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nursery school
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nursery school
Noun

a place where young children, typically infants and toddlers, are cared for during the day while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied

The nursery school focuses on fostering creativity and social skills in young children through play-based learning and interactive activities.

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preschool
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pre
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Noun

a place that children under the age of six can go to learn and play

He made new friends at preschool and enjoys sharing toys with them.

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an educational program designed to prepare children for kindergarten by providing foundational skills and socialization experiences

The pre-kindergarten curriculum focuses on developing early literacy and numeracy skills through interactive activities and play.

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

Kindergarten is often a child's first formal introduction to a structured learning environment, where they begin to develop essential social and academic skills.

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elementary school
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elementary school
Noun

a primary school for the first six or eight grades

She enrolled her daughter in the nearest elementary school for the first grade.

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grade school
Noun

an elementary school attended by children between the ages of 6 and 12

Grade school students often participate in various activities like art, music, and physical education.

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middle school
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middle school
Noun

(in the US and Canada) a junior high school; a school for children between the ages of about 11 and 14

She started attending middle school at the age of 11.

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high school
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high school
Noun

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

High school is a pivotal time in a teenager's life, as it not only focuses on academic achievement but also on personal growth and social development.

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junior high school
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junior high school
Noun

a school for students between an elementary school and a high school, typically those in the 7th and 8th grades

Junior high school students often experience significant social and academic transitions compared to elementary school.

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senior high school
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senior high school
Noun

a school attended by students between the ages of 14 and 18

Senior high school students often undertake advanced coursework and specialized subjects to prepare for college or vocational training.

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preparatory school
Noun

a private secondary institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum and prepares students for admission to selective colleges and universities

a private secondary institution that provides a rigorous academic curriculum and prepares students for admission to selective colleges and universities

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college
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llege
Noun

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

I am excited to start college and pursue my degree.

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university
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university
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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology.

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