Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Education

Here you will learn some English words about education, such as "grade", "period", "faculty", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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academic [adjective]

related to education, particularly higher education

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

assessment [noun]

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

Ex: Teachers use assessment to track learning .

boarding school [noun]

a school where students live and study during the school year

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

certificate [noun]

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

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

curriculum [noun]

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

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

discipline [noun]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

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

entrance examination [noun]

a test for admission to an educational institution or program

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

fee [noun]

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

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

geology [noun]

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

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

to grade [verb]

to give a score to a student's performance

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

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 .

grad school [noun]

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

grant [noun]

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

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

institution [noun]

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

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

junior school [noun]

a school in Britain for students between ages 7 and 11

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

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 .

module [noun]

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

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

period [noun]

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

Ex: Interest is calculated over a monthly period .

master's degree [noun]

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

Ex:

Bachelor of Arts [noun]

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

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

Bachelor of Science [noun]

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

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

Doctor of Philosophy [phrase]

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

Ex:

philosophy [noun]

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

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

postgraduate [noun]

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

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

psychology [noun]

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

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

pupil [noun]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

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

scholarship [noun]

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

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

sociology [noun]

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

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

thesis [noun]

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

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

dissertation [noun]

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

Ex: Writing the dissertation was challenging but ultimately rewarding .

tuition [noun]

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

to enroll [verb]

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

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

faculty [noun]

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

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

further education [noun]

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

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

information and communications technology [noun]

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

Ex:

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
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