The secondary education
Example: Secondary education follows primary schooling stage
Definition
"The secondary education" refers to the stage of formal schooling that follows primary education, typically for adolescents. It usually includes middle and high school levels, where students deepen knowledge in various subjects and prepare for higher education or vocational training.
Etymology
The phrase "the secondary education" derives from Latin roots, where 'secondary' means 'second in order' and 'education' comes from 'educare,' meaning 'to bring up' or 'to train.' Did you know? The concept of secondary education as a distinct phase emerged in the 19th century with the expansion of formal schooling systems.
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"The secondary education" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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