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

  • Spring 2025: Thursday 9th January until Saturday 5th April; with a one-week half-term break beginning 20th February
  • Summer 2025: Thursday 24th April until Saturday 19th July; with a one-week half-term break beginning 5th June
  • Autumn 2025: Thursday 18th September until Saturday 13th December; with a one-week half-term break beginning 30th October

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