Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with education in American Collocation
education
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good
We all have views on what constitutes a good education.
general or basic
The course provides a broad education for those who take up other occupations.
for young children
The game is aimed at pupils who are leaving primary education and are about to start at secondary school.
for older children
Within secondary education, all pupils up to 16 years of age study English, maths, and science.
for adults
Many local centres offer continuing education programmes for adults.
at college or university
Most of those who leave university do not return to higher education after a year.
for children with/without special needs
Such pupils often have needs that are ignored in mainstream education.
where different groups learn together
State comprehensive education was introduced in Britain in the 1960s, enabling children with different levels of ability to be taught together.
The move towards inclusive education has begun.
in private schools
There has been a move by more affluent people towards private education.
in government schools
Good state education and clean hospitals are very important to people.
of a particular type
The school has always believed in the value of a broad liberal education.
for everyone
Literacy and universal education is being promoted worldwide.
in preparation for a particular job
Vocational education covers subjects such as maths, technology and information technology.
in a particular subject
Happily in this country we have an excellent tradition of religious education in schools.
full-time/part-time
Most children’s full-time education is confined to less than nine years.
in schools/not in schools
They received no formal education.
give an education
The play group provides pre-school education to under fives.
get an education
The goal of so many students is to get an education so that they can get a real job and make some real money.
be in education
All her children are still in full-time education.
enter education
Each year applications are received from students entering further education and needing extra help with computers, wheelchairs or other equipment.
continue or complete your education
People who have just started work after completing their education are particularly vulnerable.
leave education
Fewer Scottish teenagers leave education at 16, and many more go on to university than in England.
deny someone an education
Many children are denied education because they cannot afford the uniform.