Practical Details
When?
Formation School takes place on Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays over three terms.
The Tuesday evenings start at 6:30 pm and finish by 21:30 pm. Students are welcome to bring some food with them as it is an early start to the evening. We provide drinks and snacks.
Saturdays typically run from 10:00 am until 16:00 pm. We provide lunch as well as refreshments during the day.
The year begins with the first of our Saturdays by way of introduction.
Term Dates 2025-2026
We expect the year to start the year with our first of three Saturdays on 13 September
Formation School takes place on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays across three terms. Tuesday evenings are from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturdays run from 9:30 am and run into the afternoon (specific timings below).
Our intention is to deliver Formation School through in -person learning. Where necessary, we have also made a zoom option available for individuals unable to make a particular session. However, at this stage we are not offering an option to do the full programme online.
Introductory Day: Saturday 13 September 2025, 9:30 am – 15:00 pm at Above Bar Church
Term 1: Autumn 2025
Term 2: Spring 2026
Term 3: Summer 2026
September
Tuesday 16
Tuesday 23
Tuesday 30
October
Tuesday 7
Tuesday 14
Tuesday 21
Tuesday 28 (no meeting as Half Term)
November
Tuesday 4
Tuesday 11
Tuesday 18
Tuesday 25
December
Tuesday 2
Tuesday 9
January
Saturday 10 (Retreat Day 9:30-16:30 usually in Botley)
Tuesday 13
Tuesday 20
Tuesday 27
February
Tuesday 3
Tuesday 10
Tuesday 17 (no meeting as Half Term)
Tuesday 24
April
Tuesday 14
Tuesday 21
Tuesday 28
May
Tuesday 5
Tuesday 12
Tuesday 19
Tuesday 26 (no meeting as Half Term)
March
Tuesday 3
Tuesday 10
Tuesday 17
Tuesday 24
June
Tuesday 2
Tuesday 9
Tuesday 16
Tuesday 23
Tuesday 30
July
Tuesday 7
Graduation Day: Saturday 11 July 2026, 9:30 am – 15:30 pm at Above Bar Church
Term Dates 2026-2027
We expect the year to start the year with our first of three Saturdays on 19 September 2026
Formation School takes place on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays across three terms. Tuesday evenings are from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturdays run from 9:30 am and run into the afternoon (specific timings below).
Our intention is to deliver Formation School through in -person learning. Where necessary, we have also made a zoom option available for individuals unable to make a particular session. However, at this stage we are not offering an option to do the full programme online.
Introductory Day: Saturday 19 September 2026, 9:30 am – 15:00 pm at Above Bar Church
Term 1: Autumn 2026
Term 2: Spring 2027
Term 3: Summer 2027
September
Tuesday 22
Tuesday 29
October
Tuesday 6
Tuesday 13
Tuesday 20
Tuesday 27 (no meeting as Half Term)
November
Tuesday 3
Tuesday 10
Tuesday 17
Tuesday 24
December
Tuesday 1
Tuesday 8
Tuesday 15
January
Saturday 9 (Retreat Day 9:30-16:30 usually in Botley)
Tuesday 12
Tuesday 19
Tuesday 26
February
Tuesday 2
Tuesday 9
Tuesday 16 (no meeting as Half Term)
Tuesday 23
March
Tuesday 2
Tuesday 9
Tuesday 16
Tuesday 23​
April
Tuesday 13
Tuesday 20
Tuesday 27
May
Tuesday 4
Tuesday 11
Tuesday 18
Tuesday 25
June
Tuesday 1 (no meeting as Half Term)
Tuesday 8
Tuesday 15
Tuesday 22
Tuesday 29
July
Tuesday 6
Graduation Day: Saturday 10 July 2027, 9:30 am – 15:30 pm at Above Bar Church
Where?
Formation School runs at Above Bar Church in the centre of Southampton. It’s just a few minutes walk from the station, and there is plenty of parking in the city centre (though note that parking charges do apply).
How much?
The course costs £600 for the year.
Course materials are included, though you may also want to buy a few books. You will also have access to recordings of the sessions, slides, and handouts online. You can continue to access this content – and new material from future years – after you have completed Formation School.
We provide light refreshments on Tuesday evenings, and on the Saturdays we provide a main meal too.
You can pay the full fees at the start of the course or in instalments at the start of each term.