Education: English Vocabulary List

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

"Education is important."

"Access to quality education is one of the most important factors determining a person future success and earning potential in modern society."

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

"The game is educational."

"The educational video taught children about the solar system and its planets."

having received a good education

"She is an educated woman."

"The educated woman spoke three languages fluently and had two master's degrees from prestigious universities in Europe and America."

tasks that are given to students to do in class, and not at home

"We finished our classwork."

"The teacher collected the classwork to check for understanding but noticed that several students had copied answers from each other without actually learning the material."

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

"The campus is very big."

"The university campus features modern libraries, laboratories, and student dormitories."

a certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study

"She finally received her diploma."

"Earning a high school diploma is an important achievement that opens the door to higher education and better job opportunities in the future."

classes for adults to finish their education, held in the evening or over the Internet

"Adult education helps people learn new skills."

"Adult education gives learners a second chance to improve their careers and confidence."

education at a university or similar educational institution that grants one an academic degree at the end

"Higher education opens doors."

"The cost of higher education has risen dramatically making it difficult for students from low income families to attend university without taking on significant debt."

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

"This is a private conversation."

"This is a private conversation so please give us some space and privacy."

a school that receives money from the parents of the students instead of the government

"The private school has smaller class sizes."

"The private school charges high tuition fees but offers smaller class sizes and better facilities."

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

"The kindergarten is colorful."

"My little sister started kindergarten this year and already loves her teacher and classmates."

someone who has received a university or college degree

"The grad smiled proudly."

"The grad celebrated with family after years of hard work and determination."

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

"She will graduate from college soon."

"After four years of hard work she will finally graduate from university with a degree in chemical engineering."

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

"She is an undergraduate."

"She completed her undergraduate degree in biology before deciding to pursue a master program in environmental science at a different university across the country."

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

"We paid the tuition."

"The rising cost of tuition makes higher education increasingly inaccessible for many families."

to study in a determined and serious manner

"I need to hit the books."

"I need to hit the books tonight because I have a big exam tomorrow morning at school."

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

"Schools educate children about history."

"The museum aims to educate visitors about the region's history through interactive exhibits and guided tours."

related to education, particularly higher education

"He has an academic degree."

"The academic advisor helped the student choose the right courses for his major."

a task given to a student to do

"The reporter is on a special assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the advanced literature course."

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

"Her graduation is next month."

"The excitement for graduation day was palpable as students celebrated the culmination of their academic achievements."

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

"She earned a degree in engineering."

"A master's degree is often a prerequisite for advanced positions in the field."

a person who teaches courses at a college or university, often with a focus on undergraduate education, but who does not hold the rank of professor

"The lecturer was clear."

"The lecturer explained the topic so carefully that even difficult ideas felt easier to understand."

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

"The pupil listened carefully."

"The pupil raised her hand eagerly to answer every question demonstrating that she had studied hard and understood the lesson better than her classmates."

each part into which a day is divided at a school, university, etc.

"This is my period."

"During the third period, we will be discussing the historical significance of the Renaissance."

to study or practice taught lessons again, particularly to prepare for an examination

"Review your notes before the exam."

"Before the exam, students should review all the material covered in the textbook."

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

"All students must attend the assembly."

"Students are expected to attend all lectures and participate actively in the seminar."

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

"Some students drop out of school early."

"He decided to drop out of college because he could no longer afford the tuition fees."

to test a person's knowledge or skills in a certain subject by asking them questions or asking them to do a specific task

"The doctor will examine your throat."

"The doctor will examine your throat and ears to determine the cause of your persistent cough and fever."

a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill

"Do this exercise."

"The final exercise in the textbook is designed to test your comprehension of the entire course."

a formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field

"The examination was difficult."

"The examination took place in a quiet room and required full concentration from start to finish."

a short test given to students

"We took a quiz."

"The surprise quiz covered material from the previous three chapters catching many students off guard who had not reviewed their notes recently before class."

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

"Einstein was a genius in physics."

"Einstein was a genius whose theories of relativity revolutionized our understanding of physics."