CEFR B2

academic session

noun phrase

Meaning

A period during which a school, college, or university holds classes, usually lasting for a full year or a significant part of it.

The new academic session will begin with an orientation for all incoming students.
Many students choose to study abroad for one academic session to gain international experience.

Synonyms: academic year, school year, term, semester

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈsɛʃən/

A period during which a school, college, or university holds classes, usually lasting for a full year or a significant part of it.

The new academic session will begin with an orientation for all incoming students.
Many students choose to study abroad for one academic session to gain international experience.
Funding for the research project was approved for the duration of the next two academic sessions.

academic session begins (collocation): The start of the period of study. — "The academic session begins in early September at most universities."
academic session ends (collocation): The conclusion of the period of study. — "The academic session usually ends with final exams in May."
throughout the academic session (prepositional phrase): During the entire duration of the study period. — "Support services are available to students throughout the academic session."

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