Word: Comprehensive School
Definition: A "comprehensive school" is a type of large secondary school in Britain and Canada where children of all abilities, backgrounds, and talents study together. This means that students who are very good at school subjects and those who may find them more challenging go to the same school.
Usage Instructions: - Use "comprehensive school" when talking about secondary education in the UK or Canada. - It is often used in discussions about education systems, school choices, and student experiences.
Example Sentence:"After finishing primary school, Emma will attend a comprehensive school where she can learn with students of different abilities."
Advanced Usage: In discussions about educational policies, you might say, "The government has proposed reforms to improve the resources available in comprehensive schools to better support diverse learners."
Word Variants: - Comprehensiveness (noun): The quality of being comprehensive; including all or nearly all elements or aspects. - Comprehensively (adverb): In a way that includes all or nearly all elements or aspects.
Different Meaning:While "comprehensive school" refers specifically to a type of school, "comprehensive" on its own can mean something that is complete or thorough. For example, a "comprehensive plan" means a plan that covers all necessary details.
Synonyms: - Public school (in the UK context, this means a state-funded school) - Secondary school (a more general term for schools for students aged 11-16 or 11-18)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: Although there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "comprehensive school," you might encounter phrases like: - "Go back to school" which means to return to study or education. - "School of thought" which refers to a particular way of thinking about something.