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It’s very common for candidates to be asked about their school, college or university experience, so a good range of education vocabulary is something you definitely need to develop.

This page should make that easy for you as it contains over 150 everyday words and phrases related to study, education and teaching. For each, I’ve included an explanation and added a sample sentence to show it in context. This will help you to learn how to use it correctly.

Don’t try to learn them all. Look at my suggestions below as to the best way to use this extensive list of education vocabulary.

Here are some of the categories covered:

• Educational institutions
• Course types & levels
• Qualifications
• People in education
• Subjects & facilities
• Academic work

As well as your own experience of education, you could be asked your opinion on wider issues such as the quality of teaching or education system in your country, equal opportunities, technology in schools and many other related topics. The list of education vocabulary will equip you to create answers for these types of subjects as well.

Also on this page are three other things that will help you prepare for questions about education:

• IELTS-style questions on the topic of education
• Sample answers
• Links to online reading & listening resources

You’ll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the education vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

The questions relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on the topic of education. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I’ve included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test. I've highlighted key words and phrases in  bold .

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath. There’s an audio to listen to their pronunciation.

The education vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam.

Finally, at the bottom of the page I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your education vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

Let’s begin with the sample questions.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common education vocabulary is highlighted in  bold .

1) At what age do children begin school in your country?

Formal education starts at five years of age but most children go to preschool when they are around three. This isn’t compulsory but really helps them to develop socially.

2) What kind of school did you go to as a child?

My family moved around a lot when I was growing up so I went to many different schools including three primary schools , a grammar school and a co-educational comprehensive school . I even attended a private school for a year.

3) Did you enjoy your time at school?

I can’t say that I particularly enjoyed my early education . With changing schools so often, I was always the new kid which I found hard.

4) Would you say you were a good student?

Yes, I was definitely a good pupil . I was a quiet, shy child who never caused my teachers any trouble or played truant . I worked hard on my coursework and got on well with my peers .

5) Did you do any extra-curricular activities?

Back in my day, there weren’t many opportunities to do extra-curricular activities . However, I was in the school choir at my secondary school . We use to put on concerts and one year we did a tour of Germany.

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.

You should say:

• when and where you started studying it
• what lessons were like
• what made it different from other subjects

and explain why you enjoyed the subject.

There There were three subjects I particularly enjoyed at school, English , geography and P.E. but if I had to choose a favourite, I guess it would be geography .

I suppose you start learning about the natural features around you and other countries in primary school but geography first appeared on the curriculum as a specific subject in secondary school . I’d been fascinated with other places and cultures for as long as I could remember. My dad had travelled a lot and had a large map on the wall with pins in all the countries he’d been to. I loved looking at it so perhaps that’s where my interest in geography first started.

The geography classroom was great; full of globes, atlases and books about places that were very different to where I lived. We had a nice teacher called Mrs Rose who used lots of pictures and maps in her lessons . This was perfect for me as I’m a visual learner. If Mrs Rose had just talked all the time, as some of our teachers did, I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed the subject so much or learnt so easily.

I even liked doing geography homework . I can remember sitting at my desk at home spending hours carefully drawing maps and adding all the features. When my mum took me to the library on a Saturday morning, I’d look for adventure stories set around the world or books on how people live in other countries.

When I reached the sixth form and had to choose just three subjects to study, geography was one of them, although I actually failed my final exam. My family moved house yet again just before I took it and I was very unsettled. I had a private tutor for a few months then retook the exam and got a good grade.

At university ,  I trained as a  teacher myself. I chose primary education so taught geography along with many other subjects. However, during one of my training placements, the headteacher asked me to spend three weeks teaching the subject to every class in the small village school, from 5 year olds up to 11 year olds. It was one of the happiest times in the whole of my career even though I hadn’t even got my teaching qualification yet.

1) What impact do universities have on the places where they’re located?

I believe that the presence of a university in a town or city has a significant positive impact on the area. For a start, it's often the largest employer, offering jobs at all levels from cleaners and maintenance staff to lecturers and top academics .

Large educational institutions like this bring in lots of investment from around the world from foreign students and for important research projects. The presence of thousands of students during term times is also a massive boost to the local economy.

In addition to the financial benefits, there several ways in which universities contribute socially. For example, university towns and cities tend to be vibrant, with a great social life due to the large numbers of young adults living there. What’s more, the campus itself usually has a number of facilities that can be used by local people. A university city I used to live in had an excellent theatre that attracted top plays, shows and performers from around the country.

2) What is it more important for academics to do, research or teaching?

It was only recently, after reading an article about a local university , that I realised just how much research goes on in them. It was about a new facility in the medical faculty and outlined the important research they will now be able to carry out on stem cells and brain tumours. This type of work is vital if we are to combat illness and disease in the future.

For most people though, universities are places of learning where you go to get your degree and prepare for your future career, so teaching must have a high priority. As teachers , academics have the role of passing on knowledge to the next generation.

Weighing it up, I think that the teaching side of their work is the most important because unless they instruct and inspire their students , there will be no-one to fill the most important jobs in society or to carry on the research work the academics do.

3) What are the advantages of studying a distance learning course?

For many people, especially mature students who work, distance learning is the ideal way to study. There are several benefits that immediately come to mind. Firstly, the cost is far less than it would be to attend a college or university with their high tuition fees .

Secondly, you can study anywhere and in your own time and at your own pace. Some students , myself included, find that this method of learning suits them better than sitting in lectures or going to tutorials . You do have to be self-motivated to keep up with the coursework though, and you still get assignments to write and sometimes a dissertation , but you can fit these around your daily life.

Thirdly, there’s a huge range of correspondence courses and online courses available these days so you can take almost any subject you want to and even study for a degree qualification this way. So all in all, distance learning courses have many advantages over other methods of study.

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*  Important

• Do  not  try and learn this list of education vocabulary.
• Identify the vocabulary you find useful for answering practise questions about this topic.
• Record it in your vocabulary notebook and practise using it regularly.

I recommend that you create your own answers to the Speaking questions on this page. You will find many other IELTS-style practise questions by searching online. 

For help on how to learn vocabulary, what to learn and how to record it, visit these pages:

How to Learn Vocabulary for IELTS

Top 6 Types of IELTS Vocabulary & Topic Word Lists

Education Vocabulary  –  Common Words & Phrases

Education Vocabulary Set 1: Key Definitions

education – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school, college or university, or the knowledge that you get from this

- Education is a low priority for the governments of some developing countries.

- Most children receive their education in schools but some are taught at home.

to educate – to give someone intellectual, moral or social instruction, typically at a school, college or university

- At the school I visited in Kenya the children are educated in classes of over 60 pupils.

educational – relating to the provision of education

- When I was at school we had an educational visit to the British Museum in London to see Tutankhamun’s treasures.

educational institution – a place where people gain an education, such as a school

- We are fortunate to have many excellent educational institutions in our area.

formal education – education  normally delivered by trained teachers in a systematic way in a school, college or university.

- In Norway, formal education starts when children reach the age of six.

compulsory education – the legally-required period of time that children are expected to attend school. In the western world, these laws generally require that children attend school from the ages of 5 to 16 or 18.

- One day, a formal education will hopefully be compulsory for all children.

Education Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 2: Educational institutions

preschool – a school for children who are too young to begin their formal education

- Most children in the UK go to a preschool but it isn’t compulsory.

nursery school (UK)/ kindergarten (US) – preschool education

- In the UK, most children begin nursery school at the age of four.

primary school (UK)/ elementary school (US) – the type of school for children ages 5-11

- Bindi was so excited about starting primary school when the new term started in September.

primary education – the education of 5-11 year olds

- In an ideal world, primary education would be compulsory in every country.

secondary school (UK)/ high school (US)  – the type of school for children age 11 to 16, sometimes 18

- I want to teach in a secondary school when I finish my teacher training as I really enjoy working with older pupils.

co-educational/mixed – a school where girls and boys are taught together.

- These days, most schools in the UK are co-educational .

single-sex school – a school for either male or female students but not both

- Both my parents went to single-sex schools but it’s more normal these days to go to a mixed school.

state school – a school that is funded and controlled by the government and for which no fees are charged

- The government is facing growing criticism for the underfunding of state schools .

comprehensive school – a state school that accepts pupils regardless of their level of academic ability or achievement

- There is an ongoing debate as to whether all young people should attend comprehensive schools or if schools that select pupils on academic ability are still relevant.

grammar school (UK) – state secondary  school  that selects their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11

- Although many people are against selective education where some school places go to the most academically able pupils, grammar schools are still popular.

private school – a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents

- Jonah’s parents decided to pay for him to go to a private school because most classes only had 20 pupils in.

private education – education parents have to pay for

- Only a small percentage of parents can afford to give their children a private education .

public school (UK) – an exclusive, expensive school, run independently

public school (US) – a school which is free and paid for by the government

higher education (also called tertiary education ) – education beyond the age at which it is compulsory, usually in a college or university

- Most of Vijay’s friends wanted to leave school and get a job as soon as possible but he was determined to go on to higher education to improve his career prospects.

boarding school – a school where students live and study during the school term.

