Education - American Education System

Here you will learn some English words related to American education system such as "kindergarten", "elementary school", and "high school".

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nursery school [noun]

a place where young children, typically infants and toddlers, are cared for during the day while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied

Ex: At nursery school , children engage in various activities , such as storytelling , arts and crafts , and outdoor play , which help develop their motor skills and imagination .

preschool [noun]

a place that children under the age of six can go to learn and play

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pre-kindergarten [noun]

an educational program designed to prepare children for kindergarten by providing foundational skills and socialization experiences

Ex: He attended a pre-kindergarten program that emphasized social-emotional learning and cooperative play .

kindergarten [noun]

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

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 .

elementary school [noun]

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

Ex: In the United States , children attend elementary school before moving on to middle school .

grade school [noun]

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

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

middle school [noun]

(in the US and Canada) a junior high school; a school for children between the ages of about 11 and 14

Ex: He made many new friends during his first year of middle school .

high school [noun]

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

Ex: Extracurricular activities , such as sports teams , drama clubs , and student government , play an important role in high school , helping students build friendships and develop leadership skills .

junior high school [noun]

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

Ex: The junior high school curriculum includes core subjects like math , science , language arts , and social studies .

senior high school [noun]

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

Ex: Senior high school provides opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities , sports , and community service , fostering personal growth and leadership skills .

preparatory school [noun]

a private secondary institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum and prepares students for admission to selective colleges and universities

Ex: Many families opt for preparatory schools due to their reputation for providing a challenging academic environment and comprehensive college counseling services .

college [noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses , from business administration to computer science .

university [noun]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

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