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Vocabulario para IELTS (General) - Educación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre educación, como "grade", "period", "faculty", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
academic
academic
[Adjetivo]

related to education, particularly higher education

académico

académico

Ex: Academic institutions offer a variety of courses and programs designed to provide students with a comprehensive education. 

Las instituciones académicas ofrecen una variedad de cursos y programas diseñados para proporcionar a los estudiantes una educación integral.

assessment
assessment
[Sustantivo]

the process of testing and measuring students' knowledge, skills, or progress

evaluación

evaluación

Ex: Teachers use assessment to track learning. 

Los profesores utilizan la evaluación para seguir el aprendizaje.

boarding school
boarding school
[Sustantivo]

a school where students live and study during the school year

internado

internado

Ex: Boarding school can be a transformative experience for many students, providing them with opportunities for personal growth and independence away from home. 

El internado puede ser una experiencia transformadora para muchos estudiantes, brindándoles oportunidades de crecimiento personal e independencia lejos de casa.

certificate
certificate
[Sustantivo]

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificado

certificado

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills. 

El programa de certificado está diseñado para profesionales en activo que buscan mejorar sus habilidades.

curriculum
curriculum
[Sustantivo]

the overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students

plan de estudios

plan de estudios

Ex: The curriculum for early childhood education emphasizes social-emotional development and play-based learning. 

El currículo para la educación infantil enfatiza el desarrollo socioemocional y el aprendizaje basado en el juego.

discipline
discipline
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplina

disciplina

Ex: She pursued a career in physics, a discipline that explores the fundamental laws of nature and the universe. 

Ella siguió una carrera en física, una disciplina que explora las leyes fundamentales de la naturaleza y el universo.

entrance examination

a test for admission to an educational institution or program

examen de ingreso, prueba de admisión

examen de ingreso, prueba de admisión

Ex: Many students attend coaching classes to improve their performance on entrance examinations for engineering colleges. 

Muchos estudiantes asisten a clases de tutoría para mejorar su rendimiento en los exámenes de admisión para las facultades de ingeniería.

fee
fee
[Sustantivo]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

tasa

tasa

Ex: The gym membership fee is due at the beginning of each month. 

La cuota del gimnasio vence al comienzo de cada mes.

geology
geology
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geología

geología

Ex: Studying geology reveals the history of our planet, from the formation of continents to the evolution of life. 

El estudio de la geología revela la historia de nuestro planeta, desde la formación de los continentes hasta la evolución de la vida.

to grade
to grade
[Verbo]

to give a score to a student's performance

calificar, corregir

calificar, corregir

Ex: He is known to grade fairly but with high expectations. 

Se le conoce por calificar de manera justa pero con altas expectativas.

grade school
grade school
[Sustantivo]

an elementary school attended by children between the ages of 6 and 12

escuela primaria

escuela primaria

Ex: Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children's education during grade school years. 

Los padres juegan un papel crucial en el apoyo a la educación de sus hijos durante los años de escuela primaria.

grad school
grad school
[Sustantivo]

a department in a university where graduate students can study for a more advanced degree

escuela de posgrado

escuela de posgrado

grant
grant
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

beca

beca

Ex: The nonprofit organization was awarded a grant to expand its community outreach programs. 

La organización sin fines de lucro recibió una subvención para expandir sus programas de alcance comunitario.

institution
institution
[Sustantivo]

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

institución

institución

Ex: The church is considered an important institution in the community. 

La iglesia es considerada una institución importante en la comunidad.

junior school
junior school
[Sustantivo]

a school in Britain for students between ages 7 and 11

Escuela junior

Escuela junior

Ex: The teachers at the junior school are very friendly and always encourage us to do our best. 

Los profesores de la escuela primaria son muy amables y siempre nos animan a hacer lo mejor posible.

kindergarten
kindergarten
[Sustantivo]

a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

jardín de infancia

jardín de infancia

Ex: Many parents choose to enroll their children in kindergarten programs that emphasize play-based learning, allowing kids to explore and discover through hands-on experiences. 

Muchos padres eligen inscribir a sus hijos en programas de jardín de infantes que enfatizan el aprendizaje basado en el juego, permitiendo que los niños exploren y descubran a través de experiencias prácticas.

module
module
[Sustantivo]

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

módulo

módulo

Ex: The module on renewable energy sources is a core component of the environmental science program. 

