Your Guide to the School Year
At ISHCMC, a well-planned academic year helps students feel prepared, supported, and ready to make the most of every learning opportunity.
Below, you will find key dates for the 2026–2027 academic year, including the first day of school, school holidays, national holidays, student-free days, and the end of the school year.
Families may also download the full 2026–2027 Academic Calendar PDF for advance planning.
Academic Calendar 2026-27
Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| New Students & New Families Orientation Day | August 10, 2026 |
| Term 1 Commences, First Day of School | August 11, 2026 |
| School Holiday | August 31, 2026 |
| Vietnam National Day (National Holiday) | September 1–2, 2026 |
| October School Holiday | October 12–16, 2026 |
| ISHCMC Professional Development Days (Student Free Day) | October 19–20, 2026 |
| Term 2 Commences | October 21, 2026 |
| Cognita Professional Development Day (Student Free Day) | November 6, 2026 |
| Early Release for Students | December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 19, 2026 – January 10, 2027 |
Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Term 3 Commences | January 11, 2027 |
| ISHCMC Professional Development Days (Student Free Day) | February 1–2, 2027 |
| School Holiday | February 3–4, 2027 |
| Tet Holiday (National Holiday) | February 5–11, 2027 |
| School Holiday | February 12, 2027 |
| School Holiday | March 26, 2027 |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day (National Holiday) | April 16, 2027 |
| Term 4 Commences | April 19, 2027 |
| Reunification Day (National Holiday) | April 30, 2027 |
| Labor Day (National Holiday) | May 1 - 3, 2027 |
| Early Release for Students | June 16, 2027 |
| End of School Year | June 18, 2027 |
*Dates are provisional and may change. Government holidays are tentative and depend on official announcements. Please refrain from making any travel plans until you receive confirmation from the school.
Yes. ISHCMC accepts applications throughout the year, subject to availability. Families joining mid-year are supported by our Admissions and academic teams to help students settle confidently into school life.
The 2026–27 school year begins on August 11, 2026. New Students and New Families Orientation Day takes place on August 10, 2026.
Orientation Day is highly recommended for a smooth transition, but we understand that relocating families may arrive at different times. Our team provides support throughout the year to help new students and families settle into ISHCMC.
The 2026–27 school year ends on June 18, 2027, with an early release for students on June 16, 2027,.
Winter Break runs from December 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027.