School, Education, and Learning Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering academic subjects, qualifications, roles, school facilities, and educational terminology based on the provided transcript.

A levels

The British equivalent of high school leaving exams (matura).

BA / Bachelor of Arts

A bachelor's degree awarded in humanities subjects.

BSc / Bachelor of Science

A bachelor's degree awarded in science subjects.

MA / Master of Arts

A master's degree awarded in humanities subjects.

International Baccalaureate

An internationally recognized secondary school diploma program.

Cram for sth

To study intensively in a short period right before an examination.

Pass with flying colours

To pass an exam or test with excellent results.

Scrape through

To barely manage to pass an exam with difficulty.

Detention

A school punishment where a student is required to remain at school after classes.

Comprehensive (school)

A general secondary school that admits all students regardless of their academic achievements.

Grammar school

A secondary school that admits students based on their performance on an entrance exam.

Public school system

A network of private fee-paying schools in the UK educational system context.

Serve an apprenticeship

To complete practical work training under a skilled employer.

Stream

To divide students into groups or classes based on their learning ability.

Absenteeism

The practice or habit of staying away from school without good reason.

Assembly

A gathering of teachers and students for school announcements or ceremonies.

Cut classes

To intentionally skip or miss scheduled school classes.

Expulsion

The formal act of permanently removing a student from a school.

Forge

To copy or fake a signature, document, or sick note.

Free period

A period during the school day when a student has no scheduled class.

Take the register

To check and mark attendance for students in a class.

Careers adviser

A professional who provides advice to students about employment and educational opportunities.

Caretaker

A person employed to look after and maintain school grounds and buildings.

Dean

The head administrator of a university department or faculty.

Deputy head

The vice-principal or assistant headteacher of a school.

Head girl / head boy

A student elected to lead and represent the school's student body.

Prefect

A senior pupil authorized to enforce discipline and represent the class or school.

Concentration span

The maximum duration of time for which a person can sustain focused attention.

Know sth inside out

To know or understand a subject thoroughly and completely.

Memory aid

A device or technique designed to assist and enhance memory retention.

Outperform

To achieve better results or perform better than others.

Pursuit of knowledge

The continuous process of seeking and acquiring knowledge.

Take a gap year

To take a year's break from studies between completing high school and entering university.

Laboratory

A specialized room or facility equipped for scientific experiment and instruction in physics or chemistry.