Dates & Times

EATS has a 3 day a week format. Training is organised around three 12-week terms each year, with a one-week half-term break. Trainees can enrol at the beginning of any term.

Term dates

  • Summer 2026: Thursday 23rd April until Saturday 18th July; with a one-week half-term break beginning 4th June
  • Autumn 2026: Thursday 17th September until Saturday 12th December; with a one-week half-term break beginning 29th October
  • Spring 2027: Thursday 7th January until Saturday 3rd April; with a one-week half-term break beginning 18th February

Weekly schedule

The weekly schedule consists of four sessions spread over three days a week: Thursday morning, Friday morning & afternoon sessions, and Saturday morning. Timings for each day and a typical weekly course programme are shown below.

Example weekly schedule for Edinburgh Alexander Training School showing time and content