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Term Dates

Term Dates

Cobham Hall appreciates that parents need to know as early as possible details of the academic year. Whether it is for planning flights home, or organising exciting family holidays, we know how important Term Dates are to families. This is why we aim to publish term dates at least a year in advance.

It is important to note the exact times that School ends for each half term as major School events frequently take place on the final day of a half term – often the culmination of much hard work on the part of the students – and are not to be missed.

All Boarding Houses remain open until 3.00pm the day after each half term ends in order to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements. There is no additional charge for this, but please be aware this option is available only to those embarking upon intercontinental travel.

Parents should also be aware when booking flights that up to four hours is needed prior to the flight departure time for travel and check in.

Half Term and Long Break Returns (Boarding)

Boarders may return from 6.00pm onwards.

Students arriving from long-haul flights may return earlier by prior arrangement with the Director of Boarding, but not before 3.00pm. Those arriving between 3.00pm and 6.00pm will be supervised in one boarding house.

No hot dinner will be provided, but fresh supplies will be delivered to boarding houses the day before. Boarders may also order takeaway if they wish.

Autumn Term 2025

Tuesday 26th August9.00am - 3.00pmNew Staff Induction
Wednesday 27th August All DayStaff Inset
Thursday 28th AugustAll DayStaff Inset
Friday 29th AugustAll DayStaff Inset
Sunday 31st SeptemberFrom 3.00pm* - 6.00pmAll Boarders Return
Monday 1st September 8.30amStart of Term for Students
Friday 26th September 4.30pmExeat Begins
Sunday 28th September8.30pmExeat Ends
Friday 17th October4.30pmHalf Term Begins
Sunday 2nd November8.30pmHalf Term Ends
Friday 21st November 4.30pmExeat Begins
Sunday 23rd November8.30pmExeat Ends
Friday 12th December1.15pmTerm Ends for Students

*If an international, long-haul student needs to arrive earlier than 3.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.

All students are required to attend the Carol Service – date to be confirmed.

If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 18th October and Saturday 13th December, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.

Spring Term 2026

Monday 5th JanuaryAll DayStaff Inset
Monday 5th JanuaryFrom 3.00pm - 6.00pm*All Boarders Return
Tuesday 6th January8.30amStart of Term for All Students
Friday 23rd January4.30pmExeat Begins
Sunday 25th January8.30pmExeat Ends
Friday 13th February4.30pmHalf Term Begins
Sunday 22nd February8.30pmHalf Term Ends
Friday 6th March4.30pmExeat Begins
Sunday 8th March8.30pmExeat Ends
Friday 27th March 4.30pmTerm Ends

*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 2.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.

If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 14th February and Saturday 28th March, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.

Summer Term 2026

Monday 20th AprilAll DayStaff Inset
Monday 20th AprilFrom 3.00pm - 6.00pm*All Boarders Return
Tuesday 21st April8.30amStart of Term for All Students
Friday 1st May4.30pmExeat Begins
Monday 4th May8.30pmExeat Ends
Friday 22nd May4.30pmHalf Term Begins
Sunday 31st May8.30pmHalf Term Ends
Saturday 27th June 2.00pmTerm Ends

*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 2.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.

All students are required to attend Festival Day on Saturday 27th June 2026.

If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 28th June, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.

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