midyear

noun

1. (uncountable)The middle part of a year.
2. (countable)An examination taken in the middle part of an academic year.

   ““I thought, Thomas,” remarked Clements, crossing his fat legs, “you were out in Havana interviewing palm-climbing fishermen?” / “Well, I’ll be on my way after midyears,” said Professor Thomas. “Of course, most of the actual field work has been done already by others.””