academic year
1 of 1noun/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk jɪr/
Forms:academic years
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the period of the year during which schools and universities hold classes
An academic year refers to the period of time during which a school, college, or university holds its classes and educational activities. It typically lasts from late summer or early fall to the following spring, divided into terms or semesters. The academic year includes time for teaching, studying, exams, and often holidays or breaks in between. The exact start and end dates can vary depending on the institution, but it generally runs from August or September through May or June. It marks the structured time in which students advance in their studies.
- The academic year at the university starts in September and ends in June.
- The students are preparing for the exams at the end of the academic year.
- The academic year in some countries begins in August and ends in May.
- The calendar for the academic year includes holidays and mid-term breaks.
- Many schools have a break between terms during the academic year.
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