Vhembe College Academic Calendar – 2026 Almanac
The Vhembe TVET College has released its academic calendar (almanac) for 2026 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about the Vhembe TVET College resumption date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
VHEMBE TVET COLLEGE SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training for all TVET colleges of which Vhembe TVET College is included.
1. National Certificate Vocational (NCV) – Annual Programme
| Term | Key Dates (Staff & Classes) | Examinations & College Closure | Lecturing & Service Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staff: 06 Jan Classes: 12 Jan – 01 Apr |
Supplementary Exams: 16 – 27 Feb College Closes: 01 Apr |
Lecturing: 58 days Service: 62 days |
| 2 | Staff: 13 Apr Classes: 13 Apr – 10 Jun |
College Closes: 10 Jun | Lecturing: 41 days Service: 41 days |
| 3 | Staff: 07 Jul Classes: 07 Jul – 16 Sep |
Internal Examinations (within term) College Closes: 16 Sep |
Lecturing: 51 days Service: 51 days |
| 4 | Staff: 28 Sep Classes: 28 Sep – 23 Oct |
Life Skills & Computer Lit. (P2): 19–23 Oct Final Exams: 26 Oct – 27 Nov College Closes: 11 Dec |
Lecturing: 20 days Service: 55 days |
| Year Totals | Total Lecturing Days: 170 Total Service Days: 209 |
2. Report 191: Business and Utility Studies – Semester Programme
| Semester & Term | Key Dates (Staff & Classes) | Examinations & College Closure | Lecturing & Service Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1, Term 1 | Staff: 06 Jan Classes: 12 Jan – 01 Apr |
College Closes: 01 Apr | Lecturing: 58 days Service: 62 days |
| Sem 1, Term 2 | Staff: 13 Apr Classes: 13 Apr – 11 May |
Exams: 12 May – 10 Jun College Closes: 10 Jun |
Lecturing: 19 days Service: 41 days |
| Sem 2, Term 1 | Staff: 07 Jul Classes: 15 Jul – 16 Sep |
College Closes: 16 Sep | Lecturing: 47 days Service: 51 days |
| Sem 2, Term 2 | Staff: 28 Sep Classes: 28 Sep – 06 Nov |
Exams: 09 Nov – 11 Dec College Closes: 11 Dec |
Lecturing: 30 days Service: 55 days |
| Year Totals | Total Lecturing Days: 154 Total Service Days: 209 |
3. Report 191: Natural Science Studies – Trimester Programme
| Trimester | Key Dates (Staff & Classes) | Examinations & College Closure | Lecturing & Service Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staff: 06 Jan Classes: 12 Jan – 20 Mar |
Exams: 23 Mar – 17 Apr College Closes: 17 Apr |
Lecturing: 49 days Service: 72 days |
| 2 | Staff: 11 May Classes: 18 May – 24 Jul |
Exams: 27 Jul – 18 Aug College Closes: 18 Aug |
Lecturing: 48 days Service: 69 days |
| 3 | Staff: 07 Sep Classes: 14 Sep – 20 Nov |
Exams: 23 Nov – 11 Dec College Closes: 11 Dec |
Lecturing: 48 days Service: 68 days |
| Year Totals | Total Lecturing Days: 145 |
For information and inquiries, you can contact the Vhembe TVET College by visiting the institution’s official website.
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