expression
school year; academic year
Refers to the annual period of schooling, typically from April to March in Japan. Used in educational contexts.
日本の学年度は4月に始まります。
The Japanese school year starts in April.
年度 is a general term for a fiscal or academic year; 学年度 specifically denotes the school year.
Compound of 学 (がく, 'learning') + 年度 (ねんど, 'year'). The term is a straightforward combination used in modern Japanese educational administration.