- Yu Yang hated boarding school as she missed her family and felt very homesick.

college – a place of higher education where people study specialized subjects or undertake vocational training for a skilled job

- Hugo applied for a place at the local college to train to be a chef.

university – a high-level educational institution where students study for degrees and academic research is done.

- Fuyuko wanted to study nursing at university in Australia but had to get a band 7 in her IELTS exam to be accepted.

Education  Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 3: Course types & levels

course – a series of lessons in a particular subject

undergraduate – studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.

postgraduate – having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification

vocational – education or training directed at a particular occupation and its skills, often requiring practical skills

intensive – fast-paced courses which give a lot of information quickly and in a short time

Education Vocabulary Set 4:  Qualifications

qualification – an official record showing that you have achieved a certain level of education or skill in a particular subject or skill area

- Riya was determined to leave school with good qualifications so she could get a well-paid job to support her family.

certificate – an official record of achievement, generally issued for a short course

- Shona was delighted to be presented her TEFL certificate on passing her course to become an English teacher.

diploma – issued for a higher education course that is shorter than a degree

- Greg did so well in his two-year engineering diploma that his tutor persuaded him to study for another year to qualify for a degree.

bachelor’s degree / or just degree ( BA/BSc etc) – qualification issued by a university or college at the end of three or four years of study

- I’m studying for a bachelor’s degree in marine biology.

- I’m studying for a BA in history.

master’s degree /or just master’s ( MA/MSc etc) – qualification issued by a university when the student has completed further study beyond a degree, often in a more specialisn'ted field than a bachelor’s degree

- Alonso wanted to stay on at university an extra year to study for his master’s but his parents couldn't afford the fees.

doctorate ( PhD ) – the highest level of degree qualification issued by a university

- I’m so proud of my sister for achieving a PhD in biochemistry.

fellowship – a teaching or research post given to a person studying for an advanced degree.

- Being awarded a research fellowship at my university is a dream come true as it enables me to stay on and study for my doctorate.

Education vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 5:  People in education

headteacher/ principal  – the person in charge of a school

- Our headteacher had been principal for 12 years when he retired.

teacher – a person who teaches, especially in a school

- My favourite teacher at school was Mr Webber because he made lessons so interesting.

tutor – a teacher who works privately with one student or a small group

- Our son struggles with maths so we’ve got him a private tutor to help him with his work.

lecturer – a person who teaches at a college or university.

- My cousin is a lecturer in physics at the University of London.

professor – a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college

-  Professor Stephen Hawking  was one of the most influential figures in modern science.

an academic – a person who teaches in a college or university and continues to research and increase knowledge about their specialist subject

- She was such a bookworm at school and always in the library researching some topic or other, so it’s no surprise that she became an academic .

pupil – a person, usually a child at school, who is being taught

- The pupils loved Miss Lefebvre’s French lessons as she gave them fun learning games to play.

student – a person, usually a college or university, who is being taught

- The beginning of the academic year was so busy with all the new students starting their college courses.

mature student – an adult student who attends college or university some years after leaving school

- Jose was so grateful for the chance to study for a degree as a mature student having left school with very few qualifications.

a graduate – a person who has finished their college or university education

- University graduates can usually get higher paid jobs than people with vocational skills.

peer – a person who is in the same class, age group or social group as someone else

Pupils these days are under a lot of pressure to dress and behave like their peers .

Education Vocabulary Set 6: School subjects

curriculum – the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college

- Her parents chose the school because it offered a broad curriculum including drama and dance which were her favourite subjects.

syllabus – an outline or summary of the subjects to be covered in a course

- The new syllabus included environmental science which was becoming more popular as a school subject.

maths/math/mathematics – the study of numbers, shapes and space

literature – the study of written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance

the three R's – the basic educational skills of r eading, w r iting and a r ithmetic (maths)

- Most schools put a high priority on teaching the three R's .

language – a system of communication used by a particular country or community often studied as a subject by non-native speakers

- To her surprise, Jenna found that she was quite good at languages at school.

humanities – studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history.

- Tuma couldn’t decide whether to study history or philosophy at university so opted for a degree in humanities .

science – the study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, divided into subjects such as physics, biology and chemistry

• physics – the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
• biology – the study of living organisms
• chemistry – the branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed

geography  – the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these

religious studies  – the study of religion and belief systems

history  – the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

information technology  (IT or ICT)  –   the study of the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

physical education  (PE)  – instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools

art  – the study of artistic techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. or the appreciation of works of art

music  – the study of how to play a musical instrument or sing, how to read music, how to compose music, etc

drama   – the study of acting and theatrical performance

home economics  –   cooking and other aspects of household management, especially as taught at school

Education Vocabulary Set 7: School vocabulary

to play truant – to be absent without permission from parents or teachers

- Helios was always playing truant from school which he regretted when he failed his exams and struggled to find a good job.

to skip classes – to be absent from lessons you are supposed to attend

- I was never brave enough to skip classes as my parents would have been furious if they’d found out.

bookworm – a person who loves reading and/or studying

- My best friend is a real bookworm but is a great person to have on your quiz team because his general knowledge is excellent.

rote learning – a teaching style based on learning by memorisation through repetition

- My parents’ education was based on rote learning but there was more emphasis on learning by investigation by the time I went to school.

literacy – the ability to read and write, sometimes use as a subject title for reading and writing

- Afghanistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world with just 28% of people able to read and write.

literate – to be able to read and write

- In the past 20 years, the proportion of adults in the world who are literate has increased from 75% to 84 % which is a great improvement.

illiterate –  to be unable to read and write

- There are many children in the poorest countries of the world who have little or no access to education and are  illiterate .

remedial – involving pupils who need extra help with a particular area of study or subject

- Pupils who got poor grades use to be put in a remedial class but now they are given extra support from a learning assistant.

additional needs/ special needs  – related to students who need special help due to a learning or physical difficulty

- Shona spend the later part of her teaching career working in a school for students with additional needs .

extra-curricular activities – activities or subjects offered in addition to the normal curriculum usually offered outside normal class hours, such as art, cooking or computer clubs and extra sporting activities

- The most popular extra-curricular activities at Westcroft School were pottery, badminton and computer programming.

school uniform – a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by pupils

- Do Hyan looked so smarting setting off for school on his first day wearing his new school uniform .

discipline – a set of rules governing conduct or behaviour

- Schools where a high level of discipline is maintained, generally have above average exam results

• impose discipline
• maintain discipline
• lack of discipline

timetable – a chart showing times of particular events, such as lesson times in the school day

- Ruby wasn’t very happy with her new timetable as she had double maths followed by double science on a Monday, both subjects she found hard.

Education Vocabulary Set  8:  Facilities

classroom – where lessons take place in a school

- The noisy classroom fell silent when the headteacher walked through the door.

lecture  theatre/ hall  – a room or hall for lectures with seats in tiers

- There was excitement in the lecture theatre as the famous actor stood up to give the drama students a lecture on method acting.

studio – a room where students studying art, photography, media studies, etc. create work

- The studio was set up with recording equipment for the students to practice editing techniques.

library – a building or room containing collections of books, professional journals and other academic literature and material relevant to student's studies

- Sabiha spent all day in the university library doing research for her essay on globalisation.

laboratory – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science

- Kate’s favourite part of her degree course in molecular biology was the laboratory work.

campus – the buildings and grounds of a university or college

- It took me a long time to find my way around the campus when I first started at university.

halls of residence – a college or university building where students live

- In his first year at college, Somchai lived in a hall of residence , but in his second year, he rented a house with some other students.

student accommodation – living accommodation for college or university students

- The university offered a range of student accommodation including studio apartments, flats, halls of residence and shared houses.

Education Vocabulary Set 9: Academic work 

assignment – a piece of work given to someone as part of their studies

- I have three more written assignments to complete this term.

coursework – written or practical work done by a student during a course of study, often assessed in order to count towards a final mark or grade

- Helga was really bad at exams so she chose a course where 50 per cent of the overall marks came from assessed coursework .

dissertation – is a long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

- It was hard getting my dissertation finished by the deadline and I handed it in on the very last day.

thesis – a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher degree

- Adao wrote his PhD thesis on the effect of organic fertilizers on soil fertility in tropical climates.

presentation – a speech or talk given in front of an audience

- As part of their end of year assessment, the students had to give a presentation on the theories of learning for children under 3 years of age.

lecture – a formal talk on a subject given to a large group of students who would normally take notes

- She was so pleased that the lecture was cancelled as it gave her time to catch up on some coursework.

tuition – teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups

- Dana was unable to get to lectures after breaking her leg but the college provided individual tuition for her until she recovered.

tutorial – a small group study session with a tutor often following a lecture

- He always found tutorials helpful as it was a chance to ask questions about what they’d heard in the lecture.

seminar – a class at university in which a specific topic is discussed by a teacher and a small group of students

- At university, I found seminars far more useful than lectures as I learn best in a small group.

lesson – a period of learning or teaching, usually in a school

- Walter was late for the history lesson and got into trouble with the teacher.

homework – additional coursework work given to pupils to complete in their own time outside school hours

- Most pupils hate homework as they’d rather be out with their friends or playing computer games than studying.

correspondence course – a course of study in which student and tutors communicate by post

- Juan’s local college didn’t offer a course in accountancy but he found a good correspondence course to give him the qualification he needed.

distance learning – a way of studying in which lectures are broadcast or lessons are conducted by post or via the internet without the student needing to attend a school or college or have in-person teacher interaction

- I prefer to study by distance learning as I can work when I want and at the pace I want.

online learning – Similar to distance learning but done 100% via the internet and often involving in-person interaction with a teacher online

- I find online learning ideal for preparing for my IELTS exam and enjoy connecting with my teacher via Skype.

to sit an exam – to take an exam.

