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B2 Level Wordlist - School and Education

Here you will learn some English words about school and education, such as "grade school", "graduate school", "prom", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
institution

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

Ex: The university is a well-respected institution known for its research programs. 
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grade school

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

Ex: Grade school students often participate in various activities like art, music, and physical education. 
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graduate school

a department in a university or college that offers graduates an advanced or further degree

Ex: After completing her undergraduate studies, she decided to apply to graduate school. 
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junior high school

a school for students between an elementary school and a high school, typically those in the 7th and 8th grades

Ex: Junior high school students often experience significant social and academic transitions compared to elementary school. 
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senior high school

a school attended by students between the ages of 14 and 18

Ex: Senior high school students often undertake advanced coursework and specialized subjects to prepare for college or vocational training. 
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summer school

a course of study that is held during the summer vacations at a school, college, or university

Ex: She attended summer school to retake a class and improve her GPA. 
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prom
prom
[noun]

a formal dance or gathering of high school students, typically held at the end of the senior year

Ex: The students spent weeks preparing for their senior prom. 
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to enroll
to enroll
[Verb]

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

Ex: Students need to enroll in the classes for the upcoming semester. 
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to register

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

Ex: She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills. 
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locker
locker
[noun]

a small closet that usually has a lock, in which valuable items and belongings could be stored

Ex: She stored her books and backpack in her locker before heading to class. 
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roommate
roommate
[noun]

a person sharing a room, apartment, or house with one or more people

Ex: She met her roommate on the first day of college and they quickly became friends. 
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discipline

the practice of using methods such as punishment, training, or guidance to enforce rules and improve behavior

Ex: Effective discipline in the classroom helps maintain order and promotes a conducive learning environment. 
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major
major
[noun]

a university student who studies a particular subject as the main part of their course

Ex: She is a biology major with a minor in chemistry. 
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certificate

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

Ex: She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training. 
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master
master
[noun]

a person who holds a second university degree or an equivalent one

Ex: She became a master in engineering after completing her graduate studies. 
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to master
to master
[Verb]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

Ex: The chef took the time to master the art of creating intricate desserts. 
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Doctor of Philosophy

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

Ex: She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in neuroscience after six years of rigorous research. 
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postgraduate

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

Ex: She decided to continue her education as a postgraduate to earn a master's degree in psychology. 
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sponsor
sponsor
[noun]

a person or organization that provides someone with financial supports for their education

Ex: He found a sponsor who would cover his tuition fees and living expenses. 
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trainee
trainee
[noun]

a person who is being trained for a particular job or profession

Ex: The company hired five new trainees this month. 
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to tutor
to tutor
[Verb]

to teach a single student or a few students, often outside a school setting

Ex: She decided to tutor her classmates in chemistry to help them prepare for the upcoming exam. 
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thesis
thesis
[noun]

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

Ex: She spent months conducting experiments and analyzing data for her thesis, which was an essential part of her university degree in chemistry. 
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scholarship

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

Ex: She received a full scholarship to study medicine at a prestigious university. 
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seminar
seminar
[noun]

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

Ex: The seminar focused on contemporary issues in international law. 
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curriculum

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

Ex: The school's curriculum includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, as well as elective courses in arts and music. 
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optional
optional
[Adjective]

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

Ex: The final project is optional, but many students choose to complete it for extra credit. 
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to grade
to grade
[Verb]

to give a score to a student's performance

Ex: The teacher spent the weekend grading her students' essays. 
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coursework

the assignments, projects, and tasks done by students as part of their course of study

Ex: She spent hours completing her coursework for the biology class, including lab reports and research papers. 
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textbook
textbook
[noun]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

Ex: The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive. 
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workbook
workbook
[noun]

a book that provides students with extra exercises

Ex: The teacher assigned several pages from the workbook for homework. 
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multiple-choice
multiple-choice
[Adjective]

(of a quiz, question, etc.) providing several different responses from which only one is correct

Ex: The exam consisted mainly of multiple-choice questions. 
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tutorial
tutorial
[noun]

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

Ex: She attended a tutorial on essay writing to improve her academic writing skills. 
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dormitory
dormitory
[noun]

a college or university building in which students reside

Ex: The university built a new dorm to accommodate the growing number of students. 
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buttery
buttery
[noun]

a room in a university, from which students can buy food and drink

Ex: The buttery offers a variety of snacks and beverages for students between classes. 
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