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Overview of Educational Institutions

Schools are educational institutions that provide learning spaces and environments for teaching students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which may be compulsory, and students typically progress through primary school, secondary school, and then potentially university. Schools can focus on different subjects or use non-traditional teaching methods and curriculums. Private schools may be an option when government schools do not meet specific needs, and can also be religiously affiliated. Homeschooling and online schools provide alternatives to traditional brick and mortar schools.

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Schools are educational institutions that provide learning spaces and environments for teaching students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which may be compulsory, and students typically progress through primary school, secondary school, and then potentially university. Schools can focus on different subjects or use non-traditional teaching methods and curriculums. Private schools may be an option when government schools do not meet specific needs, and can also be religiously affiliated. Homeschooling and online schools provide alternatives to traditional brick and mortar schools.

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This article is about institutions for learning. For the concept of "schooling", see Education. For
other uses of the word "school", see School (disambiguation) and Educational institution.

"Schooling" redirects here. For the surname, see Schooling (surname).

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Larkmead School in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England

First primary school building in Badagry, Nigeria, built in 1845[1]

A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning


environments for the teaching of students (or "pupils") under the direction of teachers.
Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compulsory.[2] In
these systems, students progress through a series of schools. The names for these
schools vary by country (discussed in the Regional section below) but generally
include primary school for young children and secondary school for teenagers who have
completed primary education. An institution where higher education is taught, is
commonly called a university college or university.
In addition to these core schools, students in a given country may also attend schools
before and after primary (Elementary in the US) and secondary (Middle school in the
US) education. Kindergarten or preschool provide some schooling to very young
children (typically ages 3–5). University, vocational school, college or seminary may be
available after secondary school. A school may be dedicated to one particular field,
such as a school of economics or a school of dance. Alternative schools may provide
nontraditional curriculum and methods.
Non-government schools, also known as private schools [3] may be required when the
government does not supply adequate, or specific educational needs. Other private
schools can also be religious, such as Christian schools, Gurukula,Hindu
School, madrasa, hawzas (Shi'a schools), yeshivas (Jewish schools), and others; or
schools that have a higher standard of education or seek to foster other personal
achievements. Schools for adults include institutions of corporate training, military
education and training and business schools.
In homeschooling, online schools and distance education, teaching and learning take
place outside a traditional school building. Schools are commonly organized in several
different organizational models, including departmental, small learning communities,
academies, integrated, and schools-within-a-school.

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