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Holidays
Students are permitted to take holidays, depending on the duration of the course.
For more information about the Institute’s Attendance and Leave Policy, please visit our Immigration Guidelines page.
Holiday Guidelines
Requesting holidays during your course
Please review the rules below before choosing your holiday dates. The requirements differ for Non-EU and EU students.
Guidelines
Non-EU Students
EU Students
Unscheduled breaks in study are not permitted except in exceptional circumstances.
Non-EU Students
EU Students
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The minimum holiday period permitted is 2 weeks.
Non-EU Students
EU Students
Holidays cannot be taken in the middle of a week (must be booked from Monday to Sunday).
Non-EU Students
EU Students
Upon returning from a holiday, students may have to take a level test before returning to class.
Non-EU Students
EU Students
Holidays cannot be taken during the first 8 weeks of a student’s course and cannot exceed 1/3 of the total weeks study completed before the holiday.
This does not apply to Working Holiday Visa students.
Non-EU Students
EU Students
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To request a holiday, students should contact the admissions department at least 2 weeks in advance.
Non-EU Students
EU Students