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St Jude's Calendar

Our academic calendar, important dates and upcoming events

Academic Calendar
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar

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Every year we welcome around 1,100 visitors to St Jude’s in Arusha, Tanzania.

As a visitor, you’ll see firsthand how the support of people from all over the world has built a school that is making a real difference. Our Visitor team can arrange a personalised and unforgettable itinerary, including accommodation. You’ll be welcomed to our three, highly resourced campuses, where we are changing the lives of 1,800 students, 300 staff and their families.
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Term Dates 2025
Date
Event
13 January – 28 March
Term 1 (Primary and O Level) and Term 2 for A Level
29 March - 13 April
Midterm and Easter Break
14 April - 30 May
Term 1 (Primary and O Level) and Term 2 for A Level
31 May - 29 June
Term Break
30 June - 29 August
Term 2 (Primary and O Level) and Term 1 for A Level
30 August - 07 September
Midterm Break
08 September – 05 December
Term 2 (Primary and O Level) and Term 1 for A Level
06 December - 11 January, 2026
Term Break and Christmas Shutdown
Important Dates 2025
Date
Event
1 January
New Years Day
12 January
Zanzibar Revolution Day
18 January
Parent Agreement / Reports Primary / Girls
25 January
Parent Agreement /Reports Smith
01 February
Health Testing for New Students
16 February - 28 February
Medical Checks
15 March
Form 5 Scholarship Application Day
31 March
Eid El Fitri - (Tentative Date)
01 April
Eid el Fitri Holiday
07 April
Karume Day
18 April
Good Friday
20 April
Easter Sunday
21 April
Easter Monday
26 April
Union Day
01 May
Workers Day
24 May
Form 6 Graduation
07 June
Eid El-Adha (depends on the sighting of moon)
07 July
Saba Saba
26 July
Scholarship Application Day - Std 1&2(Tentative)
8 August
Nane Nane
5 September
Maulid Day(Tentative Date)
04 October
BSJ Tertiary Graduations and Alumni Reunion
11 October
Combined Form 4 Celebration and Awards Day - Boys' & Girls'
14 October
Nyerere Day
24 October
St Jude's Day Celebration
14 November
Std 7 Celebration and Awards Day
22 November
Scholarship Application Day - Form 1 (Tentative)
09 December
Independence Day
12 December
Final day of work for Employees
25 December
Christmas
Term Dates 2026
Date
Event
13 January – 02 March
Term 1 (Primary and O Level) and Term 2 for A Level
03 April - 12 April
Midterm and Easter Break
13 April - 05 June
Term 1 (Primary and O Level) and Term 2 for A Level
06 June - 05 July
Term Break
18 June - 04 July
Form 1/ Form 5 Spoken English Immersion Program
06 July - 28 August
Term 2 (Primary and O Level) and Term 1 for A Level
29 August - 13 September
Midterm Break
14 September – 08 December
Term 2 (Primary and O Level) and Term 1 for A Level
09 December - 10 January, 2027
Term Break and Christmas Shutdown
Important Dates 2026
Date
Event
1 January
New Years Day
12 January
Zanzibar Revolution Day
17 January
Parent Agreement / Reports Primary / Girls
24 January
Parent Agreement /Reports Smith
07 February
Health Testing for New Students
16 February - 28 February
Medical Checks
14 March
Form 5 Scholarship Application Day
20 March
Eid El Fitri - (Tentative Date)
29 March - 04 April
Parents and Cubs Shared Journey
03 April
Good Friday
05 April
Easter Sunday
06 April
Easter Monday
07 April
Karume Day
12 April - 18 April
Parents and Cubs Shared Journey
26 April
Union Day
01 May
Workers Day
16 May - 24 May
Form 6 Graduation Week
23 May
Form 6 Graduation
27 May
Eid El-Adha (Tentative date)
18 June - 04 July
Form 1/ Form 5 Spoken English Immersion Program
07 July
Saba Saba
25 July
Scholarship Application Day - Std 1&2
8 August
Nane Nane
26 August
Maulid Day(Tentative Date)
20 September - 26 September
Parents and Cubs Shared Journey
29 September - 04 October
Tertiary Graduation week
03 October
BSJ Tertiary Graduations and Alumni Reunion
04 October - 11 October
Combined Form 4 Celebration and Awards Day - Boys' & Girls' week
10 October
Combined Form 4 Celebration and Awards Day - Boys' & Girls'
14 October
Nyerere Day
23 October
St Jude's Day Celebration
15 November - 21 November
Std 7 Celebration and Awards Day week
20 November
Std 7 Celebration and Awards Day
28 November
Scholarship Application Day - Form 1 (Tentative)
09 December
Independence Day
18 December
Final day of work for Employees
25 December
Christmas
Upcoming Events

Standard 7 Graduation

Celebrate primary students finishing Standard 7, the final year of primary school in Tanzania, before transitioning to secondary school. This important milestone marks the beginning of their secondary education journey.

2026 Health Check – March 2026

Every year, we conduct comprehensive health checks for all our 1,800 students at St Jude’s. To accomplish this, a team of medical professionals spend two weeks at our schools checking students’ health. Want to join in 2027? Keep an eye out for updates on how to get involved.

Form 6 Graduation – May 2026

Join us for our Form 6 Graduation, the final year of secondary school in Tanzania, where complete their final year of upper secondary education (A Levels), preparing to step into higher education or careers. Occurring every May, it is great to tie in your visit with.

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Parents and Cubs Shared Journey – multiple dates

Looking for an unforgettable adventure with your child? Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure in Tanzania, filled with learning, laughter and unforgettable memories. Together, you and your child will explore education, sport, culture, art and food, and you might even spot some wildlife.

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Spoken English Immersion Program – June 2026

We’re thrilled to be launching an immersive program in 2026, where a cohort of international volunteers will help 300 students build confidence speaking English. Applications are closed for 2026. Expressions of interests are open for 2027.

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Kilimanjaro Trek – July 2026

Tick Mount Kilimanjaro off your bucket list and make a difference! Join our new fundraising adventure with Inspired Adventures. Visit ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï in Arusha, then trek to Africa’s highest peak, all while raising vital funds to fight poverty through education.

Beyond St Jude’s Recognition Ceremony – October 2026

This special ceremony celebrates graduates of the Beyond St Jude’s Scholarship Program; students who completed their schooling at St Jude’s and have now finished their tertiary education. It’s a proud moment to honour their achievements and a powerful reflection of the long-term impact of a St Jude’s education, as these young adults step confidently into careers and leadership roles.

Form 4 Graduation – October 2026

Celebrate students completing Form 4, the final year of lower secondary school in Tanzania. This marks the completion of their Ordinary Level (O Level) exams, a major academic milestone before choosing to continue with the final tow years of secondary school (Form 5 and 6) or vocational training.

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