College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru 2025/2026 Academic Calendar

College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru-The College of Education and Legal Studies (COELS), Nguru, has officially released its detailed academic timetable for the 2025/2026 school year, offering students, parents, and staff a clear breakdown of what to expect throughout the two-semester session.

The calendar outlines every important activity, from registration and lectures to teaching practice, SIWES, examinations, and moderation, ensuring everyone connected to the institution can easily organise their schedules ahead of time.

This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire academic year in a smooth, easy-to-follow structure, helping new and returning students prepare for each phase long before it begins. Whether you’re a first-year student eager to understand how the session flows or a parent planning travel and financial arrangements, this breakdown simplifies everything.

Understanding the Structure of the 2025/2026 Academic Session

The session is split into two major semesters, each packed with academic and training activities. The first semester begins in early December 2025, while the second semester takes off in May 2026. The academic year concludes with external moderation toward the end of November 2026.

Like all Nigerian tertiary institutions, the college fully observes public holidays and adjusts schedules whenever necessary. Students are encouraged to stay updated through official announcements from the school management.

FIRST SEMESTER (2025/2026)

The first semester combines registration, classroom teaching, teaching practice for NCE III students, a short Ramadan break, semester examinations, and a final period dedicated to the moderation of grades.

Below is a full, easy-to-read description of every stage.

1. Registration Period

The academic session opens with a four-week registration window:

Start Date: 8 December 2025
End Date: 2 January 2026
Duration: 4 weeks

During these four weeks, both new and returning students are expected to complete all initial academic and administrative requirements. This period often includes fee payments, course selections, and clearance processes.

Late Registration

From: 5 January 2026
To: 16 January 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

Students who miss the standard registration window still have two grace weeks, although late registration sometimes comes with extra charges or inconveniences.

2. Lecture Timetable Approval

Before lectures begin, the ETTC (Education, Teaching and Timetable Committee) meets to finalise and ratify the official lecture schedule.

Date: 11 December 2025
Duration: 1 day

This ensures classes run smoothly without overlap or confusion.

3. Lectures Begin

From: 15 December 2025
To: 7 March 2026
Duration: 12 weeks

Academic work officially begins with a 12-week lecture stretch. This period covers continuous assessments, assignments, tests, and all classroom learning activities.

4. Teaching Practice for NCE III Students

One of the key components of teacher education is Teaching Practice (TP). For NCE III students, this exercise lasts a significant portion of the semester.

Start Date: 12 January 2026
End Date: 1 May 2026
Duration: 16 weeks

Students are deployed to various schools for real-life teaching experience, classroom management, lesson planning, and evaluation methods.

5. Matriculation Ceremony

Every new academic year officially welcomes fresh students with a matriculation exercise.

Date: 21 January 2026
Duration: 1 day

It marks the formal induction of newly admitted students into the college community.

6. Ramadan Break

With respect to religious observance, the college sets aside two weeks for the Ramadan holiday.

From: 9 March 2026
To: 22 March 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

During this period, academic activities pause, allowing students and staff to fully participate in the spiritual season.

7. Continuation of Lectures

After the Ramadan break, academic work resumes for the final three weeks of the semester.

From: 23 March 2026
To: 11 April 2026
Duration: 3 weeks

These weeks are often used for revision, completion of course topics, and final class assessments.

8. First Semester Examinations

From: 13 April 2026
To: 25 April 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

This period marks the formal evaluation of all students. Exam timetables are usually released early to help students prepare effectively.

9. First Semester Break

After examinations, students go on a short two-week break.

From: 27 April 2026
To: 9 May 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

This break gives students time to rest before the next phase of academic work.

10. External Moderation & Result Consideration

After examinations, the school enters a four-week phase for grade processing:

Start Date: 18 May 2026
End Date: 13 June 2026
Duration: 4 weeks

Activities include:

Departmental result reviews
School-level evaluation
Academic Board Business Committee scrutiny
Final Academic Board approval

Only after this process are student results officially released.

SECOND SEMESTER (2025/2026)

The second semester focuses on lectures, exams, SIWES, court attachment (for legal studies students), and a final moderation period.

1. Timetable Approval

As with the first semester, the ETTC meets to finalise class schedules.

Date: 4 May 2026
Duration: 1 day

2. Second Semester Lectures

Academic activities resume strongly with 15 weeks of intensive lectures:

From: 11 May 2026
To: 21 August 2026
Duration: 15 weeks

Assignments, tests, group work, and practical sessions all take place during this time.

3. Second Semester Examinations

Start Date: 24 August 2026
End Date: 5 September 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

Students are examined on all courses taken during the second semester.

4. Semester Break

After examinations, students enjoy a brief holiday:

From: 7 September 2026
To: Date to be announced later

The school will communicate the official end of the break as soon as planning is finalized.

5. SIWES and Court Attachment

For Diploma students, the second semester includes industrial exposure:

SIWES / Court Attachment:
- From: 14 September 2026
- To: 24 October 2026
- Duration: 6 weeks

SIWES exposes students to real work environments, while court attachment provides practical training for Legal Studies students.

6. External Moderation Phase

As with the first semester, results must be thoroughly reviewed:

From: 28 September 2026
To: 23 November 2026
Duration: 8 weeks

Once complete, the institution prepares for the next academic session.

Resumption for 2026/2027 Academic Session

The college will reopen for the 2026/2027 academic year in December 2026, with the exact date to be announced later.

Students are advised to follow official communication channels for confirmation.

Observance of Public Holidays

All nationally recognised public holidays, religious, cultural, or governmental, are fully observed. The school adjusts its activities based on federal announcements and communicates changes to students promptly.

How Students Can Make the Most of This Calendar

Having access to a detailed academic calendar allows students to plan strategically. Here’s how they can take advantage of this schedule:

Plan an early arrival for registration in December 2025

No more rushing, students know exactly when registration opens and closes.

Organise teaching practice and SIWES ahead of time

Those in NCE III or Diploma programmes can arrange accommodation, transport, and placements early.

Prepare effectively for examinations

Both semesters’ exam periods are clearly outlined, allowing students to draft study timetables months before.

Schedule personal travel and rest

The breaks are well spaced, helping students plan visits home or personal commitments without disrupting school activities.

Maintain better academic discipline

Knowing when lectures begin and end encourages punctuality and structured reading habits.