Official Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 for Public Colleges of Education in Ghana
Official Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 for Public Colleges of Education in Ghana
The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education-Ghana (PRINCOF) has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year for all public Colleges of Education in Ghana. This calendar, detailed in a letter dated 3rd September 2025, outlines key dates and activities for students across various levels. Below is an overview of the schedule based on the provided information.
Key Dates and Activities
The academic year kicks off on 1st November 2025, when Level 400 students are required to report to campus for orientation ahead of their Macro Teaching. This is followed by 8th November 2025, when these students will proceed to their designated stations for Macro Teaching.
For Levels 100, 200, and 300 students, the first session of the first semester begins on 11th November 2025, lasting six weeks. The semester will see a break starting 20th December 2025, allowing these students to go home for the Christmas break. They are expected to return on 12th January 2026 for the second session of the first semester, which will run for eight weeks.
The first semester examinations for Levels 100, 200, and 300 students are scheduled to take place from 23rd February to 6th March 2026. Following the exams, these students will have a vacation starting 7th March 2026.
Level 400 students will conclude their Macro Teaching in schools on 7th March 2026. The second semester for all levels—100, 200, 300, and 400—will commence on 20th April 2026, lasting 14 weeks.
Remarks and Notes
The calendar is tailored to the specific needs of each level, with Level 400 students focusing on practical teaching experiences, while Levels 100, 200, and 300 engage in regular semester-based learning. This structured timeline ensures a balanced academic and practical training period for all students in Ghana’s public Colleges of Education.
Conclusion
This academic calendar, issued by PRINCOF, provides a clear roadmap for the 2025/2026 academic year, enabling students, faculty, and administrators to plan effectively. For the latest updates or additional details, stakeholders are encouraged to refer to official communications from the PRINCOF Secretariat.
