Proposed 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Public Colleges of Education

Coleman Publication has sighted a proposed academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year for Public Colleges of Education in Ghana.

The document outlines key reporting dates, semester durations, examination periods, and vacation timelines for students at all levels—100 through 400.

While the calendar provides a structured roadmap for the academic year, it is important to note that it remains provisional and awaits final confirmation from the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF).

As an outlet committed to transparency and timely educational reporting, Coleman Publication will continue to monitor developments and provide verified updates once PRINCOF officially endorses the calendar.

In the meantime, students, tutors, and stakeholders can use this draft to begin early preparations and anticipate the flow of the academic year.

Breakdown of Proposed Activities

The calendar begins with Level 400 students reporting to campus on 2nd November 2025 for orientation ahead of their Macro Teaching exercise.

This orientation is a crucial step in preparing final-year students for their practical teaching experience, which officially begins on 8th November 2025, when they report to their assigned schools.

Meanwhile, students in Levels 100, 200, and 300 are expected to report to campus on 10th November 2025 for the first session of the first semester.

This session spans six weeks and concludes with a Christmas break starting 20th December 2025. After the holidays, these students return on 12th January 2026 for the second session of the first semester, which lasts eight weeks.

End-of-semester examinations for Levels 100 to 300 are scheduled between 23rd February and 6th March 2026, followed by vacation on 7th March 2026. By this time, Level 400 students are expected to have completed their Macro Teaching assignments.

The second semester for all levels—100, 200, 300, and 400—commences on 20th April 2026 and runs for 14 weeks.

Final examinations for the semester are slated for 13th to 24th July 2026, with students vacating on 25th July 2026.

Summary Table of Key Dates

Date	Activity	Level(s)
2nd Nov., 2025	Orientation for Macro Teaching	Level 400
8th Nov., 2025	Report to stations for Macro Teaching	Level 400
10th Nov., 2025	First semester begins (Session 1 – 6 weeks)	Levels 100, 200, 300
20th Dec., 2025	Christmas break	Levels 100, 200, 300
12th Jan., 2026	First semester resumes (Session 2 – 8 weeks)	Levels 100, 200, 300
23rd Feb. – 6th Mar., 2026	First semester exams	Levels 100, 200, 300
7th Mar., 2026	Vacation begins	Levels 100, 200, 300
—	Macro Teaching ends	Level 400
20th Apr., 2026	Second semester begins (14 weeks)	All levels
13th – 24th July, 2026	Second semester exams	All levels
25th July, 2026	Vacation begins	All levels

What This Means for Students and Colleges

If confirmed, this calendar will provide a predictable structure for teaching, learning, and assessment across all Colleges of Education.

It ensures that Level 400 students complete their practical teaching before joining their peers for the final semester, while Levels 100 to 300 benefit from a split-semester format that accommodates both academic work and holiday breaks.

The early release of this proposed calendar also allows stakeholders—especially students, tutors, and administrators—to plan ahead.

Accommodation, transportation, teaching materials, and academic schedules can be aligned with the expected timelines.

However, Coleman Publication urges all readers to treat this calendar as tentative. Until PRINCOF officially confirms the dates, changes may occur.

We remain committed to providing accurate, timely updates and will publish the final version as soon as it is released.

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