- I want to carry on learning for the rest of my life but after I finish my training I hope I never have to sit an exam again.

Education Vocabulary Set 10: The cost of education

tuition fees – the money paid for a course of study, especially at a private school or a college or university

- High tuition fees mean that many young people can’t afford to go to university.

a grant – money given by the government to support a student while studying

- Bernice was successful in her application for a grant which meant that she could attend her local university.

a student loan – money which a student can borrow while they are studying, but which has to be repaid

- Geraint took out student loans of £9000 a year to pay for his tuition of fees and left university heavily in debt.

a scholarship – money given to someone, often by the institution they are studying at, to help pay for their tuition

- He was overjoyed to receive a scholarship to Oxford University as his parents couldn’t afford to pay the fees.

internship – a period of work experience (often unpaid) offered by an employer to give students and graduates experience of working in an industry related to their field of study

- All students on the course were expected to secure an internship during the long vacation between the second and third years of their degree course.

Education Vocabulary  Set 11: Common terms related to college or university

unconditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution for which you already meet the entry requirements

- Mustafa was delighted to receive an unconditional offer from his first choice university and accepted immediately.

conditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution which requires you to meet certain entry requirements, usually specific exam grades

- She was fairly confident that she would get the exam grades she needed to take up the conditional offer at Bristol University.

to major in – to choose as your main subject

- I want to major in primary education with a specialism in science.

to read (a subject) – to study a specific subject

- Hans read geology at university and is now working for an oil company in the States.

faculty – department in a university that specialises in a specific subject

- It was a proud day for the university when the faculty of science move into the new, state-of-the-art building.

research – a detailed study of a particular subject

- I’m really enjoying this research project on the migratory behaviour of the golden eagle.

• conduct research
• carry out research

Education Vocabulary Set 12:  More common words, phrases & expressions

to work your way through university – to have a paid job while studying to support yourself financially

- With the steep increase in tuition fees, many students are forced to work their way through university .

to keep up with your studies – to not fall behind with your work

- Giang would have to limit his time socializing with his friends if he was going to keep up with his studies .

to fall behind with your studies – to not get your coursework and assignments done in the time allowed

- She was a hard-working student but fell behind with her studies after catching pneumonia and having to spend time in hospital.

to learn something by heart – to memorise it

- By the end of his first week learning English, Elisha had learnt all the days of the weeks and months of the year by heart .

gap year – a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education

- Many students spend their gap year travelling to get more experience of life before they settle down to studying for a degree.

to take a year out – to take a gap year

- Before going to the university, I took a year out to travel and also earn some money.

to enrol – to officially register on a course at a college or university

- She didn’t know an old friend had enrolled on the same course until they met up on the first day.

sign up for – to commit to something for a specific period such as the duration of a course

- Having signed up for the photography course, she now had to ask her brother if she could borrow his camera.

to drop out –  to leave a course before completing it

- Hiran was forced to drop out of university when his father became ill and he had to take over the family business to support his family.

a dropout – a student who fails to complete a course of study and leaves the educational institution with no qualifications

- Many famous and very wealthy entrepreneurs are college dropouts , which proves that you don’t need a degree to succeed in life.

well-educated  – someone who has received a high level or good standard of education

- You could tell that he was  well-educated  by the way he spoke.

to meet a deadline  – to complete a piece of work by the required date

- I didn’t think I’d get my essay written in time but I just  met the deadline .

note-taking  – to take notes in a lesson or lecture when the teacher is talking

- I find  note-taking  in a lecture really difficult as I miss much of what is being said while I’m writing.

to revise  – study or read something again in order to remember it better, often before exams

- No matter how hard I  revise , my mind goes blank as soon as I get into the exam room.

to review  – to read over something again. Similar to revise, but generally done just after a lesson or lecture rather than in preparation for an exam

- Bella found that  reviewing  her notes just before going to sleep helped her to remember the key points.

workload  – the amount of work that has to be done

- The course  workload  felt overwhelming at first but became more manageable once the students had covered the theory and moved on to the more practical part of the course.

to pass with flying colours   –  to pass an exam or test easily and with excellent result

- He was sure he was going to fail his maths exam but  passed with flying colours .

scrape through  – to just pass an exam

- She ran out of time in the exam and left many questions unanswered but just  scraped through  with a pass mark.

to resit/retake an exam   – to take an exam again in order to get a better result

- Madee needed band 7 in her IELTS Speaking test but only got 6.5, so she had to  retake the exam .

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Other Useful Education Vocabulary

It’s also a good idea to create your own list of education vocabulary related to any courses you are currently taking so that you are ready to talk about them if asked.

Ways to Improve Your Education Vocabulary

One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is through reading. Watching topic related YouTube videos and listening to podcasts is also hugely beneficial.

Here are some online resources I recommend.

Education Articles

BBC News – Education

The Independent

New York Times

The Conversation

I love TED Talks. They are short videos with a powerful message and are generally very interesting. They’re ideal for improving your vocabulary and give valuable listening skills practise.

Search  YouTube TED Talks - Education  to help you improve your education vocabulary.

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Education Vocabulary for IELTS

 This is a list of useful Education vocabulary for IELTS.

Education is common topic in IELTS. This vocabulary will help you with all parts of the test if the topic arises.

As with the other vocabulary on these pages, although common word forms are given, not all word forms are here, so remember that once you understand the word you should study it further to make sure you understand exactly how it is used in different contexts.

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• The word/phrase

At the bottom of the page you will find links to essays connected to education topics. 

List of IELTS Education Vocabulary

The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event.

• Attendance is mandatory for all students during the school term.
• Regular attendance is important for academic success.

To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want.

• He did really well in his exams but he cheated. He copied from a friend.
• Cheating on exams is not recommended.

Co-educational

When male and female students are taught together in the same school or college rather than separately

• I believe that co-educational schools prepare students for their future better than single-sex schools.
• Co-educational schools provide an inclusive environment where boys and girls learn together, fostering mutual respect and understanding.

Concentrate

To direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.

• It is difficult to concentrate on my college work if there is a lot of noise.
• I keep losing concentration due to the noise.

Regular work done by students as part of a course, but assessed independently of formal exams.

• The coursework on my degree was really difficult.
• The coursework for my biology class includes conducting experiments, writing lab reports, and completing research assignments.

The group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc.

• Schools must ensure they have an excellent curriculum.
• The school's curriculum includes a diverse range of subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and physical education to provide students with a well-rounded education.

Distance Learning

Education that takes place remotely, often utilizing online resources and communication technologies.

• Many universities offer distance learning programs for students who are unable to attend classes on campus.
• The pandemic led to a surge in popularity for distance learning platforms.

Extracurricular

Activities pursued by students outside the regular curriculum.

• I participate in several extracurricular activities like debate club and chess team.
• Extracurricular activities help students develop a well-rounded skill set.

To complete a first university degree successfully.

• I graduated from the University of Salford in 2009.
• My graduation ceremony was in 2009.

Higher (tertiary) Education

Non-compulsory education after finishing school, such as university, as well as vocational education and training at colleges.

• 60% of children now go into higher education after they finish school.
• After completing secondary school, many students choose to pursue tertiary education at universities or colleges to further their academic and career goals.

Tasks assigned by teachers to be completed outside of class.

• I have a lot of homework to do tonight, including a math worksheet and a history essay.
• Homework reinforces what we learn in class.

Unable to read and write.

• Many children in the poorest countries are illiterate.
• Due to the lack of access to education, many adults in the rural village remained illiterate, unable to read or write even basic texts.

The ability to read and write.

• Literacy rates have declined considerably in Western countries over the last decade.
• However, most children are literate.

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• Plagiarism is a serious offense in academic settings and can result in disciplinary action.
• The student was expelled for plagiarizing an entire research paper.

Primary Education/School (Elementary School)

First years of formal education from around age 5 to 11.

• A good primary education is crucial for a child's development.
• Elementary school teachers focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to prepare young students for future academic success.

Qualification

An official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.

• Good qualifications are really important if you want to get a well-paid job.
• I am qualified to teach English.

