Educational institutions
the type of school for children ages 5-11
primary school (UK)/elementary school (US)
a series of lessons in a particular subject
course
the money paid for a course of study, especially at a private school or a college or university
tuition fees
the buildings and grounds of a university or college
campus
a piece of work given to someone as part of their studies
assignment
a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents
private school
studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it
undergraduate
a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education
gap year
a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science
laboratory
a speech or talk given in front of an audience
presentation
a school which is free and paid for by the government
public school (US)
having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification
postgraduate
to choose as your main subject
to major in
a room equipped with computers for study, research, or IT classes
computer lab
a formal talk on a subject given to a large group of students who would normally take notes
lecture
education beyond the age at which it is compulsory, usually in a college or university
higher education (also called tertiary education)
a person who has finished their college or university education
a graduate
to leave a course before completing it
to drop out
an area where students and staff can park their vehicles
parking lot / car park
a class at university in which a specific topic is discussed by a teacher and a small group of students
seminar
a school where students live and study during the school term.
boarding school
education or training directed at a particular occupation and its skills, often requiring practical skills
vocational
a period of work experience (often unpaid) offered by an employer to give students and graduates experience of working in an industry related to their field of study
internship
a college or university building where students live
halls of residence
is a long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.
dissertation