THPTQG Education Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms related to the education sector for high school graduation exams, including IPA transcriptions, word types, and definitions based on the provided lecture notes.

academic /æk.ǝ'dem.tk/

Relating to education or scholarship; scholarly and intellectual. Used when discussing academic records or school environments.

curriculum /ka'rik.ja.lam/

The formal course of study or content of teaching, covering specific subjects such as STEM.

scholarship /skol.e.fip/

A financial grant or bursary awarded to a student to support their education or study abroad.

compulsory /kam'pal.ser.i/

Required by law or a rule; mandatory and not optional.

literacy /lit.or.ǝ.si/

The basic ability to read and write; a key goal for education ministries.

graduate /'græd.ju.ext/

To successfully complete a program of study or a person who has completed their studies, often with honors.

enroll /In'rǝul/

To officially register or sign up for a course or school before a specified deadline.

discipline /'dis.1.plin/

A specific field of academic study or the maintenance of order and rules essential for learning.

extracurricular /,ek.stra.kork.juler/

Non-academic activities conducted outside of regular school hours that help students develop social skills.

tuition /tju:'If.an/

Fees paid for education at schools or the act of teaching and instruction (tutoring).

assessment /e'ses.ment/

The process of evaluating or appraising learning results; can be continuous or final exams.

dropout /I'drop.aut/

A student who leaves school or college before completing their program or graduating.

peer /pier/

A person of the same age, status, or ability as another, such as a classmate or colleague.

aptitude /l'ap.tr.tju:d/

A natural or innate talent and ability in a specific area, such as mathematics.

vocational /vǝu'ker.fen.al/

Relating to professional, technical, or practical training designed for specific careers.

higher education /'har.er ed3.u'ke1.jen/

Post-secondary education, including university and college levels (tertiary education).