School in China
2009-2010 Academic Calendar


Fall 2009 - Beijing & Hangzhou
Depart US   August 25, 2009 (Tuesday)
Arrive China   August 26, 2009 (Wednesday)
Orientation   August 27-30, 2009 (Thursday-Sunday)
First day of classes  August 31, 2009 (Monday)
Fall break   October 19-23, 2009 (Monday-Friday)
Last day of classes  December 11, 2009 (Friday)
Depart China   December 14, 2009 (Monday)

Beijing January Term 2010
Depart US   January 5, 2010 (Tuesday)
Arrive China   January 6, 2010 (Wednesday)
Orientation   January 7-10, 2010 (Thursday-Sunday)
First day of classes  January 11, 2010 (Monday)
Last day of classes  February 4, 2010 (Thursday)
Depart China   February 5, 2010 (Friday)
 
Chinese New Year 2010: February 12th – 14th
 
Students studying at the School in China for the spring semester following the Winter-Term in Beijing course will have a break between terms.  Students who wish to travel with the group to Hangzhou or Kunming are expected to be back in Beijing by noon on February 10th for departure that evening.

Spring 2010 - Beijing, Hangzhou & Kunming 
Depart US   February 16, 2010 (Tuesday) 
Arrive China   February 17, 2010 (Wednesday)
Orientation   February 18-21, 2010 (Thursday-Sunday)
First day of classes  February 22, 2010 (Monday)
Spring break   April 12-16, 2010 (Monday-Friday)
Last day of classes  June 4, 2010 (Friday)
Depart China   June 7, 2010 (Monday)
 
Notes:
All dates are tentative and subject to change.