Term dates for students
Please note below our term dates, along with some key dates for students.
2025/26 Summer Term: 13th April – 3rd July 2026
Please note that college will be closed on the following dates:
- Bank holiday: 4th May
- College Development Day: 5th May (Staff development day)
- May half term holiday: 25th - 29th May
GCSE Exam Dates: May - June 2026
If you are studying English or maths GCSE at college, please make a note of the following exam dates. These dates are set nationally and cannot be changed.
You must not book holidays, event tickets, or other commitments on these days, as attendance at these exams is compulsory.
GCSE English:
Thursday 21st May 2026
Friday 5th June 2026
GCSE Maths:
Thursday 14th May 2026
Wednesday 3th June 2026
Wednesday 10th June 2026
Who needs to resit?
Any student aged under 19 who has not yet achieved a Grade 4 (or above) in English or maths GCSE will be required to resit the qualification with us.
Further details about your course and exam arrangements will be shared with you as the academic year progresses.
If you have any questions, please speak to your tutor or contact the Exams Office.
In addition, there will be no teaching on the morning of these dates, in order to accommodate the GCSE exams.
2026/27 Autumn Term: Monday 7th September – Friday 18th December 2026
Key dates:
Student Induction: 7th – 11th September
Please note that college will be closed on the following dates:
- College Development Day: 23rd October (Staff development day)
- October half term holiday: 26th - 30th October
2026/27 Spring Term: Monday 4th January – Thursday 25th March 2027
Please note that college will be closed on the following dates:
- February half term holiday: 15th - 19th February
2026/27 Summer Term: Monday 12th April – Friday 2nd July 2027
Please note that college will be closed on the following dates:
- Bank holiday: 3rd May
- College Development Day: 4th May (Staff development day)
- May half term holiday: 24th - 28th May
Looking to start with us later?
Even if you want to start a full-time course at the College after the start of term, there are options available to you. Through our specialist supportive programmes, such as Gateway or Apprenticeships, you can join us at different times in the year.
Our expert Careers Advisers are also always available to help you with your career and course choices, if you’re unsure about where and how to start. You can get in touch with them today: Call 01235 555 585 or email careers@abingdon-witney.ac.uk.
Open events at the College
We have a range of open day, evening and taster events throughout the year, where you can come in and see the facilities and talk to tutors. Our future open day dates are given below.
Open Days - June 2026
Wednesday 17th June 2026
3:30pm – 7:00pm
ABINGDON & WITNEY CAMPUSES
Wednesday 24th June 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm
BICESTER CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE
Open Days - September 2026
Wednesday 16th September 2026
3:30pm – 7:00pm
ABINGDON & WITNEY CAMPUSES
Open Days - November 2026
Wednesday 4th November 2026
3:30pm – 7:00pm
ABINGDON CAMPUS
Wednesday 11th November 2026
3:30pm – 7:00pm
WITNEY CAMPUS
Wednesday 18th June 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm
BICESTER CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE
Open Days - February and March 2027
Wednesday 10th February 2027
3:30pm – 7:00pm
ABINGDON CAMPUS
Wednesday 24th February 2027
3:30pm – 7:00pm
WITNEY CAMPUS
Wednesday 3rd March 2027
4:00pm – 7:00pm
BICESTER CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE
Wednesday 17th March 2027
5:00pm – 7:00pm
COMMON LEYS FARM CAMPUS
Open Days - June 2027
Wednesday 16th June 2027
3:30pm – 7:00pm
ABINGDON & WITNEY CAMPUSES
Wednesday 23rd June 2027
4:00pm – 7:00pm
BICESTER CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE
Head to our Events page nearer the time to find out more and register your attendance.
