compulsory education

Noun

Meaning

compulsory education (uncountable)

(law, education) A period of time in a child's life during which the child must receive schooling as required by law.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

comprehensive school

Examples

Education Compulsory education Benton County is serviced by six public school districts and a few smaller private schools. Source: Internet

Compulsory education was opposed by working-class families who wanted their children to earn money, and who distrusted the schooling the middle class was so insistent upon. Source: Internet

Compulsory education begins with primary school or general basic education for ages 6–16. Source: Internet

Compulsory education (including primary and lower secondary education) finishes at the age of 15 and about half of those aged 15-to-19 are enrolled full-time or part-time in education. Source: Internet

Compulsory education undermined its already weak position; for example, pupils were punished for using it. Source: Internet

Compulsory education was instituted. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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