The 2026/2027 academic year at Ghana’s public Colleges of Education is set to begin with activities for Level 400 students before Levels 100, 200 and 300 join the academic year later in October.
The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has issued the academic calendar to provide Colleges of Education, students and other stakeholders with a schedule for the major activities planned for the year.
The calendar, dated August 14, 2026, covers important events including Macro Teaching, student reporting dates, semester sessions, examinations, Christmas break and vacation periods.
Below is a breakdown of the major dates students should take note of.
2026/2027 College of Education Academic Calendar
| Date | Academic Activity | Level(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | Students report to campus for orientation towards Macro Teaching | Level 400 |
| 11 September 2026 | Students report to their respective stations for Macro Teaching | Level 400 |
| 12 October 2026 | Students report to campus for the first session of the first semester, covering 10 weeks | Levels 100, 200 & 300 |
| 19 December 2026 | Students go home for Christmas break | Levels 100, 200 & 300 |
| 11 January 2027 | Students return to campus for the second session of the first semester, covering four weeks | Levels 100, 200 & 300 |
| 25 January – 5 February 2027 | First semester examinations | Levels 100, 200 & 300 |
| 6 February 2027 | Students go home for vacation | Levels 100, 200 & 300 |
| 20 February 2027 | Macro Teaching for B.Ed Level 400 students ends | Level 400 |
| 22 March 2027 | Students report to campus for the second semester, covering 14 weeks | Levels 100, 200, 300 & 400 |
| 14 – 25 June 2027 | Second semester examinations | Levels 100, 200, 300 & 400 |
| 26 June 2027 | Students go home for vacation | Levels 100, 200, 300 & 400 |
Level 400 Students Resume First
The academic year will initially focus on Level 400 students, who are scheduled to return before the other levels.
- Level 400 students are expected to report to their respective Colleges on September 7, 2026. The initial period will be used for orientation and preparation for their Macro Teaching programme.
- On September 11, 2026, students will proceed to their assigned schools or teaching stations to begin the Macro Teaching component of their programme.
- The Macro Teaching exercise for B.Ed Level 400 students is expected to run until February 20, 2027.
When Levels 100, 200 and 300 Will Resume
- Students in Levels 100, 200 and 300 are scheduled to report to their Colleges on October 12, 2026.
- Their first semester will be divided into two sessions. The first session will cover 10 weeks, after which students will break for Christmas on December 19, 2026.
- Students are expected to return to campus on January 11, 2027, to complete the second session of the first semester.
This second session will last for four weeks, leading into the first semester examinations.
First Semester Examination Period
The first semester examinations for Levels 100, 200 and 300 are scheduled to take place from:
- January 25 to February 5, 2027.
After completing the examinations, students will begin their vacation on February 6, 2027.
Level 400 students, meanwhile, will continue with their academic programme and Macro Teaching arrangements during this period until the scheduled completion date of February 20, 2027.
- Second Semester Begins in March 2027
The second semester is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2027.
At this stage, students from Levels 100, 200, 300 and 400 will be involved, with all four levels expected to report to campus.
The second semester is planned to cover 14 weeks of academic activities.
Students should therefore take note of March 22, 2027, as the scheduled reporting date for the second semester.
Second Semester Examinations and Final Vacation
The second semester examinations for students across all four levels are scheduled for June 14 to June 25, 2027.
Following the completion of the examinations, students at Levels 100, 200, 300 and 400 are expected to proceed on vacation from June 26, 2027.
Important Dates Students Should Remember
Students, especially those preparing for the 2026/2027 academic year, should pay particular attention to the following dates:
- September 7, 2026 – Level 400 students report for Macro Teaching orientation.
- September 11, 2026 – Level 400 students report to their Macro Teaching stations.
- October 12, 2026 – Levels 100, 200 and 300 report for the first semester.
- December 19, 2026 – Christmas break begins.
- January 11, 2027 – Students return for the second session of the first semester.
- January 25 – February 5, 2027 – First semester examinations.
- February 6, 2027 – Vacation begins for Levels 100, 200 and 300.
- February 20, 2027 – Level 400 Macro Teaching ends.
- March 22, 2027 – Second semester begins for all levels.
- June 14 – 25, 2027 – Second semester examinations.
- June 26, 2027 – Students proceed on vacation.
What Students Should Do
Students are encouraged to use the calendar to plan ahead for their academic activities, reporting dates, teaching practice arrangements, examinations and vacations.
Level 400 students preparing for Macro Teaching should make the necessary arrangements ahead of the September reporting dates, while Levels 100, 200 and 300 students should prepare for the commencement of the first semester in October.
The approved 2026/2027 College of Education Academic Calendar is expected to serve as a planning guide for Colleges, students and other relevant stakeholders throughout the academic year.
Students are advised to keep checking for any official updates or changes that may be communicated by their respective Colleges of Education.
