If you are planning to study in the UK, you might be wondering how long the academic year in the UK is and how it is divided into terms.  Here we will find the structure and duration of the academic year in the UK for different levels of education. Academic Year for Primary and Secondary Education The academic year for primary and secondary schools in the UK is divided into three terms, each term is 13 weeks long. The school year lasts at least 38 weeks (190 days), which means there are about 39 weeks in an academic year. The school week lasts from 25 to 27 hours depending on the school level. There are 9 academic months from September to July, with 3 months of school holidays spread throughout the year. The terms and holidays for primary and secondary schools are as follows:- •  Term 1: Autumn term Starts in early September and ends in mid-December Has a one-week half-term break in late October Has a two-week Christmas holiday in late December and early January •  Term 2: Spring t