Secondary Education/School (High School: USA)

Education during the time as a teenager.

• I loved it at my secondary school as I had so many friends.
• In secondary school, students typically study a broader range of subjects in preparation for higher education or vocational training.

A division of the academic year, typically lasting several months, during which classes are held.

• We have finals at the end of each semester.
• The fall semester begins in September and ends in December.

A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.

• The university increased tuition fees by 10% this year.
• Many students rely on scholarships to help cover their tuition costs.

Undergraduate

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree.

• I'm an undergraduate majoring in biology.
• Undergraduate students often take a variety of general education courses.

Virtual Classroom

An online learning environment where students and teachers interact in real-time.

• Due to the pandemic, we shifted to a virtual classroom for the remainder of the semester.
• The virtual classroom allows students to participate in discussions from anywhere with an internet connection.

A seminar or series of meetings for intensive study or training in a particular subject.

• I attended a writing workshop to improve my essay skills.
• The workshop on time management was very informative.

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Education and schools is a common topic of discussion both in general life and in the IELTS test. This article provides you with the required vocabulary for the IELTS exam. This section is focused on the words related to education, schools, and studying. The IELTS vocabulary is divided into different sections and there are exercises for you to practice what you have learnt.

1. School Subjects

The vocabulary given below is applicable in both writing and speaking sections.

You may be asked speaking cue-card, such as what was your favorite subject at school?

Similarly, the essay topic could be – Some people believe schools should teach science and mathematics only. Do you agree or disagree?

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** School subjects are not capitalised unless they are proper nouns such as languages. However, if you are mentioning a specific class or course title then you should use a capital letter. For example, Calculous 3 or The Ancient History of Peru would both require capital letters.

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2. Educational Establishments

• Kindergarten / Pre-school / Nursery (UK) – Below 5 years
• Primary school (UK) / Elementary school (USA) – 5-11 years
• Secondary school (UK) / High school (USA) – 11 – 16
• College – In the UK a college can be attended from 16 years upwards and offers further education courses that are not usually of degree level. In the US a college offers degrees and would be known as a university in UK English.
• University – 18 years and upwards

3. Higher Education Vocabulary

Below are some key nouns and verbs related to university and higher education.

• Apply for Harvard – To submit an application to study Harvard
• BA – Bachelor of Arts
• BSc – Bachelor of Sciences
• Campus – The location and grounds of a university.
• Career prospects – The job opportunities a university course can provide upon graduation.
• Degree – A 3- or 4-year university course
• Dissertation/Thesis – A long essay or research project written in the final year of university.
• Distance learning – Taking part or all the course via the internet from a different location to where the school is based.
• Enroll in – To register for a course at university.
• Faculty – A university department or the members of teaching staff. The students can also be part of the faculty and are often known as ‘faculty members’.
• Give a presentation – To speak on a particular topic in front of the class and lecturers.
• Graduate – (verb) To finish university / (noun) A person who has finished university.
• Lecture / Lecturer – A class at university / The ‘teacher’ at university.
• MA / MSc – Master of Arts / Master of Sciences
• PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
• Scholarship – A payment or discount to support a student’s education, usually because the student is talented or has shown academic promise or excellence.
• Seminars – Small group classes where students and the teacher discuss topic.
• Semester – The period when university is open and giving classes
• Student loan – The financial assistance provided to university students.
• To drop out – To leave or quit university.
• To lecture in English / To give a lecture of English – To teach English / To teach an English class
• To read French – To study French at university.
• Tutorials – Small group classes or one on one classes. Often used to assist struggling students with a particular topic.
• Undergraduates – People currently studying at university.

4. Higher education vocabulary exercise – Use no more than two words from the vocabulary above to complete the sentences. You may need to change the tense of the words.

• Giving presentations
• Student loan
• Scholarship
• Dropped out
• Enrolling in
• Career prospects
• Dissertation / Thesis

5. Phrasal Verbs related to education 

There are many phrasal verbs related to education’ below are some of the commonly found ones in the IELTS exam.

Be into – To be interested in a topic Fall behind – To miss deadlines or not complete work on time Hand in – To submit a piece of work Hand out – To distribute Put off – To delay something Read over – Read something from beginning to end, often to check for errors. Take in – To understand something Take up – To start learning something or engaging in an activity Type up – Transfer written notes to digital form on a computer

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IELTS topic vocabulary: education

All components of the  IELTS exam  are heavily focused on vocabulary. To help you improve your education vocabulary for the IELTS speaking test, we have compiled a list of terms.

Remember that IELTS vocabulary should be quite formal, and you will get a higher score for using less common collocations and phrases. Education vocabulary will be useful in many different questions because a lot of questions can be answered by talking about school, college and lifelong learning.

Education vocabulary terms and definitions

qualification - official record showing that you have completed a formal course

literacy - the ability to read and write

Gap year - Taking a year out between high school and university

kindergarten - pre-school education

Post-graduate school - university for students continuing their studies and completing an advanced degree after obtaining their bachelor's degree

assignment - work given to a student as part of their studies

college - higher education institute which students attend after secondary school or high school

principal - a person in charge of a school

lecture - a formal talk on a subject

Student loan - amount of money loaned to a student to pay their tuition.

Doctorate (PhD) - the highest degree from a university, obtained after completing a research fellowship

thesis - research compiled on a particular subject

Intensive course - A short course that contains a lot of information and training

curriculum - the school program that schools aim to teach students

Vocational course - a course which teaches you the skills required for a specific job

graduate - a person who completed their first university degree course successfully, received a bachelor's degree and attended a graduation ceremony

professor - a teacher of high rank in a university

pedagogy - the way of teaching including the instructional method that is used

tuition - the fees required to be able to study a course

distance learning course - studying a course remotely/online

IELTS sample essay - education

Task 2 sample essay about education: Claiming that traditional schooling is out of date, boring and stifles a child's natural talents, various professionals have pushed for an education revolution. Are there alternatives in the education system? Is traditional education doing more harm than good?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

How would you answer this question? Try to use as much of the education vocabulary from the list above as possible.

Remember that you are not required to agree or disagree with the first statement. Your job is to tackle the two-part question following it.

One possible way to plan your essay for the IELTS test could be:

Introduction. Rephrase the question, state a position (there are several alternatives, which you will discuss later, and in your opinion, traditional education IS - or isn't- quite harmful to some students).

Paragraph 2 - Discuss an alternative - for example, homeschooling. It is much more flexible, allowing the student to focus on the school subjects that interest them the most, while also having a lot of online support and resources. Whether the student most enjoys media studies or wants to study history, they will have this opportunity in addition to completing work on the core subjects. This approach is similar to distance learning for adults who can study online with organisations like the British Council. Homeschooling, as an alternative to formal education, is becoming more mainstream and makes more time for family life.

Paragraph 3 - Yes, traditional education can do a lot of harm. Parents assume their children will have so many friends at school Many students are bullied at secondary school or struggle to keep up. There is not enough 1-1 support and shyer students especially female students in mixed schools do not ask for help as needed. A single-sex school may feel more competitive. More gifted students can become bored and misbehave. A good student may play truant for a lot of reasons. Homeschooling or flexible schooling would be a good alternative.

Conclusion - The pandemic has shown us that everything changes; children ages 3-18 all over the world have done some distance learning online, even in the poorest countries. Switching to homeschooling, or flexible schooling can address issues such as bullying for individual secondary school students and help them become more engaged in their learning.

Task 2 sample essay about education: A university education is becoming more expensive every year and the money paid for a degree can keep university graduates in debt for years. Therefore, tuition fees should be abolished and governments should pay for university education.

To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?

This is a great question! In the IELTS exam, you could talk about how a local university should not cost the same as an internationally known one, how a mature student might be better able to pay tuition fees, how a person studying engineering or medicine could expect to get a well-paid job so the fees are worth it... you would have a lot of options. Just remember to use as much IELTS education vocabulary as you can.

Other resources to improve your education vocabulary:

Apart from practising planning and writing essays that use phrases from these word lists, it's a great idea to look for new words and new vocabulary by googling the topic and watching Youtube videos. There are a lot of great videos on education topics such as the advantages of co-educational schools rather than single-sex schools, what makes a good teacher, education in developing countries, exam room strategies, English for non-native speakers and physical education for homeschooled students. One of the most helpful resources with appropriate vocabulary for IELTS are the Ted Talks on Youtube. Make sure you watch twice, first with subtitles to get new topic vocabulary ideas for your vocabulary notebook.

In this Ted Talk video, Sir Ken Robinson discusses changing the current system for formal education. He makes a case for creating a new way to teach that encourages creativity, curiosity, innovation, and energy. He's funny, interesting and uses some great vocabulary. Watch the video and try to find the following IELTS vocabulary terms that you could easily use in the IELTS speaking test!

PRIMARY EDUCATION

INTELLIGENCE

Collocations:  human creativity, academic ability, public education, academic inflation, human ecology .

