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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

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: The nursery school focuses on fostering creativity and social skills in young children through play-based learning and interactive activities. 
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preschool
preschool
[noun]

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

Ex: He made new friends at preschool and enjoys sharing toys with them. 
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pre-kindergarten

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

Ex: The pre-kindergarten curriculum focuses on developing early literacy and numeracy skills through interactive activities and play. 
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kindergarten

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

Ex: Kindergarten is often a child's first formal introduction to a structured learning environment, where they begin to develop essential social and academic skills. 
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elementary school

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

Ex: She enrolled her daughter in the nearest elementary school for the first grade. 
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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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middle school

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

Ex: She started attending middle school at the age of 11. 
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high school

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

Ex: High school is a pivotal time in a teenager's life, as it not only focuses on academic achievement but also on personal growth and social development. 
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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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preparatory school

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

Ex: a private secondary institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum and prepares students for admission to selective colleges and universities 
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college
college
[noun]

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

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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university

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

Ex: I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology. 
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