academic year
Pronunciation:
/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə//ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/noun
Definitions
The annual period during which a student attends school, college or university.
Example: In many countries the academic year starts in September and finishes in August of the next calendar year.