School Calendar

The IST school year runs from September to June. There are 176 instructional days each year. Our school holidays are generally observed based on the Italian holiday dates, plus a Winter break, Easter break (usually between March and April), and the longer Summer break.

2026 - 2027 Important school dates

Semester 1

1 September
26 -30 October
18 December
21 December – 5 January
6 January
29 January

First day of classes
Mid-Term Break – School closed
School ends
Winter Break – School closed
School Closed
End of the First Semester

Semester 2

8 – 12 February
29 March – 2 April
2 June
23 June

Mid-Term Break – School closed
Spring Break – School closed
Public Holiday – School closed
End of second semester

Semester 1

1 September
27 -31 October
19 December
22 December – 5 January
6 January
30 January

First day of classes
Mid-Term Break – School closed
School ends
Winter Break – School closed
School Closed
End of the First Semester

Semester 2

16 – 20 February
6 – 10 April
1 May
1-2 June
23 June

Mid-Term Break – School closed
Spring Break – School closed
Public Holiday – School closed
Public Holiday – School closed
End of second semester

Semester 1

1 September: First day of classes

26 -30 October: Mid-Term Break – School closed

18 December: Last Day before the Winter Break

21 December – 5 January: Winter Break – School closed

6 January: Public Holiday – School Closed

29 January: End of the First Semester

Semester 2

8 – 12 February: Mid-Term Break – School closed

29 March – 2 April: Spring Break – School closed

2 June: Public Holiday – School closed

23 June: End of second semester