025
Examination Period
11 - 25 August 2025
September Intake
Term Duration
14 weeks
Start Date
1 September 2025
End Date
12 December 2025
Examination Period
15 - 22 December 2025
All important dates and events for the academic year
First day of classes for January intake students
Winter break - No classes
Last day of Spring term classes
End-of-term examination period
Spring 2025 graduation celebration - London venue
First day of classes for May intake students
UK public holiday - College closed
Last day to register for Summer term courses
Last day of Summer term classes
End-of-term examination period
UK public holiday - College closed
First day of classes for September intake students
Last day to register for Autumn term courses
Autumn break - No classes
Last day of Autumn term classes
End-of-term examination period
Christmas and New Year break - College closed
Key dates you need to remember throughout the academic year
January, May & September start dates available
Average term duration per intake period
April, August & December examination windows
Mid-term breaks and holiday periods scheduled
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Contact our Student Services team for clarification on dates, deadlines, or academic schedules