lukukaudessa

Lukukaudessa is a Finnish term that translates to "academic term" or "school term." It refers to one of the distinct periods into which the academic year is divided in educational institutions in Finland. Typically, the academic year is split into two such periods. The first academic term, known as the autumn term or syyslukukausi, usually begins in mid-August and concludes in December before the Christmas holidays. The second academic term, the spring term or kevätlukukausi, generally starts in January and ends in May or early June, marking the end of the academic year and the beginning of the summer holidays.

The exact start and end dates for each lukukausi can vary slightly between different municipalities and educational institutions, such as primary schools, secondary schools, and universities. These terms are structured to accommodate teaching, learning, examinations, and breaks. The division into lukukaudet helps in organizing the curriculum and providing students with defined periods for instruction and assessment, interspersed with holidays like Christmas, winter break, and summer vacation.