Universal School · 2025–2026
Academic Year 2025–2026

Academic
Calendar

Your complete guide to the Universal School academic year — all key dates, term structures, holidays, OSSD intakes, special events, and traditions for 2025–2026 in one place.

First Day of School
September 2025
Exact date to be confirmed
Last Day of School
June 2026
Exact date to be confirmed
68-Year Celebration
April 18, 2026
Brand Launch Event
Graduation Ceremony
June 2026
Grade 12 · All families welcome
2025–2026
3 Terms
Term 1
SepOctNovDec
Term 2
JanFebMar
Term 3
AprMayJun
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Breaks
Special Events
Important Dates at a Glance

Key Dates 2025–2026

The most important milestones of the academic year — save these dates and share them with your family.

September 2025
First Day of School · Term 1 Begins
School Start
November 22, 2025
Lebanese Independence Day Celebration
National Day
January 2026
OSSD Second Intake Begins · Term 2 Start
OSSD
April 18, 2026
68-Year Celebration & Brand Launch Event
Milestone
May 2026
Spring Arts Festival · Entrepreneurship Demo Day
Events
June 2026
Graduation Ceremony · Sports Day · Last Day
Year End
Monthly
PSA Meetings · First Wednesday of Each Month
Recurring
Three Times per Year
OSSD Intakes · Sep · Jan · Apr
OSSD
Holiday Closures

School Holidays & Breaks

Universal School observes Lebanese national holidays, religious holidays, and scheduled school breaks. All closures are reflected in the monthly calendar above.

National & Religious Holidays
Lebanese national calendar · School closed
Lebanese Independence Day
November 22
Christmas Day
December 25
New Year's Day
January 1
Easter Holiday
April · Dates TBC
Other Lebanese National Holidays
As per Lebanese calendar
Religious Holidays (Eid & Other)
Per Lebanese school calendar
School Breaks & PD Days
Scheduled breaks · Professional development
Fall Break
October · Dates TBC
Winter Break
December – January
Spring Break
April · Dates TBC
Summer Break
June – September
Professional Development Day
October · Dates TBC
Professional Development Day
February · Dates TBC
Canadian Gateway Pathway

OSSD Programme Calendar

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma programme at Universal School runs on three annual intakes — giving students flexibility to begin their Canadian pathway at the start of any term.

Three Annual Intakes with Rosedale International Education

In partnership with Rosedale International Education, Universal School delivers OSSD courses in three 60-hour, three-month cycles per year — allowing students to earn their Canadian credential alongside their Lebanese studies at a pace that works for their academic pathway.

01
First Intake
September Intake
September · Dates to be confirmed
02
Second Intake
January Intake
January · Dates to be confirmed
03
Third Intake
April Intake
April · Dates to be confirmed
OSSD course assessments are ongoing within each cycle. Exact intake dates and course schedules are confirmed at enrolment and communicated via the K12NET parent portal.
Course Duration 3 months per course (60 hours)
Annual Intakes 3 intake windows per year
Assessment Model Ongoing within course cycle
Partner Institution Rosedale International Education
Result Submission Submitted to Rosedale upon completion
Annual Traditions

Special Events & School Traditions

These recurring events and annual traditions are the cultural heartbeat of Universal School — moments every student and family looks forward to, year after year.

Back to School Night
September
Parent information evening — meet teachers, learn about the year ahead, and connect with the school community
Halloween Celebration
October
School-wide celebration with costumes, activities, and community spirit — a beloved annual highlight
Winter Concert
December
Music performances and festive celebrations to close Term 1 — one of the most joyful evenings of the school year
Science Fair
March
Annual student science exhibition — inventions, experiments, and discoveries presented to families and judges
Entrepreneurship Showcase
May
Student business pitches and demo day — the culmination of the entrepreneurship curriculum, open to families and mentors
Spring Arts Festival
May
The year's biggest creative celebration — artwork, music, drama, dance, and digital portfolios from every grade
Sports Day
June
Annual school sports competition — field events, team sports, and house competitions bringing the whole school together
Graduation Ceremony
June
The school year's most meaningful moment — Grade 12 students receive their diplomas surrounded by family, faculty, and the whole school community

A well-planned school year is the foundation of everything we do. When families know what is coming — every celebration, every assessment, every tradition — they can walk alongside their children with confidence and joy throughout the entire year.

— Universal School Leadership · Aramoun Campus · Academic Year 2025–2026
Academic Calendar 2025–2026 · Universal School · Since 1958

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