Education: English Vocabulary List

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

"The job applicant had a strong resume."

"Every job applicant must send a detailed resume and cover letter."

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

"The enrollment deadline is soon."

"Students must complete the enrollment process before the semester begins."

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

"Distance education is very popular."

"Distance education allows students to study from home using online resources."

a school where students live and study during the school year

"The boy was sent to boarding school at age twelve."

"She was sent to a strict boarding school when she was twelve and only came home during holidays."

the state of being present at an event or a place

"Attendance was perfect."

"Attendance at the concert was lower than expected because tickets were too expensive for students."

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."

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

"The curriculum covers many subjects."

"The school updated its curriculum to include more practical science courses."

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

"She got a scholarship."

"He was awarded a prestigious scholarship for his outstanding academic achievements."

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

"The grant helped."

"The scientist received a research grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on coral reefs."

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

"Teachers assess student performance regularly."

"The teacher will assess the students' performance based on their homework participation and final exam scores."

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

"Write your dissertation."

"She spent two years meticulously researching and writing her doctoral dissertation."

the highest degree given by a university

"She earned her doctorate in psychology from Harvard."

"She spent five years earning her doctorate in psychology and then opened a private therapy practice."

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

"The school expelled the rebellious student."

"The school board voted to expel the student permanently for bringing dangerous items onto the school property without permission."

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

"She does extracurricular activities."

"She participated in many extracurricular activities including soccer club drama team and student government because she wanted to build a strong college application."

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

"During free period."

"Students can relax or study quietly during the free period between two lessons."

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

"I attended a seminar on climate change."

"The professor led an interesting seminar on modern poetry where students discussed the meaning of several complex poems in small groups."

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

"The class went on a field trip to the zoo."

"The science class went on a field trip to the natural history museum to see the dinosaur skeletons."

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

"We did fieldwork outside."

"Ethnographic fieldwork involves observing communities in their natural environments."

the capability to read and write

"Literacy helps you read books."

"Digital literacy is essential for navigating today's technology-driven world effectively."

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

"He has a Doctor of Philosophy."

"She studied for six years to earn her Doctor of Philosophy in modern history."

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

"He got his bachelor's degree."

"He is currently working towards his bachelor's degree in computer science, hoping to get a job in tech."

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

"He is a postgraduate."

"The postgraduate student presented her research findings at the international conference."

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

"The certificate is framed."

"She received a certificate of completion after finishing the six week course in digital marketing and search engine optimization."

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

"He goes to gym three times weekly."

"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."

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

"This institution helps poor people."

"The charitable institution has been providing essential services to the homeless population for over fifty years."

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

"Her admission was accepted."

"The university announced that the admission process for the upcoming academic year will begin in early autumn."

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

"The coach used discipline."

"Fiscal discipline is the principle of a government balancing its budget and not overspending"

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

"Write your thesis now."

"Her doctoral thesis explored the socio-economic impact of renewable energy policies in developing nations."

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

"The dormitory is big."

"The students were assigned to a shared dormitory equipped with bunk beds and study desks."

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

"That is a suspension."

"His repeated violations of school policy led to a lengthy suspension from all extracurricular activities."

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

"She does extracurricular activities."

"She participated in many extracurricular activities including soccer club drama team and student government at her high school."

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

"The assembly will be soon."

"The morning assembly provides a valuable opportunity for the entire school community to gather and share important announcements."

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

"She is a senior."

"The senior class is planning a memorable graduation ceremony for their final year."

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

"My tutor is very smart."

"She hired a private tutor to help her son improve his math grades."

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

"We attended a workshop."

"The interactive workshop provided valuable practical skills and fostered collaborative problem-solving among attendees."