School Calendar 2026–2027
All dates are confirmed for the 2026–2027 academic year. The TOWIS year is divided into two semesters and four quarters. Each quarter has a dedicated learning block, assessment window, intervention period, parent consultations, and an ACE Day celebration.
Academic Year at a Glance
| Academic Year | 10 August 2026 – 4 June 2027 | |
| Total School Days | 179 |
| Semesters | 2 (Semester 1: Q1–Q2 │ Semester 2: Q3–Q4) |
| Quarters | 4 |
| School Day Start | Gates open 8:00 AM │ Registration 8:20 AM |
| School Day End | 3:00 PM │ After-school clubs: 3:00–3:50 PM |
Semester 1
| Q1 | Mon 10 Aug – Fri 9 Oct 2026 (9 weeks) | |
| Learning Block | 10 Aug – 25 Sep 2026 (7 weeks) |
| Assessment Window | 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2026 |
| Intervention & Challenge | 5 Oct – 9 Oct 2026 |
| Parent Consultations | Thu 8 Oct 2026 |
| Report Issued | Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Grades & Next Steps |
| ACE Day | Fri 9 Oct 2026 — House Games |
| Q2 | Mon 12 Oct – Fri 18 Dec 2026 (10 weeks) | |
| Learning Block | 12 Oct – 4 Dec 2026 (8 weeks) |
| Assessment Window | 7 Dec – 11 Dec 2026 |
| Intervention & Challenge | 14 Dec – 18 Dec 2026 |
| Parent Consultations | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Report Issued | Fri 18 Dec 2026 — Grades |
| ACE Day | Fri 18 Dec 2026 — Christmas Fun |
Semester 2
| Q3 | Mon 11 Jan – Fri 26 Mar 2027 (11 weeks) | |
| Learning Block | 11 Jan – 12 Mar 2027 (9 weeks) |
| Assessment Window | 15 Mar – 19 Mar 2027 |
| Intervention & Challenge | 22 Mar – 26 Mar 2027 |
| Parent Consultations | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Report Issued | Fri 26 Mar 2027 — Grades & Next Steps |
| ACE Day | Fri 26 Mar 2027 — STEM Fair |
| Q4 | Mon 29 Mar – Fri 4 Jun 2027 (10 weeks) | |
| Learning Block | 29 Mar – 21 May 2027 (8 weeks) |
| Assessment Window | 24 May – 28 May 2027 |
| Intervention & Challenge | 1 Jun – 4 Jun 2027 |
| Parent Consultations | Thu 3 Jun 2027 |
| Report Issued | Fri 4 Jun 2027 — Grades |
| ACE Day | Wed 3 Jun 2027 |
School Holidays & Breaks
| Break | Dates |
| October Break | 20–23 Oct 2026 |
| Winter Break | 21 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 |
| February Break | 8–11 Feb 2027 |
| April Break (Thingyan) | 12 Apr 2027 onwards — exact dates per Myanmar Government calendar |
Note: The school also observes Myanmar Government Sabbath days. Where a Sabbath falls on a school day, a replacement Saturday school day applies. Families are notified in advance via ClassDojo.
Myanmar Public Holidays 2026–2027
| Date | Holiday |
| 25–27 Oct 2026 | Full Moon of Thadingyut |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Diwali |
| 23–24 Nov 2026 | Tazaungdaing |
| 4 Dec 2026 | National Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| 4 Jan 2027 | Independence Day |
| 8 Jan 2027 | Karen New Year |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Chinese New Year |
| 12 Feb 2027 | Union Day |
| 2 Mar 2027 | Peasants’ Day |
| 22 Mar 2027 | Full Moon of Tabaung |
| 27 Mar 2027 | Armed Forces Day |
| 13–17 Apr 2027 | Thingyan Water Festival |
| 1 May 2027 | Labour Day |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid Al Adha (TBC) |
| 20 May 2027 | Full Moon of Kasong |
Special Events
| Event | Date |
| Global Market Day (parent event) | Sat 30 Jan 2027 |
| World Book Day (UK alignment) | Thu 4 Mar 2027 |
| Sports Day | Fri 5 Feb 2027 |
Assessments & Reporting Calendar
| Quarter | Report Date | Report Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | Grades & Next Steps |
| Q2 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Grades |
| Q3 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Grades & Next Steps |
| Q4 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 | Grades |
Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences follow each report. Students attend and take an active role. Exact conference times communicated via ClassDojo in advance of each report date.
Standardised & Cambridge Assessments
- GL NGRT Reading Tests — each term for students below Stanine 5
- QUEST Standardised Assessments (Reading, GPV, Spelling, Arithmetic, Mathematical Reasoning) — quarterly
- GL CAT4 Cognitive Ability Tests — on entry for new students; periodically for existing students
- Cambridge Primary Checkpoint — Year 6 (dates confirmed by British Council each year)
- Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint — Year 9 (dates confirmed by British Council each year)
- IGCSE Mock Examinations — end of Q3 (March 2027), Years 10–11
- Cambridge IGCSE External Examinations — May–June 2027, administered by British Council (BU001 Yangon)
All dates communicated to current families via ClassDojo — Class Story, School Story, and School Calendar.