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English Vocabulary Exercises – Education
Learning vocabulary related to education helps you talk about school life, study habits, and learning experiences in English. These education vocabulary exercises will help you practise common collocations and expressions used in academic contexts.
Education Vocabulary Exercises
Instructions
Try the exercise below to practise vocabulary related to education, then click the button to check your answers. You can also read the lesson on education vocabulary for more examples.
Quick Review: English Vocabulary Related to Education

Here are some useful education-related words to review before doing the exercises:
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| curriculum | the subjects included in a course of study |
| degree | a qualification you get after completing university studies |
| scholarship | money given to a student to help pay for studies |
| literacy | the ability to read and write |
| graduate | a person who has finished a degree course |
| drop out | to leave school or university before finishing |
| compulsory education | education that is required by law |
| vocational training | education that prepares people for specific jobs |
| distance learning | studying online or away from school |
Here are some extra key collocations related to education:
- lifelong learning
- formal education
- higher education
- vocational training
- educational background
- literacy rate
- compulsory education


