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Key Dates & Deadlines
Aug 20, 2026
GCSE results day and enrolment opens at ICS
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Spring Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Ready to Apply?
FAQs
Applications for our sixth typically open in January. It is best to start preparing in the autumn term. Visit our website at www.ics.cola.org.uk
You will need to meet our general and subject specific entry requirements. Visit our website for more details at www.ics.cola.org.uk
You can apply to multiple sixth forms, please speak to your head of year or careers lead for more advice
You will need the following: Your predicted grades, your personal details like home address and contact information. Your course choices (these can be changed at a later date). You will need to enter your parent/carer details.

