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Academic year
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the period of the year during which schools and universities hold classes
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
academic years
What is an "academic year"?
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.
Examples
The academic year at the university starts in September and ends in June.
