Academic Calendar & Schedule.
Stay organized with official resumption dates, examination windows, mid-term breaks, public holidays, and Cambridge Academy milestones.
First Term (Autumn / Michaelmas)
Orientation, baseline assessments, academic settling, and end-of-year concert celebrations.
Second Term (Lent / Winter-Spring)
Annual Inter-House Sports, STEM week, mock examinations, and Easter celebrations.
Third Term (Trinity / Summer)
Cambridge IGCSE & Checkpoint exams, graduation ceremonies, speech & prize-giving day.
Official Timeline
Key Dates & Events
Staff Resumption & Professional Development Workshop
Faculty orientation, curriculum mapping, and modern pedagogical training.
New Scholars Orientation & Welcome Day
Welcome assembly for all newly enrolled students and parents.
General Resumption for Returning Students
Full academic classes commence across all year groups.
Nigeria National Independence Day
Public Holiday — School closed in celebration of National Independence.
Continuous Assessment (CA-1) Testing Window
Mid-term formative assessment tests across Cambridge and Nigerian curricula.
Mid-Term Break & Open Day Consultations
Mid-term break for students; parent-teacher academic consultations.
First Term Examinations
Terminal examinations across all primary and secondary subjects.
Christmas Carol Service & End of Term Festival
Community musical concert, awards, and end-of-term festive gala.
Christmas & New Year Vacation Begins
School closed for winter holiday break.
Faculty In-Service Training
Staff preparation and instructional alignment for Term 2.
Students Resumption for Second Term
Classes resume promptly at 7:45 AM for all scholars.
Cambridge Academy Annual Inter-House Sports
Athletics, track & field, cheering competitions, and community sports day.
Second Term Mid-Term Break
Mid-term recess for students and staff.
Mock Examinations (Cambridge Checkpoint & BECE)
Comprehensive mock examinations for graduating junior and senior scholars.
Second Term Final Examinations
Terminal examinations and academic result compilation.
Easter & Second Term Vacation
Easter holiday break.
Third Term Resumption
Scholars resume for Trinity / Summer term.
Worker's Day & Children's Day Celebrations
Public observance days and school celebrations.
Cambridge IGCSE & Checkpoint Official Exam Window
International British Council / Cambridge assessment series.
Third Term Mid-Term Break
Mid-term break across all grade levels.
STEAM Innovation & Science Fair
Student robotics, science projects, coding demos, and creative arts showcase.
End of Session Promotional Examinations
Annual promotional evaluations and class progression testing.
Annual Speech, Graduation & Prize Giving Day
Grand graduation ceremony celebrating our scholars, valedictorians, and leaders.
Long Summer Vacation Commences
Official conclusion of the academic year; summer school and holiday clinics open.
Calendar Advisory & Inquiries
Please note that public holiday dates are subject to Federal Government of Nigeria gazette announcements (e.g., Eid and national holidays). Any adjustments will be communicated promptly via the Cambridge Academy Parent Portal, SMS, and official school bulletin.
For inquiries regarding examination dates or admissions open days, please reach out to the Academic Registry: cambridgeacademyopraises@gmail.com or call +234 (0) 9164848000.