+The **academic year** is the annual period of instruction and study at an [educational institution](/wiki/educational_institution). It typically comprises several terms or semesters, punctuated by [holiday](/wiki/holiday) breaks, defining the cycle for learning and assessment.
+## See also
+- [Semester](/wiki/semester)
+- [Curriculum](/wiki/curriculum)
+- [Student](/wiki/student)
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