Beginning of the academic year: Institutions are autonomous. Occurs generally between the last week in August and the first week in September
Teaching activities and holiday periods: All periods of teaching activity and holidays are fixed by institutions. The autumn semester lasts generally until 20 December.
Holiday
Occurs generally between 20 December and 1 January.
Examinations: Occur generally between 2 January and 20 January.
End of the academic year: Between the last week in June and the first week in July