The Education Act 2012, Part 4 Section 20, requires a school to be open for learning and teaching for at least 195 days and teachers must have at least an additional 5 teacher only days. A total academic calendar of at least 200 days.
2024 school term dates for Cook Islands schools
Term One:
- starts Friday 19 January
- ends Friday 12 April
Term Two:
- starts Monday 29 April
- ends Friday 19 July
Term Three:
- starts Tuesday 06 August
- ends Friday 04 October
Term Four:
- starts Monday 21 October
- ends Friday 13 December
Dates of the teacher only days may vary depending on individual schools programmes. Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to contact school to confirm dates.
Managia School has a different Academic Calendar when compared to other schools.
2025 school term dates for Cook Islands schools
Term One:
- starts Monday 20 January
- ends Friday 11 April
Term Two:
- starts Monday 28 April
- ends Friday 18 July
Term Three:
- starts Monday 11 August
- ends Wednesday 08 October
Term Four:
- starts Monday 20 October
- ends Friday 12 December
Dates of the teacher only days may vary depending on individual schools programmes. Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to contact school to confirm dates.