Remember that school and education are among the most popular topics in the IELTS speaking test as well as the IELTS writing test. You could also prepare answers to IELTS style questions about your favourite English teacher, your favourite subjects, using English on your Facebook account, your experience or plans for higher education, how a certain degree will help you get a well-paid job, your memories of your graduation ceremony, being in a single-sex school or studying in a co-educational school. Education vocabulary for the IELTS test is very flexible and you can use some of the same IELTS education vocabulary phrases to talk about primary education, a mixed school, getting a good job, making so many friends studying at the British Council, with Cambridge ESOL or IDP Education Australia. Even talk about IELTS preparation ! Just take your time, keep learning IELTS vocabulary and practice as much as you can.

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Enhance your IELTS Speaking performance with IELTS Education Vocabulary: Useful Phrases and Expressions . This guide provides essential phrases and expressions related to education, helping you discuss academic topics confidently and effectively. Boost your language skills and impress examiners with well-chosen vocabulary in your IELTS Speaking test.

To continue the IELTS Vocabulary series for IELTS Speaking, this post will cover vocabulary about education, which could be useful for you when encountering the topic in real life situation or in the IELTS exam .

Now take a look at the vocabulary sets below, and pay close attention to the details presented for each word or phrase.

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• Open the door to better employment opportunities

Example: It is suggested that doing master degree will open the door to better employment opportunities.

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• Contribute to society

Example: An increasing number of higher educated workers could have a good contribution to society in terms of economy

• Require a huge investment in term of time and money

Example: Generally, continuing higher education will require a huge investment in term of time and money.

• Lose the current job

Example: When you decide to continue higher education, you have to face the risk of loosing your current job.

1. State school: a school paid for by public funds and available to general public

Example: Because my budget is limited, then get a scholar ship and go to state school is a great idea.

2. Private school: a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents

Example: A private school usually offers good educational facilities compared to a public school.

3. Higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or secondary school

Example: Lisa moved to American with the purpose of continuing her higher education.

4. To work your way through university: to have a paid job while studying to support yourself financial

Example: Peter has had to work his way through university, thus he barely has free time.

5. Tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study

Example: In order to pay for the tuition fees, I have been doing many part-time jobs.

6. To keep up with your studies: to not fall behind

Example: If you want to keep up with my studies at university, you have to spend more time on self-study.

7. To fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than other

Example: Sara spent almost her time on going out rather than studying, which caused her to fall behind with her studies, thus she failed the exam.

8. To sit an exam: to take an exam

Example: The time when I have to sit an exam is really stressful, because I need to stay up all night and have less time to relax.

9. To attend classes: to go to classes

Example: In order to pass the final exam, it is suggested that you should attend to all of the classes.

10. Face to face classes: join in courses in classroom with colleagues and teachers.

Example: When you take part in a face to face class, you will have an opportunity to interact with teachers in person, then you can respond to the teacher immediately.

11. Distance learning: a way of studying, in which you will learn, and communicate with teachers and classmates through the internet.

Example: One benefit of taking distance learning course is the timetable will be flexible, which means you can study whenever and wherever you want.

12. To learn something by heart: to memorize it

Example: The course requires me to learn a lot of things by heart, which is quite hard for me.

13. To take a year out: to take a gap year

Example: Before going to the university, I decided to take a year out to travel to some countries.

14. A graduation ceremony: an event that successful student receive his or her academic degree

Example: a graduation ceremony is one of the most important day in a student life.

15. Gain/obtain knowledge:  to acquire information and learn about a specific subject or matter

Example: Taking academic course will help students to gain a great deal of knowledge.

To extend your vocabulary sets, read articles on education and pick words or phrases that you can use on your IELTS, keep a dictionary and thesaurus handy and look for vocabulary activities on your IELTS preparation course book or online. And don’t forget to keep your vocabulary notebook (or notes) at hand whenever you’re studying for your IELTS.

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Utilizing effective education-related vocabulary from IELTS Education Vocabulary: Useful Phrases and Expressions can greatly enhance your IELTS Speaking performance. By incorporating these useful phrases into your responses, you’ll be better equipped to discuss academic topics with clarity and confidence, ultimately helping you achieve a higher band score. Here’s a practice exercise done for you.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 :

In IELTS Speaking Part 1 , you’ll answer questions about familiar topics such as your home, hobbies, and daily routines. This section focuses on assessing your ability to speak clearly and provide detailed responses to common, everyday questions.

1. What kind of school did you go to as a child?

I studied in public school all of my childhood, because at that time, the schools provided better education in comparison with private school.

2. What do/did you study in your university?

I studied business administration, which really suits my skills and personality.

3. Would you say you are a good student?

Yes, I would. I have skipped any classes, I find it easy to keep up with my studies , not to mention that my teachers usually compliment on my ability to learn quicker than other students.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 :

IELTS Speaking Part 2 requires you to deliver a short speech on a specific topic based on a prompt card. You’ll have one minute to prepare and then speak for 1-2 minutes, demonstrating your ability to organize and present your thoughts coherently.

Sample Answer 

Today I would like to share with you my memorable memories at my university. This is the time when I first moved to a big city and did my Bachelor degree in ABC University. At first, everything was new to me. I had to learn hard to keep up with my studies and spend a part of my time on doing part-time job, then worked my way through university . Although I led a hectic lifestyle at that time, I believe that it was the best time in my student’s lives, in which I joined in many clubs and activities, which gave me a golden chance to experience social lives, and make new friends.

Another thing that I remembered is when I was struggling to choose my major at university and received help from my classmates. As a junior student, my university required my to decide which major such as human resources management , accounting, finance I would follow. Having known that friends who had been studying with me for a long time might know better than me, I came to some of my friends and asked them for help. It was very kind of them that they spent time on analyzing my strengths and weaknesses, also discussing with me the pros and cons of each majors. After a few hours talking with them, I made a decision that I would go for human resources management. Now, I has been studying that major for almost 3 years and I have not ever regretted about my choice.

Through all those times, I realize that whenever I am in need, my friends are always be there for me.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

In   IELTS Speaking Part 3 , you’ll engage in a discussion with the examiner on more abstract and complex topics related to the theme of Part 2. This section evaluates your ability to discuss ideas, provide opinions, and support your answers with relevant examples.

1. What are the advantage of studying on a distance learning course?

The most foreseen benefits is that the timetable is flexible, which means students can learn anytime they want. In addition, tuition fees are likely to affordable because distance learning classes do not need to be invested in classrooms and other educational facilities. But people who take distance learning courses have to be motivated, otherwise they could fall behind with their studies.

2. Do all children get equal opportunities in education?

No, not really. In my country, students from well off families are likely to have better chance to study in private school with excellent facilities while this is still out of reach of few learners, because their families cannot support them.

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Education Vocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms and Examples

• Meaning: The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
• Synonyms: Teaching methods, education, instructional strategies.
• Example: The school emphasizes innovative pedagogy to engage students in active learning.
• Meaning: The subjects, content, and skills taught in a particular course or program of study.
• Synonyms: Syllabus, course content, educational plan.
• Example: The school is revising its curriculum to include more emphasis on technology and critical thinking.
• Meaning: Intended to instruct or teach, often with a moral lesson.
• Synonyms: Instructive, educational, informative.
• Example: The professor’s lectures were not only informative but also highly didactic.
• Meaning: The guidance and support provided by a mentor, typically to a less experienced individual.
• Synonyms: Coaching, guidance, support.
• Example: The mentorship program pairs experienced professionals with new teachers to support their professional development.
• Meaning: Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Synonyms: Mental, intellectual, cognitive functioning.
• Example: Cognitive development is a key focus in early childhood education.
• Meaning: The ability to read and write, or competence in a particular area of knowledge.
• Synonyms: Reading and writing skills, education, literacy rate.
• Example: The literacy rate in the country has steadily increased over the past decade.
• Meaning: The practice of training individuals to obey rules, codes of behavior, and norms.
• Synonyms: Training, control, order.
• Example: Effective discipline in the classroom creates a conducive learning environment.
• Meaning: The act of enhancing or improving the quality of education through additional activities or resources.
• Synonyms: Enhancement, improvement, enrichment programs.
• Example: The school offers enrichment programs to challenge and engage high-achieving students.
• Meaning: To make a process or action easier; to assist in the achievement of a goal.
• Synonyms: Assist, enable, make easier.
• Example: The teacher’s role is to facilitate learning by providing guidance and resources.

Inquisitive

• Meaning: Eager to learn, curious, and inclined to ask questions.
• Synonyms: Curious, eager to learn, inquiring.
• Example: The inquisitive student always seeks to explore new topics beyond the curriculum.
• Meaning: Introducing new ideas, methods, or approaches; creative.
• Synonyms: Creative, original, inventive.
• Example: The school promotes an innovative approach to teaching through project-based learning.

Experiential Learning

• Meaning: Learning through hands-on experiences and practical activities.
• Synonyms: Hands-on learning, practical education.
• Example: The science class emphasizes experiential learning through experiments and field trips.
• Meaning: The process of evaluating or measuring a student’s knowledge, skills, or abilities.
• Synonyms: Evaluation, examination, testing.
• Example: Continuous assessment allows teachers to monitor students’ progress throughout the academic year.

