At Leith School of Art, the academic year is made up of three terms.

The School holds an end of year exhibition at which the work of all the Year-long and Short Courses is shown. Student work is on sale, with 30% of the proceeds donated to our Bursary Scheme. All students are warmly invited to attend the exhibitions with friends, families and the general public.

Year-long Course and Short Course Term Dates 2025/26

​Term 1: Autumn Term
Monday 15 September 2025 – Saturday 6 December 2025
Half Term: 13 - 18 October 2025

Term 2: Spring Term
Monday 5 January 2026 – Saturday 21 March 2026
Half Term: 16 - 21 February 2026

Term 3: Summer Term
Monday 20 April 2026 – Saturday 20 June 2026
No half term
Exhibition week:  22 - 28 June 2026

Art & Design Foundation Diploma Term Dates 2025/26

​Term 1: Autumn Term
Monday 8 September 2025 – Thursday 11 December 2025
Half Term: 13 - 18 October 2025

Term 2: Spring Term
Monday 5 January 2026 – Saturday 21 March 2026
Half Term: 16 - 21 February 2026

Term 3: Summer Term
Monday 20 April 2026 – Saturday 20 June 2026
No half term
Exhibition week:  22 - 28 June 2026