The College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru has officially published the complete academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, outlining all major academic and administrative activities across both semesters.

The newly released schedule provides clear timelines for registration, lectures, teaching practice, SIWES, court attachment, breaks, examinations, and result moderation. The calendar is designed to help students, staff, and parents plan studies, work, and travel smoothly throughout the academic year.

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Overview of the 2025/2026 Academic Session

The academic session will run across two semesters, with activities beginning in December 2025 and ending after external moderation in November 2026.

• First Semester: December 2025 – June 2026
• Second Semester: May 2026 – November 2026

All public holidays will be observed as announced by government authorities.

FIRST SEMESTER 2025/2026

Registration & Lecture Timeline

Registration for New and Returning Students

• 8 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
• Duration: 4 weeks

ETTC Approval of Lecture Timetable

• 11 December 2025
• Duration: 1 day

Commencement of First Semester Lectures

• 15 December 2025 – 7 March 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks

Late Registration

• 5 January – 16 January 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

Teaching Practice & Matriculation

Teaching Practice for NCE III Students

• 12 January – 1 May 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks

Matriculation Ceremony for New Students

• 21 January 2026
• Duration: 1 day

Breaks, Exams and Semester Moderation

Ramadan Break

• 9 March – 22 March 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

Continuation of Lectures

• 23 March – 11 April 2026
• Duration: 3 weeks

First Semester Examinations

• 13 April – 25 April 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

First Semester Break

• 27 April – 9 May 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

Result Moderation (Department, School & Academic Board Levels)

• 18 May – 13 June 2026
• Duration: 4 weeks

SECOND SEMESTER 2025/2026

Lectures & Examinations

ETTC Approval of Timetable

• 4 May 2026
• Duration: 1 day

Second Semester Lectures

• 11 May – 21 August 2026
• Duration: 15 weeks

Second Semester Examinations

• 24 August – 5 September 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

Second Semester Break

• From 7 September 2026
• (Exact end date to be announced)

SIWES, Court Attachment & Final Moderation

SIWES and Court Attachment for Diploma Students

• 14 September – 24 October 2026
• Duration: 6 weeks

Academic Moderation of Second Semester Results

• 28 September – 23 November 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks

Resumption for 2026/2027 Academic Session

• December 2026
• (Exact date to be announced by the institution)

Public Holidays

All public holidays will be observed strictly as announced by national authorities.
The college will issue further updates when necessary.

How Students Can Use This Calendar

This schedule helps students:

• Plan arrival for registration starting December 8, 2025
• Organize teaching practice and SIWES activities
• Prepare early for April and August 2026 exams
• Schedule rest, travel, and personal commitments around semester breaks

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