junior school
"Junior school" refers to an educational institution that provides primary education to young children, typically before they transition to higher levels of schooling.
Definition
B1General
An educational institution for young children, usually between the ages of 7 and 11, providing primary education.
Example
- She started attending junior school when she turned 7.
B1United Kingdom
A school providing education to children in Key Stage 2, typically from ages 7 to 11.
Example
- In the UK, children move to junior school after completing infant school.
B1Australia
Part of a private school that educates children between the ages of 2 and 5.
Example
- In Australia, junior school can start as early as age 2.
B1Canada (Ontario)
A school teaching children from kindergarten to Grade 5.
Example
- In Ontario, junior school covers kindergarten through Grade 5.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "junior school":
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