Multidisciplinary

• Meaning: Involving the use of knowledge and methods from various disciplines or fields of study.
• Synonyms: Cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, integrated.
• Example: The research project takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from both science and humanities.
• Meaning: Learning conducted via electronic media, typically over the internet.
• Synonyms: Online learning, digital learning, virtual education.
• Example: The university offers a range of e-learning courses to accommodate diverse student needs.

These education-related words should help you express various aspects of teaching, learning, and academic environments.

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It is common in the IELTS exam for the students to be asked about their schools, universities, and subjects in various exams. So they need to be aware of the essential vocabulary related to education. They can do so by learning the common words and collocations in the category. This will allow them to write and talk about their education or university background successfully.

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The goal of this blog is to provide you with everyday words and collocations related to education. It’ll take you through the essential education vocabulary IELTS candidates need to work on for the exam. Plus, it’ll also benefit you when encountering the topic in real-life situations as well.

Read on to gain knowledge about the words and phrases related to education that will help you ace your IELTS exam.

Education Related Words: IELTS Vocabulary 

Education is a topic that gets discussed massively in our surroundings. It is all about learning skills and knowledge. Some different educational methods include teaching, discussion, and storytelling. 

Here are the words and phrases that will help you expand your vocab about Education to help you score higher. 

Important Educational Vocabulary Words and Related Collocations For IELTS 

In addition to the ones mentioned above, here are a few more education words with examples and their related collocations. 

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Education Vocabulary Words with Meaning: Improve Your English Vocabulary

Being an English Language proficiency test, all components of IELTS are heavily focussed on vocabulary. In fact, without understanding the concept of contextual vocabulary, your preparation will be incomplete. To help you improve your vocabulary we have created a detailed article about vocabulary for IELTS . This, on the other hand, will focus only on the vocabulary from the Education genre.

Vocabulary Skills Tested in the IELTS Exam

Your vocabulary skills are tested in IELTS under the marking criteria “lexical resource”. It assesses your ability to use a range of vocabulary that is relevant to the topic and how appropriate and accurate they are in terms of the specific task.

• “Less number of people does crime these days.”
• “Less number of people commits crime these days.”

Sentence 1, although is grammatically and structurally correct, does not use the right word. 

Sentence 2, is the exact same sentence but uses the right word “commit”. You do not “do” crime, you “commit” it. 

Understanding when to use which word is an important skill that you need to develop if you want to crack IELTS with a good score.

Education Vocabulary Words with Meanings

Education is a very popular genre in IELTS. Both speaking and writing section saw a myriad of topics that are related to education. Here is a comprehensive list of common words and their meanings, related to education:

Related to Institutions:

• Kindergarten– A class for young children, usually four and five years old, which is often the first year of formal education.
• Primary school– In the U.K. and other countries, a school for children between five and eleven years old.
• Secondary School– A school for children between the ages of 11 and 18, approximately.
• College– a place where you can study for an undergraduate (= first) degree.
• Higher education– Education at a college or university where subjects are studied at an advanced level.
• Postgraduate school– A place where students study beyond degree level.
• Law school– A University where people study law.
• Medical school– A university where people study medicine.

Related to Course

• Certificate– The documentation you receive when you are successful in an exam.
• Diploma– A document issued by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular exam or finished your studies.
• Online course– An online course is a course that is focused on the use of information and communications technology for learning.
• Distance learning course– A course in a university that is far away from your location, for which you receive study materials by mail and take the exams in allotted centres.
• Vocational course– A course which teaches you the skills required for a specific job. For example: welding, tailoring etc.
• Non-vocational course– A course, that is not related to any particular job, but to a general subject like Geography or Biology.
• Integrated Course– An integrated course means a combined course. For example A 4year B.Tech combined with 2year M.Tech, which can be done in a span of 5 years. 
• B.A/ B.Sc– Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science
• M.A/ M.Sc– Master of Arts/ Master of Science
• PhD– Doctor of Philosophy

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Related to University Work

• Presentations– A talk to a group in which information about a new idea is presented.
• Lectures– A formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students.
• Tutorials– A period of study with a tutor involving one student or a small group
• Thesis– A piece of writing that involves an original idea on the study of a subject for a college or university degree.
• Dissertation– A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree
• Hypothesis– An idea or explanation of something that is based on a few known facts but that has not yet been proved to be true or correct
• Assignment– A task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies
• Project work- A planned work that is designed to find information about a particular thing, to produce something new, or to improve something.
• Research- A careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it.

General Educational Vocabulary Word with Meaning:

• Literacy Rate- The percentage of people in a country or region, who can read and write.
• Comprehensive Education- A well-rounded, broad education that covers a variety of subjects.
• Scholarship- An award of either fee or supported education for high achievers.
• Student loan- An amount of money loaned by students, that they must pay back after graduating.
• Intensive course- A course that runs for a short duration of time, but contains a lot of information and training.
• Truancy- Being absent from school without permission.
• Gap year- To take a year out between high school and university.

Preparing for vocabulary is not as difficult as it sounds. The best way is to read a lot of articles, blogs and books on the topics that are fairly common, and note down the key words. Education is one of the popular topics and there are of course, more words than the ones we discussed. You can go through university brochures and blogs that are dedicated to student life and education and find vocabulary related to education all by yourself!

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On this page you can find useful IELTS speaking vocabulary for Education topic, which will help you to speak coherently and fluently. Learn it to answer questions about education and achieve a high score on IELTS Speaking test.

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• humanities : studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history. Chloe excels in humanities subjects. She's adept at arts and languages.
• sciences : studies about the world, such as physics, biology, chemistry, and maths. Mark doesn't like scientific subjects, he's just too lazy to learn formulas.
• A for effort : a good mark, which is given someone for trying hard rather than for a success. Although I'm not the smartest in my group, I often get an A for effort, because I try hard.
• bachelor's degree : an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3 or 4 years. I will receive my bachelor's degree in two years.
• bookworm : a term to describe someone who really likes to read and spends a lot of time on it. I'm a real bookworm. I won't stop until the book is read.
• distance learning (e-learning) : education that takes place remotely, usually via the Internet. Distance learning is more flexible than traditional education, because students don't have to attend classes and can schedule their timetables as they want.
• eager beaver : an enthusiastic and hard-working person. My friend is an eager beaver. He studies everything with pleasure and gets great marks.
• face-to-face classes : a traditional way of studying - in a classroom with a teacher. When I was a kid, face-to-face classes had no alternatives, but nowadays a myriad of educational establishments offer online courses and individual tuition.
• higher education : education that is followed after high school. I plan on getting higher education after finishing school.
• hit the books : begin studying hard. I'm on my third year in the university, it is time to finally hit the books.
• individual tuition (private tuition) : instruction received individually or in a small group. Individual tuition is sometimes more effective than group work.
• intensive course : a course that offers longer and more frequent classes. A few years ago I took an intensive French course in the university.
• internship : a temporary position which students usually take to get work experience and practical knowledge. Before I went into design industry, I took an internship in a company.
• master's degree : a graduate course, which follows after bachelor's degree. Master's degree is often important to find a job with a higher salary.
• mature student : someone who's older than others. Nowadays it's not uncommon to face a mature student in the class. People often change professions and get a second or third degree in their mid-thirties.
• not the sharpest tool in the shed : a polite way of saying that someone isn't very smart. Maybe John isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's a good friend nonetheless.
• public schools : exclusive independent schools in the UK. My friend finished a public school a few years ago.
• schoolboy error : a very basic and stupid mistake. Sam made a schoolboy error on his English test.
• single-sex schools : schools for either boys or girls. My brother studied in a single-sex school.
• small fraction : small part. A small fraction of students managed to pass this exam.
• state school : a school which is paid for by the state or country. It is hard to find a good state school nowadays.
• subject specialist : a person who is very talented in one specific field. My math teacher was a real subject specialist. Thanks to him math is my favourite subject now.
• teacher's pet : student whom teachers like the most. Hugo is a teacher's pet, he attends all classes and manages to get good marks with poor knowledge.
• three R's : basic educational skills ( r eading, w r iting, a r ithmetic). Pupils in a primary school study the three R's.
• to attend classes : to visit classes. In my college, students need to attend classes five times a week.
• to fall behind with studies : to progress less quickly than others. Mary was ill for two weeks, so she fell behind with her studies.
• to give feedback : to give some information or criticism on a subject. I launched a project a couple of days ago and I want my friends to give me some feedback.
• to goof around : spend time doing nothing important. Sometimes I like to goof around, although my parents scold me for that.
• to learn something by heart : to memorize something. Last year i had to learn a very big poem by heart for my literature class.
• to meet a deadline : to finish something within a time limit. Unfortunately, we weren't able to meet the deadline for our project.
• to pass with flying colours : to pass easily and with excellent result. I'm studying hard and I will pass IELTS with flying colours.
• to play truant : to skip classes without permission. During my school years I often played truant with my friends.
• to pursue studying : to continue studying. Lora would like to pursue studying in the future to become a professor.
• to set aside some time : to take some time. I need to set aside some time to collect my thoughts.
• to sit an exam : to take an exam. Tomorrow I'll have to sit a two-hour math exam.
• to take a year out : to spend one year working or traveling before studying in the University. My friend took a year out and went traveling to the UK.
• tuition fees : money you pay for your education. I had to pay tuition fees this summer.

