The Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) have officially released the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for all public Colleges of Education across Ghana. The schedule, dated 3rd September 2025, outlines the full timeline for all levels (100–400) — including reopening dates, vacation periods, and examination weeks.
This calendar provides clarity for teacher trainees, tutors, and affiliate universities to align academic and administrative activities for the upcoming academic year.
Key Highlights of the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
According to PRINCOF’s circular (Ref: PRINCOF/GS/GN/2025.004), the new academic year begins in November 2025 and ends in July 2026. Below is the detailed breakdown of key activities and dates:
First Semester (2025/2026 Academic Year)
1st November 2025:
Level 400 students report to campus for orientation towards Macro Teaching.
8th November 2025:
Level 400 students move to their teaching stations to begin Macro Teaching practice.
11th November 2025:
Levels 100, 200, and 300 students report to campus for the first session of the first semester (lasting six weeks).
20th December 2025:
Students from Levels 100, 200, and 300 break for Christmas holidays.
12th January 2026:
Levels 100, 200, and 300 return to campus for the second session of the first semester (lasting eight weeks).
23rd February – 6th March 2026:
End-of-Semester Examinations for Levels 100, 200, and 300.
7th March 2026:
Levels 100, 200, and 300 proceed on vacation, while Level 400 students complete their Macro Teaching in schools.
Second Semester (2026 Academic Year)
20th April 2026:
All students (Levels 100–400) report to campus for the second semester of the academic year (lasting 14 weeks).
13th – 24th July 2026:
End of Second Semester Examinations for all levels.
25th July 2026:
All students (Levels 100–400) break for vacation, marking the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
What This Means for Teacher Trainees
The release of the calendar provides ample time for teacher trainees and tutors to plan effectively.
Level 400 students will spend the first semester off-campus doing Macro Teaching — a crucial phase of their B.Ed. programme.
Levels 100 to 300 will undergo two structured sessions per semester to enhance academic delivery and efficient use of resources.
The second semester will be unified for all levels, fostering consistency across all Colleges of Education.
Institutions and Stakeholders Acknowledged
The circular was distributed to:
The Minister of Education (MoE)
The Director-General of GTEC
All Affiliate Universities
All Principals of Colleges of Education
National Presidents of CETAG, CENTSAG, and TTAG
This confirms the schedule’s authenticity and nationwide implementation.
Summary of Key Dates at a Glance
Activity Date Levels
Level 400 Orientation 1st Nov. 2025 400
Macro Teaching Begins 8th Nov. 2025 400
Reopening for Levels 100–300 11th Nov. 2025 100–300
Christmas Break 20th Dec. 2025 100–300
Resumption for Second Session 12th Jan. 2026 100–300
End of 1st Semester Exams 23rd Feb.–6th Mar. 2026 100–300
Vacation 7th Mar. 2026 100–300
End of Macro Teaching 7th Mar. 2026 400
Start of 2nd Semester 20th Apr. 2026 100–400
End of 2nd Semester Exams 13th–24th Jul. 2026 100–400
Vacation 25th Jul. 2026 100–400
Final Note
PRINCOF encourages all Colleges of Education, tutors, and students to align their academic activities with this official calendar to ensure a smooth and productive academic year. Teacher trainees are also advised to stay updated through their college notice boards and www.princof.edu.gh PRINCOF website at www.princof.edu.gh.
This update provides valuable insight for every teacher trainee preparing for the 2025/2026 academic year. Stay connected with our blog for future updates on admissions, exams, and educational reforms in Ghana’s Colleges of Education.