Academic term
In most countries, the academic year begins in late summer or early autumn and ends during the following spring or summer. In Northern Hemisphere countries, this means that the academic year lasts from August, September, or October to May, June, or July. In Southern Hemisphere countries, the academic year aligns with the calendar year, lasting from February or March to November or December. The summer may or may not be part of the term system.
Education in Romania
School starts in the beginning of September and ends in the beginning of June the following year. It is divided into two semesters (September to January and February to June). There are four holiday seasons 3 weeks in December–January; Intersemestrial vacation 1 week at the start of February, spring (previously Easter) in April – 2 weeks; and summer, spanning from the 1st to 20 June to September 10 to 15), with an additional free week at the end of October for students in the first 4 years. Additionally, during the week before the spring holiday, special activities (e.g. trips, contests) replace classes. This week is known as "săptămâna altfel".