IELTS Topic-based vocabulary: education; with definitions/meanings and example sentences

This post focuses on a shortlist of some most common words used in IELTS Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening . Here, IELTS candidates can learn and practice education- related words and phrases. All the words are given here with definitions/meanings and their use in example sentences. This vocabulary list will help you write essays and speak on education, education-related problems and their solutions etc. 

Vocabulary list on ‘Education’ :  

Academic year – the time of the year throughout which students attend school or university, usually considered from the beginning of the autumn term to the end of the summer term – He joined his new school at the beginning of the new academic year .

Acquire – obtain something for oneself – Hannah acquired a cheque of $500.

Admission test/entrance exam – a test designed to identify students who are capable of admitting a school or college – He obtained the highest mark in the admission test/entrance exam.

Analyse – inspect (something) systematically and thoroughly, typically in order to explain and interpret it – We need to analyse any new idea before coming to a conclusion about it.

Assignment – a specific task or amount of work assigned or undertaken by an authority – They had loads of homework assignments.

Audio – of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast – She listened to the audio script carefully.

Bachelor’s degree – a degree after four years’ study in a college or university – She earned a bachelor’s degree in law in 2018.

Coeducational school – a school where boys and girls study together – I studied in a coeducational school .

Cognitive – relating to conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning and recalling) – She developed her cognitive abilities in her secondary school.

Compulsory / major – subject/subjects that you must study to obtain a degree – She had four compulsory /major subjects in her first year of Bachelor of Arts in English.

Cramming – the act of  try ing to  learn  a lot very  quickly  before an  exam – Cramming right before the exam is not a good idea.

Credit – a  unit  that  represents  a  successfully   finished   part  of an  educational   course – The students attended all the classes because each of those classes was worth two credits . 

Curiosity – the desire to know about something or someone – The design of the building aroused my curiosity .

Curriculum – all the different courses offered by a school/college/university – Spanish is one of the optional foreign language on the curriculum .

Curriculum vitae / Resume – a summary of a person’s personal demographics, experience and skills – The Company has asked for complete curriculum vitae / resume of every participant.

Dean – the head of a university faculty or department or of a medical school – All the students much like the new  dean after his visit to their dormitory.

Dictionary – a book or an electronic resource that catalogs the words of a particular language (usually in alphabetical order) and provides their meaning, or gives the comparable words in another language, often providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage as additional information – I don’t have a Spanish to English dictionary .

Diploma – a qualification awarded to a student by a university or college or a high school – She’s achieved two diplomas in social work and child safety.

Discipline – a field of study – She was previously a student in science discipline at Stanford University.

Dissertation – a long piece of writing/article about a specific subject that is done to receive an advanced degree – The students submitted their dissertation on British Politics to their mentor before deadline.

Distance learning – a system of studying in which lectures are transmitted or lessons are conducted by correspondence, where the student does not need to be present at a school or college – Computer has helped enormously to spread distance learning all over the world.

Doctorate / PhD – the highest degree that is given by a university – She’s applied for a doctorate degree/ PhD in British Law in Queensland University.

Dormitory – a building or facility on a school campus where students can live – St. Gregory College has two large and separate dormitories for boys and girls.

Drop out – ditch or dump a course of study – She dropped out of college due to financial crisis. 

Elementary education / primary education – the early  stages  of studying – We should give importance on elementary education seriously.

Encyclopedia – a book or set of books giving information on diverse subjects or on different aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically – I have an encyclopedia of prehistoric animals in my collection.

Evaluation / assessment – the construction of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something – Many education specialists resent the evaluation/assessment methods used in the prevailing education system.

Faculty – a cluster of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge – The Faculty of Arts in Cambridge University is extremely famous.

Higher education – any of various types of education following secondary education – Universities and colleges both propose  higher education  opportunities for a diversity of students.

Inquisitive – tending to ask questions; having a desire to know to learn more – She seems to be quite an inquisitive woman.

Interview – a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation – I had an interview with the board last night.

Itinerary – a designed route or journey – All the students were given an itinerary before leaving the bus.

Language skills – skills relate to diverse aspects of using language; such as listening, reading, writing or speaking – Candidates in the IELTS exam are given band-scores on their English language skills .

Lecture – an instructive talk to an audience, especially one of students or teachers in a university – Today we have to attend three lectures about social changes and demographics.

Literacy – the capability to read and write – Many countries have experienced an upward trend in their literacy rate.

Master’s degree – a one/two years’ degree after achieving a bachelor’s degree – She’s also achieved a master’s degree in law this year.

Memorise – to  learn  something so that you will  remember  it  exactly – I recall clearly that some of our primary school teachers forced us to memorise some poems.

Multimedia classroom – a classroom equipped with advanced technology such as laptops, tabs, projectors, digital chalkboard etc. – Nowadays most of the schools in developed country have multimedia classrooms .

Optional / non-major – parallel to the flat surface of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical – She studied Political Science as an optional / a non-major subject in her second year.

Pedagogy – the process and exercise of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept – A teachers’ training college is indeed a school of pedagogy .

Peer pressure – the strain of thinking about or doing something because other people in the same group do it – One of the main reasons of drug addiction is peer pressure .

Postdoctoral – a work that is done after achieving a PhD – She will go on working on a postdoctoral study in transformation of laws in the 20 th century.

Portfolio – a compilation of materials that exemplifies one’s beliefs, skills, qualifications, education, training and experiences – This portfolio presents excellent insights into her personality and work.

Practical – of or concerned with the real doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas – I liked Mr Chao’s classes because he’d always had a practical approach to discuss a topic.

Presentation – a speech or talk in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience – The company official has delivered a PowerPoint presentation on how to use the product.

Procrastinate – holdup or postpone an action; put off doing something – Many students fail to achieve their goal in time because they procrastinate intentionally or unintentionally.

Professor – a university scholar of the maximum rank; the holder of a university chair – The old professor passed away suddenly.

Pupil – student, one who has been taught – She had some successful pupils who keep contact with her regularly.

Put down – record something in writing – She put down the gist of the speech beautifully in her notebook.

Qualification – skill or experience or knowledge that makes someone appropriate to do a specific job or activity – All the applicants with best qualifications are requested to participate in the coming exam.

Reference – supply (a book or article) with citations of sources of information – He used reference from at least 8 prominent articles.

Research – careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something – This research on chimpanzees will change the course of studying animal behaviour.

Scholarship / grant – a payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the foundation of educational or other achievement – Reeha has got a $10000 scholarship/grant for excellent academic record.

Secondary education – the stage of education following primary education – Success in secondary education is highly dependent on elementary education.

Seminar – a gathering in which people receive information on and training in a specific subject matter – They arranged a seminar on how to develop the lifestyle of rural people.

Single-sex school – a school where either boys or girls can study – My sister studied in a single-sex school . 

Stipend – a particular amount of money that is paid regularly to someone – All the pupils from poor family background get a £250 monthly stipend from the school.

Survey – to ask many people a set of questions in order to gather information about most people’s insight on something – The outcome of the survey in the rural areas is quite bizarre.

Syllabus – subjects studied in a particular course – The syllabus for English Literature in developing countries is rather confusing.

Term – one of the  periods  into which a  year  is  divided  at  school ,  college , or university – She finished her term in the university successfully. 

Theory – a supposition or a system of proposals intended to make something clear, especially one based on general principles free of the thing to be explained – According to conspiracy  theory , there is no obvious end game for countries with natural resources.

Thesis – a long original essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree – They submitted their thesis to the professor.

Tuition fee – money that is paid to a school/college/university for the right to study there – Her tuition fee for the course is $4500 a year.

Tutor – a teacher; particularly works with one student – Mr Stephen is Graham’s tutor .

Tutorial – a period of teaching given by a university or college tutor to an individual or very small group – I joined the new tutorial on macro-photography.

Undergraduate – a student in a college or university who is yet to earn a degree, especially a bachelors’ degree – Roger is an undergraduate at Yale School of Law.

Verbal – spoken; not written – We had a verbal exam before commencing our third year in college.

Visual – of or relating to vision – This automation visual navigation is designed by a complicated software.

Vocational – (of education or training) aimed at a particular profession and its skills – Many countries are now leaning on vocational education to solve unemployment problem.

Viva voce – an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification – The candidates were called for viva voce .

