Definition

Noun: - The period of time each year when an educational institution is in session and instruction occurs: This refers to the annual cycle of teaching and learning at a school, college, or university, typically excluding major holidays and summer breaks. It is the formal timeframe for the educational curriculum.

Usage

The term "academic year" is used to specify the official schedule of an educational institution. It is often divided into terms, semesters, or quarters. - The university's academic year runs from September to June. - Tuition fees are calculated per academic year. - She completed her research project within one academic year.

Advanced Usage

• "to span an academic year": to last for the duration of an academic year.
  • This core course spans the entire academic year.
• "academic year calendar": the official schedule outlining the start and end dates, holidays, and exam periods for the year.
  • Please check the academic year calendar for the deadline to add classes.

Variants and Related Words

• School year (noun): Often used synonymously, especially for primary and secondary education.
  • The school year ends in late May.
• Academic calendar (noun): The document detailing the schedule of the academic year.
• Fiscal/academic year: A compound term used in institutional planning and budgeting to distinguish the financial year from the teaching year.

Synonyms

• Session: A period devoted to a particular activity, such as teaching.
• Term (in some contexts, though "term" usually refers to a subdivision of the academic year).

Related Phrases

• "During the academic year": At some point within the period when school is in session.
  • Students must live on campus during the academic year.
• "Start/beginning of the academic year": The time when the academic year commences.
  • Orientation is held at the beginning of the academic year.
• "End of the academic year": The conclusion of the teaching period.
  • Final exams are scheduled at the end of the academic year.

Noun

1. the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying