Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Education

Here you will learn some English words about education, such as "academic", "boarding school", "discipline", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL 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 .

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 .

applicant [noun]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

Ex: The scholarship committee reviewed hundreds of applicants from across the country .

enrollment [noun]

the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

admission [noun]

the permission given to someone to become a student of a school, enter an organization, etc.

Ex: He was thrilled to receive admission to his top-choice graduate school after months of hard work on his application .

distance education [noun]

a learning system in which students and teachers do not attend classes instead use online or broadcast resources

Ex: She completed her degree through distance education , attending virtual classes and working at her own pace .

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 .

attendance [noun]

the state of being present at an event or a place

Ex: The theater was filled to capacity , with every seat occupied , indicating strong attendance for the performance .

tuition [noun]

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

to assess [verb]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient 's mental health to determine the best treatment plan .

discipline [noun]

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

Ex: A lack of discipline among team members can lead to inefficiency and missed deadlines in a workplace .

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 .

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 .

dormitory [noun]

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

Ex:

doctorate [noun]

the highest degree given by a university

Ex: The professor holds a doctorate in economics from Oxford University .

to expel [verb]

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

Ex: The teacher has the authority to expel disruptive students from the classroom .

suspension [noun]

the action of officially not allowing someone to go to school, work, or participate in something for a specific length of time, particularly to punish them

extracurricular [adjective]

not included in the regular course of study at a college or school

Ex: The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs , such as music , drama , and sports .

free period [noun]

a part of a school day in which there is no class

Ex: She spent her free period in the library , reading for her next class .

assembly [noun]

the teacher student conventions that are held in the morning or afternoon in the school

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 students were required to present their research findings at the seminar .

field trip [noun]

a trip made by researchers or students to learn more about something by being close to it

Ex: The teacher organized a field trip to the zoo to study animal behavior and habitats .

fieldwork [noun]

scientific study or research conducted in the real world and not in a laboratory or class

literacy [noun]

the capability to read and write

Ex: The government has launched several initiatives to boost literacy nationwide .

Doctor of Philosophy [phrase]

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

Ex:

bachelor's degree [noun]

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

Ex:

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 .

undergraduate [noun]

a student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university

Ex: Many undergraduates take advantage of research opportunities to deepen their understanding of their field of study .

senior [adjective]

relating to students in the final year of high school or college

Ex: The senior prom is a major event for high school seniors .

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 .

tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .

workshop [noun]

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

Ex: The teachers organized a workshop about new methods .

gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
Family and Relationships	Stages of Life	Personal Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions
Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
Society and Social Issues	Healthcare and Medicine	Medical Examinations and Procedures	Physical Conditions and Injuries
Mental Disorders	Physical Disabilities and Illnesses	Geography	Space
The Environment and Weather	The Animal Kingdom	The Art World	Cinema and Theater
Music	Literature	Broadcasting and Journalism	Food and Restaurant
Diet	Agriculture and Plants	Point of View	Cause and Effect
Certainty and Doubt	Suggestions and Rules	Pride and Prejudice	Houses and Buildings
Hobbies and Games	Shopping	The Economy	The Business World
Success and Failure	Politics	Law and Order	Crime and Punishment
War and Peace	Religion	Biology, Physics, and Chemistry	Mathematics and Measurement
Engineering and Research	Athletics	Time and History