junior college
"Junior colleges" provide two-year educational programs that can lead to an associate's degree or prepare students for further education or the workforce.
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Definition
B2Higher Education
(general)An institution offering two-year programs equivalent to the first two years of a four-year college, often leading to an associate degree.
Example
- She earned her associate degree from the local junior college before transferring to a university.
B2Higher Education
(vocational)A school providing technical and vocational training, often culminating in an associate degree or certificate.
Example
- The junior college offers various vocational courses, including automotive technology and nursing.
B2Singapore
(regional)A government high school that prepares students for university, commonly abbreviated as 'JC'.
Example
- In Singapore, many students attend a junior college before applying to universities.
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