El módulo sobre fuentes de energía renovables es un componente central del programa de ciencias ambientales.

period
period
[Sustantivo]

a length of time defined by the repetition of a process or phenomenon

periodo

periodo

Ex: Interest is calculated over a monthly period. 

El interés se calcula sobre un período mensual.

master's degree
master's degree
[Sustantivo]

a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

maestría

maestría

Ex: She is considering a master's degree in psychology because she wants to become a therapist. 

Ella está considerando una maestría en psicología porque quiere convertirse en terapeuta.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
[Sustantivo]

a university degree awarded to someone who has passed a certain number of credits in the arts, humanities, or some other disciplines

licenciatura

licenciatura

Ex: He spent four years working towards his Bachelor of Arts in history. 

Pasó cuatro años trabajando para obtener su Bachelor of Arts en historia.

Bachelor of Science

a university degree that a student receives in particular subjects, generally after three to five years of study

licenciatura

licenciatura

Ex: With a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, he was able to land a research position at a pharmaceutical company. 

Con un Bachelor of Science en Química, pudo conseguir un puesto de investigación en una empresa farmacéutica.

Doctor of Philosophy

a very high-level university degree given to a person who has conducted advanced research in a specific subject

doctorado

doctorado

Ex: A Doctor of Philosophy is often required for academic and research positions at universities. 
philosophy
philosophy
[Sustantivo]

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

filosofía

filosofía

Ex: Her philosophy of education emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, encouraging students to question and explore the world around them. 

Su filosofía de la educación enfatiza la creatividad y el pensamiento crítico, animando a los estudiantes a cuestionar y explorar el mundo que les rodea.

postgraduate
postgraduate
[Sustantivo]

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

Ex: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions. 

Pasó varios años como posgraduado investigando soluciones de energía renovable.

psychology
psychology
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior

psicología

psicología

Ex: The field of psychology includes both research and practical applications. 

El campo de la psicología incluye tanto la investigación como las aplicaciones prácticas.

pupil
pupil
[Sustantivo]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

alumno

alumno

Ex: The pupil's performance in mathematics improved significantly after receiving extra tutoring. 

El rendimiento en matemáticas del alumno mejoró significativamente después de recibir tutorías adicionales.

scholarship
scholarship
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

beca

beca

Ex: The scholarship helped her pay for tuition, books, and housing while she completed her degree. 

La beca la ayudó a pagar la matrícula, los libros y la vivienda mientras completaba su título.

sociology
sociology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior

sociología

sociología

Ex: Sociology explains why different societies have varying beliefs, values, and traditions. 

La sociología explica por qué diferentes sociedades tienen creencias, valores y tradiciones variadas.

thesis
thesis
[Sustantivo]

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

tesis

tesis

Ex: The doctoral candidate defended her thesis on quantum computing, presenting groundbreaking research that advances the field's understanding of quantum algorithms. 

La candidata al doctorado defendió su tesis sobre computación cuántica, presentando una investigación innovadora que avanza la comprensión de los algoritmos cuánticos en el campo.

dissertation
dissertation
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

tesis

tesis

Ex: Writing the dissertation was challenging but ultimately rewarding. 

Escribir la tesis fue un desafío pero finalmente gratificante.

tuition
tuition
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

matrícula

matrícula

to enroll
to enroll
[Verbo]

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

matricularse

matricularse

Ex: New employees are required to enroll in the company's orientation program. 

Los nuevos empleados deben inscribirse en el programa de orientación de la empresa.

faculty
faculty
[Sustantivo]

the staff who teach or conduct research in a university or college

facultad

facultad

Ex: The faculty at this institution is highly respected in their field. 

El personal docente de esta institución es muy respetado en su campo.

further education
further education
[Sustantivo]

a course of study offered after the high school outside the higher education system of the universities

educación terciaria, Educación Permanente de Adultos

educación terciaria, Educación Permanente de Adultos

Ex: The local college offers a variety of further education courses for those looking to improve their skills in specific fields. 

El colegio local ofrece una variedad de cursos de educación continua para aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades en campos específicos.

information and communications technology

the study of how computers and the internet work or data are received or stored as a school subject

TIC

TIC

Ex: They used their knowledge from ICT to create a simple website as a class project. 

Utilizaron sus conocimientos de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación para crear un sitio web sencillo como proyecto de clase.

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