Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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B
- Block
- The standard designation for dormitory buildings on campus, typically followed by a letter or number (e.g., Block A).
C
- Cafe
- The common term for the student dining hall where all meals are provided as part of the boarding program.
I
- Ifa Boru
- Afaan Oromoo for 'Light of Tomorrow,' used by students to refer to the school's identity and its mission to produce future leaders.
O
- OEB
- Oromia Education Bureau, the regional government body that established and manages the Ifa Boru Special Boarding Schools.
S
- Special
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to their status as attendees of a selective, high-performing boarding institution.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Boarding
- Refers to the mandatory residential requirement; the school is a full-time residential facility with no day-student option.
- Entrance Exam
- The competitive regional examination required for admission into the Ifa Boru school system.
- Laboratory
- The science facility used for practical experiments, reflecting the school's STEM-focused curriculum.
- Library
- The central academic resource facility for student study and research.
- school_dining_hall
- School Dining Hall
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 approved campus terms and 5 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.