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LESSON PLANNING<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding lesson planning and course structure:<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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IMP 2026 Holiday Periods<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Term<\/th>\n Holidays<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Q1<\/td>\n From 29 December 2025 to 4 January 2026<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q2<\/td>\n From 30 March to 5 April 2026<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q3<\/td>\n From 17 to 23 August 2026<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q4<\/td>\n From 21 to 27 December 2026<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Understanding Your Timetable and Term Break Periods<\/h2>\n

Our educational system is carefully structured to balance high-quality teaching with essential breaks. To this end, we observe the following schedule:<\/p>\n

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  • Term Structure:<\/strong> Each term covers 13 weeks, but we schedule lessons for only 12 weeks, thereby allowing a natural one-week break each term when the school is closed.<\/li>\n
  • Natural Break:<\/strong> This break ensures that everyone benefits from well-deserved rest and that the school can maintain its facilities and prepare for the next term.<\/li>\n
  • Lesson Distribution:<\/strong> Due to the term break and the varying number of weeks in each month, you might receive 5 lessons one month but only 3 another. However, over the course of a term, this balances out to an average of 4 lessons per month.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
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    Example: January to March Term<\/h3>\n

    January (5 Weeks):<\/strong> Suppose the lessons are weekly, and you start with 5 lessons in January.<\/p>\n

    February (4 Weeks):<\/strong> February follows with 4 weeks of lessons.<\/p>\n

    March (3 Weeks):<\/strong> In March, the school observes a natural break, resulting in only 3 weeks of lessons for the month. This break allows for maintenance and preparation for the next term.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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    Example: October to December Term<\/h3>\n

    October or November (5 Weeks):<\/strong> Depending on the day of the week your lesson takes place, either October or November will have 5 weeks of lessons. This adjustment accounts for the natural variation in the calendar.<\/p>\n

    October or November (5 Weeks):<\/strong> The other month, not having 5 weeks, will standardly have 4 weeks of lessons, maintaining balance in the schedule.<\/p>\n

    December (3 Weeks):<\/strong> December has only 3 weeks of lessons due to the natural break over Christmas. This schedule allows students and staff to enjoy the holiday season.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    This scheduling philosophy ensures that, despite monthly variations, each student receives a fair and consistent amount of instruction over the course of the term, while also benefiting from a well-timed break to recharge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Understanding the Distribution of Lessons<\/h2>\n

    To provide a clear understanding of how lessons are organised throughout the year, it is important to note that the number of lessons may vary from one month to another.<\/p>\n

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    • Monthly Structure:<\/strong> Lessons take place on a weekly basis, at a fixed day and time.<\/li>\n
    • Natural Variation:<\/strong> Depending on the calendar, some months may include 5 lessons, while others may include only 3.<\/li>\n
    • Termly Balance:<\/strong> Over the course of a term, the total number of lessons is balanced, ensuring steady and well-structured progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Example:<\/h3>\n

      If a month includes 5 weeks, you will have 5 lessons. If another month includes a term break, you will then have only 3 lessons. This structure allows for a consistent rhythm throughout the term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      This structured approach ensures that, despite monthly variations, each student benefits from a stable and consistent programme over the long term.<\/p>\n

      In essence, the term break ensures that, as a student on a fixed course, you receive an average of four lessons per month.<\/b>
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      This approach is based on the fact that, although a term spans 13 weeks, you are scheduled for 12 lessons, effectively averaging four lessons across each of the three months.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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