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   Gram·mar school

   /ˈɡramər ˌsko͞ol/

   

   noun

   • 1. another term for elementary school US
   • 2. (in the UK) a state secondary school to which pupils are admitted on the basis of ability. Since 1965 most have been absorbed into the comprehensive school system.
   • ▪ a school founded in or before the 16th century for teaching Latin, later becoming a secondary school teaching academic subjects.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRAMMAR SCHOOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRAMMAR SCHOOL definition: 1. in the UK, a school for children aged between eleven and 18 who have passed an examination 2…. Learn more.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › grammar-school-British-educationGrammar school | Selective schools, Entrance exams & 11 ...

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   Mar 11, 2024 · Grammar school, in Great Britain, secondary school that offers an academic course in preparation for university entrance and for the professions. Students usually begin attendance at age 12. Before 1902, there was no system of publicly funded secondary education in Great Britain, and those students

4. schoolshistory.org.uk › topics › grammar-schoolsThe History of Grammar Schools | Schoolshistory.org.uk

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   Jun 15, 2019 · What is a Grammar School? A grammar school is a state secondary school that selects their pupils based on whether they pass an exam, known as the 11 plus. If children don’t pass the 11 plus exam, then they can go to a secondary school where all pupils are taught together with no real weight on their ability or aptitude differences.

5. www.theschoolrun.com › what-grammar-schoolWhat is a grammar school? | TheSchoolRun

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   What is a grammar school? | TheSchoolRun. What could a grammar school offer your child, and how does the application process work? We explain in our grammar school guide for primary-school parents. There are currently 164 grammar schools in England (of around 24,000 state schools), and 69 in Northern Ireland.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › grammar-schoolGRAMMAR SCHOOL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. (esp formerly) a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means Compare secondary modern school comprehensive school. another term for elementary school.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRAMMAR SCHOOL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GRAMMAR SCHOOL meaning: 1. in the UK, a school for children aged between eleven and 18 who have passed an examination 2…. Learn more.

8. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › Grammar_schoolGrammar school - New World Encyclopedia

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   A grammar school, a term most often used in the United Kingdom and Australia, is a secondary school in which a traditional academic curriculum is taught in preparation for university. In the past, subjects such as Latin and Greek were emphasized.