Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 30, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- All Hands
- A call for every student and staff member to assemble on deck immediately for a task or meeting.
G
- Galley
- The ship's kitchen and dining area where all student meals are prepared and served.
M
- Marlins
- The maritime English testing system used for international crew and student certification.
- Mess
- The communal dining area or the act of eating together as a crew.
S
- Shipshape
- A term used to describe the required state of extreme cleanliness and organization for cabins and common areas.
- Shore Leave
- Authorized time spent off the ship when docked in various international ports.
- STCW
- Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping; the maritime safety training all students must undergo.
W
- Watch
- A scheduled period of duty where students assist in navigating and maintaining the ship.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- A+ Academy Secondary Cafeteria
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- Cobber's Cravings Food Truck
- Port Days
- Specific days in the academic calendar dedicated to exploring the current country of arrival.
- Sea Legs
- The period of adjustment new students undergo to get used to the ship's motion and avoid seasickness.
- Sørlandet
- The name of the world's oldest operating fully rigged tall ship, which serves as the entire school campus.
- The Deck
- The primary outdoor area of the ship used for classes, assemblies, and maritime operations.
- The Hold
- The lower area of the ship often used for storage or specific academic activities.
- Watch Rotation
- The 24/7 schedule that dictates when students are in class, sleeping, or performing maritime duties.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 30, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.