Current International Students
News, Events and Useful Information
The International Office
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2023-24 Term & Holiday Dates
| Term & Holiday Dates 2023-24 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 04 September - 15 December 2023 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 23 - 27 October 2023 |
| Christmas Holiday | 18 December 2023 - 01 January 2024 |
| Spring Term | 02 January - 28 March 2024 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 12 - 16 February 2024 |
| Easter Holiday | 29 March - 12 April 2024 |
| Summer Term | 15 April - 27 June 2024 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 27 - 31 June 2024 |
| Additional Summer Term for English Language classes only: 01 July – 23 August 2024 | |
| Bank and Public Holidays • Christmas Day: 25 December 2023 • Boxing Day: 26 December 2023 • New Year's Day: 01 January 2024 • Good Friday: 29 March 2024 • Easter Monday: 01 April 2024 • May Day bank holiday: 06 May 2024 • Spring bank holiday: 27 May 2024 • Summer bank holiday: 26 August 2024 |
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2024-25 Term & Holiday Dates
| Term & Holiday Dates 2024-25 | |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 02 September - 13 December 2024 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 28 October - 01 November 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday | 16 December 2024 - 02 January 2025 |
| Spring Term | 02 January - 04 April 2025 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 17 - 21 February 2025 |
| Easter Holiday | 07 - 21 April 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22 April - 26 June 2025 |
| Half-Term (no classes) | 26 - 30 May 2025 |
| Bank and Public Holidays • Christmas Day: 25 December 2024 • Boxing Day: 26 December 2024 • New Year's Day: 01 January 2025 • Good Friday: 18 April 2025 • Easter Monday: 21 April 2025 • May Day bank holiday: 05 May 2025 • Spring bank holiday: 26 May 2025 • Summer bank holiday: 25 August 2025 |
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Highlights – popular local events through the year
You will know by now that Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area has a lot to offer the overseas visitor; here is a reminder of some of the local events and festivals that shouldn’t be missed:
| Annually | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September | Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival | Lower Gardens, Town Centre & Seafront |
| October | Run Bournemouth | Bournemouth Seafront |
| November to January | Christmas in Bournemouth - Market, Ice Rink & more | Bournemouth Square and Lower Gardens |
| April | Bournemouth Bay Run | Bournemouth Seafront |
| May | Bournemouth 7's Festival | Bournemouth Sports Club, Christchurch |
| May | Christchurch Food Festival | Christchurch Quay (the Quomps) |
| July | Poole Harbour Festival | Baiter Park, Poole |
| July | Bourne Free Pride Festival | Meyrick Park, Bournemouth |
| July | British Beach Polo Championships | Sandbanks Beach, Poole |
| July | The British Beach Champs Beach Sports Festival | Sandbanks Beach, Poole |
| July/August | Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Proms in the Park | Meyrick Park, Bournemouth |
| August/September | Bournemouth Air Festival | Bournemouth Seafront |
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