09 - Poland - Organisation of the Academic Year

The duration of the academic year in teacher training colleges, foreign language colleges and colleges of social work is specified in the relevant legislation. The academic year lasts between 1 October and 30 September in the following year, and includes 2 semesters of classes, winter and summer examination periods, public holiday breaks and winter and summer holidays.

The academic year in higher education institutions begins on 1 October and usually lasts until the end of June. It is divided into two semesters. Apart from the summer holidays, there are also the following breaks: two weeks of winter holidays (first half of February) and two shorter breaks at Christmas and Easter. Detailed arrangements concerning the academic year are laid down by individual HEIs.

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