school year

American  

noun

1. the months of the year during which school is open and attendance at school is required.

2. academic year.

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school year British  

noun

1. a twelve-month period, (in Britain) usually starting in late summer and continuing for three terms until the following summer, during which pupils remain in the same class

2. the time during this period when the school is open

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Etymology

Origin of school year

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Rosta wasn’t trying to portray that, but it was true — describing one bad spat in his early high school years in Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times

The inaugural season runs from January to March but beginning in 2026-27 school year the plan is to move to the traditional winter sports window, November through January.

From Los Angeles Times

Palisades lost so many students after the wildfire last year that transfers have been big additions for its teams this school year.

From Los Angeles Times

Some look very different from their drama school years.

From BBC

English teacher Jocelyn Medawar has noticed a new vibe at Harvard-Westlake School this school year: Upper school students are chatting in the halls and greet her as they enter class.

From Los Angeles Times