Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Education

Here you will learn some English words about education, such as "gpa", "alumnus", "dropout", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system

Ex: Maintaining a high grade point average is important for students applying to competitive graduate programs or scholarships .

an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

Ex: She attended night classes to prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma test .

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 .

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 .
alumna [noun]

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

Ex:
alumnus [noun]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

Ex: The alumni association organizes networking opportunities and social events to keep alumnus connected with their alma mater .

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

Ex: His alma mater awarded him an honorary degree for his achievements .
cum laude [adverb]

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: The student was honored to receive his diploma cum laude at the ceremony .
freshman [noun]

a high-school or university student who is in their first year of education

Ex: John joined a club to get involved in campus life as a freshman .
dropout [noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: She returned to school to complete her diploma after being a dropout for several years .

an educational method in which students learn with the help of electronic and online media as well as traditional classroom teaching

Ex: Some students prefer blended learning because it allows them to review lessons at their own pace .

a two-year college providing higher education, primarily for students from the local community

Ex: Many people choose community college for its affordable tuition compared to four-year universities .

the practice of teaching pupils of both sexes together in a school

Ex: Some parents prefer co-education because it mirrors the mixed-gender environments their children will encounter in the workforce .

short-term or part-time courses provided for adults who have finished their formal education

Ex: She enrolled in a continuing education class to improve her computer skills .

the education of children with special needs, especially those who have physical or learning problems

Ex: My cousin works as a special education teacher and helps students with autism .
collegiate [adjective]

relating to a college or its students

Ex: They attended a collegiate conference on innovative teaching methods .
academy [noun]

a college or school that provides people with special training

absentee [noun]

someone who is not present at school, work, etc. when they are supposed to be

Ex: Absentees from the meeting missed important updates .

a formal and academic conference or seminar

Ex: The colloquium served as a platform for scholars to exchange ideas and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue .

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

Ex: The conservatory 's curriculum emphasized not only technical proficiency but also creativity and artistic expression , fostering a well-rounded education for aspiring performers .
curricular [adjective]

relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of

Ex: Curricular activities are designed to support students ' academic growth .
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 .
credit [noun]

recognition by an educational institution that a course or unit has been successfully completed, often quantified in hours

Ex: Transfer students received credit for previously completed courses .

a person employed to clean, maintain, or care for a building

Ex: The custodian fixed the leaky faucet in the hallway bathroom .
dean [noun]

the head of a faculty or a department of studies in a university

Ex: Under the leadership of the dean , the department has implemented several new initiatives to enhance student learning and research opportunities .
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 .
chair [noun]

the position that a university professor has

Ex: He has held the chair of medieval history for over a decade , contributing significantly to the field through his publications .

a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Ex: The university recognized his contributions to academia by granting him the title of full professor .

someone who is responsible for advising students about educational and personal decisions

Ex: After the student faced bullying , the guidance counselor offered support and advice .
scholar [noun]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

Ex: He was recognized as a leading scholar in the field of Renaissance art history .

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

Ex: She spent her detention time completing assignments in the classroom .

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

Ex: The principal decided to suspend him for disrupting class repeatedly .

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

Ex: She faced the prospect of expulsion after being caught cheating on her final exam .

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 .

educational programs provided by colleges or universities to non-regular students

Ex:

a social club for male students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

Ex: Members of the fraternity often lived together in a shared house near campus .

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

sorority [noun]

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

Ex: Membership in a sorority can create lifelong bonds and connections with other women who share similar values and interests .
SAT [noun]

a test that high school students take before college or university in the US

Ex: The SAT consists of sections on reading , writing and language , and math , along with an optional essay .