School, University, and Education Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on educational titles, qualifications, school roles, school types, academic subjects, learning expressions, and exam terms from the lecture wordlists.

IB (International Baccalaureate)

An internationally recognized high school diploma program and examination system.

MA (Master of Arts)

A postgraduate master's degree awarded in humanities or social science subjects.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

A master's degree focusing on business management and administration.

MSc (Master of Science)

A postgraduate master's degree awarded in science, technology, or mathematics disciplines.

NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)

A work-based qualification in the UK that demonstrates competence in a specific job role.

PhD / doctorate

The highest academic degree awarded by a university upon completion of original research.

Caretaker (BrE) / janitor (AmE)

A person employed to clean, maintain, and look after a school building or premises.

Lollipop man / lady

A designated official who helps school children cross busy streets safely using a round stop sign.

Pastoral care professional

A school staff member dedicated to supporting students with social, personal, or welfare issues.

Prefect

An older student who is given responsibility to supervise or assist younger pupils and support school order.

Stand-in / supply teacher (BrE) / substitute teacher (AmE)

A temporary teacher who covers lessons when the regular classroom teacher is absent.

Corporal punishment

Physical punishment imposed on pupils for misbehavior.

Cut classes / skip school / play truant

To stay away from school or scheduled lessons without permission.

Haul sb over the coals

To severely reprimand or criticize someone for a mistake or bad behavior.

Grammar school

A secondary school in the UK that selects pupils based on an academic entrance examination.

Comprehensive school

A secondary school that admits pupils of all abilities without entrance exams.

Public school (BrE)

An elite, fee-paying private school in Britain.

Sixth form

An educational stage in secondary schools preparing students aged 16–18 for university entrance exams.

Assembly hall / school hall / lecture theatre

A large room in a school or university used for gatherings, general assemblies, or lectures.

Anthropology

The scientific study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

Entrepreneurship education

Instruction focused on teaching students how to start, manage, and build business enterprises.

Structural engineering

A field of engineering dealing with the analysis and structural design of buildings and frameworks.

Cram for sth

To study intensively over a very short period right before an exam.

Go through clearing

To participate in the process of matching unallocated university course places with applicants.

Sabbatical leave

A period of paid leave granted to university teachers or researchers for study or research.

Steep learning curve

A situation requiring a rapid rate of learning to master complex knowledge quickly.

Post-it note / sticky note

A small piece of paper with a re-adherable strip of glue on the back for temporary notes.

A levels

Advanced subject-based qualifications taken by UK students in secondary education to qualify for university entry.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.

BA (Bachelor of Arts)

An undergraduate academic degree awarded for humanities or arts programs.

BSc (Bachelor of Science)

An undergraduate academic degree awarded for science-focused programs.

First-class honours

The highest classification awarded for an undergraduate degree.

Mock exams / mocks

Practice or trial examinations taken prior to official final exams.

Pass with flying colours

To pass an examination or test with exceptional marks or high success.

Scrape through (sth)

To barely manage to pass an exam or complete a challenge with the minimum score required.