academic year

noun

1. the customary annual period of instruction at a college, university, etc., running approximately from September to June.

Word History and Origins

Origin of academic year¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Despite the obstacles, we were still in love by the end of the academic year.

From Los Angeles Times

There were more than thirty thousand fixed term exclusions - of less than five days - according to school census figures for the year 2022-23 academic year.

From BBC

BBC News analysis suggests the number of Send pupils in mainstream education in England has increased by a third since the 2015-16 academic year.

From BBC

Welsh government guidance said it generally funded specialist further education placements up to a maximum of two academic years, based on an agreed programme of study.

From BBC

It’s understood that by the end of this academic year as many as 60% of Northern Ireland schools will have a financial deficit.

From BBC