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One of the most common areas in IELTS Speaking, especially in Part 1, revolves around personal details and family life. Examiners often ask about:

• Your hometown
• Your family members
• Your daily routine
• Your hobbies and interests

Key vocabulary for this topic includes:

• Extended family
• Nuclear family
• Childhood memories

Work and Education

Questions about work and education are prevalent in all parts of the IELTS Speaking test. Be prepared to discuss:

• Your current job or studies
• Your educational background
• Future career plans
• The education system in your country

Essential vocabulary includes:

• Career progression
• Academic achievements
• Higher education
• Vocational training
• Professional development

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Examiners often inquire about how candidates spend their free time. Topics may include:

• Sports and exercise
• Reading habits
• Travel experiences
• Cultural activities

Useful vocabulary for this topic:

• Recreational pursuits
• Leisure time
• Cultural enrichment

Environment and Nature

Environmental issues and nature are increasingly common topics in IELTS Speaking. Be ready to discuss:

• Climate change
• Conservation efforts
• Wildlife protection

Key vocabulary for this theme:

• Sustainability
• Biodiversity
• Renewable energy
• Carbon footprint

Technology and Innovation

With the rapid advancement of technology, this topic has become a staple in IELTS Speaking. Prepare to talk about:

• The impact of technology on daily life
• Social media and communication
• Artificial Intelligence and automation
• Future technological trends
• Digital literacy
• Technological advancement
• Cybersecurity
• Virtual reality

Health and Lifestyle

Health-related topics are frequently addressed in IELTS Speaking. Be prepared to discuss:

• Healthy eating habits
• Exercise and fitness
• Work-life balance
• Mental health awareness
• Nutritional value
• Physical well-being
• Stress management
• Holistic approach
• Preventive measures

Social Issues and Current Events

IELTS Speaking often touches on social issues and current events. Familiarize yourself with:

• Global politics
• Economic trends
• Social equality
• Cultural diversity

Key vocabulary includes:

• Globalization
• Social justice
• Cultural integration
• Economic disparity
• Political landscape

Strategies for Mastering IELTS Speaking Topics

To excel in your IELTS Speaking test, consider the following strategies:

• Expand your vocabulary: Regularly learn new words and phrases related to common topics.
• Practice speaking: Engage in conversations about these topics with friends or language exchange partners.
• Stay informed: Keep up with current events and global issues through reliable news sources.
• Use examples: Incorporate personal experiences or anecdotes to support your opinions.
• Develop your ideas: Practice explaining your thoughts in detail, using connecting words and phrases.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

While preparing for IELTS Speaking, be aware of these common mistakes:

• Memorizing answers: This can make your responses sound unnatural.
• Using overly complex vocabulary: Stick to words you’re comfortable with and can use accurately.
• Speaking too fast or too slow: Aim for a natural, conversational pace.
• Lack of opinion: Don’t be afraid to express and justify your views.
• Insufficient detail: Elaborate on your answers to demonstrate your language skills fully.

Next Steps in Your IELTS Preparation

After familiarizing yourself with common IELTS Speaking topics and vocabulary, consider these next steps:

• Take practice tests: Simulate the IELTS Speaking test environment to build confidence.
• Record yourself: Listen to your responses and identify areas for improvement.
• Seek feedback: Work with a tutor or experienced IELTS candidate to get constructive criticism.
• Expand your knowledge: Delve deeper into topics you find challenging.
• Focus on fluency: Practice speaking without long pauses or hesitations.

By thoroughly preparing for these common IELTS Speaking topics and expanding your vocabulary, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the speaking section of the IELTS exam with confidence. Remember, the key to success lies in regular practice and a willingness to engage with a wide range of subjects. Good luck with your IELTS journey!

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Education Vocabulary IELTS : Vocabulary can act as a bridge between you and other individuals. With its help, you can express your thoughts/ ideas to the world and interpret what others are trying to convey. Insufficient vocabulary skills can hamper an individual’s social and professional growth. In essence, vocabulary might be the most important part of learning a new language. This is why, it should not be disregarded at all costs. And just like any other language, this condition is applicable to the English language as well.

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List of IELTS Vocabulary on Education

Education is a fundamental aspect of our lives and takes up a major portion of the IELTS Speaking Assessment. While talking about education, you must keep abreast with the most commonly used vocabulary pertaining to the topic. During the assessment, candidates can be asked to describe or talk about their school, college or university. 

Therefore, it is imperative for one to have a good hold of their ‘education’ lexicon (vocabulary) to ensure they do not get stuck during the assessment. The complexity of questions asked in the assessment can range from the simple ones stated before to more complex ones such as the quality of teaching or education system in your country, equal opportunities, technology in schools and many other related topics. The list of education vocabulary will equip you to create answers for these types of subjects as well.

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Why is Vocabulary Important? 

For students looking to pursue their education overseas, vocabulary—often referred to be the lifeblood of a language—can be a saving grace. A solid command of the language indicates that the student can communicate and talk more effectively. This is so that verbal expression can be coherent and organised when conveying intangible qualities like feelings or thoughts.

Communication may be the only means for students studying abroad to socialise with peers. In such cases, a strong vocabulary can allow them to communicate fluently and give them the confidence to express their feelings and views. 

Importance of the IELTS Exam

Those who wish to study or reside abroad are required to undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This English language test is designed to ascertain and assess a candidate’s general proficiency in the language, particularly in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

To ace the IELTS Exam, you must have strong vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation skills. Candidates must be proficient in vocabulary because it makes up a sizable amount of the reading, listening, and writing sections. Many of you may find the exam challenging or burdensome, but with adequate study and practice, you should ace it. 

It could be difficult for students who struggle with English to study abroad or immigrate to an English-speaking nation. However, this does not negate the possibility of enhancing one’s English speaking, reading, and writing skills. In order to pursue an overseas education, students must perform well in the IELTS exam. Participation in the aforementioned exam by the applicant may serve as evidence of their command of the English language. 

High IELTS scores may assist students in : 

• Showcasing their English language abilities to the admissions committee and visa authorities.
• Highlighting the candidate’s ability and capacity to speak in front of a worldwide audience. 

One needs to have a strong command of the English language in order to ace the IELTS exam. One must develop the practice of using new words/phrases as efficiently as possible in their everyday conversations if they want to expand their vocabulary. Having said that, expanding one’s vocabulary involves more than just learning new words; it also entails creating a habit of using them frequently. Vocabulary, which is considered the essence of a language, can be a lifeline for students looking to study abroad. An individual who has a solid command of the language is likely to be able to talk and communicate more successfully. 

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Shubham Das has been working as an educational content writer for the past two years and has a background in filmmaking & screenplay/ teleplay writing. He is fascinated by the human psyche, literature and cinema.

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Has anyone heard of the Educational Center "Cosmopolitan", Novosibirsk. I am thinking of volunteering for a month as a teacher of English. I am just over 60 and do not know if this is for me though I would love to go to Russia and give it a try. Any helpful tips would be appreciated.

I'm thinking about this too. I got an email message about their programme through my college. That's all I know though!

I found a website eventually... try this.

http://cosmo.qc.nov.net/menu_summer.htm

I have received some information through my college and am thinking of going for 2 weeks in the summer. I also have asked the center's director for further info, and she has been incredibly helpful and approachable.

I am pretty sure it will be an amazing experience so I am almost certain I will make it.

Anyone else?

I was in Novosibirsk 3 years ago a must see is the state opera and a visit to watch the Transiberian Express train come into Novo station. A vibrant city it hit 40+ deg C when I was there. Watch out for the mosquitos they adore English flesh.......

did you find out anything about this camp or have you been? I am planning to go this winter but would like to check it out first.

Their contact details here:

http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/russia/schools/34150.html

but real postcode is 630007

I have opened a local yellow pages, but there is no such company.

If you really need I would be viziting their office.

thanks Alexei

I have received an application form from the company but before I send any money I would like to check that it is a legitimate company. Is it easy for you to see if they really have a language school that happens there every year. have you ever seen any evidence of this activity in Novosibirsk?

That's results:

I have vizited their office at Fabrichnaya, but there is no such company now. Guard sais this language school have rented an office there last year, but now they leave it.

I have posted a message at the Novosibirsk city forum about this educational center, language school, international camps, but noone reply.

I have found a couple of words at the internet about cooperating with this center between our city schools, language schools but only in 2003-2005 years.

There is no any advertising of this company I ever saw.

There is no any info about their new or old office at our local yellow pages.

So, I think this is very small school. Probably it guided by one of the former graduates of linguistics faculty from one of Novosibirsk Universities. I do not exclude an opportunity that this camps is on. But this is facts.

I know this is quite late... but I just wanted to add that I am also thinking of applying for two camps in summer 08. Like a previous poster found, Natalya the director has been incredibly helpful to me, always replying to emails promptly. But what clinched it for me is that I know of and have spoken to someone else who did the camp last year and he says it's fine and thoroughly recommends it!

Hope that helps!

This is a great camp and would recommend it to anyone. It is very professionally organsed and run by Natalia Gnaddinva Bodrova and opersted throughout the summer and also during the winter.

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