Comprehensive School (Noun)
Meaning
A large British or Canadian secondary school for children of all abilities.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local comprehensive school offered a wide range of subjects, from academic to vocational.
- After primary school, students typically attend a comprehensive school until they complete their GCSEs.
- The new comprehensive school in the city was designed to serve a diverse student population.
- Attending a comprehensive school can provide students with a more well-rounded education than selective schools.
- Many British students spend their secondary school years in a comprehensive school, where they take various subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.